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This study aimed to examine: (1) the effect of Scout coaching on students’ character development; (2) the effect of SISPALA coaching on students’ character development; and (3) the simultaneous effect of Scout and SISPALA coaching on students’ character development at Darussalam Pannyangkalang Islamic Senior High School, Gowa Regency. This research employed a descriptive correlational quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The population consisted of all students actively participating in Scout and SISPALA activities. Using total sampling, 24 students were selected as respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires and documentation and analyzed using simple and multiple linear regression with SPSS. The findings revealed that Scout coaching had a positive and significant effect on students’ character development (t = 4.083, p = 0.000 < 0.05). SISPALA coaching also had a positive and significant effect (t = 2.888, p = 0.009 < 0.05). Simultaneously, Scout and SISPALA coaching significantly affected students’ character development (F = 11.911, p = 0.000 < 0.05). The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.531) indicated that 53.1% of the variance in character development was explained by Scout and SISPALA coaching.

This study aims to: (1) analyze the influence of principal leadership on educational quality at SD Negeri Bimor Jaya, North Morowali; (2) analyze the influence of teacher professionalism on educational quality at SD Negeri Bimor Jaya, North Morowali; (3) analyze the influence of community participation on educational quality at SD Negeri Bimor Jaya, North Morowali; and (4) analyze the simultaneous influence of principal leadership, teacher professionalism, and community participation on educational quality at SD Negeri Bimor Jaya, North Morowali. This research employed a quantitative approach using an associative research design and an ex post facto method. The population of the study consisted of all teachers at SD Negeri Bimor Jaya, all of whom were included as research samples through a total sampling technique. Data were collected using Likert-scale questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, preceded by classical assumption tests to ensure the suitability of the regression model. The results of the study indicate that: (1) principal leadership has an influence on educational quality; (2) teacher professionalism has an influence on educational quality; (3) community participation has an influence on educational quality; and (4) principal leadership, teacher professionalism, and community participation simultaneously influence educational quality at SD Negeri Bimor Jaya, North Morowali. These findings emphasize that improving educational quality requires effective school leadership, professional teachers, and active support and involvement from the community.

This study investigates (1) the impact of the Flipped Classroom model on students’ learning independence in Social Studies, (2) its effect on Social Studies achievement, and (3) its simultaneous influence on both variables among Grade VIII students at SMPN 10 Satap Liukang Tangaya. A quantitative approach was applied using a quasi-experimental method with a Non-Equivalent Control Group Design. The sample comprised 33 students, with 17 assigned to the experimental class and 16 to the control class. Data collection instruments included a learning independence questionnaire, Social Studies achievement tests, observation sheets, and documentation. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, normality and homogeneity tests, paired samples t-tests, independent samples t-tests, and MANOVA using SPSS. The findings reveal that the Flipped Classroom model significantly enhances students’ learning independence, as evidenced by independent samples t-test results (Sig. < 0.05). It also significantly improves Social Studies learning outcomes, indicated by higher posttest scores in the experimental class compared to the control class (Sig. < 0.05). Furthermore, MANOVA results confirm a significant simultaneous effect on both learning independence and achievement (Sig. < 0.05). These results demonstrate that the Flipped Classroom model effectively improves the overall quality of Social Studies instruction for Grade VIII students.

This study aims to: (1) describe the implementation of local wisdom–based learning in the teaching process of Grade VII B at UPT SMP Negeri 4 Kelara Jeneponto; (2) determine the improvement of students’ social awareness after the implementation of local wisdom–based learning; and (3) identify the enhancement of students’ learning culture through the application of this learning model. The research employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design using the Kemmis and McTaggart model, conducted in two cycles consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The subjects were 25 seventh-grade students, focusing on two main variables: social awareness and learning culture. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and documentation, and analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative techniques. The findings indicate that the integration of Jeneponto cultural values Tabe’ Karaeng, Sipakatau, Sipakalabbiri, Sipakainga, Siri’ na Pacce, Akbulo Sibatang, and empo sipitangari was implemented effectively and became more optimal in Cycle II after improvements were made through Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and the use of more contextual local cases. Students’ social awareness increased from an average of 63.13% in Cycle I (categorized as Fair) to 80.42% in Cycle II (categorized as High). Similarly, students’ learning culture improved from 69.69% (Fair) in Cycle I to 82.66% (High) in Cycle II, meeting the classical mastery criteria. The study concludes that integrating local wisdom into classroom instruction not only strengthens students’ understanding of social studies content but is also effective in shaping their social character and learning habits. This model is recommended for development in other subjects and educational levels.

This study aims to: (1) examine the effect of an entrepreneurship program using a Design thinking approach on the entrepreneurial spirit of Grade V students at UPT SPF SD Inpres Baraya 1, Makassar City, and (2) examine the effect of an entrepreneurship program using a Design thinking approach on student independence of Grade V students at UPT SPF SD Inpres Baraya 1, Makassar City. This research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method using a Non-Equivalent Control Group Design. The research subjects consisted of two groups: an experimental group that received an entrepreneurship program based on Design thinking and a control group that did not receive the treatment. Data were collected using questionnaires measuring students’ entrepreneurial spirit and independence, supported by documentation. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, classical assumption tests, and hypothesis testing through an independent samples t-test. The results indicate that the entrepreneurship program using a design thinking approach had a significant positive effect on students’ entrepreneurial spirit and independence. The independent samples t-test revealed that the program significantly improved students’ entrepreneurial spirit (p = 0.002 < 0.05) compared to the control group. Likewise, a very significant effect was found on student independence, with a significance value of p = 0.001 < 0.05. These findings confirm that the application of a design thinking–based entrepreneurship program effectively enhances key entrepreneurial attributes, including creativity, initiative, responsibility, and independence among fifth-grade elementary school students.

This study aims to (1) analyze the effect of gamification on students’ learning motivation and (2) analyze the effect of gamification on students’ positive perceptions in economics learning among Grade X students at SMAN 1 Pangkep. This research employed a quantitative approach with an ex post facto design and involved 198 students selected through proportional random sampling. A Likert-scale questionnaire was used as the main research instrument to measure the variables of gamification, learning motivation, and positive perception. Data analysis was conducted using simple linear regression to identify relationship patterns and determine the magnitude of influence of the independent variable on both dependent variables. The results of the study indicate that gamification has a positive and significant effect on student learning motivation. In addition, gamification also has a positive and significant effect on students' positive perceptions of economics learning. These findings indicate that the application of gamification elements in learning can encourage student engagement, increase learning motivation, and create a more interesting, enjoyable, and meaningful learning experience..

This study aims to: (1) determine the effect of academic supervision on teachers’ ability to design IPAS learning at elementary schools in Mandalle District; (2) examine the effect of TPACK competence on teachers’ ability to design IPAS learning; and (3) analyze the simultaneous influence of academic supervision and TPACK competence on teachers’ ability to design IPAS learning. The research was conducted in elementary schools across Mandalle District from September to October 2025 using a quantitative approach and a causal-comparative (ex post facto) design. A total of 51 teachers were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using PLS-SEM with the SmartPLS application.  The results indicate that: (1) academic supervision has a positive and significant effect on teachers’ ability to design IPAS learning (β = 0.168; T = 2.623; p = 0.009), although the effect size is categorized as small (f² = 0.071); (2) TPACK competence has a very strong and significant effect on teachers’ ability to design IPAS learning (β = 0.827; T = 14.299; p = 0.000) with a very large effect size (f² = 3.351), making it the dominant factor influencing lesson design quality; and (3) jointly, academic supervision and TPACK competence explain 85.5% of the variance in teachers’ ability to design IPAS learning, highlighting the importance of synergy between external guidance through supervision and internal teacher competence in mastering TPACK..

This study aims to analyze teachers' teaching strategies in improving the quality of science learning for upper grade students (IV, V, and VI) at the SD Inpres Perumnas II Makassar. The results show that teachers implement various strategies including selecting approaches that suit students' needs, using a variety of learning methods, actively involving students in learning activities, utilizing media that support conceptual understanding, and implementing continuous evaluation to assess learning success. All of these strategies complement each other and help create more engaging, understandable, and relevant science learning for students. Research findings also revealed that the choice of teaching strategy is influenced by several important factors: student characteristics, the characteristics of the science material being taught, the availability of learning media and facilities, the learning environment, and the desired learning objectives. These five factors serve as the basis for teachers to determine the most appropriate strategy, ensuring a more effective, focused learning process that enhances students' understanding of the material. Furthermore, this study identified several challenges teachers face in implementing science teaching strategies, such as diverse student abilities, time constraints, a lack of supporting media and facilities, sub-conducive classroom conditions, and uneven student motivation. These challenges require teachers to be creative and adapt strategies to ensure learning objectives are achieved and the quality of science instruction continues to improve.