Strengthening Social Capital for Adaptive Governance of Natural Resources: A Participatory Learning and Action Research for Bylaws Reforms in Uganda

Geospatial-qualitative methods, which combine both observation and interpretative accounts during data collection through extended exposure and movement in place, have been increasingly used to explore “person–place” interactions and assess communities of place. Despite their increased use, there is a lack of reflexive discussion on how they differ in capturing person–place interactions and ways to combine them. Drawing on our experiences using three related methods—Photovoice, Walking through Spaces, and interactive Participatory Learning and Action exercise-led community focus groups—we compared the methodological advantages that each method brings to the construction of “place” and in exploring person–place interactions among the community of older adults living in a neighborhood of Singapore for a neighborhood assessment. We then illustrated how using a Focus–Expand–Compare approach for methodological triangulation can add value in generating greater depth and breadth of perspectives on a topic of interest explored for intervention development.

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Participatory learning and action cycles with women s groups to prevent neonatal death in low-resource settings: A multi-country comparison of cost-effectiveness and affordability

Health Policy and Planning ◽

10.1093/heapol/czaa164 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Anni-Maria Pulkki-Brännström ◽

Hassan Haghparast-Bidgoli ◽

Neha Batura ◽

Tim Colbourn ◽

Kishwar Azad ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cost Effectiveness ◽

Neonatal Death ◽

Low Resource Settings ◽

Participatory Learning ◽

Low Resource ◽

Country Comparison ◽

Participatory Learning And Action

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Penerapan Metode Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) pada Pelatihan Uji Kompetensi Kejuruan

JPKMI (Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Indonesia) ◽

10.36596/jpkmi.v2i4.215 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 257-265

Author(s):

Fransiskus Panca Juniawan ◽

Marini Marini ◽

Dwi Yuny Sylfania ◽

Fernandy Ricardo Antonius ◽

Sandy Gautama

Keyword(s):

Teaching Material ◽

Vocational High School ◽

Participatory Learning ◽

Average Value ◽

Participatory Learning And Action ◽

Post Test ◽

Evaluation Stage ◽

Training Activities ◽

The Given ◽

Implementation Stage

Abstrak: Ujian Kompetensi Keahlian (UKK) Nasional merupakan langkah pemerintah dalam meningkatkan keterampilan siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) hingga nanti menjadi salah satu penentu kelulusan siswa. Untuk membantu siswa dalam mempersiapkan UKK Nasional, SMK PGRI Pangkalpinang memberikan pelatihan yang berfokus pada peningkatan motivasi dan skill siswa dalam bidang multimedia. Kegiatan pelatihan dilaksanakan dengan metode Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) dimana partisipasi aktif dari siswa sangat diharapkan. Hal ini sesuai dengan fungsi PLA yang mengutamakan partisipasi, yang dapat berupa diskusi. Nantinya hasil diskusi inilah yang dijadikan acuan sebagai materi pengajaran kepada peserta. Kegiatan terdiri dari tahapan pra kegiatan, tahapan pelaksanaan kegiatan, dan tahapan evaluasi kegiatan. Tugas berupa simulasi UKK Nasional juga diberikan untuk mengetahui kesiapan siswa. Di akhir kegiatan juga diberikan survei post test untuk mengetahui tingkat keberhasilan kegiatan ini. Dari 10 pernyataan yang diberikan didapat nilai rataan sebesar 4,15 yang berarti siswa telah memahami materi yang diberikan dengan baik.Abstract: The National Skills Competency Examination (UKK) is one of government efforts to improve the skills of Vocational High School (SMK) students and become one of students' determinants of graduation. To assist students in preparing for the National UKK, SMK PGRI Pangkalpinang provides training that focuses on increasing students motivation and skills in the multimedia area. The training activities are conducted using the Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) method, where active participation from students is highly expected. This is in accordance with the PLA's function which prioritizes the participation, which can be held in the form of discussion. The results of this discussion will be used as a reference as teaching material to participants. The activity consists of the pre-activity stage, the activity implementation stage, and the activity evaluation stage. Assignments in the form of a National UKK simulation were also given to determine student readiness. At the end of the activity, a post-test survey was also given to determine the level of success of this activity. From the 10 statements given, the average value is 4.15, which means the students already understood the given material.

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Pelatihan uji kompetensi keahlian siswa sekolah kejuruan menggunakan metode Participatory Learning and Action (PLA)

ABSYARA: Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat ◽

10.29408/ab.v1i2.2772 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 46-52

Author(s):

Yupi Kuspandi Putra ◽

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Muhamad Sadali ◽

Fathurrahman Fathurrahman ◽

Mahpuz Mahpuz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Community Service ◽

Local Governments ◽

Central Government ◽

Practical Knowledge ◽

Participatory Learning ◽

National Examination ◽

Competency Training ◽

Participatory Learning And Action ◽

Academic Units ◽

Vocational High Schools

National examination for skills competency at vocational high schools is held annually by the central government. The implementation of the national examination is one of the determinants of graduation apart. A national examination is also used for three other things: mapping, selecting to a higher level, and providing assistance or affirmation to the regions. Local governments can also use the national examination to mapping the achievements' standards for students, academic units, and regions. This community service aims to help students increase students' readiness and expertise in solving the national exam for competency skills in the multimedia field. This activity's target is the XII grade students of SMK NW Wanasaba, the main partners. This activity's target and output is the development of skills to work on skills competency National Examination questions, which are skills. The method is Participatory Learning and Action (PLA). This activity was providing practical knowledge and skills to students of SMK NW Wanasaba. This expertise competency training, especially in the multimedia field, can help students prepare for expertise competency exams to get maximum results and improve student competence.

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