Internalization The Values of Pancasila Student Profiles Through Backpacker Program

Abstract

This study was conducted to describe one of the innovations in social studies learning in elementary school through Backpacker Program as an internalization of the values of the Pancasila Student Profile. Social studies learning aims to develop our students to become citizens who have knowledge, good attitude and skills to live in a democratic life. The type of this research is qualitative descriptive study with the participation from the students and teacher in a private school in Belitung. Observation and interview were used to collect the data. The data analysis technique used in this research is qualitative. The result of this study indicates that Backpacker Program gives the students direct experiences. During the trip, they face various problems that they have to face and solve by themselves. At the destination, the students also possess new knowledge about the natural wealth in the Belitong Geopark. So, the student are able to develop their character of Pancasila Profile: Believe and Faith to the Almighty God and noble character, global diversity, mutual cooperation, independence, critical thinking and creative through this program. This program was continued by writting stories about their experiences during the activity and also about all of the geosites in Belitong Geopark. Furthermore, the student’s written script (helped by their parent) will be collected together and become a book. So, their literacy skills were also developed through this activity.