Asset-based Community Development Research Articles

Sustaining collaborative learning in a rurally located university classroom in South Africa: Conducive conditions and possible threats

This study investigated how collaborative learning, as a teaching and learning approach, can be enhanced to promote pre-service teachers' participation in university classrooms in rural areas of South Africa. The study aimed to identify the conducive conditions that support collaborative learning, as well as the threats that may hinder the implementation of collaborative learning in rural classrooms. Asset-based community development served as the theoretical framework for this study. A transformative paradigm was adopted, employing a participatory research design to bring together individuals with relevant experiences and opinions. The study involved fifteen participants, including five lecturers with more than five years of experience, five third-year students, and five fourth-year students from a selected university. Data was collected through focused group discussions and interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The findings of the study revealed that connecting activities to assessment, proper planning, linking content to students' lives, and establishing a positive classroom culture were conducive conditions for collaborative learning. On the other hand, language barriers, unconducive classroom infrastructure, and lack of infrastructure were identified as factors that could hinder the implementation of collaborative learning in this study. The study recommends the creation of favourable conditions, such as aligning activities with assessments and effective planning, to promote collaborative learning among pre-service teachers in rural university classrooms in South Africa.

PAGELARAN SENI BUDAYA ANTAR ETNIS DALAM MEWUJUDKAN MODERASI BERAGAMA

Nusantara Real Work Lecture Program - Religious Moderation (KKN NMB) for Religious Universities in 2023 in Kab. Katingan takes the form of organizing community arts and culture performances for residents of the Malan Island Transmigration Settlement Unit (UPT), Buntut Village, Bali District. Malan Island. The people of UPT Malan Island come from Javanese, Sundanese, Batak, Dayak and Flores ethnic groups who have the potential for regional artistic and cultural diversity, but have not been actively displayed in public performances for a long time. The activity implementation method used Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), namely students identify and look for opportunities for assets owned by the community and then develop and empower them. This method started from an introduction where students approach residents and enter various fields including religion, education and health. Then, identified existing asset opportunities and continue implementing the work program. Every cultural asset owned by the community is developed through cultural arts performances on the eve of the Republic of Indonesia's Independence Day celebration on August 17 2023. This cultural arts performance activity aimed to bring together and develop a sense of tolerance and respect for local cultural diversity to strengthen religious moderation for the community at UPT Malan Island. This cultural parade activity brought together people who had different principles and did not want to join SP-1 and SP-2 UPT Malan Island. People from various tribes feel proud and touched because their cultural arts are displayed and appreciated by other communities in an atmosphere of harmony.

Community development strategies to meet challenges of potential impacts of rapid economic development in Thailand

ABSTRACT In 2018, the Thai Government proposed industrial investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). This research aimed to identify ways for a community to safely voice their concerns about the perceived impacts of rapid economic policy under an authoritarian regime. Practice-theories of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and Participatory Development Practice (PDP) guided community facilitators. Research methods included in-depth interviews, observation, and a consensus conference with key stakeholders. The results suggest that ABCD assisted the community in identifying physical and social capacity and cultural values as assets. PDP helped stakeholders to 1) raise awareness about inconsistency with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); 2) engage young people in voicing their concerns; and 3) achieve greater collaboration. The research showed that community development approaches can aid government policy implementation processes, to enable consistent achievement across the SDGs.

Asset Based Community Development Melalui Pendampingan Sertifikasi Halal Produk UMK Driyorejo Kabupaten Gresik

This community service aims to increase the knowledge and capacity of Driyorejo MSE business actors in applying for self-declared halal certification as an effort to develop the competitiveness of business products. The method of implementing this service uses Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) based assistance. The analytical instruments used are mapping, discovery, dream, define, design, and destiny. The results of this service show that (1) Business actors in Driyorejo District have a Business Identification Number (NIB) as the legality of licensing their business activities, (2) Business actors have halal certificates for food and beverage products that have been produced, and (3) Business actors are able to increase sales by increasing online marketing strategies by utilizing social media, such as TikTok, Instagram, and several other social media.

Counseling to Increase Legal Literacy About Early Marriage in Pocangan Village, Sukowono District, Jember Regency

Early marriage has become a tradition in village communities. As happened in Jember Regency, in 2023 there will be approximately 905 of early marriage cases. Even though Law No. 16 of 2019 regulates that the minimum age limit for men and women to marry is 19 years. Apart from traditional factors, many other factors cause early marriage, such as promiscuity, economic factors, and also the lack of legal literacy in society regarding the age limit for marriage. Therefore, we are conducting counselling to increase legal literacy regarding early marriage in Pocangan Village, Jember Regency to reduce and prevent early marriage cases. The method used in this activity is Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), From all stages of service, it was successful in improving public literacy and understanding of marriage laws including age limits for marriage, as well as public awareness to comply with regulations, as well as being able to prevent early marriage and provide positive education to other communities. However, in terms of awareness regarding continuing education, the level of education is still low. Because there is no social or institutional support for continuing school.

PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PENGEMBANGAN KETERAMPILAN MERAJUT DALAM UPAYA PENINGKATAN PENDAPATAN KELUARGA

This community service has the first goal, assistance in the process of developing knitting skills, second, assistance in community empowerment so as to increase family income. This service is carried out using the ABCD (Asset Based Community Development) method, namely service with the stages of finding, dreaming, designing, determining and doing. So that this service produces the first asset in the form of the ability to make knitting in the community developed with training and innovation of knitting products for PKK women, secondly providing socialization and awareness of the importance of increasing family income, thus collaborating in community empowerment so that knitting activities have an impact on family income. As a result, the development of this skill provides additional income for PKK mothers.

Working on the Root System of Social Connections in a Community

This manuscript explores the transformative potential of neighbourhoods as pivotal units of societal change, employing the metaphor of a forest’s root system to highlight the intricate web of social connections foundational to vibrant communities. Advocating for an asset-based, relational strategy, it underscores the importance of nurturing community connections to foster belonging, mutual support, and collective efficacy. Through the lens of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and the case of the Voorstad neighbourhood in Deventer, Netherlands, it demonstrates how grassroots initiatives can create sustainable, inclusive communities. By urging policymakers and practitioners to prioritize relationships as the cornerstone for addressing complex social challenges, this work suggests a nuanced approach for building more connected, resilient, and democratic societies.

Modular System Recirculating Aquarium Management for Sustainable Ornamental Coral Production

Indonesian waters have potential ornamental coral resources in South Sulawesi waters, especially in Karanrang Island, which still need to be optimally utilized by the fishing community. The main objective of this community service is to increase the understanding and skills of the community in managing coral transplantation in situ and caring for them in an environmentally friendly modular system aquarium based on re-circulation. Adopting the ABCD (Asset-Based Community Development) method, this approach begins with the identification of local assets, including the expertise and skills of the karanrang island community. Subsequently, capacity building is carried out by utilizing these assets, and the community is actively involved in the planning and implementation process. Results included increased community knowledge on technological innovations of modular circulation systems holding aquarium design at the household scale and post-harvesting of coral transplant farming products for holding in aquariums. This process contributed to the development of the local ornamental coral sector, empowered the community, and opened up product marketing opportunities at both local and international levels.

PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PRODUK USAHA MIKRO, KECIL, MENENGAH MELALUI SERTIFIKASI HALAL DAN NIB DESA SENDURO

This service activity explains assistance with halal certification and the creation of Business Identification Numbers (NIB) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in increasing the marketing of local superior products in Senduro Village, Senduro District, Lumajang Regency. Seeing that there are many MSMEs in Senduro village that are not yet halal certified, the Uinsa KKN student team assisted in making Halal Certification through the SiHalal system and making NIB through the Online Single Submission System. This mentoring activity aims to assist MSME actors in improving business products through halal certification and making NIB. This assistance was welcomed by MSME actors because this assistance was able to increase product promotion and increase consumer confidence in the products produced. This assistance uses the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) method. This method focuses on the assets and strengths that society has. The result of this halal MSME assistance activity is that it is able to increase the awareness of business actors in implementing a halal guarantee system for their business products as well as registering business units in the halal certification process through the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Study Institute of the Indonesian Ulema Council (LPPOM MUI). With the assistance of Halal Certification and the making of NIB, the community can find out about business legality. This mentoring activity really educates business people to get halal and tayyib products. The level of satisfaction of MSME actors with this assistance reached 97%.

Pemberdayaan Ibu-ibu Rumah Tangga melalui Senam Sehat Cantikan (SEHATI) di Dukuh Cantikan Kepatihan Kecamatan Kaliwates Kabupaten Jember

Improvements in public health are influenced by changes in advances in science and technology. One aspect that needs to be considered in health is the immune system. As is the case with the people in Dukuh Cantikan, Kepatihan Village, Kaliwates District, Jember Regency, especially mothers, whose daily lives are filled with various activities. All activities carried out every day always take up a lot of time which can cause feelings of boredom and fatigue, thus triggering stress and disrupting health. For this reason, positive activities are needed to overcome this problem. One activity that can maintain the body's immunity is exercise. The aim of this activity is to provide physical and spiritual fitness, as well as provide exercise skills that can broaden mothers' insight. This method of implementing community service uses a form of mentoring and a strategy approach with Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) which is used to improve the quality of human life. This activity was attended by housewives and women from the PKK Dukuh Cantikan, Kepatihan Village, Kaliwates District, Jember Regency. The result of this activity is that apart from producing the next generation as gymnastics instructors, it also increases mothers' awareness of exercising in order to maintain the health of the immune system in the body

Pelatihan Content Creator Dengan Tema Prospek Bisnis Yang Menjanjikan Pada Masyarakat Desa Panjunan, Kecamatan Sukodono, Kabupaten Sidoarjo, Sebagai Bentuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Mahasiswa Oleh Mahasiswa Universitas Sunan Giri Surabaya

This research is a remarkable initiative that aims to empower villagers, especially kartars and local communities, to understand and harness the power of digital content for education, promotion, and social empowerment. The training consists of various factors in the world of digital content, including photography, writing, online marketing, and social media management. The method of implementing community service program activities begins with an approach to students of Sunan Giri University Surabaya, using methods known as Participatory Action Research (PAR), Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), and a mixed approach. Activities were carried out in the Hall of Panjunan Village Hall, Sukodono District. The methods applied involved implementation methods in community service programs as well as training and counseling methods. The active involvement of the participants, creating strong cooperation between students and the community, thus creating a sustainable positive impact in the utilization of digital content to improve the quality of life and community empowerment.

Pemberdayaan Anak Korban Perceraian Melalui Pengolahan Hasil Laut Berbasis Online Menuju Kemandirian Ekonomi Kreatif

This assistance aims to determine the form and impact of empowering children who are victims of divorce in the Ujung Pangkah Gresik sub-district through online-based processing of seafood towards creative economic independence. From this assistance, it is hoped that it will be able to create economic independence for children who are victims of divorce and it is hoped that it will be able to suppress the destructive potential that befalls children who are victims of divorce. The problem formulation of this assistance is what is the form and impact of Empowering Children of Divorce Victims in Ujung Pangkah Gresik District through Online-Based Sea Product Processing Towards Creative Economy Independence? This assistance uses an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach and is carried out in Ujung Pangkah Gresik District. This assistance involved 15 children who were victims of divorce in Ujung Pangkah Gresik District. It can be concluded that this form of empowerment assistance through making products from marine products in Ujung Pangkah Gresik District is able to provide change for children who are victims of divorce. There are three products produced and marketed, namely crackers, ebi shrimp and fish chunks. The impact of this assistance on children who are victims of divorce is that they have had positive activities so that they no longer track, consume drugs and buskers. Apart from that, this assistance can increase the creative economic independence of children who are victims of divorce.

Development of the Creative Economy of the Village Karang Taruna Community Based on YouTubers and Microstokers

The background to this work is that although 90% of Nglarangan village youth have access to smartphones and are involved in social media, most still face obstacles in finding work that suits their potential and interests. This service aims to revitalize the post-COVID-19 economy by empowering the young generation in Nglarangan Village, Kauman District, and Ponorogo Regency by creating YouTube content. This service method uses the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, which includes stages; identify assets, plan, and dream. Data collection techniques are done through interviews, observation, and documentation. The analysis technique compares the results of previous services with the same theme and with relevant theoretical studies. The result of this mentoring work is that this training not only opens up new job opportunities but also increases the income level in Nglarangan Village. By utilizing the digital landscape, Nglarangan Village is an example of an innovative economic revival after the pandemic. The younger generation's proficiency in using YouTube and the Microstoker platform generates economic prospects and fosters solidarity and creativity among Karang Taruna members. Apart from individual benefits, this initiative also positively impacts the village's image and contributes to local economic growth. Nglarangan Village is an inspiring model illustrating how creative economic empowerment, centered on digital platforms, can bring positive transformation after the challenges of the pandemic.

Collaboration Between Facilitator and Social Media officer in Introducing Daya Market Through BPTN Syariah's Sahabat Daya Program

The development of increasingly sophisticated technology requires MSME players to understand increasingly sophisticated technology. The development of technology that has brought many changes to society, the emergence of media has its own impact on life in this world. Everyone can use social media easily. In this case, the rapid development of information technology encourages the economy to develop with the existence of Islamic economics in Islamic banks. PT Bank BTPN Syariah Tbk is a company engaged in the Islamic financial sector. One of the programs initiated by BTPN Syariah bank is Pasar Daya, a program owned by BTPN Syariah organized by Daya. The main objective of this program is to maximize the potential of Access to Market (market access) for customers. The method used in conducting this community service program is to use the ABCD (Asset Based Community Development) method.

Gender and Power Relations in a Malagasy Congregational Asset-Based Community Development Project

Abstract Managing power relations is a development concern, and this study adds to research addressing questions of power and gender balance in local community development projects. It analyses power relations and gender roles within a Malagasy congregational asset-based community development project called “Use Your Talents”. In local communities as well as in larger society, power relations and gender injustice are interlinked. This paper is part of a qualitative study with data collected in 2018 at four Lutheran congregations in Madagascar with forty-one female and male informants. In analysing the interview, the following themes emerged: “power over” in favour of adult men, ‘power to’ that differentiates between women’s and men’s possibilities and limitations, ‘power with’ as collaboration between women, men and young people and activities based on gender and age, and “power within” from God and from skills based on gender. The study revealed that Use Your Talents mostly emphasises the ‘power within/with’, and where power is exercised ‘to and over’, it is mainly adult men exercising power. The study also found that women contributed significantly to congregational community development projects. The study concludes that the church provides both women and men opportunities for development through the Use Your Talents approach, but they exercise different aspects of power. This is reinforced by Use Your Talents and affected their roles, relations and activities in congregational community development. The difference in power favours adult men, while limiting economic and social possibilities for women.

Mengoptimalkan Penggunaan Teknologi untuk Pemasaran Aksesoris HP Anggota ONC Melalui Platform Digital

This Community Service (PKM) project aims to optimize the use of technology in marketing cellphone accessories carried out by members of the Ngunut Community Outlet (ONC) via digital platforms. ONC, as a local business forum, has great potential to utilize advances in information technology to increase product visibility and competitiveness in an increasingly digital market. Through an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, the project engages ONC members in intensive training to improve their technology skills, especially in managing social media and e-commerce platforms. Project stages include identifying community needs and potential, technology skills training, market analysis, digital platform development, and marketing of attractive digital content. By utilizing collaboration with local digital marketing experts, this project aims to achieve a significant increase in sales of HP accessories through digital platforms. The results of this project are expected to not only include ONC business growth but also have a positive impact on the economic empowerment of local community members. Through technology integration and active participation of community members, this project seeks to realize digital marketing that is sustainable and competitive, in line with developing business trends in the digital era.

Pendampingan Pelatihan Media Digital untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Guru Bahasa Arab

In facing the digital era, Arabic language learning needs to follow developments in technology and digital media. The use of digital media in the learning process can provide a more interesting and effective learning experience for students. This Community Service activity aims to analyze teacher assets in increasing competency, and development strategies carried out, as well as knowing the results to be achieved in mentoring digital media training. The method used in this community service is Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). The stages in this service are inculturation, discovery, design, definition and reflection. The results of this community service are (1) Teacher assets in increasing competency are attitude, collaborative spirit and motivation to continue learning, (2) the development strategy implemented in Digital Media Training Assistance to Increase the Competency of Arabic Language Teachers in Bojonegoro is the inculturation stage up to the implementation, strategies involve identification of local potential, utilization of the Appreciative Inquiry method, collaboration with stakeholders, and an interactive approach in training, and (3) the results achieved in Digital Media Training in Bojonegoro include a positive transformation in teacher skills . It is hoped that teachers will become more adept at using digital media, creating more engaging learning experiences, and increasing student engagement. In addition, the results achieved involve the continued adoption of technological developments in learning, creating a sustainable long-term impact.

Learning Creative Economy Empowerment through Optimizing Media Digital and Utilizing Inorganic Waste to Become Batik Patterned Chairs

The aim of this assistance is to provide learning of training and assistance in optimizing digital marketing media through social media, such as Instagram, websites and Facebook. The second is to provide training and assistance in utilizing inorganic waste to make chairs with local batik motifs in Indonesia, training and assistance in introducing local batik in Indonesia as a brand in promoting batik patterned chair products. The method used Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) by maximizing asset potential. The results of this mitigation have achieved the target, that refers to low and medium hanging fruit, the subject of mitigation is the Waste Bank Community and Members of Pagar Nusa Metro City, the Waste Bank Community and the surrounding community have understood the condition of Smapah in Metro City and the risks or impacts arising from the pile up. Garbage is increasingly piling up in Metro City. The second is the reducing subject to understand theoretically and practically how to use inorganic waste such as aqua bottles, cloth, plastic into sofas or chairs with batik motifs. The third target is that Instagram business account owners can optimize and utilize digital media, such as Instagram as a one of the platforms for online digital marketing. At this stage, business Instagram users or marketing subjects understand how to optimize various features on Instagram and strategies for using those features, such as optimizing business Instagram profiles, determining posting schedules, optimizing hashtags, creating interesting content, creating contact and email buttons, or website, Optimizing Insights and Instagram stories, Optimizing Ads or Advertisements on Instagram.
 Keywords: Optimizing Media Digital, Utilizing Inorganic Waste, Learning Creative Economy

Transforming the rural asset: Advancing rural place through cultural assets in the American High-Tech Economy

ABSTRACT Many rural regions are looking for a renaissance in the high-tech economy, leveraging unique rural assets to attract new citizens. But who is positioned to realize the unique rural assets of a place for growth? Based on ethnographic research in economic development circles of an American rural region, this study shows how economic developers and municipal leaders draw on unique rural assets, transforming them to attract the right kind of outsiders they think are best suited to create high-tech rural futures. The paper argues that this transformation has implications for how we understand and promote the high-tech economy through asset-based community development in rural areas.

QIRO'AH LEARNING ASSISTANCE FOR MTS MA'ARIF WALISONGO 2 STUDENTS KRANDEGAN HAMLET, SUKOMAKMUR VILLAGE, KAJORAN DISTRICT

MTS MA’ arif Walisongo 2 is the only non-formal educational institution in Krandegan hamlet, Sukomakmur Village, Kajoran sub-district, Magelang district. This institution is the center of a school teaching reading the Qur’an from an early age in the hamlet. However, there are deficiencies at the school, namely, not many students from the MTS MA’arif Walisongo 2 have entered the Qiro’ah field. The students all read the Qur’an in the usual tone and trauma. This activity aims to provide students with understanding and learning to read the Qur’an by applying the Qiro’ah rules. In this activity, the servant meets the students face to face. The result of this dedication is an increase in reading the Qur’an properly and correctly, supported by an understanding of the Qur’an Science material. The approach method is the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) method, which focuses on asset development.