IMPLEMENTATION OF CIVIC EDUCATION IN OVERCOMING CORRUPTION IN INDONESIA

Abstract

The rise of corruption cases in Indonesia is undoubtedly a concern as it threatens the basic principles of the nation. Citizenship, ethics, standards, law, character and other topics are the emphasis of civic education. In this case, corruption is a problem that Indonesia often faces. Indonesia is a sovereign or unitary state. Through academic foundations, curricular training that encourages varied instructional tasks, and implementation methods, this study is intended to help children grow into responsible and moral citizens. The background to the research abuses the use of authority and position for fear of looking foolish if not taking advantage of opportunities. People who experience financial difficulties are more likely to engage in corruption. The purpose of this study is to find out how civic education can fight corruption. This research uses a desk research model and a qualitative research approach based on literature on civic education. The subjects of this research were Indonesian students. The findings of this research can be summarized as follows: civic education is considered as a way to tackle corruption. Schools can participate in the fight against corruption in two different ways. First, education should, above all, foster genuine concern, unbiased reasoning and broadening of perspectives. Second, education should instill in students strategic personal qualities that will be valuable and reliable in their political endeavors. Maintaining honesty and humility as key principles in political participation, in addition to maturity and preparedness, requires fortitude from each individual. The public and government must be made aware of the need to jointly fight corruption by using techniques and procedures to prevent corruption. These opinions are consistent with the purpose of civic education to assist students in acquiring civic knowledge, civic character and civic ability that enable them to become responsible and informed citizens.