Civic Education Research Articles

Pelaksanaan Literasi Kewarganegaraan Siswa Di SMA Kabupaten Simeulue Dalam Era Globalisasi

This study examines the implementation of civic literacy in simeulue high school. It uses qualitative research methods to analyze social symptoms and behaviors in order to understand and improve student civic literacy. The study focuses on 5 civic education teachers as informants and collects data through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results suggest that student civic literacy can be improved through the implementation of curriculum, including the design of lesson plans and the use of elaborative learning models. The professionalism of teachers also plays a vital role in enhancing civic literacy. Additionally, the study suggests that literacy corner activities at school can further enhance civic literacy. However, there are some challenges related to the implementation of student civic literacy at Simeulue high school.

Innovation in civic education learning model to improve national defense skills in college students

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Benefits of E-Learning in Learning Civic Education

Research purposes this is for know utilization of e-learning in learning especially in Citizenship Education learning this study investigate utilization of e-learning in learning education citizenship. Method used is literature review systematics with instrument collection the data through observation, documentation, and literacy. Research result this showing that e-learning is very useful in current online learning this so that students and lecturers start used to with non- face- to-face learning advance or learning distance away and study case from implementation of e-learning in context education citizenship in various countries. Findings show that e- learning can increase accessibility, flexibility, and interactivity in learning citizenship. However, challenges like lack of internet accessibility and lack thereof involvement student need overcome for maximizing potential of e- learning in increase understanding and participation citizenship student.

Hubungan Kecerdasan Emosional dengan Kinerja Guru Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan

This research aims to analyze the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Teacher Performance. The method used is the Survey Method. The research results show a positive and significant relationship of 0.89 between Emotional Intelligence and the Performance of Civics Teachers in Bitung City. Emotional intelligence includes awareness of self-control, a high sense of empathy, and harmonization in social relationships; where these factors have caused teacher performance in managing and mastering learning, student guidance, and fun and innovative interactive abilities to increase. The implication is that both emotional intelligence and teacher performance can be improved through increasing knowledge and habituation and continuous training in schools with the spirit of being a learning and driving organization.

Improving Learning Outcomes and Learning Motivation of Students Through Teams Games Tournament Learning Model (TGT)

This research investigates the impact of the problem-based learning (PBL) model on enhancing students' critical thinking abilities within civic education in third-grade classes at SDN Srewendari, Malang City. The study aims to assess the influence of the PBL approach on students' proficiency in analyzing facts, articulating reasons and arguments, drawing conclusions, and effectively presenting their findings. Employing a quasi-experimental design with the Nonequivalent Groups Pretest-Posttest Control Group methodology, the research compares the average post-test scores of critical thinking skills between the experimental and control groups through a t-test. The study population comprises third-grade students from SDN Srewendari, Malang City, with the sample consisting of experimental class IIIa and control class IIIb. Data collection involves observation, utilizing rating scale instruments, and assessments comprising test or evaluation questions administered during class sessions. The analysis is conducted descriptively and quantitatively, employing a difference test with a confidence level exceeding 95%. Findings indicate a positive and statistically significant impact of the problem-based learning model on students' critical thinking skills within civic education.

Problems and Possible Solutions to Municipal Solid Waste Management in Malawi Urban Areas – An Overview

Municipal solid waste (MSW) management poses significant challenges in urban areas of Malawi, with rapid population growth, poor sanitary conditions, and inadequate waste disposal infrastructure exacerbating the situation. This overview synthesizes existing literature to examine the complexities of MSW management in key Malawian cities, including Mzuzu, Blantyre, Zomba, and Lilongwe. Drawing from diverse sources such as peer-reviewed papers, governmental reports, and policy documents, the study investigates the root causes of MSW problems and explores potential remedies. Key issues identified include poor waste disposal habits, lack of waste classification, insufficient waste removal services, and community perceptions towards waste disposal. Furthermore, the paper analyzes the legal frameworks and environmental regulations governing MSW management in Malawi, highlighting the roles of various stakeholders and policy instruments. To address these challenges, the paper proposes a multi-faceted approach involving enforcement of legal laws, civic education and awareness campaigns, community engagement, involvement of private operators, conversion of waste to energy, promotion of recycling activities, composting, and provision of public bins/trash containers. By implementing these strategies, Malawi can move towards sustainable MSW management, mitigate environmental risks, and improve public health outcomes in urban areas.

Citizenship Education in Elementary Schools (Foundations for Personality Development of Future Citizens)

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of citizenship education (PKN) in elementary schools in instilling basic civic values, developing social skills and empathy in students. This research was conducted through a literature study method, where data and information were collected systematically from various written sources. scientific which includes academic journals, textbooks, conference articles, and relevant government documents. This research reveals that the use of interactive teaching methods by teachers has succeeded in increasing students' understanding of their rights and obligations as citizens, as well as increasing their social skills and empathy. However, the research results also show that there are several significant challenges, such as limited resources and inconsistencies in the understanding and application of PKN material by teachers. This variability results in differences in the quality of citizenship education received by students in different schools. This study recommends the development of more comprehensive teacher training strategies and the provision of adequate resources to support effective PKN teaching. It is hoped that greater investment in Civics education will strengthen the consistency and quality of the program, ensuring that all students gain similar and in-depth civics skills and knowledge.

Curriculum-based sexual and reproductive health education: revealing its relevance for risky sexual behaviors among secondary school students in Mwanza, Tanzania

BackgroundSecondary school students are vulnerable to risky sexual behaviors (RSBs) which may lead to adverse health consequences, such as teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV/AIDS. In Tanzania, the burden of teenage pregnancy was reported to be 27% in 2016. The integration of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education into the school curriculum is one of the proven crucial interventions. However, there is limited information on the extent to which curriculum-based SRH education is relevant for fostering good practices for coping with RSBs. This study sought to describe students’ and teachers’ perceptions of the relevance of curriculum-based SRH education.MethodsA qualitative study was conducted from May to June 2020 (involving 5 secondary schools in Ilemela district, Mwanza, Tanzania). In-depth interviews (30) were conducted among secondary school students and 10 interviews for teachers. The data were collected in Swahili and then transcribed and translated into English after which thematic content analysis was performed.ResultsThe majority (56%) of secondary school students were revealed to have a limited understanding of curriculum-based SRH education, which was limited to a few aspects of health that involved married people and pregnant women. Teachers of different subjects had different perceptions about the relevance of curriculum-based SRH education. Civics teachers had the perception that it was relevant and enough, while Biology teachers thought that it was not enough. Students reported utilizing the information taught in class to manage and navigate RSBs. Moreover, they expressed a need for additional delivery strategies to be used for a comprehensive understanding of sexual and reproductive health.ConclusionDespite the identified gaps in providing a comprehensive knowledge that builds on the appropriate attitudes and skills, the existing curriculum-based SRH education in secondary schools was utilized to help students in addressing and managing RSBs. However, there is a need for more comprehensive information and an improved delivery approach for SRH to equip students with the necessary skills when faced with RSBs.

Creating student leaders through civics

Building on the literature of student leadership development, Natalie Sew, Adrianne Billingham Bock, and Danielle Allen share an approach to civic education: Deeper Civic Learning. This approach offers students the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and key civic dispositions needed to engage in their communities and develop their leadership capacities. This article shares insights from the authors’ work co-designing an 8th-grade civics curriculum with Massachusetts educators. It highlights student perspectives on their experiences with the curriculum through extended stories of the application of civic skills and dispositions in their lives.

Level of Intellectual Intelligence and Level of Moral Intelligence in Citizenship Learning at the Education Level

The educational process in school is a process that is not personal in nature but rather comprehensive in nature . Many experts state that to achieve success a person must have a high Intelligence Quotient (IQ), because intelligence is a provision of abilities that can facilitate the educational process and in time will produce maximum educational achievement. The aim of this article is to determine the level of intellectual intelligence and the level of moral intelligence in citizenship learning. And also this research aims to identify the efforts of citizenship learning teachers in developing students' moral intelligence and intellectual intelligence, because students not only need academic achievement, they also need moral and intellectual skills, especially when dealing with other people. This research is qualitative research by selecting qualitative procedures in the type of literature review or what is usually called literature study. This literature study refers to various sources related to the research discussed by the author. In this literature study, the author took various sources including books, articles and journals, scientific papers whose veracity can be fully justified. Thus, this research can be concluded that teachers in schools contribute very actively with their role, namely combining moral intelligence values that will be built in students with the learning process, reviewing material which is then linked to moral intelligence values, making plans and carrying out civic education. which is based on integrated thematics which still contains the values of moral intelligence and here the teacher will also become a moral and intellectual agent and become a role model for his students.

Integration of Character Education in Citizenship Education Learning to Develop the Character of Elementary School Students

Integrating character education into citizenship education is an important strategy for developing the character of elementary school students. Citizenship education is a subject that has great potential in integrating character education which is a very important aspect in student development. In this research, a qualitative case study method was carried out to explore and understand the realities that occur in depth and depth regarding the integration of character education at the planning and implementation stages of educational learning in elementary schools. The research method used in this research is the library research method, where the author collects data from references and review articles available on trusted websites. By integrating character education into citizenship education learning, pedagogical learning will experience changes, such as integrating the concept of character into the development process to be able to develop and shape the personalities of elementary school students better. The research results show that integrating character education into citizenship education learning can encourage students to have a positive attitude, both in interacting with other people and in everyday life. Research also shows that integrating character education into citizenship education can develop better character in students who are able to realize their rights and obligations as citizens, and have an ethical attitude. In this research, data was collected through direct observation, interviews and notes. The collected data will be used to understand how to integrate character education into citizenship education learning in elementary schools and how to integrate the concept of character into its development. It is hoped that this research can contribute to the development of character education in civic education learning in elementary schools and can be a reference for teachers in developing student character through civic education.

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

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.

Citizenship and Democracy in the Texas Social Studies Curriculum: A Historical Comparison

Using exploratory qualitative document analysis, this article examines the conceptions of citizenship and democracy in Texas's social studies curriculum standards. In a historical comparison of standards from 2011 and 2018, conceptions of citizenship and democracy are compared to definitions developed by international civic education experts. Citizenship and democracy in the Texas curriculum are identified as inconsistent with the definitions of those terms developed by civic education experts. Instead, the terms are seen to be related to Barber’s (1984/2003) thin democracy and procedural conceptualizations of citizenship. Moreover, conceptions of the terms remain the same from 2011 to 2018. Implications for teacher education and public school practice are discussed. Recommendations for future research are presented. Included among recommendations for future research is the analysis of curriculum documents in additional U.S. states and curriculum documents in countries outside the United States.

The Picture Storybook of Pancasila Values as the Formation of National Character in Pancasila and Civics Education Learning Class Five of Elementary School in Indonesia

The Picture Storybook of Pancasila Values as the Formation of National Character in Pancasila and Civics Education Learning Class Five of Elementary School in Indonesia

Empowering Student's Learning Involvement Through STEM Approach in Citizenship Education Learning in the New Normal Era

This study identified the empowerment of student’s learning involvement through STEM approach in learning Citizenship Education during the New Normal era at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia and STKIP Pasundan, Cimahi. This study used quantitative and qualitative research procedures which undertook three steps: 1) preparing the use of the STEM approach in citizenship education learning; 2) implementing the STEM approach in citizenship education learning; and 3) reflecting the implementation of the STEM approach. The results showed that students had an awareness to learn, experience, and directly experience themselves. Learning was carried out concretely as well as by developing cooperative attitudes in students. In addition, 30% of the empowerment of students’ learning involvement in visual activities was conducted in the form of reading, viewing images, observing experiments, and demonstrations, while 50% of oral activities (i.e., expressing opinions, connecting an event, asking questions, and giving suggestions), and 20% of writing activities (i.e., writing reports, making outlines or summaries, and doing tests). This article concludes that student learning involvement through a stem approach in civic education learning is in an effort to produce quality cognitive, psychomotor, and affective human resources. The STEM approach used in civic education learning can ultimately increase the activeness and attitude of student involvement. Keywords: empowering student’s, learning involvement, STEM approach, in citizenship education learning, new normal era

Exploration of the Integration of Curriculum Civics into the Curriculum System of Career Development and Employment Guidance for College Students

In the increasingly fierce competition in the job market and complex social environment, the integration of Curriculum Civics and Politics into the curriculum system of college student's career development and employment guidance is of great significance in cultivating high-quality talents with social responsibility, professional ethics, and comprehensive vocational ability. This paper discusses the importance of this integration and its implementation strategy. Through the paths of strengthening the integration of curriculum content, enhancing the professionalism and the ability of the teaching team in Civic and Political Education, innovating the teaching methods, and building a multi-dimensional cooperation platform, it aims to realize the effective combination of knowledge and skills and values education, promote the all-round development of the students, to cultivate outstanding talents who are more adapted to the needs of the social development.

Civic Education and the Place of Religion at School Observations from the Perspective of Experiences in Spain

Civic Education and the Place of Religion at School Observations from the Perspective of Experiences in Spain

Transactional Leadership Style and the Effectiveness of Public Participation in the County Governance in Kenya

An effective system of governing is crucial for advancing both social and economic development, with a focus on promoting openness, accountability, and active involvement of the people. Public participation entails the active involvement of citizens in the process of governance, promoting openness, responsibility, and fair provision of public services. This method facilitates well-informed decision-making and improves governance by ensuring that policies align with the requirements and priorities of the community. To enhance efficacy, numerous governments have transitioned from centralization to decentralization, thereby enabling local governments to include citizens more directly in the process of decision-making. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 incorporated decentralization and public involvement as integral components to enhance governance in Kenya. Nevertheless, despite extant literature suggesting that leadership affects participation, the extent to which various leadership styles impact the effectiveness of public engagement has not been well investigated. This study examines the influence of transactional leadership style on the effectiveness of public participation in the county governance in Kenyan. The components of transactional leadership styles consisted of contingent reward, contingent punishment, Management-by-Exception-active, and Management-by-Exception-passive. The study adopted a positivist philosophy, using scientific methods to explore social phenomena, focusing on objectivity and empirical verification. The research used a quantitative survey design, with questionnaires for data collection. The analysis involved devolved county governments, targeting residents from eight counties, who had engaged in public forums. A sample of 400 respondents was obtained through both probabilistic and non-probabilistic sampling methods. The results of the regression analysis indicated that there was a positive relationship between transactional leadership and the effectiveness of public participation. The implementation of active management-by-exception and contingent incentive resulted in a notable increase in public engagement, with active management-by-exception having the most prominent influence. The effects of contingent punishment and passive Management-by-Exception were positive, although they failed to achieve statistical significance. The study recommends county authorities to prioritize active management-by-exception and use reward schemes to enhance public participation. Additionally, it suggested implementation of training programs aimed at transforming executives from passive to proactive management approaches. In addition, proposals were made for policies that support leadership training and civic education to promote public participation. This study enhances the existing theory by empirically demonstrating the relationship between transactional leadership style and the effectiveness of public participation. It also offers a foundation for future research in this area. Subsequent investigations should examine additional variables that impact the efficacy of public participation in county governance, considering cultural and contextual variations.

Efforts to Improve Learning Achievement in Civic Education Through Problem Based Learning Models

Efforts to Improve Learning Achievement in Civic Education Through Problem Based Learning Models

Peran Guru PPKN Dalam Pembentukan Sikap Nasionalisme Pada Siswa Kelas X IPS 1 di SMA Negeri 1 Roledelu

This study aims to determine the role of Civics Teachers in the Formation of Students’ Nationalism Attitudes at SMA Negeri 1 Roledelu in class X IPS 1This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Roledelu in class X Social Studies Department in the second semester of the 2021/2022 academic year.The method used is a research method with a descritive quantitative approach.The results obtained indicate that the role of PPKn teachers is very important in increasing the nationalism attitudes of students at SMA Negeri 1 Roledelu, namely civics Teachers as mentors, Civics Teachers as bridges between generations, Civics Education teachers as a stimulus for creativity, and Civics Education teachers as authorities.