Impelementasi Projek Aksi Nyata Berdasarkan Perkembangan Usia, Minat dan Budaya Lokal Peserta Didik Fase A Sekolah Dasar Negeri Ngasinan Kabupaten Semarang

Abstract

This community service aims to provide non-academic activity development services in the form of real action projects to improve the socio-emotional, language, cognitive, and independence skills of students aged 7-8 years in grades 1 and 2 of SDN Negeri Ngasinan which are still low. This community service activity was conducted from November 28 to December 5, 2024, at SD Negeri Ngasinan, Semarang Regency, with the aim of providing a development service for learning methods that optimize the development of Phase A students (grades 1 and 2) aged 7-8 years based on their age characteristics, interests, and local culture. Based on initial observations using the Developmental Checklist (By Ages) instrument and interviews with students and teachers, it was found that there were conditions of low interest in creative expression, difficulties in managing emotions, and low communication and independence skills. The community service team integrated local culture with methods based on children's interests and age. The project, titled "Pelepah Ceria," focused on developing creativity, problem-solving, literacy, numeracy, as well as physical and social skills through nature-based art activities, such as processing banana leaves into art pieces. The results of the project implementation showed a significant increase in students' cognitive, language, socio-emotional, cognitive, and artistic skills. This project also demonstrated that a local culture-based approach that actively engages children can promote positive development in various aspects. Evaluation through interviews, feedback from teachers, and reflection from the community service team indicated the success of the project in enhancing students' motivation to participate actively and develop broader skills.