Strengthening Nationalism Spirit Strategy: Implementation of Multicultural Education through the NKRI-RDTL Cultural History Approach

Strategi Penguatan Jiwa Nasionalisme: Implementasi Pendidikan Multikultural melalui Pendekatan Sejarah Budaya NKRI-RDTL

Abstract

This research starts from the lack of history teaching in formal educational institutions that deeply discusses the relationship between the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, which has led to various ethnic and religious conflicts. Based on this issue, the objective of this research is to find the historical connection between NKRI and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and analyze efforts to implement multicultural education through a cultural history approach as a way to strengthen the nationalism spirit of the younger generation. To obtain in-depth analysis results, the researcher uses a qualitative method with a historical approach and literature review data collection technique. The research findings show that the kinship between the people of East Nusa Tenggara, NKRI, and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste is based on common ancestors. However, the consequence of the large-scale exodus of the pro-integration East Timorese people to NKRI in 1999 has led to various social problems. Therefore, efforts are needed to strengthen the spirit of nationalism through the implementation of multicultural education using a cultural history approach between the people of NKRI and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.