Unisa Teaching: Focus on Empowering Early Childhood Education
Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Yogyakarta held another Unisa Teaching program at Omah Gamelan, Rajek Wetan Hamlet, Tirtoadi, Mlati, Sleman, Sunday (5/1/2025). This activity is part of the second wave of Unisa student service programs, with the main focus on empowering the education of golden age children.
The program, which was initiated by the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Cultural Arts of BEM KM Unisa Yogyakarta, involves representatives of Unisa students who concentrate on making a real contribution to early childhood development. The students not only provide teaching, but also strive to create a fun and interactive learning atmosphere. Various creative methods are applied, such as educational games, the use of pictures, and children’s songs, to optimally stimulate children’s cognitive and social development.
The focus on the golden years was chosen because it is a crucial period in a child’s development. Proper stimulation at this age will have a significant impact on their future development. Through Unisa Teaching, Unisa students strive to provide a strong foundation for Rajek Wetan children to achieve a better future.
Unisa Yogyakarta 2023/2024 Student President, Esa Jongko Budi Angkoso, said that this program is a tangible manifestation of the commitment of Unisa students to improve the quality of education and have a positive impact on the nation’s next generation.
“This program is a tangible manifestation of the commitment of Unisa students in improving the quality of education as well as having a positive impact on the generation that will be the future hope of the nation,” said Esa.
Unisa Teaching activities received a warm welcome from the Rajek Wetan Padukuhan. Dukuh Rajek Wetan, Widiarto, represented by PKK cadre, Yulia Syarifah, gave a positive response and hoped that this program could be sustainable.
“We would like to thank Unisa Yogyakarta students who have organized Unisa Mengajar. We hope this activity can continue in the future,” said Yulia.
The second wave of the Unisa Teaching program not only focuses on teaching activities, but also on empowering the surrounding community. This is realized by involving PAUD teachers and PKK cadres in Rajek Wetan Padukuhan to support the desire for educational activities for children of growing age. The involvement of the surrounding community is important to ensure this program has a long-term and sustainable impact.
This activity proves that Unisa students do not only focus on academic theory on campus, but also play an active role in community development through inclusive and equitable education. Unisa Teaching is a place for students to apply the knowledge gained in college and make a real contribution to society.
