EMPOWERING EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIMODAL LITERACY-BASED TEACHING MATERIALS IN BAHAGIA VILLAGE, BABELAN DISTRICT, BEKASI REGENCY
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https://doi.org/10.21009/ishel.v1i1.62506Keywords:
teacher empowerment, multimodal literacy, early childhood education, teaching materials, community service, digital literacyAbstract
This community service initiative aims to enhance the competence of early childhood education (PAUD) teachers in Bahagia Village, Babelan District, Bekasi Regency, in developing multimodal literacy-based teaching materials. Through a participatory approach involving training, workshops, and mentoring, 30 PAUD teachers were equipped with the knowledge and skills to integrate verbal, visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modes into their teaching practices. The program included pre- and post-tests, group discussions, lesson planning, and reflections. Results indicated a significant increase in teachers' understanding and application of multimodal approaches, with average test scores rising from 55 to 84. The program successfully implemented Eriyani's (2022) concept of collaborative mentoring, which emphasizes sustainable partnership between universities and community educators. As emphasized by Jewitt (2008), multimodal approaches recognize that communication in contemporary society involves the integration of multiple modes. The activity also fostered a collaborative learning community among educators and supported the national "Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka" policy. Recommendations include periodic training, digital media integration, and the provision of exemplary teaching modules.
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