INTEGRATING VISUAL ARTS IN TEACHING THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION THROUGH NATIONAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT COURSE

The current challenges of globalization have prompted Malaysia to take important initiatives, namely the development of a society with strong values of national identity, especially among the youth. In the context of education, art is not only seen as a form of creative expression but also as a tool to develop students' critical thinking, social skills, and emotional intelligence. Therefore, the integration of visual arts in the teaching of the Federal Constitution through the National Identity course among university students aims to create a more engaging and effective learning method that can enhance students’ understanding. Hence, this study aims to explore how the integration of visual arts, particularly drawing, can be implemented in teaching the topic of the Federal Constitution through the National Identity course and its impact on students’ understanding. Furthermore, it seeks to identify the challenges and potentials that can be highlighted in the future through the integration of visual arts in the teaching and learning of the National Identity course. This survey-based study involved 13 respondents among the students of ASASIpintar International, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia aged between 17 and 19 years. Document analysis was conducted using data obtained from teaching plans, observations and open interviews. The findings of this study show that the integration of visual arts in teaching the Federal Constitution’s topic through the National Identity course can be carried out through the preparation of the researcher and has an impact on students’ understanding of the Federal Constitution and the values of national identity. Finally, the findings also indicate that there are challenges and potentials faced by students in implementing learning through visual arts in the National Identity course.