This study aims to describe the understanding of the meanings of the Pancasila principles among fourth-grade students at SDI Ngedhubhaga, Borani Village, Bajawa District, Ngada Regency. The research subjects included a civics education teacher and 23 students. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through classroom observations and interviews with the teacher and students. The data were analyzed qualitatively and descriptively. The results indicate that most students have mastered the cognitive aspect of memorizing the five principles of Pancasila in order. However, their deeper understanding and practical application in daily life remain limited. The first, second, and third principles are more easily understood as they are often practiced in daily activities, while the fourth and fifth principles are less comprehended due to their abstract nature and limited relevance to students’ daily interactions. The predominant use of lecture-based and rote learning methods, along with limited reinforcement from the family environment, are identified as the main factors contributing to this limited understanding.
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