312
Views
368
PDF Downloads
31
XML Views
Cultivating the Pancasila Student Profile in Early Childhood Using the Garuda Book: An Innovative Method in Indonesian Educational Practices
Main Article Content
Abstract
This study examines the effectiveness of the Garuda Book, a tailored educational tool for instilling the Pancasila Student Profile in early childhood education within Indonesia's Independent Curriculum framework. Utilizing a Research and Development (R&D) approach, this research involved creating, implementing, and evaluating the Garuda Book in an early childhood educational setting at RA Nurul Hadina. The study's methodology incorporated the development of project activities linked to the curriculum, including "I Love the Earth" and "I Love Indonesia," with the book designed for durability and child appeal. Data collection entailed various questionnaires assessing media and material validity and the effectiveness of the Garuda Book in imparting Pancasila values. Results indicated a significant improvement in children's understanding and embodiment of Pancasila values post-intervention, as evidenced by increased scores in assessments related to faith, diversity, cooperation, independence, critical reasoning, and creativity. However, challenges such as teachers' limited understanding of the independent curriculum were noted, necessitating further training. This study's findings underscore the potential of contextually relevant educational tools like the Garuda Book in early childhood education, contributing substantially to pedagogical practices aimed at value formation. Future research could explore such tools' long-term impacts and adaptability across diverse educational contexts.
Keywords:
Downloads
Metrics
Introduction
The significance The concept of national identity and value formation in early childhood education is a subject of considerable global and societal importance, particularly within Indonesia's evolving educational landscape(Liang et al., 2020)(Nugraha, 2023)(Wijatmoko et al., 2023). The Indonesian curriculum, especially in early childhood education, plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the nation's citizens(Mahanani et al., 2022)(Nakajima et al., 2019)(Proulx & Aboud, 2019). At the heart of this is the incorporation of Pancasila values, the foundational philosophical theory of the Indonesian state, in the educational framework. The significance of Pancasila in molding young minds is not just a national concern. Still, it extends to the broader discourse in educational academic dressing. This subject is crucial for understanding how early childhood education can contribute to developing well-rounded, well-rounded,lue-oriented individuals in society(Dahnial et al., 2021)(Nurani et al., 2022).
Previous studies have highlighted the dynamic nature of Indonesia's educational curriculum, which often transforms with leadership changes and policy directions(Usman et al., 2023)(Yanzi et al., 2022). These changes are not merely administrative but impact the core direction of education, underscoring the curriculum's crucial role in educational success. The shift towards an Independent Curriculum, initiated in 2019 by the Ministry of Education and Culture, represents a strategic move to align national education goals with contemporary needs(Nursalam et al., 2023). This policy shift responds to the evolving educational landscape, aiming to cultivate human resources that are academically competent and have the desired student profile(Hidayat et al., 2023).
Early childhood education is a critical stage, incorporating five vital developmental areas before children progress to elementary school: religious and moral values, physical-motor skills, cognitive abilities, language, and social-emotional growth (Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia, 2021). Additionally, there is a growing recognition of the need to enhance other facets of child development, particularly values (Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia, 2022). Pancasila, as the foundational ideology of the Indonesian state, deeply rooted in traditional, cultural, and religious values, predates the formation of the state itself and is a principle that all citizens are expected to uphold.
According to(Karsayuda & Tektona, 2021), Pancasila reflects individual and collective ideals. In light of increasing norm violations, the Ministry of Education and Culture is actively working to implement effective policies to address these issues(Paci-Green et al., 2020). This makes it essential to embed Pancasila values from a young age. The Pancasila Student Profile, aligning with the ideal Indonesian student profile, is an initiative in this direction(Rusnaini et al., 2021). This profile, comprising six dimensions, guides teachers and students in a curriculum centered on independent learning(Laila et al., 2022). The integration of the Pancasila student profile into the education system, particularly in elementary schools, is a process that takes time(Irwan & Tiara, 2022). Applying this profile through project-based learning enables students to engage in enjoyable, flexible, and interactive learning experiences, fostering a deep connection with their environment and enhancing essential competencies(Shofa, 2021)(Sopacua & Rahardjo, 2020)(Syofyan et al., 2022).
Early childhood is a pivotal period for human development, requiring suitable stimulation for optimal growth at each developmental stage(Sitepu et al., 2022). This period often called the 'golden age,' is when children are most susceptible to positive and negative influences(Nurzannah et al., 2023). At this early stage, play-based learning is essential, as it is the most effective development method(Sitepu et al., 2021).
In early childhood education, engaging media plays a crucial role in learning. This study explores how to create books that effectively convey the principles of Pancasila, enhancing children's comprehension of these values. Through this research, it is anticipated that children will grasp the Pancasila values more readily, fostering their growth into morally strong individuals. Additionally, the findings will assist parents in more effectively imparting these values, leading to children exhibiting wiser behavior and making better choices.
introduced an independent curriculum policy to produce students who can apply Pancasila values in their school life. This policy emphasizes the crucial roles of the government, community/parents, and schools, particularly teachers(Marwin et al., 2022). The teaching methodology adopted is Student-Centered Learning (SCL), a child-focused approach rather than teachercentric. SCL is implemented in intracurricular and extracurricular activities, including projects reinforcing student profiles(Dowansiba & Hermanto, 2022). These projects encourage critical thinking, a key component of Pancasila student profile development, emphasizing essential reasoning skills(Ayu & Murni, 2023).
The significance of early childhood as a formative period in human life cannot be overstated, necessitating appropriate stimulation for optimal development(Hensley, 2020)(Papavlasopoulou et al., 2019). Recognizing early childhood as a golden age, where children are highly impressionable, underscores the importance of careful and targeted educational interventions. Using game media and other engaging learning tools becomes crucial at this stage, facilitating the development of positive traits and foundational values(Bakhanova et al., 2020)(Tang et al., 2020). These early experiences lay the groundwork for children's future development, emphasizing the critical nature of early educational interventions.
Despite the advancements and efforts in integrating Pancasila values into early childhood education, several limitations and controversies persist. The independent curriculum, while innovative, is not uniformly implemented across all educational institutions, leading to disparities in the realization of the Pancasila Student Profile(Ayu & Murni, 2023)
Article Details
How to Cite
Copyright

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Copyright Notice
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:
- Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal, provided that the work is not used for commercial purposes.
- Authors can enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.
- Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.
Privacy Statement
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.
References
Ashfarina, I. N. (2023). Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar di Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD). EDUKASIA: Jurnal Pendidikan Dan …, 4, 1355–1364.
Ayu, R., & Murni, A. (2023). Analisis Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Peserta Didik dalam Menunjang Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila. Prisma, 6, 465–471.
Bakhanova, E., Garcia, J. A., Raffe, W. L., & Voinov, A. (2020). Targeting social learning and engagement: What serious games and gamification can offer to participatory modeling. Environmental Modelling & Software, 134, 104846. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2020.104846
Bhugra, D., Smith, A., Ventriglio, A., Hermans, M. H. M., Ng, R., Javed, A., Chumakov, E., Kar, A., Ruiz, R., Oquendo, M., Chisolm, M. S., Werneke, U., Suryadevara, U., Jibson, M., Hobbs, J., Castaldelli-Maia, J., Nair, M., Seshadri, S., Subramanyam, A., … Liebrenz, M. (2023). World Psychiatric Association-Asian Journal of Psychiatry Commission on Psychiatric Education in the 21st century. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 88, 103739. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2023.103739
Brandewie, B., Mann, N., & Rebola, C. (2020). Teaching Design Strategy for Social Impact: A Synergistic Pedagogical Framework. DRS2020: Synergy, 4, 11–14. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2020.334
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2017). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approache. SAGE PublicationsSage CA: Los Angeles, CA.
Dahnial, I., Dwiningrum, S. I. A., & Wuryandani, W. (2021). Development of Educational Values & Citizenship of Pancasila in Elementary Schools as a Pillar of Character Education in the Disruptive Era 4.0. PROCEEDING BOOK OF International Virtual Conference on Democracy and Education, Hal, 14–22.
Dowansiba, N., & Hermanto, H. (2022). Strategi Kepala Sekolah Menengah Atas dalam Menyiapkan Sekolah Penggerak. Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Kebudayaan, 7(2), 125–137. https://doi.org/10.24832/jpnk.v7i2.3060
Fadillah, C. N., & Yusuf, H. (2022). Analisis Kurikulum Merdeka Dalam Satuan Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini. Jurnal Bunga Rampai Usia Emas, 8(2), 120. https://doi.org/10.24114/jbrue.v8i2.41596
Hennessy, S., D’Angelo, S., McIntyre, N., Koomar, S., Kreimeia, A., Cao, L., Brugha, M., & Zubairi, A. (2022). Technology Use for Teacher Professional Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A systematic review. Computers and Education Open, 3, 100080. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeo.2022.100080
Hensley, N. (2020). Educating for sustainable development: Cultivating creativity through mindfulness. Journal of Cleaner Production, 243, 118542. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118542
Hidayat, E., Pardosi, A., & Zulkarnaen, I. (2023). Efektivitas Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah Dalam Penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka. Jurnal Studi Guru Dan Pembelajaran, 6(1), 9–18. https://doi.org/10.30605/jsgp.6.1.2023.2339
Irwan, I., & Tiara, M. (2022). Penguatan Nilai-Nilai Pancasila Pada Pembelajaran PPKn Dalam Meningkatkan Ketahanan Pribadi Guru Sekolah Menengah Pertama Remote Area Di Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai Sumatera Barat. Jurnal Ketahanan Nasional, 27(3), 398. https://doi.org/10.22146/jkn.68636
Karsayuda, H. . R., & Tektona, R. I. (2021). Ketahanan Ideologi Pancasila Dalam Menghadapi Distrupsi Revolusi Industri 4.0. Jurnal Ketahanan Nasional, 27(1), 112. https://doi.org/10.22146/jkn.65002
Laila, R. N., Assunniyah, N., Nugroho, N. S. A., Permata Sari, R. G., Suwandi, S., & Setiyoningsih, T. (2022). Implementation of Pancasila Student Profile in the Merdeka Curriculum For High School in Sragen Regency. Al Hikmah: Journal of Education, 3(1), 135–148. https://doi.org/10.54168/ahje.v3i1.111
Liang, L., Li, H., & Chik, A. (2020). Two countries, one policy: A comparative synthesis of early childhood English language education in China and Australia. Children and Youth Services Review, 118, 105386. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105386
Mahanani, P., Akbar, S., Kamaruddin, A. Y. B., & Hussin, Z. B. (2022). Educational Analysis to Develop Character in Malaysia and Indonesia. International Journal of Instruction, 15(3), 377–392. https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2022.15321a
Marwin, L., Limboto, S., & Gorontalo, P. (2022). Peran Guru dalam Mewujudkan Profil Pelajar Pancasila The Role of the Teacher in Realizing the Pancasila Student Profile. 1(2).
Nakajima, N., Hasan, A., Jung, H., Brinkman, S., Pradhan, M., & Kinnell, A. (2019). Investing in school readiness: A comparison of different early childhood education pathways in rural Indonesia. International Journal of Educational Development, 69, 22–38. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2019.05.009
Nugraha, I. (2023). Unearthing the Academic Time Capsule : Delving into the Evolution of Science Education Among Indonesian Students. Journal of Science Learning, 6(December), 465–476. https://doi.org/10.17509/jsl.v6i4.60828
Nurani, Y., Pratiwi, N., & Hasanah, L. (2022). Digital Media based on Pancasila Values to Stimulate Character Building in Early Childhood. Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities, 5(1), 41–49.
Nursalam, N., Sulaeman, S., & Latuapo, R. (2023). Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka melalui Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek pada Sekolah Penggerak Kelompok Bermain Terpadu Nurul Falah dan Ar-Rasyid Banda. Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Kebudayaan, 8(1), 17–34. https://doi.org/10.24832/jpnk.v8i1.3769
Nurzannah, N., Sitepu, J. M., & Zailani, Z. (2023). Bercerita dengan Teknik Chain Story untuk Mengembangkan Karakter Anak Usia Dini. Jurnal Obsesi : Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 7(1), 949–962. https://doi.org/10.31004/obsesi.v7i1.3613
Paci-Green, R., Varchetta, A., McFarlane, K., Iyer, P., & Goyeneche, M. (2020). Comprehensive school safety policy: A global baseline survey. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 44, 101399. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101399
Papavlasopoulou, S., Giannakos, M. N., & Jaccheri, L. (2019). Exploring children’s learning experience in constructionism-based coding activities through design-based research. Computers in Human Behavior, 99, 415–427. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2019.01.008
Proulx, K., & Aboud, F. (2019). Disaster risk reduction in early childhood education: Effects on preschool quality and child outcomes. International Journal of Educational Development, 66, 1–7. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2019.01.007
Purvis, A. J., Rodger, H. M., & Beckingham, S. (2020). Experiences and perspectives of social media in learning and teaching in higher education. International Journal of Educational Research Open, 1, 100018. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedro.2020.100018
Rindrayani, S. R. (2020). The implementation of character education in Indonesia high school curriculum program. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(1), 304–312. https://doi.org/10.13189/ujer.2020.080137
Rusnaini, R., Raharjo, R., Suryaningsih, A., & Noventari, W. (2021). Intensifikasi Profil Pelajar Pancasila dan Implikasinya Terhadap Ketahanan Pribadi Siswa. Jurnal Ketahanan Nasional, 27(2), 230. https://doi.org/10.22146/jkn.67613
Salouw, J. H., Suharno, S. S., & Talapessy, R. (2020). Peran Guru Dalam Meningkatkan Karakter Disiplin Untuk Mewujudkan Ketahanan Pribadi Siswa Melalui Pembelajaran PPKn (Studi Kasus Di SMA 1 Wonreli Maluku Barat Daya). Jurnal Ketahanan Nasional, 26(3), 380. https://doi.org/10.22146/jkn.61168
Shofa, N. A. (2021). Strengthening the Profile of Pancasila Students Through Project-Based Learning in Learning History. THE 12thINTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LESSON STUDY, 187–197.
Sitepu, J. M., Masitah, W., Nasution, M., & Ginting, N. (2022). Media Pembelajaran Islamic Cartoon Pocket Book untuk Meningkatkan Perilaku Santun Anak. Jurnal Obsesi : Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 6(6), 6137–6148. https://doi.org/10.31004/obsesi.v6i6.3320
Sitepu, J. M., Nasution, M., & Masitah, W. (2021). The Development of Islamic Big Book Learning Media For Early Children’s Languages. Nazhruna: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 4(3), 735–743. https://doi.org/10.31538/nzh.v4i3.1691
Smeplass, E. (2023). Investigating adult learners’ experiences from using slow reading as a pedagogical approach. International Journal of Educational Research, 122, 102252. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2023.102252
Sopacua, E. E. D., & Rahardjo, M. M. (2020). Persepsi Guru Senior Terhadap Pembelajaran Tematik Pada Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Di Salatiga. Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Kebudayaan, 5(2), 153–167. https://doi.org/10.24832/jpnk.v5i2.1647
Sriandila, R., Suryana, D., & Mahyuddin, N. (2023). Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di PAUD Nurul Ikhlas Kemantan Kebalai Kabupaten Kerinci. Journal on Education, 5(2), 1826–1840. https://doi.org/10.31004/joe.v5i2.823
Sugiyono. (2019). Metode Penelitian Pendidikan (Kuantitatif, Kualitatif, Kombinasi, R&D dan Penelitian Pendidikan). Alfabeta.
Syifauzakia, S. (2023). Kebijakan Kurikulum Merdeka dan Perubahan Sosial di Satuan PAUD. Jurnal Obsesi : Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 7(2), 2137–2147. https://doi.org/10.31004/obsesi.v7i2.4344
Syofyan, H., Oktian Fajar Nugroho, Ainur Rosyid, & Syahrizal Dwi Putra. (2022). Dimensional of Pancasila Student Profile in Science Learning PGSD Students. Indonesian Journal Of Educational Research and Review, 5(3), 514–523. https://doi.org/10.23887/ijerr.v5i3.56308
Tang, T., Vezzani, V., & Eriksson, V. (2020). Developing critical thinking, collective creativity skills and problem solving through playful design jams. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 37, 100696. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2020.100696
Teo, P. (2019). Teaching for the 21st century: A case for dialogic pedagogy. Learning, Culture and Social Interaction, 21, 170–178. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lcsi.2019.03.009
Usman, U., Nuraulia, D., Nauroh, R., Rajudin, I., & Rifqiawati, I. (2023). Project to Strengthen Pancasila Student Profile as an Application of Differentiated Learning in the Independent Curriculum: A Case Study at a Senior High School in Pandeglang, Indonesia. Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia Gemilang, 3(1), 103–113. https://doi.org/10.53889/jpig.v3i1.159
van der Bijl-Brouwer, M., & Price, R. (2021). An adaptive and strategic human-centred design approach to shaping pandemic design education that promotes wellbeing. Strategic Design Research Journal, 14(1), 102–113. https://doi.org/10.4013/sdrj.2021.141.09
Wijatmoko, E., Armawi, A., & Fathani, T. F. (2023). Legal effectiveness in promoting development policies: A case study of North Aceh Indonesia. Heliyon, 9(11), e21280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21280
Yanzi, H., Faisal, E. El, Mentari, A., Rohman, R., & Seftriyana, E. (2022). Analysis of the Implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) in Junior High School Category of the Independent Changed Bandar Lampung City. Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif, 12(3), 1423–1432. https://doi.org/10.23960/jpp.v12.i3.202232