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Application of the Educational Media Ludo Monopoli (LUPI) to Improve Teaching Skills of Elementary School Teachers in Dili

Journal of Community Empowerment · Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 13–18

DOI
10.15294/jce.v5i1.25067
ISSN
2807-1115, 2798-5997
Published
2025-08-01
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

The use of innovative learning media has been considered a strategic effort to enhance teaching effectiveness at the elementary school level, especially for conceptual subjects such as the human digestive system. In Dili, Timor-Leste, limited access to contextual learning media and the lack of pedagogical training for teachers have been identified as real challenges in the learning process. This community service activity was designed to improve the skills of elementary school teachers in Dili in utilizing the LUPI (Ludo Monopoli) learning media for the topic of the digestive system. LUPI is an interactive educational media based on a board game, which was developed to facilitate student understanding in an active and enjoyable manner. The implementation method was composed of training, direct practice, reflective discussion, and skills evaluation. The activity was conducted for two days at Universidade Católica Timorense (UCT) São João Paulo II and was participated in by 10 local elementary school teachers. Significant improvements were shown in teachers' understanding of digestive system concepts and in their ability to design and implement the LUPI media in teaching. Moreover, it was stated by the teachers that the use of LUPI increased student engagement, clarified concepts, and encouraged interest in learning. It is recommended that follow-up training based on thematic curriculum and replication of similar media for other topics be provided. The collaboration between educational institutions from Indonesia and Timor-Leste has been proven effective in addressing cross-national pedagogical challenges through an approach rooted in local wisdom and educational games.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • Universitas Halu Oleo
  • Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta
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Indra Sakti PangestuAffiliation unknown6
Bambang SubaliAffiliation unknown6
Sukmawati AbdullahAffiliation unknown5
Samuel JieAffiliation unknown4
Abdul DjoharAffiliation unknown4
Isnina Noor UbayAffiliation unknown4
Mu’arifuddin Mu’arifuddinAffiliation unknown4
Mansur MansurAffiliation unknown3
Savira Rinda ErlianaAffiliation unknown3
Tri SuminarAffiliation unknown3
Gamal Abdul NasserAffiliation unknown2
Nur Isiyana WiantiAffiliation unknown2
Tjandra BuanaAffiliation unknown2
Suriana SurianaAffiliation unknown2
Ima Astuty WunawarsihAffiliation unknown2
Gamal A NasserAffiliation unknown2
Alimin AliminSyarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta2
Sarawa MammaUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Abdul joharAffiliation unknown2
Vera Noviana SulistyawanAffiliation unknown2
Muhammad Rizky Fahrizal PutraAffiliation unknown2
Nur QudusAffiliation unknown2
Bambang SugiyartoAffiliation unknown2
Virgiawan Adi KristiantoAffiliation unknown2
Mohammad Pujo SiswoyoAffiliation unknown2
Nuni WidiartiState University of Semarang2
RahmawatiState University of Semarang1
Decky AvriliandaState University of Semarang1
Abdul KadirUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Muhammad BasriAffiliation unknown1
Wardi WardiAffiliation unknown1
Agustinus LolokAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad Nadzirin Anshari NurAffiliation unknown1

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