Development of Civic Skills Through Citizen Projects in The Citizenship Education Courses
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https://doi.org/10.51773/ajeb.v5i2.449Keywords:
civic skills, project citizen, citizenship educationAbstract
The study's aim and particular targets are as follows: (1) to describe the implementation of Project Citizen in the Citizenship Education course; and (2) to describe how Project Citizen can be used to enhance civic skills. The methodology employed was descriptive qualitative research. Data were gathered through interviews, observations, documentation, and field notes. Data analysis will use qualitative analysis in the stages of data reduction, data display, verification, and drawing conclusions. According to the study's findings, the implementation of Project Citizen in the Citizenship Education course at the Pancasila and Citizenship Education Study Program of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Universitas Mataram is designed to shape and develop students' civic skills for them to become good and smart citizens capable of dealing with all issues that arise in society, the nation, and the state. The technical implementation of Project Citizen in the PKn course at the PPKn Study Program at Unram is carried out through the following steps:1. Problem Identification: This process develops empathy, social concern, and a sense of community. 2. Problem Selection: This stage hones and develops critical thinking/critical minds, communication, and collaboration. 3. Information Gathering: This activity deeply hones students' communication skills, attention to detail, honesty, politeness, and mutual respect. 4. Portfolio Development: This emphasizes collaborative skills and creativity. 5. Showcase and Reflection on Learning Experiences: In this stage, students are trained to present their opinions obtained from the field in an organized and clear manner, using proper language, while building mutual trust within their groups and with others.
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