Making Civics Lessons Fun with a Card Game

By: I Wayan Winata, EBPP Civics Teacher

Civics is often seen as a boring subject filled with memorization. However, with a creative approach, it can be transformed into an exciting and engaging lesson. One effective innovation I implemented is using card games as an interactive learning tool.

I designed a set of cards containing questions and answers on topics such as state institutions, their roles and authorities, and forms of government. Students are challenged to match each question card with the correct answer, helping them improve understanding, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.

The results have been highly encouraging: students became more active, enthusiastic, and deeply engaged throughout the lessons, showing much higher participation compared to traditional methods.

Through this simple yet innovative strategy, Civics is no longer a heavy subject but an enjoyable and memorable learning experience. By continuously introducing creative methods, we can reignite students’ passion for learning and create a more effective educational environment.