The Analysis of H.O.S Tjokroaminoto’s Figure Values in Historical Prespective

This study aims to: (1) reveal the background of Tjokroaminoto's life; (2) analyzing the role of Tjokroaminoto in Indonesia's historical trajectory; (3) examines the values of Tjokroaminoto's figures; (4) analyze how the values of Tjokroaminoto's figure can be actualized in historical learning in schools. This research is qualitative study with historical approach. The subject and object of this study are related to the dimension of history, so it is necessary to reconstruct with a historical method. The second, Tjokroaminoto chose to join the SDI organization, turning SDI into SI and having political orientation. Tjokroaminoto succeeded in becoming the leader of SI and bringing SI into a large and influential organization. He used the Islamic value in every struggle both in politics and education. The third, Tjokroaminoto's figure values that can be exemplary are leadership, independence, courage to take risks, orientation to action, and hard work. All of these values are manifested in Tjokroaminoto's daily life. The fourth, the actualization of Tjokroaminoto's figure values in order to contribute to the world of education is realized in the hope that can inspire the teachers of history that teaching history does not only present a series of facts and events, but the teachers build understanding and awareness for students about the meaning behind the events, including values what values are contained in these historical events.