IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM DOKTER KECIL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN LITERASI MENULIS DI SEKOLAH DASAR MUHAMMADIYAH TERPADU PONOROGO

This study aims to determine how the implementation of the "Little Doctors" program improves students' writing literacy at the Ponorogo Elementary School (SDMT). Writing literacy is a crucial skill for students in this modern era. The Little Doctors program, originally focused on health education, has been adapted and developed as a contextual and meaningful learning medium to support students' writing skills. The Little Doctors program at the Muhammadiyah Terpadu Elementary School (SDMT) in Ponorogo involves fourth- and fifth-grade students as health agents within the school. Students are selected through a written selection process and participate in intensive training conducted with medical personnel from the Community Health Center (Puskesmas). In addition to domestic training, the little doctors at SDMT Ponorogo also have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and experience through training abroad, such as a trip to Malaysia. The little doctors at SDMT Ponorogo then write about their experiences in a story, which was later compiled into a book. This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection techniques included observation, in-depth interviews with teachers, and document analysis of student writing. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the Little Doctors program positively contributed to improving students' writing skills, including word processing, grammar, and vocabulary. Thus, the Little Doctors program not only supports health education but also plays a positive role in developing writing literacy. The implications of this study indicate that integrating the Little Doctors program through students' experiential narrative writing can improve students' writing literacy.