Application of Debate Learning Method for Formation of Pancasila-Based Character for VIII Students of Kradenan 1 Junior High School

Abstract

Debate learning can teach the importance of knowing character in order to become a good and wise human being through the process of internalizing Pancasila character values in the learning process and can be done by creating a character development program to shape character in accordance with Pancasila values. Teaching character by learning debate can make students understand more quickly on an autodidactic basis. The research aims to find out that the application of the debate learning method in the Pancasila education subject is for the formation of Pancasila-based character in class VII of SMP Negeri 1 Kradenan. The research uses descriptive methods with a qualitative approach. Data collection tools are interviews, observation and documentation. The process of data analysis by reducing, presenting and concluding data. Data was collected from class VIII students at SMPN 1 Kradenan. The research results show that the debate learning method can shape the character of students. The Pancasila value that can be applied in debate learning is having freedom of opinion contained in the 4th principle of Pancasila.

Keywords: Debate Learning; Character; Pancasila.