Anatolian Journal of Education - No. 1 - April 2021 - The Teachers’ Knowledge of the Spirit of Nationality and Its Implementation Strategy

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Study describes teachers’ knowledge of the spirit of nationality and how it is implemented to strengthen students’ national spirit. Qualitative research uses a phenomenological approach with 25 elementary teachers from eight Indonesian provinces. Data are gathered via focus group discussions and interviews, then analyzed using Bogdan & Biklen’s model across six sub-themes, including strategies, obstacles, urgency compared with other characters, and assessment used. Findings show overall teachers’ knowledge and implementation strategies are still low, despite awareness of its importance.

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Introduction

National vision and educational success

Teacher quality and curriculum implementation

2013 curriculum and 21st-century skills

Character development and the spirit of nationality

Anatolian Journal of Education No.1 e-ISSN: 2547-9652 April 2021 ● Vol. 6, [www.e-aje.net](www.e-aje.net)[ ](www.e-aje.net)pp. 117-130 The Teachers’ Knowledge of the Spirit of Nationality and Its Implementation Strategy: A Study to Improve the Spirit of Nationality Sukowati Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, [sukowati.2018@student.uny.ac.id](sukowati.2018@student.uny.ac.id) E. Kus Eddy Sartono Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, [kus_edisartono@uny.ac.id](kus_edisartono@uny.ac.id) Mohammad Adam Jerusalem Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, [adam_jerusalem@uny.ac.id](adam_jerusalem@uny.ac.id) Puji Rahmawati Primary School Teacher Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang, Magelang, Indonesia, [pujirahmawatik@gmail.com](pujirahmawatik@gmail.com) The spirit of nationality is one of the characters of students that must be developed through teaching and learning activities. The teachers’ knowledge of the spirit of nationality and the implementation strategy is one of the keys to success in education. The objective of this study is to describe the extent of teachers’ knowledge about the spirit of nationality. This study is a typeof qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The participants in this study included 25 public and private elementary school teachers from 8 provinces in Indonesia. The data was collected through focus group discussions (FGD) and interviews. The data analysis was carried out using Bogdan & Biklen’s model. The FGD and interview analysis was intended to obtain information on 6 sub-themes; the teachers’ knowledge about the character of the spirit of nationality, strategies to improve the character of the spirit of nationality, obstacles in applying the character of the spirit of nationality, the urgency of the character of the spirit of nationality compared to other characters, measurements and assessments used to evaluate the character of the spirit of nationality of students. The results of this study show that the teachers’ knowledge of the spirit of nationality, strategies to improve the character of the spirit of nationality of students, and strategies to enhance the character of the spirit of nationality of students are still low. On the other hand, there is the fact that the teachers already understand the importance of the character of the spirit of nationality and its relation to learning by using various innovative models. In addition, the teachers can identify obstacles in improving and enhancing the character of the spirit of nationality of students. That way, the teacher will know what to do. So that learning will be innovative. Keywords: the character of the spirit of nationality, teachers’ knowledge, teaching, learning, nationality INTRODUCTION One of the indicators of the success of the national vision is the implementation of education. Educational success is one of the keys to a better future. In practice, educational success is inseparable from the stakeholders, which is the government. The government as a policymaker has the main role Citation: Sukowati., Sartono, E. K. E., Jerusalem, M. A., & Rahmawati, P. (2021) . The Teachers’ Knowledge of the Spirit of Nationality and Its Implementation Strategy: A Study to Improve the Spirit of Nationality. Anatolian Journal of Education, 6(1), 117-130. [https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2021.6110a](https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2021.6110a) 118 The Teachers’ Knowledge of the Spirit of Nationality and … and major responsibility for the educational success by equalizing education, for example providing free education (by providing free funding education) . In addition, the role of the teachers is no less important than the government because the teachers carry out all education policies and regulations set by the government (Qodriyah, Sri Hariyati & Wangid, 2015) . The quality of education is also de

FAQs

What is the main objective of the study?

To describe the extent of teachers’ knowledge about the spirit of nationality and how it is implemented to improve students’ spirit of nationality.

How was the research conducted?

The study used qualitative research with a phenomenological approach, involving 25 elementary school teachers from 8 provinces. Data were collected through focus group discussions and interviews and analyzed using Bogdan & Biklen’s model.

What key findings were reported about teachers’ knowledge and strategies?

Teachers’ knowledge of the spirit of nationality, and strategies to improve and enhance it, were still low. Teachers nevertheless understand its importance and can identify obstacles in strengthening the spirit of nationality.

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