Implementation of Multicultural Values and the Formation of Students’ Social Character

Multicultural education is a concept developed to address difficulties and inequalities arising from cultural differences. The purpose of this study is to analyze the implementation of multicultural values and students’ social character in fostering multicultural attitudes in the formation of social character among high school students in South Tangerang City. This study employed a qualitative approach, with research conducted at three high schools in South Tangerang City. Data sources included informants consisting of teachers, students, and principals. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, documentation, and observation. The findings show that the inculcation of multicultural values is carried out through various approaches implemented by teachers, the values exemplified to students, as well as teachers’ role modeling for learners. Students’ social character solidarity, tolerance, caring, and communicative attitudes has developed and been practiced in daily social life. Keywords: Multicultural values, social character