Pancasila and Civic Education Learning as an Adhesive of Multicultural Society

摘要

The objective of this research was to describe (1) the profile of Pancasila and Civic Education teachers in Surakarta, (2) the teacher's understanding on the essence of Pancasila and Civic Education learning, and (3) the characteristics of Pancasila and Civic Education learning as social adhesive in multicultural society. The research design employed was research and development. The subject of research consisted of Junior High School teachers in Surakarta. Techniques of collecting data used were observation, interview, document analysis, questionnaire and FGD. Data validation was carried out using data or source triangulations. Data analysis was conducted using interactive model of analysis. The results of research were as follows: (1) Generally, Pancasila and Civic Education teachers in Junior High Schools in Surakarta have had Pancasila and Civic Education background and have had long teaching experience. (2) Pancasila and Civic Education teachers have very adequate experience with scientific activity, at local and national levels, so that their understanding on the essence and the objective of Pancasila and Civic Education learning. (3) The development of powerful Pancasila and Civic Education learning is useful as social adhesive for the students in living within multicultural society. For that reason, there should be revitalization on Pancasila and Civic Education learning, particularly related to the integration of social harmony values and learning strategy supporting the mastery of Pancasila and Civic Education competency.