The Influence of Practicum Model of Civic Education Integrated Learning Based on Strengthening Student Character Rahmat
Department of Civic Education, Indonesia University of Education
Abstract
Activity of learning implementation is the core of education (core of education) which is of course very important to be studied and developed. In line with the growing atmosphere of progressive education that emphasizes that the importance of education as a means of "progress" or the liberation of learners demand changes in the learning system. One of the innovations developed in improving the learning process of Civics by using integrated learning (integrated learning) through practicum. Innovation with the base of integrated learning applied to the course practicum held by each course as an integrated learning process in the field in an integrated manner. The purpose of this research is the impact of application of Civics practice based on integrated learning towards the development of student character. Research method: This research uses qualitative and quantitative approach (mixed method) with Research and Development design. Data collection techniques used observation, documentation, Focus Group Discussion, and questionnaires. Qualitative data analysis uses data collection steps, data reduction, data presentation, and inferences, and quantitative data analysis using correlation and regression. The subject of this research is students of Department of Civic Education, Indonesia University of Education. The results of the research are: 1) The Civics Education Practicum material based on integrated learning is based on the theme of tolerance / peace from the point of view of Customary Law, Constitutional Law and Islamic Law which is then studied in five areas, namely education, religion, law, government and socio-cultural; 2) Implementation of CLC-based learning practice model covering initial activities, core activities, and final activities to reflect activities; 3) The impact of application of experimental model based on integrated learning on student character development has a significant effect of 52.3%.
Keywords: Civic practice model, integrated learning, character, student
