Warisan Pemikiran Tokoh Pendidikan Indonesia Dalam Membentuk Identitas Pendidikan Nasional Abad 21

Syamsul Arifin

Authors

Syamsul Arifin Universitas Islam Ibrahimy Banyuwangi Author

Keywords:

Indonesian Educational Thought, Educational Identity, Ki Hajar Dewantara, Character Education, 21st-century Education

Abstract

The transformation of education in the 21st century requires a balance between global competencies and national identity values. In Indonesia, the legacy of educational thinkers provides philosophical foundations that remain relevant in addressing challenges related to character development, cultural preservation, and human development. This study aims to analyze the contribution of Indonesian educational thought heritage in shaping the identity of national education in the 21st century. This research employed a qualitative approach using historical-philosophical and library research designs. Data sources consisted of primary and secondary documents, including the works of Indonesian educational figures, national education policies, scientific articles, and international reports related to contemporary education. Data were collected through document analysis and analyzed using content analysis, thematic categorization, and philosophical interpretation. The results show that Indonesian educational thought emphasizes humanistic education, character formation, cultural values, learner independence, and exemplary teacher roles. These values are consistent with the demands of 21st-century education and are reflected in contemporary policies such as the Merdeka Curriculum and the Profile of Pancasila Students. The study concludes that the reconstruction of educational heritage can serve as a conceptual foundation for developing a national education identity that is adaptive, culturally rooted, and globally competitive.

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