Can Literacy Strengthening Policies for Elementary School Students in Kampus Mengajar Programs be Effective?

Abstract

Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) has many activities, one of which is the Kampus Mengajar. This activity directly provides reinforcement to elementary and junior high school students related to strengthening literacy, numeracy, and technology adaptation. Although the Kampus Mengajar activities have run in three waves, the results of literacy strengthening have not been seen in real terms. This paper will examine the effectiveness of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka Program policy, especially for Kampus Mengajar activities in elementary schools. This research was conducted in five elementary schools used for the Kampus Mengajar program in Ponorogo Regency using qualitative research methods. The results of the implementation show that student literacy in elementary schools through the Kampus Mengajar program can be carried out well, but cannot run for long, meaning that the strengthening of student literacy will stop along with the completion of the program. Therefore, the suggestions given in this activity are (1) the existence of a policy for the sustainability of the Kampus Mengajar program, (2) the formation of a literacy community in schools, and (3) the need to strengthen literacy activities for teachers in schools