Pendidikan Multikultural Sebagai Strategi Penguatan Toleransi Dalam Masyarakat Plural di Kota Kudus

Abstract

This research is focused on three main objectives, namely: 1) tracing the

understanding regarding the meaning of tolerance in national and state life, 2)

elaborating the essence as well as the purpose of multicultural education, and 3)

evaluating the role of multicultural education in shaping tolerant character. The

approach used was qualitative with literature study method. The research data was

obtained from diverse literature sources, then analyzed using hermeneutic methods.

The results of the study show that: 1) tolerance is a fundamental aspect to maintain

the harmony of national life amidst the diversity of society. A tolerant attitude is

necessary to realize peace as well as harmony in the face of differences; 2)

multicultural education is very relevant for Indonesian society, especially the

younger generation through formal education, given that the Indonesian nation has

a complex character. This education serves to open insights so that society can

accept diversity as something natural, thus enabling mutual respect and maintaining

coexistence; 3) the application of multicultural education can be integrated into

various subjects or lectures, such as citizenship education, Islamic religious

education, and other fields. The role of educators is very important in inculcating the

value of tolerance through multicultural education, by utilizing digital technologies

such as the internet and online platforms combined with appropriate learning

methods and media. It facilitates learners to understand the concept of tolerance as

well as apply it in social, national and state life. In addition, both teachers and

lecturers are expected to have comprehensive competencies, covering

pedagogical, professional, personality, and social skills.