The Importance of Civic Education to Build The Character of Indonesian Citizens
Keywords:
Citizenship, character, challenges.Abstract
Character education has become a major focus in many countries in an effort to prepare a quality generation, by instilling character values in children from an early age, because values instilled at a young age will be carried over into adulthood. Not only for personal interests, but also for the welfare of the wider community. Civic education has an important role in shaping the character of the nation. This study uses a qualitative approach, with a literature study method where the basis of the discussion comes from previously relevant journal sources, and scientific articles. The context of citizenship, this implies a message for students and the community to have the ability to think, behave, and act intelligently, especially in solving problems and making decisions in the fields of state, nation, and society. With the aim of developing the potential of students to become people who believe and fear God Almighty, have noble character, are knowledgeable, and become democratic and responsible citizens.
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