Implementation of Civic Education in Building Students' Understanding of Their Rights and Obligations at State Junior High School 13 Gorontalo
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Civic Education; Students' Rights; Students' Obligations; Conceptual Understanding; Active Engagement.Abstract
Civic Education in Indonesian schools is mandated to cultivate students' awareness of their rights and obligations as a foundation for democratic citizenship; however, persistent disciplinary problems, including disrespect toward teachers and peer bullying, indicate that this educational objective has not been fully realized, particularly at State Junior High School 13 Gorontalo. This study aimed to examine how Civic Education is implemented in building students' understanding of their rights and obligations and to identify the factors determining its success. A qualitative case study approach was employed, with data collected through structured interviews with the principal, Civic Education teacher, and students, supplemented by observation and documentation. The data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The findings reveal that students' rights are realized through fair treatment, equal learning opportunities, and a safe learning environment, while their obligations are fostered through discipline, respect, and responsibility, all of which are reinforced through consistent school policies, teacher role modeling, and habituation. Conceptual understanding and active student engagement emerged as the two principal factors determining successful implementation. This study concludes that awareness of rights and obligations develops through the reciprocal interaction of school policy, pedagogical practice, and student participation, providing practical implications for strengthening character education programs in schools.
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