Promoting Railway Safety Awareness for Early Childhood Learners Through Community-Based Socialization in Madiun

Damar Isti Pratiwi; Windi Nopriyanto; Teguh Arifianto; Nanda Ahda Imron

doi:10.30656/jpmwp.v10i1.11616

Authors

Damar Isti Pratiwi Politeknik Perkeretaapian Indonesia Madiun https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8009-0215
Windi Nopriyanto Politeknik Perkeretaapian Indonesia Madiun https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6513-4108
Teguh Arifianto Politeknik Perkeretaapian Indonesia Madiun https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6428-9902
Nanda Ahda Imron Politeknik Perkeretaapian Indonesia Madiun https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1882-6232

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30656/jpmwp.v10i1.11616

Keywords:

Community Engagement, Early Childhood Education, Experiential Learning, Railway Safety

Abstract

This community service activity was conducted to improve early childhood learners’ railway safety awareness in Madiun City, where children are frequently exposed to railway environments but have limited understanding of railway safety practices. The activity aimed to introduce age-appropriate railway safety education through community-based socialization conducted at Politeknik Perkeretaapian Indonesia (PPI) Madiun. The participants consisted of 120 early childhood learners, 12 teachers, and 70 parents from several early childhood education institutions in Madiun. The activity was implemented through four stages: preliminary preparation and needs assessment, digital dissemination through WhatsApp and Instagram, experiential learning-based socialization, and reflection and evaluation. Learning activities included storytelling, animated educational videos, interactive discussions, role-play simulations, and demonstrations using miniature railway models. Data were collected using observation sheets, field notes, oral questioning, and feedback questionnaires from teachers and parents. The findings showed measurable improvements in children’s railway safety awareness after the activity. Understanding of railway warning symbols increased from 28% to 87%, awareness of safe behavior near railway tracks increased from 35% to 89%, and the ability to repeat key railway safety messages increased from 22% to 81%. Teachers and parents also reported positive evaluations regarding the relevance and effectiveness of the learning materials. These findings indicate that experiential and participatory learning approaches conducted in a vocational railway environment effectively improve railway safety awareness among early childhood learners and provide a replicable model for community-based railway safety education.

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Author Biography

Damar Isti Pratiwi, Politeknik Perkeretaapian Indonesia Madiun

Damar Isti Pratiwi is an Assistant Professor at Politeknik Perkeretaapian Indonesia Madiun, Indonesia. She holds Doctoral degree in English Education from Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia. Her research interests include Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), technology-enhanced learning, and educational technology integration in higher education. Her recent work focuses on exploring the role of digital tools in improving English language instruction and learner engagement.

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