Abstract
This research is based on the background that the state of Indonesia is an archipelago which has various ethnicities, religions, races, groups and so on. These differences have the potential to enrich Indonesia. But on the other hand it can backfire for the Indonesian people who can divide the Indonesian nation. If the diversity possessed by the Indonesian people is not managed properly and correctly, then it can become a source of division within the Indonesian nation. Multicultural awareness in every individual needs to be strengthened. One way is through education, both formal and informal. This study aims to determine the role of civic education teachers in implementing multicultural education to elementary school students. The method used in this study uses a qualitative approach with participants, namely elementary school teachers. The results of this study indicate that the role of civic education teachers in implementing multicultural education in primary schools by instilling tolerance, respect, and mutual respect for differences between people, provides material that is taught containing insights on diversity, events, and how to solve problems. social problems that will be faced by students, citizenship education teachers in building gender sensitivity and implementing anti-discrimination attitudes towards differences in abilities possessed by students. Based on the research findings, the contribution in this research is the role of civic education teachers in implementing multicultural education in elementary schools is needed, because children can recognize the diversity around them, learn to respect each other and respect each other.
Highlights
Multiculturalism, in general, is a term that refers to a plural society consisting of more than two unequal communities or groups
The role of the teacher in implementing Multiculturalism Education is a means for safeguarding values that are felt capable of encouraging development and survival in society
In connection with the implementation of multicultural education in building awareness of students to address the diversity that exists in Indonesia, the results of this study suggest several steps adopted by the teacher as follows: Hindu, and easy religion so the role of the teacher must be able to be democratic, meaning that in every behavior, both the attitude and words are not discriminatory students of different religions
Summary
Multiculturalism, in general, is a term that refers to a plural society consisting of more than two unequal communities or groups. Individual or group differences within the school environment make learning about living together in the many differences that exist. The gap between students in the school environment is quite clear [3], [4]. Most of them usually play in groups of their respective tribes. This condition shows how important multicultural awareness is in the school environment [5], [6]. We need to realize that it is very important to develop multiculturalism. This attitude is shown by students merely recognizing the diversity of differences, and encouraging each to contribute actively to the processes of shared life [6]
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