Exploration of student experiences in Moonzher civil society activities to improve students' civic skills at SMAN 2 Kota Tangerang Selatan
Keywords:
civic skills, lived experienceAbstract
Formal civic education in classrooms is often constrained by curriculum targets, limiting practical opportunities for students to develop political and social skills. Consequently, extracurricular activities based on civic society are needed as a medium for contextual learning. This research aims to explore experiences of students in the Moonzher Civic Society activities and analyze how these experiences contribute to improving students' civic skills at SMAN 2 South Tangerang City. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach to capture the lived experiences of the students, the researcher serves as the primary instrument. Primary data will be gathered from 7 to 10 active student members selected through purposive sampling, utilizing in-depth open-ended interviews and member checking to ensure data authenticity. Secondary data will include activity documentation and portfolios to support data triangulation. Data analysis will systematically follow Moustakas’ phenomenological stages, encompassing Epoche (bracketing), horizonalization, clustering of meaning into themes, textural and structural descriptions, and the synthesis of the core essence. The findings are expected to map the explicit links between active involvement in civic communities and the enhancement of civic skills, providing theoretical contributions to non-formal civic education and practical recommendations for optimizing student participation.
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