IMPLEMENTATION OF READING, WRITING, AND WALL MAGAZINE CREATION PROGRAM TO ENHANCE SANTRI’S LITERACY SKILLS AT ALHAMDULILLAH ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL, BATAM

Abstract

This Education-Cluster Community Service activity focuses exclusively on implementing a Reading, Writing, and Creating (3M) program through a Wall Magazine (Mading), with the primary goal of enhancing the literacy and skills of students (santri) at Pesantren Alhamdulillah Tiban Lama, Batam City. The program was initiated to address core challenges within the pesantren environment: limited non-formal educational media and the lack of a dedicated space for students to channel their creative potential. The methodology employed was a qualitative, descriptive case study approach, emphasizing the participatory engagement of students as active subjects. Implementation began with a Creative Writing Workshop followed by the development of the Mading as a sustainable visual communication tool. The Mading serves as a permanent expression platform, encouraging students to practice reading, writing, and information processing skills. As a result, there was a significant increase in reading and writing interest, creative skills, and the creation of a positive visual literacy culture within the pesantren.