The Role of Citizenship Education in Preventing Bullying in Elementary Schools

Abstract

Civics Education (PKn) in schools is very important in relation to the formation of students' character and plays a strategic role in increasing students' potential to become inhabitant country which good and democratic based on Pancasila and Constitution 1945 Constitution. This study aims to explore the role of civics in addressing bullying in schools, particularly in optimizing the application of civics in preventing bullying behavior. This is study qualitative with use method library research. Research result this is that education citizenship own role important in address bullying, both directly and indirectly. Civic education can help participant educate and develop awareness state, have awareness will right and their obligations as citizens, and have the ability to deal with various situations, including bullying situations.