DEVELOPMENT OF CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION IN BUILDING THE CHARACTER OF THE NATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

Indonesia has various problems, but the character of the younger generation is still far from Pancasila beliefs. Citizenship Education as a study that develops three competencies, namely citizenship knowledge, citizenship character, and citizenship skills is a solution to the character problems of Indonesia's young generation. The purpose of this study is to determine the evolution of Citizenship Education in the development of National Character, as well as the function of Citizenship Education in formal education. This study uses a qualitative approach through the use of library research tools. Content data analysis is a data collection approach that includes documentation and data analysis. Since the founding of the Indonesian state, citizenship education has developed from year to year, with modifications to the subjects presented and the terminology used to teach students, especially elementary schools. Citizenship Education can be delivered in all educational channels, from informal, formal to non-formal, because civics education is the spearhead of strengthening the Pancasila precepts.Through civic education it is hoped that students will be able to understand and apply the ideals of Pancasila so that they become good citizens. ranging from informal, formal to non-formal, because civics education is the spearhead of strengthening the Pancasila precepts. Citizenship Education can also be utilized as a vehicle for democratic education, with the aim of building citizens with democratic character based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution. Citizenship Education can also be used as a vehicle for democratic education, with the aim of building citizens with democratic character based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution. Through civic education it is hoped that students will be able to understand and apply the ideals of Pancasila so that they become good citizens.