Question 1

In the context of the history of Social Studies (IPS) development in Indonesia, what was the significant shift marked by the implementation of the 1975 Curriculum compared to previous educational frameworks?

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The formal introduction of Social Studies (IPS) as an integrated subject rather than teaching history, geography, and civics as isolated, separate disciplines.

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The complete removal of moral education and ideology from the social science curriculum to focus purely on economic statistics.

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The change from a student-centered approach to a strictly teacher-centered, lecture-based pedagogical model for all grade levels.

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The transition from using national Indonesian history to strictly using Western-centric historical models as the primary source of teaching.

Question 2

Regarding the evolution of Social Studies education (IPS) in Indonesia, how did the 2013 Curriculum (Kurikulum 2013) differ from previous models in its approach to 'integrative' social studies at the Junior High School (SMP) level?

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It shifted towards a 'thematic-integrated' approach where blocks of history, geography, and sociology are taught together under a unified theme rather than as separate subjects taught by different teachers.

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It mandated that all social studies content be taught exclusively in English to prepare students for global competition.

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It abolished the social studies subject entirely and replaced it with a single course on computer science and statistics.

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It reverted to a traditional 1968 model where geography and history were strictly separated and forbidden from being linked during lessons.

Question 3

The development of Social Studies (IPS) in Indonesia is heavily influenced by the 'Social Studies' movement in the United States. According to the NCSS (National Council for the Social Studies), what is the primary purpose of social studies that has been a core consideration in the reform of the Indonesian IPS curriculum?

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To help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society.

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To produce academic researchers specialized in singular fields such as archeology, cartography, or macroeconomics.

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To ensure that students memorize all administrative and geographical boundaries of post-colonial nations.

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To focus exclusively on the history of political elites and the chronological succession of ruling monarchs.

Question 4

In the discourse of Social Studies (IPS) renewal, what is the core philosophical difference between the 'Social Studies as Social Science' approach and the 'Social Studies as Reflective Inquiry' approach?

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The former focuses on mastering the structure and methods of specific academic disciplines, while the latter focuses on the process of critical thinking to solve contemporary social problems.

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The former emphasizes religious values in governance, whereas the latter promotes the separation of state and education systems.

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The former requires the use of digital technology in classrooms, while the latter relies entirely on traditional textbooks and oral history.

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The former is intended only for vocational students, while the latter is reserved exclusively for postgraduate political science candidates.

Question 5

In the historical development of Social Studies (IPS) in Indonesia, the PPSP (Proyek Perintis Sekolah Pembangunan) in the early 1970s played a crucial role. What was the main contribution of this project to the 'reform' of IPS learning?

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It served as a laboratory for testing the 'Integrated' and 'Broad-Field' approach to social studies before it was officially adopted in the 1975 National Curriculum.

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It established the first military-based social discipline system used during the colonial era to control local populations.

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It mandated that IPS be taught in a separate, non-integrated format to allow for pure scientific specialization at the elementary level.

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It focused exclusively on removing all geographical elements from the curriculum to focus solely on political history.

Question 6

The concept of 'Social Studies' in the Indonesian curriculum has evolved from the 1945–1964 period to the modern era. During the 'Orde Baru' (New Order) era, particularly in the 1984 Curriculum, what cognitive approach was emphasized in the renewal of Social Studies learning?

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The use of the 'Active Learning' approach (CBSA - Cara Belajar Siswa Aktif) to encourage students to process information rather than just receiving it.

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The introduction of 'Quantum Teaching' as the sole methodology for all rural social science classes.

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A shift toward 'Direct Instruction' only, where students were prohibited from asking questions to maintain class order.

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The total removal of civic education (PMP) from the Social Studies cluster to simplify the curriculum.

Question 7

In the evolution of Social Studies (IPS) curriculum in Indonesia, how did the 1994 Curriculum attempt to innovate the organization of materials compared to its predecessors?

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By transitioning from a semester-based system to a 'caturwulan' (four-month) system while maintaining a more structured, discipline-oriented approach within the IPS framework.

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By replacing all social science content with a singular focus on physical education and military drill practice.

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By completely removing Indonesian history to focus exclusively on the geographic coordinates of neighboring countries.

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By mandating that Social Studies only be taught through immersive virtual reality simulations without written textbooks.

Question 8

In the historical development of Social Studies (IPS) as a field of study, what is the fundamental difference between 'Social Studies' (IPS) and 'Social Sciences' (IIS) in the context of Indonesian higher education curriculum standards?

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Social Studies (IPS) is a simplified and integrated selection of social science disciplines for educational and citizenship purposes, whereas Social Sciences (IIS) focus on specialized, academic research within specific disciplines.

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Social Studies (IPS) is exclusively for primary students and focuses purely on moral fables, while Social Sciences (IIS) is reserved for the military to study strategic geography.

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Social Studies (IPS) is a purely political tool for government propaganda, whereas Social Sciences (IIS) is an extinct field of study no longer used in Indonesian universities.

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Social Studies (IPS) requires students to perform laboratory chemical synthesis, whereas Social Sciences (IIS) only involves studying ancient literature and mythological texts.

Question 9

In the historical development of Social Studies (IPS) pedagogy, what is the 'Social Studies as Citizenship Transmission' approach, and why has it been a dominant theme in Indonesian curriculum updates?

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It is an approach that aims to instill specific national values, beliefs, and norms into students to ensure cultural continuity and national loyalty.

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It is a method that teaches students how to relocate to different countries to become global citizens without national ties.

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It is an approach that focuses exclusively on the mathematical calculation of population growth and demographic shifts.

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It is a pedagogical theory that argues for the removal of all history and culture from the curriculum to focus on pure technology.

Question 10

In the historical context of the 2004 Competency-Based Curriculum (Kurikulum Berbasis Kompetensi - KBK), what was the primary innovation in the 'renewal' of Social Studies (IPS) assessment methods?

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A shift from evaluating only the cognitive acquisition of facts to a comprehensive assessment of students' skills, attitudes, and practical abilities in social contexts.

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A move toward strictly quantitative grading where social empathy and participation were mathematically excluded from final reports.

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The implementation of a single national exit exam that replaced all local and school-level classroom observations.

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The elimination of all formative assessments in favor of a once-a-year oral exam conducted by external government auditors.

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