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This issue brings together a range of scholarly articles that reflect contemporary dynamics in education and community empowerment across formal, nonformal, and socio-cultural contexts in Indonesia. The published studies explore innovations in early childhood learning through the use of digital media, educational games, and the integration of local culture to create meaningful and contextual learning experiences; the strengthening of basic literacy skills among elementary school students as a foundation for early literacy development; and the enhancement of community competencies through vocational education and training aimed at improving employability and economic self-reliance. In addition, the issue presents conceptual and empirical discussions on the relevance of Pancasila values within the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum at the secondary education level, as well as analyses of multicultural education from the perspective of Islamic law that emphasize justice, tolerance, and equality in plural societies. Collectively, these articles underscore the strategic role of education in fostering individual capacity, empowering communities, reinforcing national character, and promoting socially grounded transformation rooted in local, national, and religious values.
These articles address interconnected issues of social support, educational outreach, curriculum development, and community learning needs. They examine the influence of family cohesion on the self-confidence of people living with HIV/AIDS, initiatives to raise awareness of compulsory education among beneficiary communities, and the impact of Tahfidz Juz 30 programs on developing the Pancasila Student Profile. Other studies explore the transformation of Pancasila learning concepts within the Indonesian education curriculum and analyze the needs and barriers faced by productive-age communities in accessing non-formal education programs. Overall, the articles highlight the roles of family, education policy, values-based learning, and community context in promoting inclusive and meaningful educational and social development.
These articles examine the philosophical foundations of education and their implications for educational practice in Indonesia. They discuss the relationship between philosophy and key educational aspects, various schools of educational philosophy and their approaches within academic contexts, and a comparative analysis of learning processes in formal and non-formal education. Other studies explore the historical development of Pancasila as a national ideology and its relevance in shaping educational values, as well as the role of philosophy in guiding educational goals, methods, and character formation. Collectively, the articles emphasize philosophy as a critical framework for understanding, developing, and contextualizing education in Indonesia.
These articles explore cultural heritage, environmental awareness, early childhood education, and philosophical perspectives on learning. They examine the tradition and symbolic meaning of Payung Geulis in Sundanese society, community understanding of waste management practices, and the use of interactive storytelling to educate young children about environmental responsibility. Other studies discuss tutors’ strategies to increase learning interest in early childhood, the importance of life skills education for Generation Z in responding to 21st-century challenges, and the roles of government and society in managing life skills education programs. In addition, the articles analyze the implications of pragmatism and existentialism in education, highlighting their influence on educational goals, learning processes, and learner autonomy.
These articles examine critical issues in Indonesian education and community development, focusing on disparities, participation, and professional capacity. They discuss the dichotomy between educational facilities and infrastructure, community self-help initiatives to increase public participation in social solidarity programs, and the identification of social problems through literature-based analysis. Other studies address efforts to enhance the competence and professionalism of educators, mentors, and counselors across formal and non-formal education settings, while also highlighting contemporary educational issues such as inequality in access, quality gaps, and disparities in teacher quality. Collectively, the articles emphasize systemic challenges and strategic interventions needed to promote equity, professionalism, and active community involvement in Indonesia’s educational landscape.
These articles focus on life skills education, technology integration, public health programs, family empowerment, gender protection, and sustainable development. They discuss the application of life skills education in equivalency programs, the design of ICT-based learning products, and the evaluation of health and nutrition interventions to prevent stunting using the CIPP and PROVUS models. Other studies examine family empowerment through vocational training, institutional efforts to prevent violence against women and protect child victims, and the roles of field officers in increasing community participation in family planning programs. In addition, the articles address opportunities and challenges of educational digitalization and digital literacy in achieving the SDGs 2030, the internalization of Pancasila values through cultural products, and the evaluation of digital information systems supporting community health services.
These articles address a wide range of themes related to cultural preservation, community empowerment, education, family roles, and skills development. They explore the inheritance of local wisdom to strengthen cultural identity through traditional narratives, the influence of women farmers’ group participation on empowerment levels, and the evaluation of educational and environmental awareness programs such as waste bank seminars and equivalency education. Other studies examine parental social control over adolescents’ smartphone use, efforts to improve children’s self-regulation through expressive puzzle media, the implementation of vocational training models in batik-making, and the evaluation of social media marketing training using the CIPP model for beneficiary families. Collectively, the articles emphasize the roles of culture, education, family involvement, and skills-based training in fostering sustainable social and community development.
These articles explore key issues in education, community learning, language studies, and environmental management. They examine educators’ efforts to increase learners’ motivation, evaluate community education programs, and analyze a local folktale using syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic perspectives. Other studies discuss challenges in implementing project-based learning in primary civic education, the application of ecoprint learning methods to enhance learners’ practical skills, and the role of a waste bank in managing inorganic waste at the community level. Overall, the articles highlight the importance of effective teaching strategies, cultural and linguistic analysis, skills-based learning, and community participation in supporting sustainable education and social development.
These journal articles address diverse themes in community education, digital skills development, social empowerment, and instructional challenges. They cover computer training programs to enhance learners’ skills, evaluation of equivalency education programs using the CIPP model, and digital marketing training through Facebook Ads and Google Trends to strengthen community economic capacity. In addition, the articles examine the influence of gender role understanding on social loafing, the resilience of former drug inmates in rebuilding personal branding for social reintegration, and the challenges of implementing project-based learning in primary civic education. Collectively, the studies emphasize the role of education, digital literacy, social awareness, and innovative learning approaches in improving individual competencies and supporting inclusive community development.
These journal articles collectively examine issues related to entrepreneurship, community empowerment, environmental management, cultural tourism, and character education. They discuss the influence of entrepreneurial knowledge on entrepreneurial intentions, the role of community organizations in addressing social problems, strategies for waste bank management in sustainable waste processing, the potential of culture-based tourism through social entrepreneurship, and the implementation of Pancasila values in early childhood education. Overall, the articles emphasize the importance of knowledge, community participation, local wisdom, and educational values in supporting sustainable social and economic development.
The general theme raised by the researchers in this journal edition is community empowerment through non-formal education, with a focus on various fields such as women's agriculture (KWT), women's leadership, pedagogical competence of PAUD tutors, community-based tourism potential, and adult training programs. A total of 22 authors contributed to the five articles, and all authors are affiliated with a single institution, Universitas Siliwangi, Indonesia.
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