The Role of Love for the Motherland Through Behavior Citizenship Education in Elementary Schools

Abstract

The aim of this research is to implement patriotism behavior through civic education learning in elementary schools. Meanwhile, this research uses a qualitative method by conducting a literature study of the opinions of figures and reviewing journals related to the material. The younger generation or next generation is the generation that will continue the results of the struggles of their predecessors by becoming leaders, who are expected to be able to change and advance this nation to become more prosperous and successful. To make the younger generation become good leaders as expected will not happen if there is no feeling of love and defense of the country that grows in their hearts and souls. Love for the homeland is very important and must be instilled in the nation's young generation, so that in the future this nation can become a great and victorious nation. Love for the homeland is very important and must be instilled in the nation's young generation, so that in the future this nation can become a great and victorious nation. For this reason, a solution is needed to minimize it. In this case, it is important to carry out citizenship education learning in elementary schools because it will form characterfulattitudes for students.The results of this discussion show that this teaching is a strategic solution for implementing patriotism behavior in the home, school and community environments. By paying attention to several material concepts studied in citizenship education learning, teachers and students can apply the behavior of patriotism in their social environment.