The Effectiveness of a Participatory Learning Model in Improving Seaweed Farmers' Post-Harvest Management Competence

Baso Ali

doi:10.58230/edutech.v2i3.58

Authors

Baso Ali Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58230/edutech.v2i3.58

Keywords:

Participatory Learning, Farmer Competence, Post-Harvest, Seaweed Farmers, Pretest-Posttest

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of a participatory learning model in improving the post-harvest management competence of seaweed farmers. This study used a quantitative, one-group pretest–posttest pre-experimental design with nine farmers as participants. Competence was measured using a structured test covering post-harvest planning, standard operating procedures, quality control, and market access. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, the Shapiro–Wilk normality test, a paired-samples t-test, normalised gain, and effect size. The mean score increased from 45.56 to 83.22, t(8)=18.51, p<.001, with a mean N-gain of 0.695 and a very large effect size. The participatory learning model was therefore effective.

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