The Effect of PKn Learning on Social Concern in Elementary Schools

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of Civics Education (PKN) learning on the social awareness of elementary school students. The method used is a qualitative approach through literature studies from several scientific journals and interviews with elementary school teachers. The results show that Civics learning has a significant contribution in fostering attitudes of empathy, cooperation, tolerance, mutual cooperation, and social awareness in students. The role of teachers as facilitators, a contextual learning approach, and family and community involvement are important factors in the process of forming students' social character. In addition, Civics can be an effective medium for character education through the instillation of Pancasila values and the practice of democratic life in the school environment.