The democratic election of OSIS (Intra-School Student Organization) is one of the real forms of implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) in the Independent Curriculum. This activity aims to foster democratic values, mutual cooperation, and active student participation in school life. The following is a description of how the democratic election of OSIS reflects P5 in the Independent Curriculum.
The OSIS election is carried out with the principle of democracy where every student has the same right to vote and be elected. This teaches students about the importance of respecting differences of opinion, listening to the aspirations of others, and making decisions together.
The campaign process carried out by the OSIS candidates provides an opportunity for students to practice expressing opinions, offering visions and missions, and conveying the work programs they offer to their friends.
Students are trained to hold discussions or debates in choosing the candidate who is considered the most competent to lead OSIS. This reflects the importance of deliberation in organizational life and is part of the values of Pancasila, especially the fourth principle.
The results of the OSIS election are joint decisions taken through a fair and open process. Every vote is counted and valued, showing that every student has an important role in determining leadership in the school.
The OSIS election activity also teaches students about mutual cooperation and cooperation, both in organizing events and in the campaign process. Students learn to help each other, both from the candidate side, the election committee, and voters.
Collaboration occurs when students work together to prepare everything needed in the election, such as making banners, compiling candidate debate programs, to counting votes.
With the candidate campaign and debate, students are encouraged to think critically and analytically in choosing the right candidate for leader. They are taught not only to choose based on popularity, but also based on the abilities and vision offered by the candidate.
This process encourages students to better understand the importance of a leader's responsibility and how to choose the right one based on existing data and facts.
The OSIS election provides an opportunity for every student to be actively involved in school activities. In addition to voting, they can also participate as committee members, election supervisors, or even as candidates.
This activity teaches the importance of involvement in social and political life in the school environment, which is one of the important values in forming a Pancasila Student Profile that is competitive, has integrity, and has high social awareness.
Through democratic OSIS election activities, students are not only taught about good democratic procedures, but are also introduced to the values that are at the core of the Pancasila Student Profile such as mutual cooperation, global diversity, critical thinking, and independence. All of this is part of the Merdeka Curriculum's efforts to form a superior and characterful young generation.