Pembelajaran Project Citizen Prodi PPKn FKIP (UNIVERSITAS MANDIRI) Kelompok 5

Summary

This presentation introduces the Project Citizen learning model, a problem-based approach designed to foster democratic citizenship among students. The model encourages active participation in public policy through research and collaboration. The group outlines the key definitions, foundational ideas, steps in learning, and both the advantages and disadvantages of using this method. Emphasizing the development of critical thinking, teamwork, and civic responsibility, the model is shown to be particularly effective in enhancing Civics education. The group concludes by highlighting its role in shaping informed and responsible citizens through practical engagement in real-world issues.

Takeaways

• 😀 Project Citizen is a problem-based instructional model that focuses on developing democratic citizenship skills among students.
• 😀 The model encourages active student participation in government and civil society through research on public policy issues.
• 😀 Project Citizen aims to foster students' civic knowledge, dispositions, and competencies to prepare them for responsible citizenship.
• 😀 The model encourages students to connect real-world issues with academic learning, integrating knowledge from various disciplines.
• 😀 Key steps in implementing Project Citizen include identifying issues, gathering information, developing portfolios, and presenting findings.
• 😀 Project Citizen allows students to work in small groups, enhancing collaboration and teamwork while tackling local or global issues.
• 😀 The model emphasizes reflection, enabling students to evaluate their learning experiences and improve their problem-solving skills.
• 😀 Advantages of Project Citizen include fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and community engagement, and it also encourages self-assessment.
• 😀 The main challenges of Project Citizen include time constraints (4-6 weeks), financial costs, and the need for well-prepared teachers.
• 😀 Project Citizen is particularly effective in middle and high school education (ages 10-15), but can be adapted for older learners as well.
• 😀 In PPKN (Civic Education), Project Citizen enhances critical thinking, informed decision-making, and responsible citizenship among students.

Q & A

What is the Project Citizen learning model?

The Project Citizen learning model is an instructional treatment based on problem-solving aimed at developing knowledge, skills, and democratic citizenship, promoting participation in government and civil society.

What are the key components of Project Citizen according to experts?

According to experts, Project Citizen is a systematic collection of student work demonstrating mastery of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. It motivates students to engage in civic responsibilities and democratic practices through intensive research on public policy issues in their school or community.

What is the purpose of Project Citizen in the classroom?

Project Citizen aims to engage students in studying public policy issues, promoting democratic values, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship by involving students in real-world problems that affect their communities.

What are the basic principles behind the Project Citizen model?

The basic principles of Project Citizen include the importance of active citizen involvement in democracy, students learning to engage in responsible citizenship, and the opportunity for students to explore key democratic issues such as individual rights, majority rule, and minority rights.

How does the Project Citizen model benefit students in their civic education?

The Project Citizen model allows students to connect with real-world issues, integrate concepts from various disciplines, collaborate with peers, evaluate their own progress, and engage with parents and community members, thus enhancing their civic competencies.

What are the five steps of the Project Citizen learning process?

The five steps include: 1) Identifying problems, 2) Selecting issues to study, 3) Collecting information, 4) Developing a class portfolio, and 5) Presenting the portfolio followed by reflection on the learning experience.

How are students grouped during the Project Citizen learning process?

Students are divided into small groups of four to five members. Each group is assigned an issue through a drawing process, and they work collaboratively to explore, research, and present the issue in a systematic manner.

What is the role of portfolio development in Project Citizen?

The portfolio serves as a record of the group's work and includes both presentation materials for class showcase and a documentation section that contains detailed data and research findings. This portfolio is critical for assessing and reflecting on the students' civic learning.

What are some of the advantages of the Project Citizen model?

Some advantages include real-world engagement, interdisciplinary learning, collaboration among peers, self-assessment opportunities, and the involvement of parents and the community in the learning process.

What are the potential challenges or weaknesses of using the Project Citizen model?

Challenges include the significant time commitment (4-6 weeks), the financial resources required, and the readiness and skill level of the teacher, as careful planning and teacher preparedness are essential for successful implementation.

How is Project Citizen implemented in the context of Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKN)?

Project Citizen enhances PPKN by developing students' civic knowledge, dispositions, competence, and decision-making skills. It promotes critical thinking and responsible decision-making in the context of national and local public issues, contributing to the development of informed and engaged citizens.