Implementation of Pancasila Values in The Characteristics of Citizenship Education in Elementary Schools

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine how Pancasila values are included into the features of civic education in primary schools. Through civic education, Pancasila, the foundation of the Indonesian state and way of life, plays a significant role in forming students' character from a young age. Descriptive qualitative research methodology is employed, and literature-based data gathering methods are found by searching for written sources. The findings demonstrated that there were multiple ways to incorporate Pancasila values into civic education in elementary schools: (1) incorporating Pancasila values into the curriculum and instruction; (2) establishing habits and exemplary behavior in the classroom; and (3) establishing a school climate that embodies Pancasila values. (4) Learning assessment techniques that assess attitudes and behaviors consistent with Pancasila principles in addition to knowledge. However, a number of challenges were encountered during implementation, including inadequate parental support, teachers' weak understanding of Pancasila ideals, and adverse effects from the outside school environment. According to the study's findings, integrating Pancasila values into elementary school civic education is an ongoing process that calls for collaboration between communities, families, and schools in order to mold students' personalities to fit the national character of Indonesia.