Civic Education Course Research Articles

Analysis of Student Learning Motivation for Project-Based Online Courses

This analysis aims to find out the extent to which motivation affects students in project-based online courses. Where this project-based learning was first applied to religious courses, civic education and other courses at Bina Sarana Informatics University. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires online to 100 students using the respondent achievement level analysis (TCR) research method. With the results, for online learning, 81.6% of students with the very good category can follow. For project-based learning, 78.4 – 79.8 percent are still in the good category, which means that there is still a need for improvement so that students can receive optimally.

Interactive Media with Video Quiz Model to Enhance Student Engagement in the E-Service-Learning Program for the Civic Education Course

From the research on e-Service-Learning in higher education, it is found that there are still few studies related to e-service-learning design development and its impact on student engagement. Video as a learning media has been proven to increase student participation in the learning context. To help address the problem of student engagement at the partner location and students' needs related to media that can help their e-service-learning success, the researcher wants to develop an interactive video with e-service-learning as its pedagogy to increase student engagement at the partner location. The approach of this study is research and development, with ADDIE model. After the video has been developed, the next stage is implementation using e-Service-Learning as the pedagogy. From the implementation, data was taken from the observation form of student engagement report in learning with e-Service-Learning. The observation form was adapted from The Online Student Engagement (OSE) scale. The result shows there are significant engagement rate from class that use interactive video with N-gain = 0.42 and from the T-test result it showed statistically different. Students are more engaging and showed good participation during the e-Service-Learning program with an interactive video as the media. Based on the expert judge, the developed video is valid and ready to use as interactive learning media in Higher education e-Service-Learning program.

Discourse on Religious Moderation in the View of Surakarta Students According to Indonesian Law

Religious moderation is very important because the tendency of excessive or excessive religious experiences often leaves one-sided claims of truth and considers themselves the most right while others are wrong. Based on the above background, the researcher is interested in studying the extent of understanding of religious moderation among Surakarta students and how efforts are made to increase awareness of religious moderation among students. This type of research is field research with a qualitative approach that aims to describe the data obtained in the field regarding students' understanding related to religious moderation. The data sources used in this study are primary and secondary. The data collection techniques used were interviews and documentation. Students' understanding of religious moderation varied greatly from the results of several interviews conducted with 30 students in the Islamic Criminal Law Study Program, 20 students explained that moderation is tolerance and mutual respect between religious people. This is not wrong, because one of the indicators of religion is tolerance. Meanwhile, the other 10 students have understood that moderation is our perspective or attitude in religion in moderation, understanding and practicing religious teachings that are not extreme. Meanwhile, 30 students of the Law Study Program at the Batik University of Surakarta most of them do not understand what religious moderation is in terms of terminology, but once they are given an understanding and indicators related to religious moderation, they understand. Most of them have been taught in Pancasila and Civic Education courses. Religious moderation can be used as a learning approach so that students can think critically and analyze the courses they are taught, which of course remains based on the principles of religious moderation.

Dynamic Integration and Innovative Application of Red Cultural Resources in Civic and Political Education in Colleges and Universities

Abstract With the deepening of the reform of civic education in colleges and universities, the traditional mode of civic education has gradually revealed its limitations. The integration of red cultural resources into the ideological education of colleges and universities has become a more common method of ideological education. According to the attributes of red cultural resources in civic education, the study combines the HMM model, BiLSTM model, and BiLSTM-CRF model to construct a red cultural resource base for civic education courses in colleges and universities so as to dynamically integrate red cultural resources in civic education in colleges and universities, analyze the textual features of the red cultural resources in the research methods in the college and university education resource base, and explore the teaching of civic education in colleges and universities. The top five high-frequency words in the mainstream research methods are “history” (540), “comparison” (538), “literature” (486), “system” (334), “discipline” (245), and the most frequent words in the empirical research method are “case” (67), “investigation “(26), “interview” (23), “culture” (15), and “qualitative research” (18). The degree of understanding of the content of Yan’an red cultural resources by students of colleges and universities in Shaanxi Province is Yan’an spirit (14.65%), celebrity heroes’ deeds (26.19%), red literary writings (3.59%), red attractions (35.95%), the course of the revolutionary struggle (25.16%), deeds of poverty alleviation (19.54%), and no understanding (8.57%).

Research on Management Path and Operation Mechanism Construction of Civic Education in Colleges and Universities in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Abstract Under the background of the artificial intelligence era, the education management style of colleges and universities is moving towards a more intelligent direction. This paper combines the F-S learning style model and the environmental characteristics of online learning to construct an index system of online learning behavioral characteristics for Civic and Political Education in colleges and universities. On this basis, the traditional K-means clustering algorithm is improved based on three-branch decision-making and is used to cluster and divide the learning behaviors of students in the Civic and Political Education courses. At the same time, the degree of interest is introduced to optimize the Apriori algorithm, and the association rules of students’ learning behavior and performance are mined. Then, taking the student learning behavior data of the online course of X Civic and Political Education in colleges and universities as a research sample, TK-means, and Apriori algorithm are used to explore the management path and operation mechanism of Civic and Political Education in colleges and universities. The study shows that among the students in the four clusters, the students with higher task point completion, chapter completion number, and check-in number are the most, accounting for 32%, and the students with a higher course video completion progress, task completion number, and document completion are the least, accounting for 19%. The probability of receiving an ‘Excellent’ grade was 93.9% when students were classified as ‘Visual-Active-High-Commitment’. When students were of the ‘Verbal - Active - passive - High Engagement’ type, there was a 91.3% probability of getting a ‘Medium’ grade. The effectiveness of civics education can be improved by enriching curriculum resources and improving assessment methods.

Development of Controversial Issues Learning Models in Improving Student's Critical Thinking Skills

This research aims to develop a learning model for controversial issues in Civic Education at Jakarta State University to enhance students' critical thinking skills. The study follows the Development and Research (R&D) method and was conducted from March to August. The participants were students taking the Civic Education course at The State University of Jakarta, which is a mandatory course. Data on critical thinking skills were collected through observation, interviews, and assessments. The development of the learning model for controversial issues in the Civic Education course involved planning, processing, designing, material preparation, trials, and feasibility analysis. The research resulted in an efficient and effective learning model. Students' critical thinking skills and learning outcomes improved significantly, as observed through their active participation in discussions, analysis, and argumentation related to controversial issues. Students responded to these issues based on facts and data, thereby demonstrating their improved ability to engage in critical thinking. Overall, this research contributes to the enhancement of critical thinking skills among students by providing them with a structured learning model that enables them to analyze and respond to controversial issues based on reliable information.

A Study of Student Leadership Development in the Integration of Civic and Psychological Education Based on Social Cognitive Theory

Abstract Civic and political education and psychological education have a molding effect on students’ leadership, and the developmental study of leadership can better propose cultivation methods. In this paper, for the leadership development of the integration of civic and political education and psychological education, the SCM-LD model is proposed in combination with the social cognitive theory, and the basic assumptions and contents are established. According to the SCM-LD model, evaluation of students’ leadership development was launched by combining social cognitive theory and role theory, and an evaluation index system was constructed. The DEMATEL method was used to construct the causal diagram, which was then used as the foundation for ANP network analysis, and the indicator weights were established through the DANP method. Based on the evaluation method, we will explore the influence of ideological education and psychological education on students’ leadership development. The ANOVA test value of the goal foresight dimension was 0.467, team sharing power was 0.776, and teamwork power was 1.43. In the psychological education course grades, the grades had no significant effect on the leadership level of students, while the grades of the Civic and Political Education course had a certain effect on the leadership level of students. The direction for student leadership development-oriented Civics and Psychoeducation is presented in this study.

Citizenship education courses are used as a means of implementing multicultural education at the Politeknik Pelayaran Sorong

The importance of intercultural education in vocational education motivates this study. This study aims to give a "rationalization" of the relevance of optimizing education, particularly civic education courses, as a kind of intercultural learning. This study employs a qualitative approach combined with descriptive methodologies. Study topic requirements do this and acquire in-depth information that incorporates social reality, and the findings will be conveyed subsequently in the form of reports and narrative descriptions. The study's findings show that the application of multicultural education in citizenship education courses at the Sorong Shipping Polytechnic can be seen in three major parts of the learning process: planning as seen from the lesson plan created independently by the lecturer, implementation of the material presented, and methods. Evaluation criteria for assessing learning outcomes that incorporate the weight of attitude assessment throughout the learning process are utilized. The cadets' concept of multiculturalism may be demonstrated via three multicultural components: their understanding of diversity awareness, openness to differences, and fair and equitable treatment.

Revitalizing Civic Education in Higher Education : Student Perspectives, Identity, and Reconstruction Strategies

This study aims to analyze student perceptions regarding civic education learning in tertiary institutions, student perceptions regarding their national identity as Indonesians, and considerations needed for the reconstruction of civic education in Higher Education. This study used a mixed method with a sequential exploratory approach. Data was collected through surveys and interviews. A total of 160 respondents were involved in the survey. Interviews were conducted with 3 senior lecturers who teach Civic Education courses at State Universities in Bandung. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques and verification through Structural Equation Modeling methods and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. The study results showed that the teaching of Civic Education must be able to build student interest through the application of teaching methods that are appropriate, creative, contextual, and in accordance with student needs. Civic Education learning must also be able to strengthen students’ awareness of the importance of national identity to prevent them from attitudes and behaviors inconsistent with the nation’s noble values. Civic education reconstruction efforts must be based on real problems faced by lecturers and students in Civic Education learning, especially by considering the clarity of goals, the focus of change, the challenges of citizenship in the global era, and the concrete situations that are developing in society. This study is needed to provide an appropriate basis for the formulation and implementation of the reconstruction of civic education to strengthen the Indonesian nation’s national identity.

The combination application of Civic Education and Big Data Internet Technology based on the background of college education reform

Abstract To explore the combined application of Civic Education and big data Internet technology in the context of college education reform. In this paper, based on big data Internet technology, a mining analysis algorithm - K-means clustering algorithm is proposed, and after combining Civic Education and K-means algorithm, the ideological evaluation indexes of Civic Education application, i.e., Civic Education course construction basis, Civic Education course structure configuration, Civic Education course implementation process and Civic Education course gaining Effectiveness of four indicators examples as experiments, as a way to verify the data mining analysis ability of K-means clustering algorithm. The experimental results show that for the four index instances of Civic Education and K-means clustering algorithm, the C-level and above evaluation of Civic Education curriculum construction foundation is 75.42%, the C-level and above evaluation of Civic Education curriculum structure configuration is 81.78%, the C-level and above evaluation of Civic Education curriculum implementation process is 76.78%, and the C-level and above evaluation of Civic Education curriculum obtaining effect is 92.68%, among which A-level evaluation even reached 48.89%. This shows that the combination of Civic Education and Big Data Internet technology can better explore the Civic elements in Civic Education; moreover, it can provide guiding reform direction for Civic Education and add bricks to promote the Civic thoughts of college students. This also expands the application field of big data Internet technology so that more research fields can enjoy the dividends brought by technology development.

LightGBM model applied in the teaching course of Civic Education integrating red culture

Abstract To effectively promote the integration of red culture and Civic Education courses in higher education institutions, we aim to spread red culture, pass on red genes, and enrich and enhance the specific contents of Civic Education in higher education institutions. Based on the LightGBM model and then combined with the Civic Education Red Culture, this paper constructs two examples of evaluation indexes for the application of Civic Education Integrated Red Culture in teaching courses, i.e., teaching course foundation construction and teaching course effect evaluation and also conducts a comparison experiment for the performance of this paper’s model with four other models. The results show that the four performance indicators of the LightGBM model are higher than those of the other four models, with values of 0.1239, 0.0326, 0.1364, and 0.4625 for each evaluation indicator. 21.40%, 30.42%, 26.36%, and 21.82%. The overall evaluation of the teaching course effect indicators is 90.73% above C grade, among which the average percentages of A, B, C, and D indicators are 43.94%, 27.83%, 18.96%, and 9.27%, respectively, which shows that the teaching course evaluation of Civic and Political Education integrating red culture is very good. Based on the LightGBM model, Civic and Political Education integrating red culture can be well applied in teaching courses, and Civic and Political Education relying on red culture can be given a new life. In the future, we will continue to explore the same points of red and ideological and political education and promote the synergistic development of ideological and political education and red culture.

Students - Teachers of the Future, Citizenship, and Inclusive Rights in Education

The demand of equipping students with knowledge, skills, expression, attitudes, and values that aim to prepare them as future teachers in the exercise and protection of rights and responsibilities in society, In Albanian universities, is increasing. The study was conducted with 90 students of the Professional Master's program "Elementary Education" and the Bachelor's program "Pre-School Education" at the Faculty of Education, Aleksandër Moisiu University in Durrës. The aim of this study is to assess the students' evaluation of programs that contribute to their civic development and prepare them for roles and responsibilities in society as teachers who will work in inclusive education and training of younger generations. The study methodology is based on reviewing the literature in the field, analysing the questionnaire responses from the students, and processing the data collected from the focus group conducted with the students. The study revealed that the university program places importance on the civic education and formation of students through the courses offered in this field. It was evident that teaching has improved in the level of theoretical knowledge and practical skills of the students. The establishment of a fair balance between theoretical information and practical activities is considered important. The study confirmed that the role of the teacher is crucial in the civic education and formation of students. The significance of this study lies in increasing students' confidence in their roles and responsibilities as future teachers, strengthening their role in safeguarding and respecting the rights of children, particularly those with disabilities, and promoting freedom of speech and respect for human dignity. The inclusion of civic education and human rights courses in all programs of the Faculty of Education, which prepares teachers, was seen as a necessity by all students. This is because, after completing this faculty, they will be in contact with students, which will enable the enhancement of students' benefits and their preparation as worthy citizens of a democratic society.
 
 Received: 05 May 2022 / Accepted: 16 June 2023 / Published: 23 July 2023

Classroom Learning Management Using Component Display Theory in Islamic Education Courses

Purpose: To analyze the effect of using CDT in classroom learning management in Islamic Education courses. Theoretical framework: The CDT is a learning theory that integrates aspects of humanism, behaviorism, and cognitive theory. The CDT produced a taxonomy that has the potential to be beneficial in the process of determining learning objectives since it makes use of two dimensions. The content and capability dimensions are the names given to these two categories of consideration. Design/methodology/approach: The research was carried out for two semesters (one academic year), namely the 2021/2022 academic year, for research activities ranging from problem determination, title, proposal, data collection, data analysis, validation, and research reports. The method used in this research is developed as proposed by Borg and Gall. Findings: This research shows that using CDT in classroom learning management in Islamic Education courses positively impacts students' understanding and skills. The practical recommendations from this research can provide helpful guidance for lecturers and instructors in improving classroom learning management and student learning experiences. Thus, this research has important implications for improving the effectiveness of learning and development of Islamic education. Research, Practical & Social implications: This study recommended being able to apply the CDTs learning model to courses with Islamic characteristics whose learning materials are sourced from the Quran and Hadith. It can also be tested in courses that instill values, such as the Pancasila Education course or the Civic Education course. Originality/value: This research provides a better understanding of the effectiveness of using CDT in classroom learning management in Islamic Education courses. The results of this study provide empirical evidence on the positive influence of this approach on students' understanding and skills. Thus, the benefits of this research are to improve the effectiveness of learning and optimize the teaching-learning process in Islamic Education courses.

Civic education as the foundation of multivectors of the educational process within the Bologna system

The reform of the Ukrainian education system began in 2005, when Ukraine joined to Bolonga of process. Basic directions of reform of education provided for: three levels of the higher education system (bachelor, master and doctor of sciences); ЄСТS academic transfer credits; European supplement to the diploma; mobility of students, teachers and scientists; creation of single.
 European research space, quality control of higher education, etc. Ukraine actively implemented the components of the Bologna process. The national traditions of Ukrainian education were preserved. The years of reform gave results. Ukrainian education is developing according to European trends. As in European universities, social disciplines are taught in higher educational institutions of Ukraine. In recent years, the teaching of the Civic Education course has become particularly relevant. This is an integrative course. It includes topics from jurisprudence, political science, cultural studies and other social disciplines. Civic education forms an image of society and is aimed at the formation of civic competences. Civic education contributes to the socialization and national-patriotic upbringing of students. In the conditions of war, the main task of educational policy is the formation of national social and state values in youth as the ideological basis of Ukrainian civic identity. This is the foundation of the consolidation of Ukrainian society, which will lead to the sustainable development of the state. In the future, the intellectual and scientific potential of Ukraine will determine the development of Ukrainian education and society as a whole along the path of European integration.

Analisis Pemanfaatan E-Learning Walisongo dalam Mata Kuliah Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan

Technology is evidence of the times. Technology is a tool to facilitate all access to human life, one of which is in the field of education. With the development of technology, E-learning emerged as one of the innovations of technology products. E-learning is a learning media that utilizes information and communication technology that we can access anywhere and anytime by students. E-learning is also one of the learning media for compulsory civic education courses at the university level. This study aims to find out how the use of e-learning Walisongo in civic education courses, especially at UIN Walisongo Semarang. The type of research used in this study is descriptive qualitative research. Data collection techniques are obtained from two sources, namely primary data in the form of interviews and documentation and secondary data taken from various sources as supporting data from the interview results. The result of this research is that the use of E-learning Waliaongo in civic education courses has gone quite well and is able to have a positive effect on learning even though there are still several obstacles faced by students as seen from the results of interviews and documentation of students of the class of 2021. The advice given by students for E-learning Walisongo is a reinforcement in the process of developing more quality E-learning.

The Effectiveness of the Assignment Method in Civic Education Courses on the Learning Outcomes Of Students of the Diploma 4 Study Program Majoring in Computer Engineering at the Sriwijaya State Polytechnic

In the learning process there are various teaching methods, one of which is the assignment method. The method of giving assignments can be given by teachers (lecturers) to students as one of the bases for assessing student learning outcomes. The problem in this research is how the effectiveness of the assignment method in civic education courses on the learning outcomes of students of the diploma 4 study program majoring in computer engineering at the Sriwijaya State polytechnic?. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the assignment method in the Citizenship Education course on student learning outcomes in the diploma 4 study program, majoring in computer engineering, Sriwijaya State Polytechnic. The research method used in this research is descriptive quantitative. The sample in this study was taken by purposive sampling. The sample in this study were students of class 6TIA and 6TIB Diploma 4 study program majoring in computer engineering, Sriwijaya State Polytechnic. Where the number of students in class 6TIA is 19 people, while students in class 6TIB are 20 people. The data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. Primary data is obtained through assessment of student learning outcomes and secondary data is obtained through various sources of literature. The data analysis technique in this study was to use the Paired-Sample T test method, namely to test whether there were differences in student learning outcomes before and after the study was carried out. The results showed that there was the effectiveness of the assignment method in the Citizenship Education course on student learning outcomes in the diploma 4 study program of computer engineering majors Sriwijaya State Polytechnic.

Civic education in post-conflict societies: The case of Serbia

Our main goal is to provide a preliminary, descriptive, and thematic overview of civic education courses in Serbia until 2020 from the perspectives of international political sociology, critical pedagogy and critical curriculum studies. After clarifying pertinent conceptual assumptions of curriculum analysis, we review the methodology employed to examine the curriculum. Firstly, our task is to describe how a civic education course in Serbia looks in relevant educational aspects. Secondly, we explore the role civic education plays in postsocialist and post-conflict Serbian society within the educational system and policies, considering transformative processes and reconciliation goals. Among the main findings, we emphasise the inadequacy of the initial phase of implementation of civic education in Serbia. There is insufficient recognition in the broader public regarding the cosmopolitan and social justice values crucial for generating a democratic political culture.

The Urgence of Developing Civic Education E-Book Based On Mind Mapping For Students And Lecturers

This study aims to determine the urgency of developing mind mapping-based civic education e-books for students and lecturers. This research is a research method This research method is research and development (RnD) which ultimately produces a product and tests the level of product effectiveness. The subjects of this research are 54 first semester students in the 2021/2022 academic year who are taking civic education courses and 10 lecturers who are lecturers of civic education courses. The sampling technique used random sampling. The research activity was carried out at Sriwijaya University, South Sumatra. The data collection technique used is filling out questionnaires and documentation. The results of the study showed that the development of mind mapping-based civic education e-books was needed to facilitate student learning, both with educators and independently. E-books are teaching materials that are packaged digitally in the form of files and schematics according to the Lesson Plan. The existence of mind mapping in e-books will help students and lecturers to achieve fun and creative civic education learning goals.

Implementation and Evaluation of Using Digital Book Media with Contextual Approach to Learning Citizenship Education Material in University

The objective of this research is to examine the procedure of advancement, feasibility, amount of accuracy, and medium efficacy of an online book with CTL (Contextual Teaching and Learning) to increase university students' problem-solving capabilities in civic education courses. The R&D research method was used, along with the ADDIE development model. The subject of the research are college students of civic education at Universitas PGRI Semarang, USM and IVET University in the academic year 2019/2020. After qualified media and material validation, this product was tested for gaining the research hypothesis using a one-party t-test, which revealed tcount = 6.320 and ttable = 2.004; if tcount > ttable, 6,324 > 2,004, then Ho is rejected. As a result, it can be reached the conclusion that students who use media digital books with the CTL learning model are effective in resolving citizenship education problems than students who use traditional learning. So that in the second year, more universities in Semarang will use this digital citizenship book, and it is hoped that more than 90% of students and lecturers will be interested in using it.

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL DEFENDING VALUES IN CIVIC LEARNING AT STAB MAITREYAWIRA PEKANBARU

This study aimed to determine the increase in the cultivation of state defense values ​​during the Covid-19 Pandemic after the application of practical and discussion methods in the Civic Education course at the Buddhist College (STAB) Maitreyawira, Pekanbaru, Riau This study used Classroom Action Research design with 2 cycles and 4 main activities in each cycle, namely planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The researcher took 32 students (10 male and 22 female), first semester students, the academic year 2021/2022 as the subjects of the study. The results showed that the students’ scores got improved by 62,5% in cycle I (20 students) and 87,5% in cycle 2 (28 students). Based on this, it can be concluded that the application of practice and discussion methods can increase the inculcation of state defense values ​​for STAB Maitreyawira students during the Covid-19 pandemic in citizenship education courses.