Nationalism and integrity values in teaching-learning process of mathematics at elementary school of Japan

Abstract

The values of Nationalism and Integrity are very important to be grown in the young generation. Japan has succeeded in strengthening those values through education in schools. Therefore, it is necessary to do collaborative research between the Research Team of Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) with the partner lecturer from Hiroshima University, that is Prof. Takuya Baba, Ph.D. The problem: How to integrate the values of Nationalism and Integrity in mathematics teaching-learning process at Miyauchi Elementary School of Hiroshima? The research method uses a qualitative approach with the research subjects of Miyauchi Elementary School teachers were selected. The main activity in Japan: observation, interviews, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in Miyauchi Elementary School, guided by the partner lecturer. The results of this research: (1) Nationalism and Integrity values has been instilled through families traditionally. (2) Schools apply Nationalism and Integrity values in real context through the learning process, including in the mathematics learning. (3) Courtesy and discipline were also planted in the classroom and has been entrenched among teacher-students. (4) When the student answers the teacher's question, the students immediately stand up and salute by bowing, then respond.