Multicultural Education Practices in Elementary Education Curriculum to Overcome Bullying

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Title: Multicultural Education Practices in Elementary Education Curriculum to Overcome Bullying
Language: English
Authors: A. Dian Setiati (ORCID 0009-0002-8822-473X), Edi Purwanta
Source: European Journal of Psychology and Educational Research. 2026 9(1):49-58.
Availability: Eurasian Society of Educational Research. 7321 Parkway Drive South, Hanover, MD 21076. e-mail: publisher@ejper.com; Web site: https://www.ejper.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Grade 4
Intermediate Grades
Descriptors: Bullying, Elementary Schools, Multicultural Education, Empathy, Interpersonal Relationship, Diversity, Educational Environment, Values Education, Foreign Countries, Prevention, Elementary School Teachers, Grade 4, Teacher Role, Elementary School Students
Geographic Terms: Indonesia
ISSN: 2589-949X
Abstract: Bullying in primary education settings has become a global concern due to its detrimental impacts on children's mental health and academic achievement. In Indonesia, the prevalence of bullying is still high, actually, in elementary schools. Bullying has a negative impact on children's academic and psychological development, making it a concerning issue in primary education. The use of intercultural education in the primary school curriculum as a deterrent and solution to bullying is discussed in this article. The function of multicultural values, such as empathy, tolerance, and respect for diversity, in creating a friendly and peaceful learning environment is discussed in this paper using descriptive qualitative methodology. The results indicate that bullying can be significantly reduced in primary schools by incorporating intercultural education in a structured manner into the curriculum, teacher preparation, and values-based learning activities. The recommendations focus on improving multiculturalism-based teaching approaches and curriculum frameworks. It is necessary to apply multicultural education to avoid bullying in elementary school.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1500499
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  Data: Bullying in primary education settings has become a global concern due to its detrimental impacts on children's mental health and academic achievement. In Indonesia, the prevalence of bullying is still high, actually, in elementary schools. Bullying has a negative impact on children's academic and psychological development, making it a concerning issue in primary education. The use of intercultural education in the primary school curriculum as a deterrent and solution to bullying is discussed in this article. The function of multicultural values, such as empathy, tolerance, and respect for diversity, in creating a friendly and peaceful learning environment is discussed in this paper using descriptive qualitative methodology. The results indicate that bullying can be significantly reduced in primary schools by incorporating intercultural education in a structured manner into the curriculum, teacher preparation, and values-based learning activities. The recommendations focus on improving multiculturalism-based teaching approaches and curriculum frameworks. It is necessary to apply multicultural education to avoid bullying in elementary school.
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