<![CDATA[Program Desa Binaan merupakan wujud nyata peran perguruan tinggi dalam memberdayakan masyarakat melalui edukasi pendidikan dan peningkatan keterampilan. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Desa Suka Sari, Kecamatan Kabawetan, Kabupaten Kepahiang, dengan tujuan mengatasi permasalahan mitra dengan pendekatan edukatif yang partisipatif. Program difokuskan pada dua hal, yaitu pengenalan Bahasa Inggris untuk anak-anak sekolah dasar melalui metode bermain dan bercerita, serta sosialisasi pendidikan kesetaraan bagi remaja dan orang tua putus sekolah. Pelaksanaannya dilakukan melalui pembelajaran interaktif, diskusi kelompok, serta pendampingan berkelanjutan yang melibatkan guru, tokoh masyarakat, dan orang tua. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan minat/motivasi belajar dan keberanian anak-anak dalam menggunakan kosakata Bahasa Inggris dasar, serta tumbuhnya kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya pendidikan yang menunjukkan perubahan positif dalam paradigma masyarakat terhadap pendidikan. The Village Development Program is a tangible manifestation of the university’s role in empowering communities through educational initiatives and skills enhancement. This activity was carried out in Suka Sari Village, Kabawetan District, Kepahiang Regency, with the aim of addressing partner-related issues through a participatory educational approach. The program focused on two main areas: introducing English to elementary school children through play-based and storytelling methods, and promoting educational equivalency programs for school dropouts among teenagers and adults. Implementation was conducted through interactive learning, group discussions, and ongoing assistance involving teachers, community leaders, and parents. The outcomes showed an increase in children's motivation to learn and their confidence in using basic English vocabulary, as well as growing community awareness of the importance of education—indicating a positive shift in the community’s educational mindset.]]>
