Teachers' Efforts in Instituting the Value of Tolerance in Students.

Abstract

Conflict occurs not only within the community but also within schools, often due to the erosion of the value of tolerance. Therefore, it is necessary to instill tolerance from an early age. This article aims to examine (1) teachers' efforts in instilling tolerance in students and (2) the supporting and hindering factors in this process. A qualitative case study approach was used to conduct the research. The research subjects were third-grade teachers at SDN 62 Singkawang. Data were collected from observations, interviews, and various scientific literature. The findings show that (1) efforts to instill tolerance in students include teachers serving as role models, integrating tolerance into learning activities, facilitating classroom dialogue and discussions, and encouraging cooperation in heterogeneous groups. (2) The supporting factors for instilling tolerance are the school's multi-ethnic environment, student awareness, and parental involvement. Hindering factors include a lack of understanding of diversity and negative past experiences