Strengthening Literacy and Numeracy of Children in Care Through Edugames-Based Learning and Volunteer Training at Rumah Singgah Al-Furqon Surabaya

Penguatan Literasi dan Numerasi Anak Binaan Melalui Pembelajaran Berbasis Edugames dan Pelatihan Relawan di Rumah Singgah Al-Furqon Surabaya

Abstract

This community service activity aims to improve the literacy and numeracy skills of target children through gamification-based learning at the Al-Furqon Halfway House (RSAF). The main problems faced by partners are the low literacy and numeracy skills of children, limited learning media, and the lack of volunteers' ability to manage multi-level learning. The method used is a participatory approach through volunteer training stages, development of digital educational media, and implementation of gamification-based learning using Rimba Aksara media. Data collection is carried out through observation, tests and documentation. The results of the activity show an increase in the literacy and numeracy skills of the target children as seen from the comparison of test results at the three learning stages. Apart from that, there is an increase in children's motivation and active learning during the learning process. On the other hand, volunteers also show increased ability to manage multi-level learning and develop digital-based learning media. Thus, gamification-based learning can be an effective alternative solution in improving the quality of learning in non-formal education environments, especially in strengthening the literacy and numeracy of target children.