Abstract—This research aims to develop a model of learning
in life skills education program valid for rural communities to
improve the competitiveness of local seed. The study was
conducted by the Research and Development (R and D). The
learning process developed is focused on five components: a)
syntactic pattern learning, b) social systems and norms
prevailing atmosphere of learning, c) reaction of the
management pattern of learning interaction, d) support systems,
facilities, materials and learning environment, e) the impact of
the companion instructional and learning outcomes. The
research location is determined based on the geographical
characteristics, the mountainous region of Wonosobo, Kendal
coastal areas and industrial centers lying areas Pekalongan.
Data were collected through observation, interviews and
documentation. The validity of the data by testing credibility
include: triangulation, perseverance observation, discussion
with colleagues, and then the data is processed by descriptive
qualitative. This study resulted in the conceptual design study
model based on the four pillars of education life skills education
program.
Index Terms—Life skills education, models of learning, the
four pillars of education.
Tri Suminar is with the Departement of Non-Formal Education, Faculty
of Sciences Education, Semarang State University (UNNES), Semarang,
Indonesia (e-mail: minar_pls@yahoo.co.id).
Titi Prihatin is with the Department of Curriculum and Educational
Technology, Faculty of Sciences Education (UNNES), Semarang State
University, Semarang, Indonesia (e-mail: titi.prihatin.oce@gmail.com).
Muhammad Ibnan Syarif is with the Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of
Language and Art, Semarang State University (UNNES), Semarang,
Indonesia (e-mail: ibnan_syarif@yahoo.co.id).
Cite: Tri Suminar, Titi Prihatin, and Muhammad Ibnan Syarif, "Model of Learning Development on Program Life Skills Education for Rural Communities," International Journal of Information and Education Technology vol. 6, no. 6, pp. 496-499, 2016.