The Innovation of Civic Education Studies in Indonesia: A Theoretical Review of Global Citizenship Education

Abstract

This paper aims to study the importance of global citizenship education as the innovation or studies development for Indonesian civic education in the 21st century and present the conceptual framework of global citizenship competency for the development of Indonesian civic education studies. This research used a qualitative descriptive approach using literature study methods. The data analysis used a descriptive analysis by collecting, compiling and analyzing data. The results show that: (1) the importance of global citizenship education as the innovation of Indonesian civic education studies in the 21st century is preparing young citizen who understand the contemporary world, take a role in it, and become proactive contributors to a world that is more just, peaceful, tolerant, inclusive, safe, and sustainable; (2) the conceptual framework for global citizenship in Indonesian civic education studies must include three main elements, that are knowledge and understanding; values and attitudes; and global skills.