PKn # Project Citizen PKn

Summary

In this video, Vera Budiarsa Arif introduces the 'Project Citizen' initiative, which is part of the Citizenship Education course. Students are tasked with completing a 12-week independent project focused on real-life civic issues, like waste management or public health awareness during the pandemic. The process includes individual proposal submissions, group discussions, data collection, and portfolio creation, culminating in group presentations. The project aims to foster critical thinking and civic responsibility among students, encouraging them to analyze societal problems and propose solutions grounded in their field of study.

Takeaways

• 📘 Project Citizen is an independent project required for students taking the Civic Education course.
• ⏳ The project spans 12 weeks, with the first week dedicated to individual proposal submissions.
• 👥 Students will form groups and each group will present their project after collaborating on a chosen topic.
• 🌍 One possible topic example is observing public awareness about health protocols during the 'new normal' period after the pandemic.
• ♻️ Another potential topic involves evaluating waste management and pollution, particularly in local rivers of Pontianak.
• 📊 Students must gather relevant data for their projects, emphasizing accurate and credible sources like BPS (Badan Pusat Statistik).
• 📝 After selecting a topic, students will spend four weeks developing their project portfolio by analyzing data and formulating findings.
• 🗣️ Each group will present their project in 7-10 minutes, with evaluations based on their data-supported findings and analysis.
• 🔗 The project should be linked with the broader context of the Civic Education curriculum, fostering problem-solving skills.
• 💡 The aim of Project Citizen is to encourage students to think critically, care about societal issues, and apply their knowledge in practical, real-world scenarios.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the lecture in the transcript?

The main topic of the lecture is 'Project Citizen,' a project related to civic education that students must complete as part of their citizenship education course.

What is the primary goal of the Project Citizen?

The primary goal of Project Citizen is to encourage students to engage in activities related to citizenship and civic responsibility, allowing them to apply critical thinking and analysis to real-world problems.

How long is the Project Citizen expected to take?

The Project Citizen is expected to take 12 weeks to complete, with different tasks assigned during this time period.

What is the first task students need to complete for Project Citizen?

In the first week, students must submit individual proposals for their Project Citizen ideas, which they will later refine and work on in groups.

What are some example topics mentioned for Project Citizen?

Examples include analyzing the public's adherence to health protocols like wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, or environmental issues like waste management in local rivers.

How are students expected to organize themselves for Project Citizen?

Students will first submit individual project proposals and then form groups. Group sizes can vary based on the size of the class, with groups working together to present a collective project.

What is a key factor in choosing a Project Citizen topic?

A key factor in choosing a Project Citizen topic is the availability of data and information on the subject, as students need accurate and reliable data to support their project analysis.

What is the purpose of the portfolio in Project Citizen?

The portfolio is a document where students compile their findings, data, and analysis, which is created over a four-week period as part of the project development.

What happens in the final stage of Project Citizen?

In the final stage, students present their Project Citizen to the class in a 7-10 minute presentation, and then link their findings back to what they have learned in their civic education course.

What is the desired outcome of Project Citizen for students?

The desired outcome is for students to develop a sense of civic responsibility, critical thinking, and the ability to analyze social issues from a citizenship perspective.