Rumah Belajar Ceria: Tutoring in Mathematics and English for Elementary School Students in Tenrigangkae Village

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64619/v1i1.9

Keywords:

Informal learning, Game-based learning, Mathematics, English, Community Service

Abstract

The Rumah Belajar Ceria program was implemented as part of the community service component of the KKN-PPL program of Universitas Negeri Makassar in Tenrigangkae Village, aiming to enhance elementary school students’ motivation and understanding of Mathematics and English. This initiative was driven by limited learning facilities and a lack of academic support outside school hours, causing children to spend more time playing without academic guidance. The program was conducted informally in three phases: planning, implementation, and evaluation. The learning strategy emphasized interactive, contextual, and game-based approaches. The results showed increased motivation, participation, and confidence among students, along with significant improvement in understanding basic concepts. In addition, the program received positive support from parents and the community, strengthening social bonds between students, parents, and university students. These findings highlight that informal game-based learning models can serve as an alternative solution to improve both educational quality and community empowerment in rural areas.

Author Biographies

  • Lhenny Ardillah Latif, Universitas Negeri Makassar

    Lhenny Ardillah Latif is an undergraduate student of Mathematics Education at Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar.

  • Muhammad Ammar Naufal, Universitas Negeri Makassar

    Muhammad Ammar Naufal, M.Ed., Ph.D. earned his bachelor’s degree in Bilingual Mathematics Education from Universitas Negeri Makassar (UNM) in 2014, and later completed his master’s (2017) and doctoral (2021) degrees in Mathematics Education at the University of Technology Malaysia. He is currently active in teaching and supervising students in the field of mathematics education, with research interests focusing on geometric thinking, mathematics learning (geometry), metacognition, and ethnomathematics. His publications include articles in national journals and mathematics education seminars. He can be contacted via email: ammar.naufal@unm.ac.id

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2025-11-01

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Rumah Belajar Ceria: Tutoring in Mathematics and English for Elementary School Students in Tenrigangkae Village. (2025). Journal of Community Services and Development, 1(2), 41-45. https://doi.org/10.64619/v1i1.9