Shaping the Character of Smart and Good Young Citizens Through Citizenship Education in the Digital Age

Abstract

Education is a conscious effort made by the nation to change behavior for the better and can
develop knowledge to become smart and quality young citizens who can face and solve problems.
Citizenship Education as one of the right vehicles in building character and national identity so that they
become smart and good citizens in facing the development of the world in the digital era. The method
used in this study is a qualitative research method. Data collection techniques used are observation,
interviews, and literature study approaches sourced from journals, books and other sources that are
related to the role of Citizenship Education in shaping the character of young citizens. Based on the
research results, Researchers can draw the conclusion that in today's digital era awareness of being a
smart and good citizen is very much needed. The reason is that many citizens are increasingly worried
about technological progress and sophistication because the younger generation is increasingly showing
moral degradation, which indicates that the younger generation no longer has good character. In this
case, civic education has a great role and influence on the formation of the character of young citizens
who are smart and good in the digital era. Many citizens are increasingly worried about the progress and
sophistication of technology because the younger generation is increasingly showing moral degradation
which indicates that the younger generation no longer has good character. In this case, civic education
has a great role and influence on the formation of the character of young citizens who are smart and
good in the digital era. Many citizens are increasingly worried about the progress and sophistication of
technology because the younger generation is increasingly showing moral degradation which indicates
that the younger generation no longer has good character. In this case, civic education has a great role
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