Email this article Civic Education and Bullying: Strengthening the Civic Disposition in Preventing Bullying in Junior High Schools
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Bullying is a persistent form of violence that disrupts the educational environment and harms students’ emotional and academic development. Addressing bullying requires more than just punishment; it involves promoting civic virtues like responsibility, empathy, and respect that help students build inclusive communities. This qualitative case study examined how junior high schools in Surabaya use civic education, specifically the Pendidikan Pancasila (Pancasila Education) subject, to foster civic dispositions and prevent bullying. Data were collected from January to April 2024 through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis across four state junior high schools. Participants included students, teachers, and principals. Interview transcripts and field notes were thematically coded and analyzed using NVivo 15. The findings show that schools have implemented procedures to prevent and address bullying, and that Pancasila Education classes effectively promote civic dispositions and reduce bullying incidents. By incorporating value-based activities such as case discussions, role plays, and anti-bullying declarations, schools encourage students to internalize democratic values and act as defenders rather than perpetrators or bystanders. The study emphasizes the importance of aligning civic education with broader anti-bullying strategies and offers recommendations for improving curriculum and policy.
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