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Journal : Contemporary Education and Community Engagement

The Importance of Applying Educational Philosophy by Elementary School Teachers Elbi Rosyid, Farhan; Neviyarni; Zen, Zelhendri
Contemporary Education and Community Engagement (CECE) Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

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Philosophy of education plays a crucial role in shaping the foundation of thinking and action for elementary school educators. Teachers are not only instructors but also character builders, moral guides, and agents of social transformation. This study employs a literature review method by analyzing previous research on implementing educational philosophy in elementary education. The findings reveal that applying various philosophical perspectives—such as progressivism, idealism, essentialism, and perennialism provides clear direction for the learning process and supports the development of students’ critical thinking, reflective abilities, and integrity. Therefore, mastering the philosophy of education is essential for teachers to create meaningful, value-based, and future-oriented learning experiences.
The Influence of the Merdeka Curriculum on the Moral Development of Elementary School (SD) Children. Ariswan; Neviyarni; Zen, Zelhendri
Contemporary Education and Community Engagement (CECE) Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
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This article aims to analyze the impact of the implementation of the Independent Curriculum on the moral development of elementary school children. The Independent Curriculum, with its focus on flexibility, relevance, and student-centered learning, is expected to have a positive impact on the formation of character and moral values. This study uses a literature study method to examine the concept of the Independent Curriculum, the theory of elementary school children's moral development, and their potential relationships. The results of the discussion show that flexibility in the Independent Curriculum allows teachers to integrate moral values ​​contextually and relevantly to students' needs. Project-based learning and collaboration also have the potential to foster empathy, responsibility, and social awareness. However, effective implementation requires a deep understanding of the stages of children's moral development and appropriate teaching strategies. In conclusion, the Independent Curriculum has significant potential in supporting the moral development of elementary school children, but its success is highly dependent on planned and adaptive implementation.