UTILIZATION OF THE VIRTUAL MUSEUM AS A COMPLEMENTARY TO LEARNING PANCASILA EDUCATION ON THE ELEMENTS OF BHINNEKA TUNGGAL IKA IN THE MERDEKA CURRICULUM

Abstract

Virtual museum is an important medium that can be used in learning in the digital age by providing broad access and making student learning experiences more interesting, inclusive, and relevant to an ever-evolving world. Virtual museums also enrich students understanding of the subject material in the digital era. This paper provides a study that shows the urgency of using the virtual museum provided by the National Museum as a supplement to learning Pancasila, especially the elements of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika that are explained in the Curriculum Merdeka. This study uses a descriptive-analytical method by reviewing the Curriculum Merdeka for the Pancasila Education subject, then analyzing what material is in the virtual museum of the National Museum that can be used as a supplement in every class. This research aims to take advantage of technological developments in Pancasila Education. In addition, this research also aims to explore the diversity in Indonesia through virtual museum materials. From this research, it can be understood that technological developments through virtual museums can be a supplement to classroom learning. The virtual museum is also able to maximally explore the elements of diversity in diversity as formulated in the Merdeka Curriculum.