Smart Citizen Learning Model: Innovation in Realizing Students Characters

Abstract

This study is motivated by the urgency to develop students’ character amid the complexities of the digital era, where low ethical literacy and declining digital citizenship awareness pose real challenges to the education system. To address these issues, a learning model is needed that not only emphasizes technological mastery but also fosters integrity, responsibility, and social awareness as integral components of the Profil Pelajar Pancasila. This research aims to examine the implementation strategy of the Smart Citizen learning model in supporting character formation among students at One of State Senior High School in Central Java, Indonesia. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation, and is analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman. The findings indicate that the Smart Citizen model is effective in promoting the realization of the Profil Pelajar Pancasila, particularly in the dimensions of independence, critical thinking, and collaboration. Its implementation integrates active learning methods such as Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning, which encourage students not only to understand the content but also to internalize digital ethical values and act as responsible digital citizens. This model aligns with the spirit of the Merdeka Curriculum, fostering deep learning based on experience and personal reflection. With strengthened teacher competencies and ongoing evaluation, the Smart Citizen model holds the potential to be replicated in other educational institutions as a contextual and transformative strategy for digital character education.