Journal of Empowerment and Community Service (JECSR)

Empowering the Ability of ECE Teachers to Develop an Operational Curriculum Based on Education for Sustainable Development in Tapin District.

Hardiyanti Pratiwi — 2024-06-24

The curriculum is a crucial component of education. The ability to design a curriculum is an essential skill that early childhood education teachers must possess. The curriculum designed must align with the local environment and socio-cultural conditions. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is highly relevant to the current environmental and socio-economic context. However, the ability of early childhood education (ECE) teachers to design an ESD-based curriculum still needs to be developed. In response to this need, a mentorship program was conducted for ECE teachers in Tapin Regency using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach. The primary objective was to empower ECE teachers in designing an operational curriculum based on ESD in accordance with the independent curriculum concept. This activity concluded with the certification of 70 ECE teachers who participated in the mentorship program. They were equipped with the knowledge and skills to design an operational curriculum aligned with the independent and ESD-based curriculum. Each group produced teaching modules during the mentorship activities. The participants committed to implementing the teaching modules they had developed and to continuously refining them for future application. The mentorship program successfully empowered ECE teachers in Tapin Regency in designing an ESD-based operational curriculum. Further training and mentorship are still needed to enhance the skills of ECE teachers in designing more varied and engaging learning activities tailored to the characteristics of early childhood.

Integrating Community Service with International Internship Programs: Introducing Pancasila Values at Sanggar Belajar Sri Muda and Kuala Langat, Malaysia

Khusnul Khatimah — 2024-06-30

This paper examines the integration of community service through an International Internship Program (KKN Internasional) at Universitas Muhammadiyah, aimed at introducing and teaching the values of Pancasila to Indonesian migrant children at Sanggar Belajar Sri Muda and Sanggar Belajar Kuala Langat in Malaysia. The study assesses the program's goals, methodologies, challenges, and the impact of the intervention on both the students and the community. Through participatory teaching methods and cultural exchange, the project highlights the importance of character education and intercultural communication in international service learning. Despite challenges such as resource limitations and cultural differences, the program successfully contributed to the community and enriched the participants' educational and personal growth. The findings suggest that such international community service programs play a vital role in fostering cross-cultural understanding and promoting national identity abroad.

The Importance of Higher Education in the Era of the National Capital City(IKN)

Yeni Rahmawati — 2024-06-28

On July 22, 2024 to. 22 September 2024, we have carried out the activities of the Real Work Lecture (KKN) program at SMA Negeri 2 Samboja. The KKN program aims to assist students' academic and non-academic activities and help complete the lack of facilities and infrastructure at SMA Negeri 2 Samboja. These programs include competition activities (collab) with Osis and students in commemoration of the Indonesian Independence Day on August 17, which was held on September 02, 2024 to September 04, 2024, namely the Fashion Show Competition with the theme “Historic Heroes”. Furthermore, the implementation of the seminar work program was carried out with the target of class XII SMA Negeri 2 Samboja with the theme “The Importance of Higher Education in the Era of the New Capital City (IKN)”. As well as the school maintenance and cleanliness work program, namely the making of garbage cans. We can carry out these activities well and can be accepted by all residents of SMA Negeri 2 Samboja.

The dangers of Bullying and sexual harrasement

Siti Nor Elisa — 2024-06-28

Students of the 2021 Sports Education and English Education Study Programs have carried out Real Work Lecture (KKN) program activities on July 23 - September 26, 2024 in the environment of SMA Negeri 15 Samarinda. This program is one of the courses that must be taken by students of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) before going directly into the world of education. This KKN activity aims to develop creativity and build cooperation between students, teachers, students and other school residents. There are 3 activities that must be carried out while at SMA Negeri 15 Samarinda, namely the collaboration of students and OSIS SMA Negeri 15 Samarinda to make the August 17 Competition and the Seminar “The Importance of Higher Education” and “The Dangers of Bullying and Sexual Harrasment”. As for the optional activities, there are 3, namely the making of a “Mini Park” which is divided into 3 parts, namely the making of a mini park, a cleanliness sign and also submitting a plant request proposal to the Samarinda City Environmental Service, making Anti-Bullying and Sexual Harassment posters.