THE IMPLICATIONS OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION IN IPAS LEARNING AS AN EFFORT TO PREVENT NATIONAL DISINTEGRATION

Abstract

Multicultural education represents a critical framework in addressing the cultural diversity present in Indonesia. This study seeks to elucidate the role of multicultural education within the Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) curriculum as a proactive measure to avert societal disintegration. Employing a qualitative phenomenological approach, this research prioritizes the perspectives and experiences of educators and learners in the enactment of multicultural education within the classroom setting. The findings indicate that integrating multicultural education into Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) enhances students' comprehension of diversity, fosters tolerance, and promotes collaborative efforts. This integration plays a pivotal role in fortifying the unity and cohesiveness of the nation. Additionally, this study uncovers that the implementation of multicultural education facilitates students in overcoming stereotypes and biases concerning different cultures, while simultaneously cultivating mutual respect among them. This research advocates for educators and policymakers to systematically embed multicultural education within the curriculum and instructional methodologies. It is anticipated that such measures will foster an inclusive and harmonious educational environment, thereby mitigating potential disintegration among students, particularly at the elementary school level, which serves as the cornerstone for nurturing a more tolerant and unified nation in the future.berkontribusi pada penguatan persatuan dan kesatuan bangsa. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga mengungkapkan bahwa penerapan pendidikan multikultural dapat membantu peserta didik mengatasi stereotip dan prasangka terhadap budaya lain, serta membangun sikap saling menghargai di antara mereka. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan agar pendidik dan
pengambil kebijakan dapat mengintegrasikan pendidikan multikultural secara sistematis dalam kurikulum dan metode pembelajaran. Dengan demikian, diharapkan tercipta lingkungan belajar yang inklusif dan harmonis, serta mencegah potensi disintegrasi di kalangan peserta didik, terutama peserta didik tingkat sekolah dasar, yang merupakan fondasi bagi masa depan bangsa yang lebih toleran dan bersatu.