REVITALISASI PERAN PEMBELAJARAN IPS DALAM PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER BANGSA
Abstract: Revitalization of
Roles of the Learning of Social Studies in the Nation’s Character Building.
Revitalization of roles of the learning of social studies needs tobe made as
soon as possible, because so far the learning implementation is notrelevant to
its objective and purpose. The learning of social studies has animportant role
in character education. Therefore, it is necessary to make improvement and
upgrade steps. The curriculum design and competence standard of graduates
should be based on student reality and humanity values, and should emphasize not
only on materials mastery. The approach of essentialism has to be changed into
the social reconstruction theory. The learning process is developed asa
cultural transaction process which becomes an inseparable part of student character
development. The learning model emphasizes more on active and participative
learning. Besides, in order to strenghten roles of the learning of social studies
in developing character education, a good environment condition, including the
political will from the government, is needed.
Penulis: Sardiman
Kode Jurnal: jppendidikandd100227
