Pemberdayaan Perempuan Melalui Pendidikan Non-Formal Berbasis Kesetaraan Gender Di PKBM Teladan Kota Medan

Women empowerment is an important aspect of human resource development aimed at improving independence, self-confidence, and active participation of women in various areas of life. This study aims to analyze the implementation of gender equality-based self-development training and to identify changes in the abilities of female learners at PKBM Teladan Medan City. This research uses a mixed methods approach with an explanatory sequential design, beginning with qualitative data collection through interviews with learners and tutors to identify learning needs, followed by quantitative data collection through pre-tests and post-tests to measure changes in participants’ abilities after the training. The research subjects consisted of female learners at PKBM Teladan Medan City, with ten respondents participating in the quantitative measurement and several informants in the qualitative stage. The training was conducted in four sessions covering leadership, communication, self-confidence, and problem-solving materials using an active, experience-based learning approach. The results showed an improvement in participants’ abilities across all measured aspects with an average score increase of 29 points. The gain score analysis indicated that the training was effective in improving participants’ abilities. Interview results also showed changes in attitudes, including increased courage in expressing opinions, higher self-confidence, active participation in discussions, and greater independence in problem-solving. Thus, gender equality-based self-development training is proven to be effective in improving women’s personal and social skills in the context of non-formal education.