Generating Interest in Literacy Through Project-Based Learning in Pancoran: An Action Service Initiative

Julia Frances Lonan; Deshinta Puspa Ayu Dwi Argaswari; Kenny Fernando; Giovanni Richard Halim; Anindita Aulia Jasmine; Gabriele Teresa Budiarto; Megan Leigh Abraham; Celine Arielle Sente; Michelle Christabel; Rojan Mejia Abenoja; Peace Yemima

doi:10.35806/

Authors

Julia Frances Lonan Sampoerna University
Deshinta Puspa Ayu Dwi Argaswari Sampoerna University
Kenny Fernando Sampoerna University
Giovanni Richard Halim Sampoerna University
Anindita Aulia Jasmine Sampoerna University
Gabriele Teresa Budiarto Sampoerna University
Megan Leigh Abraham Sampoerna University
Celine Arielle Sente Sampoerna University
Michelle Christabel Sampoerna University
Rojan Mejia Abenoja Sampoerna University
Peace Yemima Sampoerna University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35806/

Keywords:

Literacy, project-based learning, action research

Abstract

Literacy is a critical issue to tackle in Indonesia. Hence, to alleviate it, Kampung Literasi Pancoran has been developed to help residents of the Pancoran ward, helping elementary students and adults alike to improve their literacy skills in multiple aspects by garnering their interest through project-based learning. English literacy is offered to elementary students using multiple mediums, while financial literacy is taught to adults. This study implements an action research cycle, where constant improvements were made throughout the 9 week period. Findings show that more students participated and had positive sentiments to the lessons prepared, while more attention needed to be brought to ensure full community support and social progress for all stakeholders.

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