Development of Students' Competencies and Confidence through a Multidisciplinary Approach: Integration of Legal, Communication, Economic, Digital, and Health Literacy in Integrated Public Schools 1 Sumedang

Abstract

Students from underprivileged communities often face limited access to quality education and basic literacy, affecting their competencies and self-confidence. This community service activity aimed to develop students’ competence and confidence through a multidisciplinary approach integrating legal, communication, economic, digital, and health literacy at Integrated People’s School 1 Sumedang. The activity employed participatory training involving lecturers from the Faculties of Law, Communication Sciences, Economics and Business, and Health Sciences at Esa Unggul University, in collaboration with the school. The program consisted of preparation, five cross-disciplinary learning modules, and evaluation. The modules addressed children’s rights and obligations, public speaking and assertive communication, personal financial management and basic entrepreneurship, safe technology use, and healthy living behaviors through practical discussions, simulations, and age-appropriate educational activities for all participants. The results indicated improvements in students’ understanding of these literacy areas and greater confidence in expressing opinions and interacting socially. The integrated approach helped students recognize connections among aspects of everyday life. Continued mentoring and stronger university-school partnerships are recommended to sustain similar community service programs.