Learning Group Functional Literacy Education Using Reflection Method (Case Study at Community Learning Centre (PKBM) Tenggang Raso and Siti Nurbaya Padang City)

Abstract

This research is motivated by the ability of learners who consist of adults who currently learn to read, write and count, to do basic education and skills about various experiences and life, and learn to speak Indonesian. The objective of study was to explore, describe and analyse specific programs which intended for non-school communities in terms of their learning methodology. The approach used is qualitative, in the form of case study method through participant observation data collection technique, in-depth interview and documentation study. The subjects studied were the study group of Community Learning Centre (PKBM) Tenggang Raso and Siti Nurbaya, each one was guided by a Tutor. The results showed this method is very effective to teach learners of Functional Literacy, where learning activities have been started from controlling the interest and learning needs of learners. Implications and recommendations of this research are the need to improve the system of organizing functional literacy education programs, including guidance on the implementation of Tutor training, especially concerning the method of learning. The implementing of reflection methods in the learning process in other study groups, as this method is very effective in teaching learners, and can eliminate the dependence on Functional Literacy module. Keywords-Learning Process of Literacy Learning Group, Reflection Method