ACCOUNTABILITY OF EQUIVALENCY EDUCATION PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTATION AT COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS IN BENGKAYANG REGENCY

Abstract

This study aims to describe the accountability of implementing the Equivalency Education program at the community learning activity center in Bengkayang district based on input evaluation aspects. The research used a concurrent embedded technique, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. The sampling technique used purposive sampling in two selected PKBM, namely PKBM Adubs and PKBM Insan Madani. With questionnaire, interview, and documentation collection techniques. Based on the study results, the implementation of the input aspect of the equivalency education program at PKBM Adubs and Insan Madani has not been fully accountable and by the standards that should be. Of the five indicators, namely learning citizens, chief managers, tutors, curriculum, and infrastructure facilities, three of them, namely the tutor indicator, learning citizens, and infrastructure facilities are not accountable. Despite various obstacles, Community Learning Activity Center in Bengkayang Regency has shown commitment to implementing equivalency education programs with efforts to improve accountability. Further support from the government and related parties is needed to overcome existing obstacles and strengthen the accountability system so that this equivalency education program can run more optimally and achieve its goals of providing equal education for the entire community.