Learning from the Folk School Festival : Creating Public Participation Through Community Activities Maya Mustika Kartika Sari, Syafa Amalia Tsani, Rr Nanik Setyowati, Sarmini, Warsono, Iman Pasu Hardianto Marganda Purba, Rahmanu Wijaya
Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Abstract
Inequality of access to education is one part of the public problem. This happens because the mechanism of the education system still refers to the merit system. This study attempts to describe the role of the Community in participating to help overcome the problem of fulfilling the right to education in the city of Surabaya. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study design. The data sources used are primary data and secondary data. Data collection through observation and in-depth interviews. Structuration theory is used as an analytical tool for this study. The subject of the study is the Turun Tangan community. The results of this study indicate that through the People^s School Olympiad activity, the Turun Tangan community has provided a means or forum for the general public to be involved and participate in providing alternatives in educational services in the community. This shows that public participation can emerge and be built if there is a group of initiators in the community who actively design and implement community activities. The issue of education rights is a strategic issue in creating public participation. This participation can be mobilized through community activities.
Keywords: Community, Public Participation, Education Rights Issues
