FKIP – Indonesian Language Education doctoral program (S-3) Faculty of Teacher and Education (FKIP) Sebelas Maret University (UNS) Surakarta, part of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Innovation research group, conducted a community service program entitled “Workshop on Integrating Indonesian Literacy in Learning in Elementary Schools.” This activity was held on Saturday (29/04/2023) at Jombor 1 Public Elementary School Sukoharjo.

This workshop activity was chaired by Prof. Dr. Suyitno, M.Pd. and is led by Prof. Dr. Retno Winarni, M.Pd ., Prof. Dr. St. Y Slamet, M.Pd., Prof. Dr. Andayani, M.Pd., Dr. Septi Yulisetiani, M.Pd., Drs. Muhammad Ismail S, M.Pd., and Ari Suryawati Secio Chaesar, S.Pd., M.Pd.

Prof. Andayani, in her remarks, explained that this workshop was a form of implementation of the Tri Dharma of higher education by service-based lecturers.

“This workshop on integrating Indonesian literacy is an implementation of the Tri Dharma of higher education to carry out teaching, research, and community service. This workshop is expected to increase the competence of elementary school teachers in integrating language literacy for students in elementary schools,” explained Prof. Andayani.

The activity was followed by a presentation of material by Dr. Septi Yulisetiani, M.Pd. who presented material entitled “ICT-based Indonesian Literacy in Learning in Elementary Schools.”

“IT-based language literacy is manifested by using applications and technology to help someone improve their language skills and gain a better understanding. Implementing IT-based language literacy can take advantage of various applications such as Duolingo, Kahoot, Mentimeter, KBBI, and others,” said Dr. Septi.

Then, the next presentation was delivered by Ari Suryawati, M.Pd. who presented material entitled “Indonesian Language Learning with Ecoliteracy-Based Project Based Learning to Improve Critical Thinking Skills of Elementary School Students.”

“This project-based Indonesian language learning is directed at creating a student-centered learning situation. Through the eco-literacy approach, students are expected to have ecological literacy skills, namely awareness, and sensitivity to protecting the environment,” said Ari Suryawati.

Suharni, the Head of Jombor 1 Public Elementary School, Sukoharjo, was happy because he gained new insights about integrating language literacy in elementary schools. The hope is that this can add to the scientific repertoire of all teachers at Jombor 1 Public Elementary School, Sukoharjo.

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Reporter: Rosantika Utami
Editor: Budi Suseno

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