Needs Analysis for Collaborative and Experiential Civic Education in Higher Education

Edwin Nurdiansyah; Sapriya; Cecep Darmawan; Aim Abdulkarim; Aulia Novemy Dhita

doi:10.56741/IISTR.jpes.001060

Authors

Edwin Nurdiansyah
edwin@upi.edu
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8444-3874
Sapriya Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1814-4806
Cecep Darmawan Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3865-542X
Aim Abdulkarim Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2154-2920
Aulia Novemy Dhita Universitas Sriwijaya https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7088-8402

Keywords:

Civic Education, Collaborative Learning, Experiential Learning, Higher Education

Abstract

Civic Education in higher education is expected to develop reflective, critical, and socially responsible citizens. However, its implementation often remains conventional and less connected to real-life civic experiences. This study aims to describe the current state of Civic Education learning at the university level and identify the need for transformation toward a more collaborative and experiential model. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through non-participatory classroom observations in eight Civic Education classes at Universitas Sriwijaya, supported by lecturer and student questionnaires. Thematic analysis revealed four major issues: limited collaboration with external stakeholders, lecture-dominated teaching methods, minimal use of contextual learning resources, and assignments that lack participatory engagement. These findings highlight a gap between the ideal vision of Civic Education and its practical application. The study underscores the urgency of redesigning Civic Education to emphasize student collaboration, contextual relevance, and experiential learning. It recommends developing innovative learning models that align Civic Education with 21st-century civic challenges and learner needs.

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Author Biographies

Edwin Nurdiansyah, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

is a Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Civic Education, Graduate School, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Setiabudhi Street No.229, Bandung, West Java 40154, Indonesia & Lecturer, Department of Pancasila & Civic Education, Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia. His research focuses on civic and citizenship education, ecological citizenship, community civic, innovation in learning, problem-based learning, and local wisdom. (email: edwin@upi.edu & edwin@unsri.ac.id).

Sapriya, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

is a professor of Civic Education at the Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. Since 2021, he has been the Head of the Social Studies Education Study Program at the same university. His research interests include Civic Education pedagogy and Social Studies instruction across various educational levels, from primary and secondary schools to higher education. (email: sapriya@upi.edu).

Cecep Darmawan, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

is a professor of political science at the Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. He currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences Education. His research portfolio is extensive and diverse, encompassing the fields of politics, governance, and legal studies. (email: cecepdarmawan@upi.edu).

Aim Abdulkarim, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

is a professor at the Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. From 2015 to 2020, he served as Vice Rector for Planning, Development, and Information Systems at the university. His expertise includes instructional design, curriculum development, and textbook studies. (email: aimabdulkarim@upi.edu).

Aulia Novemy Dhita, Universitas Sriwijaya

is a lecturer in History Education at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sriwijaya. She is an alumna of the National Resilience Institute of the Republic of Indonesia (Lemhannas RI), completing the National Values Strengthening Program in 2023. Her expertise includes history instruction, textbook analysis, and women's studies. (email: aulianovemydhita@unsri.ac.id).

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