Analysis of the Gap Between Conceptual Understanding and Students' Ability to Identify Diversity at SDN 3 Botomulyo

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the gap between students' conceptual understanding and their ability to identify forms of diversity in their surroundings in Pancasila Education at SDN 3 Botomulyo. Although the evaluation results show that students have mastered the concept of diversity well, various field findings show that they still have difficulty connecting this concept with real conditions at school and in their homes. This study used a descriptive qualitative method conducted over three weeks through stages of licensing and material alignment, preparation of learning tools, and implementation of observation and data collection. Data were obtained from observation of learning activities, documentation of classroom activities, Student Worksheet results, and cognitive score summaries. The results of the study show a significant gap between students' conceptual mastery and their ability to apply it. In theory, students are able to explain the meaning, forms of diversity, and values of tolerance; however, when asked to give examples of real diversity, most students only mention general examples or examples from other regions. In addition, students' difficulties in reasoning activities indicate that learning is not yet fully contextual. This gap is influenced by internal factors such as limited social experience, as well as external factors such as the use of examples that are not relevant to the local environment. This study emphasizes the importance of contextual teaching materials and learning strategies that link concepts to the social reality of students so that their ability to identify diversity can develop optimally.