ABSTRACT
This study aimed to elaborate the understanding and experience of civic education teachers when they implemented multicultural values in the Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity) concept, which is one of the main subjects of Pancasila and civic education (Pendidikan Pancasila dan kewarganegaraan, PPKn) in Indonesian schools. The strengthening of multicultural values becomes a necessity in the formation of civic competences. This research involved teachers of civic education in two junior high schools in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. They were trained to use the civic competence development model which was developed by the research team. The results found that, firstly, the teachers understood the academic content of developing citizenship competence in the curriculum year 2013, which is stated in the subject of PPKn in the schools. The model covered the aspect of civic attitude/disposition, knowledge and skill competences. Secondly, the values of nationalism and the teachings of local wisdom in multicultural societies have been implemented by teachers as the main subject of PPKn in schools with various innovations in their respective schools. Some problems exercising the model program are discussed.
