ENGLISH FOR CIVIC EDUCATION

BY

Name : PutuPaundra Ananda

NIM : 2114041003

Study program : Pancasila Education and

Citizenship

Major : Law andCitizenship

GANESHA UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION

2023/2024
 UAS ENGLISH FOR CIVIC EDUCATION

1. What is the meaning and importance of civic education in the development of

a democratic society? Explain how civic education can influence political
participation and the quality of citizenship.
2. What is the role of civic education in building awareness of human rights?
Explain how an understanding of human rights can shape the attitudes and
actions of citizens.
3. How can civic education strengthen national identity and nationhood?
Explain how an understanding of national history, culture and values can
shape a strong national identity.
4. How can civic education influence social justice and eliminate inequality in
society? Explain how an understanding of individual rights, equality and
justice can promote concrete actions to achieve social justice.
5. What are the challenges faced in implementing civic education in the
educational environment? Discuss strategies that can be used to overcome
these challenges and strengthen civic education in the education system.

ANSWER
1. Citizenship education is education that aims to prepare citizens to think
critically and act democratically. Citizenship education has meaning and
importance in the development of a democratic society, namely:
a. Building democratic character: Citizenship education aims to build the
democratic character of the Indonesian nation and shape the
participatory skills of citizens. Thus, civics education can help build a
democratic society.
b. Increasing democratic awareness: Citizenship education can increase
people's democratic awareness which is implemented in everyday life
to become a democratic society. This can help increase people's
political participation.
 c. Realizing human rights: Citizenship education can help realize human
rights by preparing citizens who are aware of their rights and
obligations as citizens.
Citizenship education can affect political participation and the quality of
citizenship by:
a. Increase political participation: Citizenship education can increase
people's political participation by providing an understanding of the
rights and obligations as citizens, as well as providing skills to
participate in political life.
b. Improving the quality of citizenship: Citizenship education can
improve the quality of citizenship by building the democratic
character and participatory skills of citizens. This can help build a
society that is democratic and respects human rights.
Citizenship education has meaning and importance in the development of a
democratic society by helping build democratic character, increase
democratic awareness, and realize human rights. Citizenship education can
also affect political participation and the quality of citizenship by
increasing political participation and the quality of citizenship.
Citations:
https://ejournal.undiksha.ac.id/index.php/JJPP/article/view/34151/18095
https://e-journal.unipma.ac.id/index.php/citizenship/article/download/
1101/959
https://eprints.uad.ac.id/2690/1/
Dikdik_Prosiding_2014_PKn_dan_Pemjuangan_Karakter_Demokratis_WN.
pdf
2. Citizenship education has an important role in building human rights
awareness. The following are several ways civics education can shape citizens'
attitudes and actions regarding human rights:
 Providing an understanding of human rights: Citizenship education can
provide an understanding of human rights, including the rights guaranteed
by the constitution and international law. This can help citizens understand
the importance of human rights and how to protect those rights.
  Encouraging participation in human rights actions: Citizenship education
can encourage citizen participation in human rights actions, such as
demonstrations, petitions or campaigns. This can help citizens to fight for
their rights and raise awareness about human rights issues.
 Forming an attitude of tolerance and respect for diversity: Citizenship
education can form an attitude of tolerance and respect for diversity,
including the rights of minorities. This can help citizens understand the
importance of respecting the rights of others and fighting for their rights.
 Forming democratic character: Citizenship education can form democratic
character, including awareness of rights and obligations as citizens. This
can help citizens understand the importance of human rights and how to
protect those rights.

With a good understanding of human rights, citizens can form positive

attitudes and actions related to human rights, such as:

 Respect the rights of others

 Fight for their own rights and those of others
 Tolerance of diversity
 Avoid discrimination and actions that harm others
 Participate in human rights actions
Citations:
https://jurnal.elemen.ac.id/jpphk/article/view/2185
https://eprints.uad.ac.id/2690/1/
Dikdik_Prosiding_2014_PKn_dan_Pemjuangan_Karakter_Demokratis_WN.
pdf
https://journal.civiliza.org/index.php/ijois/article/download/31/23
3. Citizenship education can strengthen national and national identity by helping
to build a strong national identity. Here are some ways an understanding of
history, culture and national values can form a strong national identity:
a. Increase love for the motherland: Citizenship education can help increase
love for the motherland by providing an understanding of Indonesian
history and culture. This can help citizens understand the importance of
 protecting and fighting for Indonesia's existence as an independent and
sovereign country.
b. Shaping national character: Citizenship education can shape national
character by introducing national values, such as gotong royong, honesty,
and tolerance. This can help citizens understand the importance of these
values and apply them in everyday life.
c. Increase historical awareness: Citizenship education can increase historical
awareness by providing an understanding of Indonesian history, including
the Indonesian nation's struggle for independence. This can help citizens
understand the importance of protecting and fighting for Indonesian
independence.
d. Increase cultural diversity: Citizenship education can increase cultural
diversity by introducing various regional cultures in Indonesia. This can
help citizens understand the importance of respecting and celebrating
cultural diversity in Indonesia.

With a good understanding of history, culture and national values, citizens can
form a strong national identity by:

 Increase the love of the motherland

 Applying national values in everyday life
 Understand the importance of maintaining and fighting for Indonesian
independence
 Appreciate and celebrate cultural diversity in Indonesia

Citations:

https://www.academia.edu/11775639/
dinding_kewarganegaraan_identitas_nasional_

https://luk.staff.ugm.ac.id/atur/mkwu/9-PendidikanKewarganegaraan.pdf

https://spada.uns.ac.id/mod/resource/view.php?id=154649

4. Civic education can influence social justice and eliminate inequality in

society by:
  Raising awareness about individual rights: Civic education can raise
awareness about individual rights, including the right to education, health
and decent work. This can help citizens understand the importance of
individual rights and fight for those rights.
 Promote equality and justice: Citizenship education can promote equality
and justice by providing an understanding of the importance of equality
and justice in society. This can help citizens understand the importance of
respecting the rights and obligations of others and fighting for equality and
justice.
 Encouraging participation in social actions: Citizenship education can
encourage citizen participation in social actions, such as fundraising
actions or social campaigns. This can help citizens to fight for their rights
and raise awareness about social issues.

With a good understanding of individual rights, equality and justice, citizens

can encourage concrete actions to achieve social justice by:

 Fight for the rights of marginalized individuals and groups

 Respect the rights and obligations of others
 Fight for equality and justice in society
 Participate in social actions

Civic education has an important role to play in influencing social justice

and eliminating inequalities in society by helping to raise awareness about
individual rights, promote equity and fairness, and encourage participation
in social actions.

Citations:

https://luk.staff.ugm.ac.id/atur/mkwu/9-PendidikanKewarganegaraan.pdf

https://id.scribd.com/document/364951872/dinding-kewarganegaraan-dan-
identitas-nasional

https://journal.civiliza.org/index.php/ijois/article/download/31/23

5. Challenges in implementing civics education in educational settings include:

 a. Congested curriculum: Condensed curricula can be a challenge in
implementing civics education, as the time available for these subjects
is limited.
b. Limited resources: Limited resources, such as textbooks and learning
media, can be an obstacle in implementing civics education.
c. Lack of teacher understanding: Teachers' lack of understanding of
civics education and related curricula can be an obstacle in
implementing civics education.

Strategies that can be used to overcome these challenges and strengthen

civic education in the education system include:

a. Applying local wisdom-based learning strategies: Learning

strategies for civic education based on local wisdom can help
overcome a congested curriculum and strengthen national identity.
b. Optimizing existing resources: Existing resources can be optimized
by utilizing information and communication technology, such as
digital learning media.
c. Improving teacher understanding: Teacher understanding of civics
education can be increased through teacher training and professional
development.
d. Increase student participation: Student participation in
extracurricular activities, such as student organizations and social
activities, can help increase students' understanding of civics
education.

Citations:

https://staff.uny.ac.id/sites/default/files/132304487/B7-MAKALAH
%20SEMNAS-LEMLIT%20UNY_0.pdf

https://luk.staff.ugm.ac.id/atur/mkwu/9-PendidikanKewarganegaraan.pdf

https://ejournal.undiksha.ac.id/index.php/JJPP/article/view/34151/18095