Global Awareness Learning Through Multicultural Value Transformation

Abstract

Awareness of various global problems is a psychosocial aspect that must be taught to students. This is important in the midst of various global problems that affect the lives of citizens both locally and nationally. For this reason, learning is needed to build student awareness through strengthening the multicultural values of the Indonesian nation contained in Pancasila and the teachings of Culture and Religion. This study aims to find out (1) how students' awareness of global problems; (2) how learning can build global awareness through the transformation of multicultural values. The method used is descriptive analysis. This research was conducted in the Civics Education course at the University of Medan Area (UMA). With research subjects are Civics Education experts, lecturers, and students. The results showed (1) Students lacked awareness of global problems; (2) studying global awareness through the transformation of multicultural values can be done by holding the principles of openness, respect, mutual respect, freedom, independence, and pleasure. The learning process is carried out collaboratively and participatively. The results of this study are expected to strengthen the role of Citizenship Education as a curricular program in Higher Education.

Effectiveness of Cultural Value-Based Ecoliteracy Citizenship Education Materials in Strengthening Student Responses to Global Citizenship Issues

“…Therefore, the ultimate aim of learning using Ecoliteracy teaching materials is to promote the strengthening of ideal citizens. This is in line with the findings of the research conducted by [10] that participative and collaborative learning can enhance students' responsibility towards various global issues. Through such learning, students will become more open to differences, appreciate diversity, respect each other, become independent, and express themselves freely [10] According [11], three types of ideal citizens are identified: (1) Personally responsible citizens;…”