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Studying at school is often seen as a burden so that students cannot enjoy it. This condition causes the transfer of knowledge to be constrained so that it does not have a significant impact on the intelligence and character development of students.

Learning methodologies should be implemented effectively and efficiently as well as fun for students, among others, by summarizing all the main topics of discussion so that it is easier for students to understand and not memorize.

"In addition, the learning atmosphere must be made comfortable with practice interspersed so that children feel learning is fun," said Juni Ahyar, M.Pd, Monday, November 15, 2021.

Departing from this condition, Juni Ahyar together with two other lecturers at Universitas Malikussaleh held effective learning socialization at SD Negeri Simpang Keuramat, North Aceh, Indonesia, recently.

"We chose the location of the service at SD Negeri Simpang Keuramat because it is a rural school that is rarely touched by various programs," added Juni who was accompanied by two members of the community service team, Dr. Ikramuddin Ramli and Zulkifli, MH.

In addition to socializing effective learning, Juni and the team also conducted socialization on the importance of saving from an early age, which was delivered in easy-to-understand practices for elementary school students.

"Saving habits must be formed from an early age so that when they grow up they will be able to manage and plan finances," added Ikramuddin, a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Malikussaleh.

Meanwhile, the Head of Simpang Keuramat Elementary School, Faisal, S.Pd, appreciated the service program of the three lecturers and a number of students from Universitas Malikussaleh. According to him, the presence of teachers from other institutions encouraged the children to take part in lessons, apart from having attractive prizes for those who were able to answer questions. Faisal hopes that a similar program will be held regularly at the Simpang Keuramat Elementary School.

The service program is facilitated by the Universitas Malikussaleh Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM). The lecturers also involve students from the Faculty of Economics and Business and the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences. []

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Belajar Harusnya Menjadi Kegiatan Menyenangkan Bagi Anak

Belajar di sekolah sering dipandang sebagai beban sehingga peserta didik tidak bisa menikmatinya. Kondisi ini menyebabkan transfer ilmu pengetahuan terkendala sehingga tidak berdampak signifikan terhadap kecerdasan dan pembangunan karakter peserta didik.

Metodologi pembelajaran seharusnya dilaksanakan secara efektif dan efisien serta menyenangkan bagi peserta didik, antara lain dengan merangkum semua pokok pembahasan sehingga peserta didik lebih mudah memahami dan bukannya menghapal.

“Selain itu, suasana belajar haruslah dibuat nyaman dengan diselingi praktik sehingga anak-anak merasa belajar itu menyenangkan,” papar Juni Ahyar, M.Pd, Senin (15/11/2021).

Berangkat dari kondisi tersebut, Juni Ahyar bersama dua dosen lainnya di Universitas Malikussaleh menggelar sosialisasi pembelajaran yang efektif di SD Negeri Simpang Keuramat, Aceh Utara, belum lama ini.

“Kami memilih lokasi pengabdian di SD Negeri Simpang Keuramat karena termasuk sekolah di pedesaan yang jarang tersentuh dengan berbagai program,” tambah Juni yang didampingi dua anggota tim pengabdian, Dr. Ikramuddin Ramli dan Zulkifli, MH.

Selain melakukan sosialisasi pembelajaran efektif, Juni dan tim juga melakukan sosialisasi tentang pentingnya menabung sejak usia dini yang disampaikan dengan praktik yang mudah dipahami murid SD.

“Kebiasaan menabung harus dibentuk sejak usia dini agar ketika dewasa nanti mereka sudah mampu mengatur dan merencanakan keuangan,” tambah Ikramuddin, dosen Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Malikussaleh.

Sementara Kepala SD Negeri Simpang Keuramat, Faisal, S.Pd, mengapresiasi program pengabdian ketiga dosen dan sejumlah mahasiswa Universitas Malikussaleh. Menurutnya, kehadiran tenaga pengajar dari lembaga lain menyemangati anak-anak dalam mengikuti pelajaran, selain karena ada hadiah menarik bagi yang mampu menjawab pertanyaan. Faisal mengharapkan program serupa secara rutin digelar di SD Negeri Simpang Keuramat.

Program pengabdian tersebut difasilitasi oleh Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM) Universitas Malikussaleh. Para dosen juga melibatkan mahasiswa dari Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis serta Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik. [ayi]

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