Strengthening Literacy and Independence in Learning the Era of Independent Learning: A Multi-site Study on Homeschooling Sinta and Sumardiono Jakarta

Abstract

This study aims to describe improving literacy skills and forming learning independence in two single homeschooling. This research uses qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach. Data collection methods are carried out through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The data validity in this study used triangulation of both sources and techniques. Data analysis and interactive models with the following steps: data reduction, data presentation, and concluding. The results of this study show that the formation of literacy skills in Sinta homeschooling and Sumardiono homeschooling is based on each child's unique and natural interests and curiosities. These two single homeschoolers also direct their children to write and create a portfolio of their work utilizing digital media as a form of reconceptualization of literacy and indicators of literacy ability. In building learning independence, parents carefully consider the uniqueness possessed by each child based on interests, learning styles, compound intelligence, time, availability of environmental carrying capacity, life experience, and the need for knowledge. The establishment of learning independence is also carried out systematically by instilling three aspects: learning culture, skills, and self-management.