Jurnal Geografi
Vol 15, No 1 (2023): JURNAL GEOGRAFI

Awareness of the Importance of Children's Education in the Small Island Fisherman Community (Case Study of Liukang Loe Island)

Nismawati Nismawati (Student of Sociology Doctorate Degree Program, Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Shermina Oruh (Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Pejuang Republik Indonesia)
Syamsu A. Kamaruddin (Sociology Doctorate Degree Program, Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Andi Agustang (Sociology Doctorate Degree Program, Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Mona Adria Wirda (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Nov 2022

Abstract

Residents of small island villages are typically classified as low-educated. This study used Liukang Loe Island as a case study to learn the truth about children's education in small island settlements. This study aims to determine how the fishing community understands the importance of education and how to increase public awareness about children's education on Liukang Loe Island. This study, which uses a descriptive qualitative technique with research informants, focuses on the "Harapan" fishing group community on Liukang Loe Island. Information was gathered through observation, interviews, and documentation. The type of analysis that was carried out by qualitative through taxonomic analysis, drawing conclusions using the Miles and Hubberman model, as well as directions to increase public awareness about the importance of education through AHP. The findings demonstrated that the Liukang Loe Island fishing community prioritized children's education, as seen by the community's, particularly families', efforts to ensure that children's education was completed. This is reinforced by the family's commitment to earning a living and covering all the children's educational demands. The fishing communities support their children's ability to advance to the highest level possible. Although there are only elementary and junior high schools on Liukang Loe Island, with limited facilities and infrastructure, children's enthusiasm and motivation to attend school are high. This does not deter the fishermen's children from continuing their high school and graduate education outside the island to obtain a better education. There are two options for raising awareness about education in fishing communities: community training and empowerment programs through NGOs, local governments, and educational institutions; and educational assistance programs in the form of notable scholarships for fishing communities in small islands.Keywords: Community Awareness, Fisherman, Education, Small IslandĀ 

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geo

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Earth & Planetary Sciences Education Environmental Science Social Sciences Other

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Jurnal Geografi is published as a scientific communication media in the field of Geography Education in particular and Geography in general, as well as other related fields, for faculty members, alumni of Geography Education both from the Faculty of Social Sciences of State University of Medan and ...