The Role of Community Learning Centers for Sustainable Development In a Disadvantaged Village during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the role of the Community Learning Activity Center (PKBM) in sustainable development in underdeveloped villages, precisely in the Province of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research method uses a qualitative-phenomenological approach which is supported by public documents from the Central Kalimantan Regional Office related to PKBM, Basic Education Data of the Director General of Early Childhood Education, Basic Education, and Secondary Education Ministry of education, culture, Research and technology, Regional and Central Government Regulations, as well as literature relevant to the research theme. Community education activities, registration of new learning citizens for the 2020/2021 school year, the process of teaching and learning activities, tutoring are also carried out online. Uniquely, some PKBMs provide free school fees until graduation for students under 21 years of age to attract students' interest and there are scholarships from the Foundation if they are teachers or students of the Koran. The role of local governments, the private sector, and the community to play an active role in PKBM is the key to a successful strategy that leads to sustainable development. The PKBM Education Unit is expected to give the best and make all parties proud.