Penanaman Nilai Nasionalisme melalui Pembelajaran Anak Usia Dini di TK

Abstract

Instilling the values of nationalism from an early age plays an important role in shaping a generation that loves their homeland, appreciates diversity, and has an awareness of being citizens from a young age. However, in practice this effort still faces obstacles, such as the limited variety of patriotic-themed learning media and the influence of foreign culture, which makes children more familiar with foreign figures than with Indonesian culture. This study aims to describe the implementation of instilling nationalism values through the learning process, while also identifying the forms of activities and obstacles faced at TK Mujahidin, Ungaran, Semarang Regency. This research used a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, in-depth interviews with the principal and class teachers, and documentation of learning activities. The validity of the data was strengthened through source and method triangulation, while data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the instillation of nationalist values occurs integratively within the learning process and school culture, reflected in daily routines that emphasize discipline, order, responsibility, and mutual respect. Forms of activities include habituation such as marching and queuing, singing national and regional songs, introducing national symbols, thematic learning with nationalistic content, and the exemplary behavior of teachers. The challenges faced include the children's developing self-regulation abilities, the lack of continuity of habituation between school and home, the limited variety of patriotic-themed learning media, and the influence of technology and foreign culture.