Implementation of the CTL (Contextual Teaching and Learning) learning model for the formation of caring character of elementary school students through PKn subjects

Character education has an important role in shaping the attitudes and behaviors of students, especially the character of social care and environmental care in elementary school students. However, the learning of Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKn) which is still conventional is often less effective in internalizing these character values. Therefore, a learning model is needed that is able to relate the material to the real-life context of students, one of which is the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model. This study aims to examine the implementation of the CTL learning model on the formation of caring character of elementary school students through the subject of PKn. The research method used is Systematic Literature Review (SLR) by analyzing various scientific articles, journals, and relevant scientific papers. The results of the study show that the application of the CTL learning model in PKn learning makes a significant contribution to the formation of the character of social care and environmental care of students. Through contextual learning, students not only understand concepts cognitively, but are also able to apply caring values in daily life. Thus, the CTL learning model is considered effective in creating meaningful learning and supporting the strengthening of caring character education in elementary schools.