Assisting Prospective Teachers in Learning Indonesian for Elementary School Children

Journal: EDUJAVARE: International Journal of Educational Research

Publication: 2025-10-29 · Vol. 3 No. 04 · pp. 183–192

DOI: 10.70610/assoeltan.v3i04.1016

Abstract

This community service program was designed to address the limited pedagogical readiness of prospective teachers in teaching Indonesian language to elementary school students by applying the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) model. The program aimed to strengthen pre-service teachers’ competence and creativity while improving students’ engagement and literacy through culturally grounded learning practices. Conducted over three months at SD Negeri 2 Nanga Jetak, Sintang Regency, the activity involved prospective teachers from Universitas Nusa Putra and local educators through stages of discovery, dream, design, and destiny. Data were collected using observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires, then analyzed both quantitatively (including correlation analysis) and qualitatively (thematic analysis). The results showed a significant improvement in students’ vocabulary and reading comprehension, as well as increased confidence and reflective awareness among prospective teachers. The program demonstrated that utilizing local linguistic and cultural assets can effectively enhance language learning outcomes. In conclusion, this community engagement not only empowered schools and teacher candidates but also contributed to the sustainable development of context-based Indonesian language education.