Social Environment and Mission of Social Studies; A Draft for Aceh School Post-Conflict

Abstract

The social environment post-conflict in Aceh has caused trauma. They reflect the condition of the past with their behavior in the present either. On the other hand, post-conflict regional education policy has not yet realized its strategic position. This research intends to answer the questions: 1). How is the social environment in Aceh post-conflict society that forms the behavior of child victims of conflict?, 2. What are the efforts that schools can do to encourage social behavior that promotes social integration? Qualitative research used in naturalistic settings. Data collection techniques supported by observation, deep interview and literature study. The results show that social enviroment create social pathology that causes social integration to be hampered. This is one of the reasons for the weak common ground in developing peace in Aceh. Educational environment can function as a social institution to understand and influence the social environment of students. Social Studies can make this happen through the internalization of 'Aceh Caroeng' and 'Aceh Meuadab' programs. These programs in line with the mission of social studies fostering students with knowledge, attitudes and skills to be able to play a real role as members of the community and good citizens.