OPEN SCHOOL MODEL TO IMPROVE INTERPERSONAL SKILLS OF MARGINALIZED CHILDREN
Children have the same rights to get protection and assistance. Children need complete services to develop and be independent and creative, including children from marginal groups. In this effort, an open-school model was designed to improve interpersonal skills. The research was carried out using a Research and Development (R&D) design. Phase 1 is carried out to explore the essential characteristics and abilities of children from marginal groups. The model design is based on the findings of the empirical data. The design of model design is validated to obtain accuracy, accuracy, and implementation in improving Interpersonal Skills. Phase 2 was carried out to test the effectiveness of the model. The results showed that the Open School model was developed from the Teaching Clinic in an outdoor classroom with two classes: the fundamental ability class and the independent ability class. The expert validation results showed that the average model's feasibility (consistency and accuracy) was 90 22%. The FGD results showed that the implementation of the model was 87, 17%. The results of the limited test show that the model is effective in increasing the self-development (Interpersonal Skills) of marginal children t-count (12,593) > critical t (1,746) and t count (7,804) > critical t (1,688) in the extended test. This shows that dynamic treatment must be designed because of the dynamic characteristics of marginal children. The model's generalization must consider the characteristics and potential of marginalized children in the local area. Recommendations are given to related parties to increase independence and prevent back on the road.
Model, Open School, Interpersonal Skills