Strengthening Students' Tolerant Character through Local Wisdom and Pancasila Value-Based Learning in South Tanjung Dayang: A Mixed Method Study
Abstract
This study aims to develop and test the effectiveness of a civic engagement learning model based on local wisdom in South Tanjung Dayang in strengthening students' tolerance through the actualization of Pancasila values. The background of this study is based on the challenges of increasing intolerance in higher education environments and the weak integration of local wisdom in Civic Education learning. The study used a mixed methods design with a sequential explanatory approach, which began with the collection and analysis of quantitative data, then deepened through qualitative data. The subjects of the study were students of the Pancasila and Citizenship Education study program at the Islamic University of Ogan Komering Ilir Kayuagung who were selected purposively. The research instruments included a tolerance character questionnaire, civic engagement participation observation sheets, and in-depth interview guidelines. The results showed that the civic engagement learning model based on local wisdom significantly improved students' tolerance character (p < 0.05). Qualitatively, students showed improvements in aspects of respect for diversity, inclusive attitudes, participatory dialogue, and collective awareness based on the value of mutual cooperation. The actualization of Pancasila values, particularly the second and third principles, is internalized through collaborative activities with the Tanjung Dayang Selatan community, such as community meetings, community service, and cross-cultural forums. These findings confirm that the integration of local wisdom into participatory learning not only strengthens civic competence but also builds a character of tolerance in a contextual and sustainable manner. This study recommends the development of a Civic Education curriculum that is adaptive to the local context as a character-building strategy in higher education.
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