THE ROLE OF CIVIC EDUCATION SUBJECTS AS AN EFFORT TO BUILD STUDENTS' SENSE OF NATIONALISM

Abstrak

The purpose of writing this article is to find out the role of Civics subjects in shaping students' nationalism at
SMP N 2 Kebakramat and to find out the obstacles faced by Civics teachers in fostering a sense of
nationalism in students. In this study, researchers used a qualitative description approach. This research was
conducted at SMP N 2 Kebakramat. The subjects in this study were junior high school teachers. Data
collection techniques used interview techniques with Civics teachers. In the process of implementing Civic
Education learning, it experiences several obstacles such as being boring, unattractive, and seemingly trivial
so that students are unable to receive knowledge and the character education that has been taught is not
conveyed properly. Civics teachers have a big role in instilling character education in students. Teachers must
be able to set an example and carry out learning innovations so that students are able to filter information and
are able to form character according to what was proclaimed by the Ministry of Education and Culture.