Implementation of Tolerance Character in Social Interaction Materials in IPS Learning

Abstract

This research has three main objectives; the first is to determine the inculcation of students' tolerance character through social studies subjects. The second kinds of research aim to identify and describe the various obstacles faced in teaching the tolerance character of students. Finally, the purpose of this research is to find and describe the solutions that can be done to overcome various obstacles in teaching the tolerance character of students. A descriptive qualitative approach was used in this study. The data collection used in this research is by interview, observation, and documentation. Meanwhile, in data analysis using the techniques proposed by Miles, namely data reduction, data presentation, and concluding. Based on the research, it was found that the social studies subject teacher had instilled the character of student tolerance. This research could be seen from the learning process where students could deliberate to reach a consensus and respect the opinions of other friends. This study concludes that the obstacle in inculcating the tolerance character of students is the unfocused factor in learning. So that the right solution that researchers can propose is increasing the control of the principal as the administrative head in the school and increasing the role of subject teachers, which is very crucial in instilling the character of tolerance.