Authors : Subi Sudarto, Paulus Wirutomo and P. Indera Irawati
Abstract: This study sought to answer why non-formal education is required as one of the education paths, to be implemented continuously when a variety of non-formal education programs have been run and implemented. This study explored ideas and assumptions behind the various perspectives and programs in providing services to students in developing social capital. One thing that is expected to contribute to strengthening social capital is education. Education not only includes formal education but also includes education in the broader sense that non-formal education is one of the agents of socialization for the development of social capital. Social capital is the fundamental basis to develop and improve an institution to become more advanced and more optimally in carrying out the activities contained in it. By using four cases of non-formal education-personal, social, academic and vocational skills in developing social capital for students this study analyzed social capital as a tool for students to develop their self in acquiring life skills that are able to deal with rules as an approach based on the theory of trust (trust, networks and communication). This study views social capital as an approach that allows students to have personal, social, academic and vocational skills. The structure of these life skills then influences students in doing something. Students who have become practical consciousness then, guide as agents in doing something so that, non-formal education through Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat (PKBM) keeps being implemented optimally.
Subi Sudarto, Paulus Wirutomo and P. Indera Irawati, 2018. The Role of Non-Formal Education in Developing Social Capital for Students (A Study at PKBM Citra Ilmu Semarang Regency). The Social Sciences, 13: 280-286.