History Learning Through Multicultural Approach as Strategy for Peace Education

Abstract

A historical reality in the reform era right now, on one side of the nation of Indonesia has
the hope of a brighter future. On the other hand, the people of Indonesia entered the multidimensional
crisis accompanied by separatist movements and socio-cultural issues of
concerns regarding riot and disintegration of the nation. To overcome these problems,
required education instilling the principles of peace to learners. Learning history played an
important role in internalization and build awareness of multiculturalism to learners. In the
event there is a history of values that can be used to develop the hard skills and soft skills.
Through internalization of multicultural values, for example the values of peace, harmony,
complexity of reality sosio-historis and unity in the process of learning history can broaden
the horizon of thinking learners.
Keyword: History Learning, Multicultural Approach, Peace Education