LITERATUR REVIEW: APPLICATION OF CHARACTER-BASED PUZZLE MEDIA TO ENHANCE TOLERANCE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the application of character-based puzzle media in increasing tolerance in grade IV elementary school students. The method used is descriptive qualitative using literature study as a data collection technique. The application of character-based puzzle media in social studies learning in elementary school can help students increase tolerance, strengthen understanding of cultural differences and increase cooperation. The results showed that character-based puzzle media helps students understand differences and diversity in a concrete way and can increase cooperation between students. Through puzzle solving activities, students learn to work together and listen to other people's opinions in achieving common goals.  Strong cooperation is an important asset in students' social life. Therefore, this character-based puzzle learning media can be widely implemented in social studies learning in elementary school to enrich students' learning experiences and form a more tolerant generation.