AGENTS OF CHANGE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH NONFORMAL EDUCATION IN KAMPUNG INGGRIS, INDONESIA

Abstract

Kampung Inggris, a community of English language courses in Indonesia based on a nonformal education model, has
successfully met the community demand for life skill. The purposes of this research are to analyze the characteristics of the
agents of change and the characteristics of changes occurred in the community development of Kampung Inggris in the fields
of education, economy, and social. In This research, the qualitative method was maintained by using a case study approach
with a descriptive format. From the data analysis, it can be concluded that the agents of change have the following
characteristics: humble, upholding the values of humanity, religious, qualified, always trying to communicate with community
leaders and individuals, demonstrated familiarity, organized and adapt with the local community by empathy approach of
interacting with good ethics. Furthermore, the changes in the economic sector and education of the society, as the agents of
change decided to build the course without the dorm, therefore, it provides enjoyable working environment.