The objectives of this study are to describe the existing civic education learning, develop the model of civic education learning, and measure the effectiveness of the model of civic education learning based on the local wisdom. This research and development study was carried out in three stages, i.e., preliminary study, development, and model effectiveness test. The data in this study were collected through interview and observation. The results of the research are, first, there are strength, weaknesses, chances, and obstacles in civic education learning. Second, the development of the model of civic education learning based on the local wisdom is presented in the form of the syntax of learning model through the practice of cooperative learning of Problem Based Learning and Value Clarification. Third, the model of civic education learning can be categorized as “effective” based on the criteria of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The model of civic education learning based on the local wisdom is able to improve the score of character and nation identity by 80% and the mastery learning at least 75%.