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Character Education in a Multicultural Context: Strategies for Strengthening Values of Tolerance in Schools Rais, Rinovian; Muslimin, Muslimin; Zulty, Lathifah
Journal of Pedagogi Vol. 2 No. 6 (2025): Journal of Pedagogi-December
Publisher : PT. Anagata Sembagi Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/41ntnm91

Abstract

Schools in Indonesia increasingly reflect a multicultural social reality characterized by religious, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity. In this context, character education is often positioned as a key instrument for strengthening tolerance. However, character education practices are not always effective when implemented normatively and uniformly without considering the social dynamics of multicultural schools. This study aims to analyze strategies for strengthening tolerance values through character education in multicultural school settings and to explore the social and pedagogical dynamics shaping students’ tolerance. A qualitative approach was employed using in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis in schools with a clear multicultural background. The findings indicate that character education is effective when implemented contextually and dialogically through the integration of tolerance values into daily learning, cross-identity social interactions, and inclusive school culture. Teachers act as value mediators, while tolerance is constructed through social negotiation rather than value indoctrination. Nevertheless, the implementation of multicultural character education faces structural challenges, including differences between family and school values, implicit bias, limited teacher capacity, and symbolic policy implementation. This study highlights the importance of reflective and adaptive approaches in character education to sustainably strengthen tolerance in multicultural school contexts.
Co-Authors Adolfina Oualeng Agus Nursalim, Agus Agus Supinganto Ahmadi, Rulan Al Ghazali, Al Ghazali Alfiyanto, Afif Amir, Habiyah Srianah Andi Kamal M. Sallo Anita Ninasari Ardana, Puttu Doddy Heka Aripa, Lusyana Aris, Muhammad Asni Asni Bambang Sumadyo Baso Intang Sappaile, Baso Intang Bukit, Emi Br Bukit, Servista Deisye Supit Diharjo, Darilah Dwita, Alfiani Enos Lolang Fabianus Hadiman Bosco Fauziyah, Wiwin Rif'atul Fitri Hidayati Gamar Al Haddar, Gamar Al Gusti Rusmayadi Hastuti, Sri Heppi Syofya, Heppi Iffah, Nur Indriyani Indriyani Jaya, Rahmat Jola Silvana Kalangi Judijanto, Loso Kaban, Nomi Sari Br Kamaruddin, Ilham Karina, Mila Khasanah, Wirdatul Kushariyadi Laksmono, Rendro Laratmase, Antonia Junianty Lutfi, Mutia M. Ihsan Dacholfany Mahendika, Devin Margaret Stevani Martiningsih, Evi Mokay, Meggy Merlin MS, S. Sumihatu Ummah Muhammad Guntur, Muhammad Mumu Muzayyin Maq Musa Hefer Smas Muslimin Muslimin Nasra, Arini Nasril, Nasril Nawangwulan, Kurniati Nofirman, Nofirman Nunung Suryana Jamin Nurdin Nurhikmah Nurhikmah Nurmayana, Nurmayana Nursinah, A. Nurul Dalimunte Osman, Isnawati Panduwinata, Tiara Pannyiwi, Rahmat Pratiwi Samad Prayitno, Mustofa Aji Prihatin, Rusyati Putra, Rahman Pranovri Ramadhani, Rini Randi, Randi Riesna Apramilda Rif'an, Muhamad Riyanti Riyanti Riyanti, Apriani Rosidin Rosidin Rusdiyanto Rusdiyanto, Rusdiyanto Saeful Amin, Saeful Samuel Mamonto Saragi, Alexander Adrian Sarbiah, Andi Siti Aisyah Hanim, Siti Aisyah Sitorus, Nurianti Soegeng Wahyoedi Sok, Vann Sriyanti, Febri Sudiansyah, Sudiansyah Sungguh Ponten Pranata Supadi Supadi Supendi, Dede Suriadi Suriadi Susanti, Yuanita Suyadi Suyadi syahrul, muhammad Tannuary, Arwin Wakit, Saipul Wardani, Happy Kusuma Warsono Widya Fransiska, Fini Yermi, Yermi Yuli Yanti Yunus, Muh zulfa, Ira Zulty, Lathifah