An the Urgency of Civic Education in Elementary Schools in Facing the Era of Society 5.0

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the urgency of Citizenship Education (PKn) in Elementary Schools in facing the era of Society 5.0. The method used is a literature review by exploring various scientific sources related to Citizenship Education, education in Elementary Schools, and the concept of Society 5.0. The results of the study show that Civics has a strategic role in preparing students from elementary level to face the complexity of the Society 5.0 era which is characterized by the integration of physical and virtual spaces. The urgency of PKn lies in the formation of digital citizenship character, strengthening digital literacy, developing adaptive Pancasila values, and forming cross-cultural collaboration skills. Challenges include the digital divide, curriculum adaptation, and educator competency development. This study recommends the need for a transformation of civics education in elementary schools that integrates traditional civic values with the digital skills required in Society 5.0 through a contextual, collaborative, and technology-based learning approach.