Mempersiapkan Siswa Migran Indonesia di Sabah, Malaysia, untuk Melanjutkan Pendidikan Menengah di Indonesia melalui Literasi Keuangan, Keterampilan Digital, dan Kesiapan Antarbudaya
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ABSTRACT
This community service program aims to strengthen students' readiness to face educational transitions through an integrated intervention that combines financial literacy, digital skills, and intercultural communication training. The program was conducted at the Community Learning Center (CLC) Tunas Harapan Bangsa, Sabah, Malaysia, using a participatory approach that included interactive lectures, budget simulation, game-based digital learning, and intercultural communication activities. The intervention was conducted through face-to-face and online sessions, supported by learning media developed by the implementation team. Program evaluation is conducted through observation, participant reflection, and post-activity questionnaires to identify changes in knowledge and students' readiness perceptions. The results of the activities show an increase in students' understanding of financial management, including budgeting, distinguishing between needs and wants, and understanding digital payment systems. Participants also showed an increased interest in computational thinking and digital technology through game-based learning activities. In addition, intercultural communication sessions enhance students' confidence and readiness to adapt to Indonesia's educational and social environment. Despite facing limitations in infrastructure and access to digital devices, this integrated learning model has proven to be implementable and beneficial in supporting the educational transition of migrant students. This program demonstrates that the integration of financial literacy, digital skills, and intercultural readiness can serve as an effective framework for preparing Indonesian migrant students to continue their education and reintegrate into the education system in Indonesia. This program also offers a model of international community service that has the potential to be sustainably developed in the context of educating migrant children.
Keywords: education; financial literacy; digital skills; communication
ABSTRAK
Program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memperkuat kesiapan siswa dalam menghadapi transisi pendidikan melalui intervensi terpadu yang mengombinasikan literasi keuangan, keterampilan digital, dan pelatihan komunikasi antarbudaya. Program dilaksanakan di Community Learning Center (CLC) Tunas Harapan Bangsa, Sabah, Malaysia, dengan menggunakan pendekatan partisipatif yang meliputi ceramah interaktif, simulasi penyusunan anggaran, pembelajaran digital berbasis permainan, dan kegiatan komunikasi antarbudaya. Intervensi dilaksanakan melalui sesi tatap muka dan daring serta didukung oleh media pembelajaran yang dikembangkan oleh tim pelaksana. Evaluasi program dilakukan melalui observasi, refleksi peserta, dan kuesioner pascakegiatan untuk mengidentifikasi perubahan pengetahuan dan persepsi kesiapan siswa. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman siswa mengenai pengelolaan keuangan, termasuk penyusunan anggaran, pembedaan antara kebutuhan dan keinginan, serta pemahaman tentang sistem pembayaran digital. Peserta juga menunjukkan peningkatan minat terhadap pemikiran komputasional dan teknologi digital melalui kegiatan pembelajaran berbasis permainan. Selain itu, sesi komunikasi antarbudaya meningkatkan kepercayaan diri dan kesiapan siswa untuk beradaptasi dengan lingkungan pendidikan dan sosial di Indonesia. Meskipun menghadapi keterbatasan infrastruktur dan akses terhadap perangkat digital, model pembelajaran terpadu ini terbukti dapat dilaksanakan dan memberikan manfaat dalam mendukung transisi pendidikan siswa migran. Program ini menunjukkan bahwa integrasi literasi keuangan, keterampilan digital, dan kesiapan antarbudaya dapat menjadi kerangka yang efektif untuk mempersiapkan siswa migran Indonesia dalam melanjutkan pendidikan dan berintegrasi kembali ke dalam sistem pendidikan di Indonesia. Program ini juga menawarkan model pengabdian kepada masyarakat internasional yang berpotensi dikembangkan secara berkelanjutan dalam konteks pendidikan anak-anak migran.
Kata kunci: pendidikan;; literasi keuangan; keterampilan digital; komunikasi
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