Literature Study: Cultivating Civic Skills through Student Organizations in Higher Education

Abstract

This study conducted to gather sufficient information regarding the cultivation of civic skills through student organizations. The method used in this study is a literature study that collects several previous studies to find out how to instill civic skills through student organizations. The results of the study showed that student organizations in instilling civic skills, namely through socialization as a medium for disseminating information and selecting organizational activity programs that can arouse students' mindsets to think critically, responsibly, and scientifically. Common obstacles faced in implanting civic skills are external and internal constraints such as licensing, funding, secretariat, coordination, lifestyle, lack of student interest, and different student backgrounds. However, student organizations have their own ways of overcoming the obstacles faced in implanting civic skills.

Is it Possible to Identify Basic Citizenship Values and Skills at a Universal Level? A Framework Attempt

“…Although there is no consensus on citizenship skills and values, it is evident that some citizenship skills are defined in several different ways. According to these definitions, citizenship skills are the skills required for active and responsible participation in civil and political life in the democratic process (Kirlin, 2003;2005), that are necessary for political acts and decisions (Comber, 2005), and that enhance the capacity for citizenship participation (Tamara & Sapriya, 2021). According to another definition, citizenship skills are the intellectual and participatory skills for communicating, monitoring (Gbadamosi, 2013;Hidayah et al, 2021), and problem-solving that individuals should acquire to improve their lives (Fitriasari et al, 2021).…”

“…Some studies have examined the realization of citizenship skills (Khalehar et al, 2021) and how students' ethnicity influences the perception of their civic skills (Lott, 2006). Researchers have also investigated civic (Tamara & Sapriya, 2021) and digital and socio-citizenship skills (Peart et al, 2020) development among students through organizations. Besides, another study examined the challenges associated with developing civic skills (Muntengwa et al, 2020).…”