The Strategy in Improving Students Tolerance Attitude through the Historical Model of Ethnic Settlements Diversity in Palembang

This study examined the process of applying historical learning and to know the effectiveness of historical learning through the diversity model of ethnic settlements in Palembang to improve students tolerance attitude. The local culture and multicultural education of ethnic diversity in Palembang had a role to educate students values and tolerance. Palembang is a multicultural city with ethnic diversity. The diversity of ethnic settlements is heritage of the Sultanate of Palembang namely Kampung Arab, Kampung Melayu, and Kampung Cina. The value of diversity of ethnic settlements involves religious value, kinship, cooperation, respect for difference, and sincerity.