KESADARAN BELA NEGARA SISWA KELAS V SD DALAM PEMBELAJARAN KEWARGANEGARAAN MATERI PANCASILA

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the process of instilling national defense values among fifth-grade students at SD Negeri Lembang through Civics Education learning, while also exploring the impact of digital technology on their sense of national awareness. In the era of globalization and rapid technological advancement, Generation Alpha faces significant challenges, such as dependence on digital devices, exposure to negative content, and a declining interest in national identity and civic engagement. This research employs a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews with teachers, parents, and students, as well as documentation of learning activities. The findings indicate that students’ awareness of national defense is uneven and influenced by various factors, including the lack of active parental involvement, unengaging teaching methods, and the uncontrolled use of technology. Teachers play a crucial role as facilitators of civic values in schools, while parents are expected to serve as role models at home. The study concludes that the cultivation of national defense values must be carried out collaboratively between schools and families, using adaptive approaches in response to the dynamics of the digital era.