Interpersonal Communication in Learning Groups: Role of Facilitator in Developing Groups Cohesiveness

Abstract

This research is based on the process of community empowerment through non-formal education with the formation of learning groups. Learning groups are formed to facilitate each learning citizen to interact and participate in each learning process to achieve common goals. The formation of learning groups in community empowerment can’t be separated from the role of facilitator to foster group cohesiveness in mutual learning among members of the group. The purpose of this study is to identify interpersonal communication of learning citizens in fostering cohesiveness of learning groups. The study was conducted using a literature method, by analyzing research report and literature. The results of the study are expected to illustrate the effectiveness of interpersonal communication of learning citizens in learning groups to encourage cohesiveness of learning groups