Indonesian Journal of Education Methods Development
Vol. 21 No. 4 (2026): November

Rotating Class Routines Foster Mutual Cooperation In Early Childhood Civic Education: Rutinitas Kelas Bergilir Menumbuhkan Sikap Gotong Royong Pada Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan Anak

Sumarmi (Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Muhlasin Amrullah (Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Sep 2026

Abstract

General Background Civic instruction serves a fundamental function in shaping foundational character traits and social habits among young children. Specific Background The second-grade demographic at SDN Sinar Jaya consists of only three individuals, presenting a unique classroom dynamic that requires specific pedagogical adaptation. Knowledge Gap Moral theories taught in schools frequently remain abstract, lacking direct habituation mechanisms that convert theoretical citizenship concepts into tangible, daily collective actions. Aims This implementation seeks to instill shared responsibility and mutual assistance through the execution of a daily scheduled task rotation. Results Observational evaluations indicated that participants successfully completed assigned physical chores, such as sweeping and arranging chairs, achieving high assessment scores between 12 and 13. Additionally, participants demonstrated spontaneous initiative by voluntarily aiding peers who encountered difficulties during their respective assignments. Novelty Leveraging a micro-group environment enables highly intensive teacher mentoring, converting basic classroom maintenance into a deeply personalized pedagogical instrument for character formation. Implications Embedding scheduled practical activities within daily educational schedules offers teachers an actionable strategy to ensure abstract social values materialize as permanent behavioral traits. Highlights: Scheduled physical chores successfully transformed abstract moral theories into concrete daily actions. Observational assessments revealed high participant compliance and excellent micro-group performance metrics. Personalized teacher guidance triggered spontaneous peer assistance and shared responsibility among learners. Keywords: Character Building, Habituation Method, Social Learning, Shared Responsibility, Micro Cohort

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijemd

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Subject

Education

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Aim : This journal aimed at communicating the results of research of professors, teachers, practitioners, and scientists in the field of education covering teaching areas in primary education or all education, applied science and critical analytical studies education. - Readers targeted by this ...