Teaching the Teachers of Tomorrow: Financial Literacy as a Foundation for Personal Resilience and Community Well-Being at IPGK Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia

This study examines financial literacy as a practical foundation for personal resilience and potential community well-being among future educators at Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Tun Hussein Onn (IPGKTHO), Malaysia. The study discusses the relevance of personal financial management, saving, budgeting, and awareness of digital financial risks within contemporary everyday life. A Participatory Action Research approach using the 5T model—To Know, To Understand, To Plan, To Action, and To Reflection—guided the community engagement program involving eight teacher education students. Interactive presentations, discussions, ice-breaking activities, and a Financial Literacy Word Search supported participatory learning. The findings indicate increased understanding, active participation, and exposure to transferable financial literacy teaching strategies. The study highlights the potential role of future educators in extending financial literacy through educational and community contexts.