NERS NEWS — A Project Based Learning (PjBL) activity was successfully carried out by students of Class A1, Batch 2025, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga at TK Triguna Bhakti I from June 11–13, 2026, as part of the final assignment for the Therapeutic Communication course. The activity carried the theme “PELAWAN: Adventure Against Germs”, focusing on education about the 6 Steps of Handwashing for TK A students.
The activity involved all students of Class A1/2025, with Group 7 serving as the organizing committee under the supervision of Faculty of Nursing lecturers at Universitas Airlangga: Dr. Purwaningsih, S.Kp., M.Kes.; Dr. Candra Panji Asmoro, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep.; and Nauvila Fitrotul ‘Aini, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep.
Through an interactive educational approach, students provided health education on the importance of handwashing, demonstrated the six proper handwashing steps, conducted singing sessions together, and evaluated the children’s understanding through question-and-answer sessions and direct practice.
Throughout the activity, the students showed high enthusiasm in participating in every stage of the educational program. Learning methods delivered through games, songs, and hands-on practice helped the children better understand and remember the correct handwashing steps. The interaction between university students and kindergarten students also created an enjoyable learning atmosphere, allowing health messages to be delivered effectively.
In addition to improving knowledge and healthy living skills among young children, this activity also served as a platform for university students to develop therapeutic communication skills tailored to the characteristics and needs of the community. The program ran smoothly and received positive responses from the school, teachers, and students of TK Triguna Bhakti I.
Writer: Adilia Jihanfakhri K.
