Introducing Pancasila Education: Civic Education in Indonesia

Abstract

Civic Education in Indonesia has undergone various name and terminology changes since 1957. Currently, at the elementary and secondary education levels, Pancasila Education is taught as a compulsory subject under the name "Pancasila Education". This subject aims to develop students into intelligent, trustworthy, honest, and responsible citizens, and to possess characteristics: Develop national insight and Pancasila character. Foster awareness to implement the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia Year 1945 and maintain order in community, national, and state life. Create harmony, prevent conflict, and realize unity and unity within the framework of “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika”. The problems that arise from the changes in the curriculum are related to the substance taught in the Pancasila Education subject and how to teach it. The method used in this community service is the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach with the stages of to know, to understand, to plan, to act, to change. The findings are that Pancasila Education currently contains Pancasila Education material that can be differentiated based on the level of education, namely elementary school, junior high school, and senior high school. The material includes the history of the birth of Pancasila, the position of Pancasila, the five precepts of Pancasila, “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika”, the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia Year 1945, the rights and obligations of citizens, and so on. Pancasila Education learning is expected to instill Pancasila values in students and equip them with the knowledge and skills to become active and responsible citizens in community, national, and state life.