Abstract
Illiteracy eradication manifests as an important and a common aspect in many countries' development agendas as well as in the United Nation's development initiatives. Indonesia is one of such countries. Based on the data of 2004, Indonesia has at least 28 regencies that still have high illiteracy rates. This condition hinders national growth and development of a country. With a Functional Literacy (FL) program designed and implemented to alleviate illiteracy in the country, this study investigates the effectiveness of a self-concept based participative learning model in improving literacy. The investigation is carried out in Cirebon Regency, on 40 Sub-districts and 125 Community Learning Centers (CLCs). Based on cluster sampling technique, two sub-districts are chosen as the sample for the study. A participative learning model is implemented in this study and an investigation is performed using a quantitative approach, complemented with a qualitative approach. The data is analyzed using three techniques: Descriptive statistical analysis, descriptive qualitative analysis and comparison analysis. Data validity, reliability and objectivity are tested to ensure that the research instruments used are appropriate. From the data analysis, it is concluded that the implemented model is effective in improving learners' literacy skills and it is proven by the difference in literacy skills of the experimental group and the control group. The improvement is also found to be statistically significant, as evidenced by a tcalc value higher than the ttable.
Highlights
Reading and writing skills are among the important skills needed to live in this age
The research procedure is implemented following the steps of Research and Development (R&D) method as follows: (1) performing preliminary study, theoretical and empirical review is carried out in this stage; (2) formulating the model design to be tested in the field; (3) validating the model design to expert judgment and practitioners; (4) testing the model in the field, which will result in a field-tested model product; (5) conducting final revision of the model; and (6) conducting dissemination and distribution of the result to the public, both through publication and other diffusion methods
Based on the findings and analysis, it is found that there is an increase in literacy skills of the experimental group
Summary
Reading and writing skills are among the important skills needed to live in this age. The fourth verse of the same Surah contains the Arabic word ‘qalam’, which means ‘pen’, indicating the importance of written knowledge. These verses indicate that Islam puts high importance in literacy; the holy book of Islam is even called Al-Quran, which means ‘something to read’. It seems that the necessity of reading and writing, as stated in the first verse revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, is the main pillar in the creation and development of a civilization
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