Multicultural Learning in The Subjects of Civic Education, History and Sociology

Abstract

This study aims to examine the implementation of multicultural education in the subjects of Citizenship Education, History and Sociology at SMA N 1 Purwodadi. The subjects in the study were teachers and students at SMA N 1 Purwodadi. The method in this study used a qualitative approach. The results showed that; 1) Multicultural learning carried out by Civics, History and Sociology Teachers using lectures, discussions, and power point presentations. 2) Constraints in the implementation of multicultural learning are the concentration of students in receiving subject matter related to multiculturalism and student interest in learning. Conclusion; a) It takes a clear difference in concept between multicultural learning and programs run in schools. b) Each different cultural diversity is given the same opportunity to develop according to their respective beliefs. c) Every student who has different ethnic races and religions is given the same opportunities and facilities, so that the goals of multicultural learning will be achieved. d) The application of multicultural learning will proportionally be able to increase the competence of each individual or group according to their beliefs. e) The availability of competent educators will be able to explain to students the importance of multicultural learning. So that students do not differentiate between friends of different racial and religious beliefs.