Jambura Journal Civic Education
Vol 5, No 2 (2025): Vol.5 No.2 November 2025

CONTRIBUTION OF PPKN TEACHERS TO POLITICAL EDUCATION THROUGH PPKN INSTRUCTION AT STATE MIDDLE SCHOOL 6 TERNATE

Noe, Wahyudin (Unknown)
Adnan, Mardiana (Unknown)
Misrina, Misrina (Unknown)
Wicaksono, Muhammad Arif (Unknown)
Djohra, M. Rifaldi A. (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Dec 2025

Abstract

Engagement in political activities reflects a high degree of citizencomprehension and awareness in achieving democracy.Consequently, political education within PPKn lessons in schools iscrucial for enhancing students' understanding and politicalconsciousness as young citizens, who are anticipated to activelyengage in politics in the future. This research seeks to explore therole of educators in delivering political education through PPKninstruction at SMP Negeri 6 Ternate. This investigation is adescriptive qualitative study. The findings reveal that: 1) Teachersplay a role in political education within PPKn lessons by: a)encouraging student participation by allowing them to voice theiropinions, b) instilling democratic values and independence, and c)fostering democratic attitudes among students; 2) Factors affectingteachers in delivering political education include teacher quality andschool support, such as learning facilities and a conducive sociallearning environment; and 3) Student feedback on the politicaleducation provided through PPKn lessons is very positive, as it helpsstudents become more confident and courageous in expressing theirviews, enhances critical thinking and civic awareness, and boostsstudent interaction and collaboration.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jacedu

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences Other

Description

Jambura Journal Civic Education (jacedu, E-ISSN 2798-4818 and P-ISSN 2808-2249) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Civic Education Study Program, Faculty Social Sciences, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo. Jacedu provides open access to the principle that research published in this journal is freely ...