Reconsidering the Implementation of Participatory Action Research and Community Development Courses at Sociology Department

Abstract

—This paper aims to explore how the implementation of Participatory Action Research (PAR) and Community Development subjects in 2019 at Sociology Department, UIN Sunan Kalijaga. This research uses qualitative approach. The data were collected from interview, documents, and focused group discussion. Data analysis method was done through data reduction, data display and conclusion. The results of the study show that the implementation of Participatory Action Research and Community Development Subjects has not been carried out optimally. There are still necessary efforts that need to be improved, such as : first, the Semester Learning Plan of the two subjects must be adjusted to the Indonesian National Work Competency Standards (SKKNI) based on the Decree of the Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia No. 81/2012. Second, there is a need for monitoring and evaluation in the practice of this subject more intensively. Third, there is a need to follow up actions continuously.