Multicultural Value Reinforcement Through Scouting Activities

DOI

10.2991/icsse-17.2018.68How to use a DOI?

Keywords

multicultural values, reinforcement, scouting activities

Abstract

This study aims to describe the multicultural value reinforcement through scouting activities. It is a qualitative research using a descriptive approach. Data analysis technique employed was the interactive analysis technique consisting of 3 stages namely data reduction, data display, and data verification. The results showed that multicultural values of mutual respect and attitudes of concern to friends in school were less optimal. It can be seen from the students' attitude and behavior in choosing friends, group discussions, visiting friends/ parents. If this condition is left, it can damage the unity and unity of students at school and in general. Scouting program as one of the government policies is an extra-curricular activity mandatory at schools. It can be a means of strengthening multicultural values as a solution to this current problem. The results of the observation conducted from July to August 2017 on the attitudes, behaviors and deeds of students showed a very significant change. Students were no longer considered the differences in religion, ethnic, customs, culture and language in forming a discussion group, visiting their sick friends, and helping others. The multicultural values adopted in scouting activities through Dasa Dharma scout of faith to God Almighty, love nature and compassion of humanity, obedient and receptive to deliberation, helpful and steadfast, responsible, trustworthy and saints in mind, word and deed becomes the basis for reinforcing of multicultural values for the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Kartasura. In conclusion, the scouting activities based on Dasa Dharma reinforce the students' multicultural value.

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© 2018, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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