Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 8 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

The Role of the Village Government in Improving Community Literacy Through the Evening Study Hour (JBM) Program in Sibolangit Village

Artha Eka Putri Ikhwani (Library Science, State Islamic University of North Sumatra, medan, 20353, Indonesia)
Faisal Riza (Sociology of Religion, State Islamic University of North Sumatra, medan, 20353, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Aug 2026

Abstract

Community literacy remains a challenge in improving the quality of human resources, particularly in rural areas. This study aims to analyze the role of the Sibolangit Village Government in improving community literacy through the Night Study Program (Jam Belajar Malam). A descriptive qualitative approach was employed using observation, documentation, and semi-structured interviews with the village head, village officials, parents, and program participants. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The findings reveal that the village government plays four roles: regulator, facilitator, dynamiter, and catalyst. It initiated and coordinated the program, provided learning facilities, encouraged community participation, and supported its sustainability. The program has improved children's learning discipline, reading motivation, and study habits while reducing excessive mobile phone use during the evening. However, its implementation is constrained by limited funding, inadequate facilities, declining participation among junior high school students, and inconsistent parental support. Overall, the Night Study Program has become an effective community-based non-formal education initiative that contributes to strengthening the learning culture and improving literacy in Sibolangit Village.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JES

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Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

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JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...