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EMPOWERING LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH TRAINING IN TOURISM VILLAGE Maknun, Lu'luil; Restu Arini; Valentina Dyah Arum Sari
JURNAL PENGABDIAN MANDIRI Vol. 4 No. 11: Nopember 2025
Publisher : Bajang Institute

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Tourism village development in Central Java continues to drive economic growth; however, limited English proficiency among rural tourism actors restricts their ability to fully engage in global tourism opportunities. This community service program aimed to empower residents of Makukuhan Kembang Madu Tourism Village, Temanggung, through communicative English training tailored to real tourism interactions. A total of 35 participants aged 16–45, representing various tourism-related occupations, joined an eight-week training built upon Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) principles. Contextual materials, including product storytelling, homestay communication, and mock tour-guiding, were integrated with local cultural content to foster identity expression and relevance to community livelihoods. Mixed evaluation methods, comprising pre- and post–assessments, classroom observations, and informal interviews, were employed to examine the outcomes. Results showed notable improvement in functional speaking skills, vocabulary recall, and participant confidence, confirmed by increased willingness to interact with simulated foreign tourists and use English to promote local products. Learners also reported increased cultural pride and a greater readiness to engage in tourism-related entrepreneurship. The findings highlight that community-based, context-driven English training can significantly enhance communication competence and socio-economic preparedness in rural tourism settings. Sustainability efforts include continued volunteer-led learning sessions and community learning resources. Future programs are recommended to extend their duration, apply differentiated instruction, and incorporate digital learning support to further strengthen long-term empowerment and tourism competitiveness in the region.
The impact of scientific and genre-based approach in english reading comprehension teaching Maknun, Lu'luil
(JELE) Journal Of English Language and Education Vol 5 No 1 (2019)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta

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The purposes of this study are to determine the more effective approach between: (1) the scientific and conventional approaches, (2) the genre-based and conventional approaches, (3) the scientific and genre-based approaches, (4) the scientific, genre-based and conventional approaches in the teaching of reading comprehension of narrative texts. The research was quasi-experimental with randomized pretest-posttest control group design. The results of the study showed that the implementation of scientific and genre-based approach in reading comprehension teaching leads to better reading comprehension ability of the students. The result proved that students were able to understand the items posttest of narrative texts after 12 meeting of treatments using those approaches and also there were significant difference after conducting treatments. It could be proved from the testing criteria of one-way ANOVA that the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected and Ha was accepted if the value of p (probability) is lower than alpha 5% (0,05), the scientific approach is more effective than the conventional approach in the teaching of reading comprehension of narrative texts with the sig (p) ≤ 0.05, the genre-based approach is more effective than the conventional approach in the teaching of reading comprehension of narrative texts, with sig (p) ≤ 0.05, the scientific approach is more effective than the genre-based approach  in the teaching of reading comprehension of narrative texts, with sig (p) ≤ 0.05, and the scientific approach is the most effective of the three approaches under study. The findings revealed the great impact of scientific and genre-based approach, however probably is not significant if it is used in the other setting with the different background of the students.
Mempertimbangkan Perbedaan Penilaian Formatif Dan Penilaian Sumatif Dalam Kurikulum Mandiri Fatkhulilah, Anis; Maknun, Lu'luil
Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar dan Usia Dini Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): PEDASUD - April
Publisher : CV. SINAR HOWUHOWU

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This study aims to analyze the differences between the use of formative and summative assessments in the Merdeka Curriculum. The method used is a literature review, examining various national and international sources related to the concepts, implementation, and results of previous research. The results of this review indicate that formative assessment emphasizes providing constant feedback, thereby helping teachers and students improve the teaching and learning process directly. In contrast, summative assessment serves as a final evaluation to measure students' learning achievements. The comparison between these two types of assessment indicates that a balanced combination of formative and summative assessments can create a learning environment that is more responsive, participatory, and aligned with the principles of the Merdeka Curriculum. The limitation of this study lies in the type of data used, which comes from secondary sources, so the results obtained are theoretical and have not yet been supported by direct empirical data from the field. The new element offered by this study is the comparative analysis of the two types of assessment within the context of Indonesia's relatively new education policy. The recommendations proposed include improving teachers' understanding of assessment concepts, developing relevant evaluation tools, and providing continuous policy support. Thus, this study makes an important contribution to strengthening learning assessment practices within the Merdeka Curriculum.
Menanamkan Nilai Kasih Sayang Dan Toleransi Kurikulum Berbasis Cinta Zahara, Putri; Maknun, Lu'luil
Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar dan Usia Dini Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): PEDASUD - April
Publisher : CV. SINAR HOWUHOWU

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This study aims to instill the values of love and tolerance through a love-centered curriculum in schools, as an effort to create a humane and inclusive learning environment. The methodology used is a literature review by analyzing various studies, scientific articles, and educational documents related to the application of love and tolerance values in the learning process. These sources were systematically examined to identify concepts, strategies, and outcomes of implementing a love-based curriculum in different educational contexts. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of a love-based curriculum can enhance empathy, social care, and mutual respect among students. Previous research also emphasizes that the values of love and tolerance can be effectively taught through reflective, collaborative, and contextually appropriate learning methods. The conclusion of this study is that a love-based curriculum has great potential in building students' character filled with love and tolerance, making it highly relevant to be implemented at various educational levels. The research recommendations include the need for the development of learning models that emphasize affective aspects, formulation of policies that support the integration of love values in education, and further studies to test its implementation in diverse schools. The novelty of this research lies in the systematic integration of love and empathy into the formal curriculum, which is still rarely discussed in depth in Indonesian educational literature.