Meaning of PPKN: General Definition, Objectives and Curriculum from Time to Time

Kapanlagi.com - PPKN is one of the subjects commonly taught at the elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels. The meaning of PPKN is Pancasila and Civic Education. PPKN is one of the important and main subjects that must be studied by all students in Indonesia.

This PPKN lesson is expected to uphold the values of Pancasila as the foundation of the Indonesian state. Besides knowing the meaning of PPKN, you also need to know the objectives of this PPKN lesson. Besides increasing love for the homeland, there are still many objectives of the PPKN lesson in every curriculum.

For KLovers who want to understand the meaning of PPKN, here are the meanings of PPKN along with the objectives of this subject, and the materials from time to time. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. Understanding PPKN

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The general meaning of PPKN explains the order of citizens' daily lives, which is expected to uphold the values of Pancasila as the foundation of the Indonesian state. PPKN is included as a subject that is always taught to students from basic education to higher education.

In essence, this has been regulated in Law Number 20 of 2003 concerning the National Education System. In this regulation, PPKN is mandatory to be taught in the education curriculum with the aim of shaping learners to become individuals who have a sense of nationality and nationalism in accordance with the values of Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.

2. The Purpose of PPKN

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In addition to understanding the meaning of PPKN, you also need to know the importance of the objectives of PPKN lessons. There are many objectives of PPKN lessons, and the following are the objectives of PPKN lessons:

1. Instilling the noble values contained in Pancasila.

2. Creating citizens who have a national perspective.

3. Helping to understand the true meaning of Pancasila.

4. Instilling a sense of love for the homeland and pride as Indonesian citizens in the younger generation as the nation's future.

5. Helping to cultivate love for the Indonesian homeland.

6. Assisting in behaving according to the moral values of Pancasila.

7. The younger generation is expected to have full awareness of democracy and human rights.

8. Assisting citizens in practicing Pancasila in various situations and conditions.

9. Encouraging citizens to behave well, morally, and with dignity.

10. Contributing to addressing various problems faced by the nation, such as conflicts and violence.

3. PPKN Material from Past to Present

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It turns out that PPKN material also has differences from past to present. This lesson has been around since 1984 and continues to evolve over time. Here are some PPKN materials from past to present:

1. PMP 1984

Contains materials and learning experiences about P4 which teach moral lessons based on Pancasila. So, the values contained in PMP are based on Pancasila as the sole reference.

2. PPKN 1994

Contains materials and learning experiences organized in a spiral or articulative manner based on the conceptual values contained in Pancasila. So, the values contained in Pancasila are organized in a spiral/articulative manner.

3. PKN 2006

Focuses on the formation of citizens who understand and are able to exercise their rights and obligations to become intelligent, skilled, and characterful Indonesian citizens mandated by Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution. So, the values contained are sourced from the 1945 Constitution and Pancasila.

4. PPKN 2013

Has a scope of material sourced from the 4 Pillars of Nationality (1945 Constitution, Pancasila, Unity in Diversity, and the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia). The values contained in this subject are very good when viewed from its scope and can be considered as an almost perfect subject. So, the values are obtained from the 4 pillars of nationality.

That is the meaning of PPKN along with the understanding and purpose of PPKN. Hopefully, by knowing the understanding of PPKN, it can become a learning for all of you.

Civic Education in 2006

Focuses on the formation of citizens who understand and are able to carry out their rights and obligations to become intelligent, skilled, and characterful Indonesian citizens as mandated by Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution. So, the values contained in it are derived from the 1945 Constitution and Pancasila.

4.Civic Education in 2013

Has material scope derived from the 4 Pillars of Nationalism (the 1945 Constitution, Pancasila, Unity in Diversity, and the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia). The values contained in this subject are very good when viewed from its scope and can be considered as an almost perfect subject. So, the values are obtained from these 4 pillars of nationalism.

That is the meaning of Civic Education along with the understanding and purpose of Civic Education. Hopefully, by knowing the understanding of Civic Education, it can become a learning experience for all of you.

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