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Dayak culture offers a wealth of noble values that can positively shape the character of elementary school students. This paper aims to: (1) identify the values of Dayak culture contained in the poem "Philosophy of Huma Betang". (2) Explain the method of introducing these cultural values to elementary school students. (3) Describe the effectiveness of using poetry as a medium of cultural introduction. One of the effective methods to introduce Dayak culture to students is through poetry. This article discusses the poem "Philosophy of Huma Betang" by Misnawati as a medium that conveys cultural values in an interesting and easy-to-understand manner for elementary school students. The importance of this research is based on the need to understand and preserve Dayak cultural values. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach, by identifying the cultural values contained in the poem. The method of introducing cultural values to elementary school students involves reading with expression, discussion, creative activities, and educational visits. The results of the study show that the use of the poem "Philosophy of Huma Betang" is successful in increasing students' understanding and appreciation of Dayak culture. Students show high interest, they can remember well the values learned, and show improvement in language skills and creativity. Educators also give positive feedback on the effectiveness of this method in learning in elementary school classrooms.

This study aims to analyze the interest of the young generation in Central Kalimantan in educational games and how this potential can be maximized to create a positive impact on education. Using a qualitative descriptive method to explore the interest of the young generation in Central Kalimantan in educational games. Data was collected through a survey conducted on the young generation of Central Kalimantan aged 12 to 20 years old, totaling 437 respondents. The survey results show that educational games have a significant appeal among the younger generation of Central Kalimantan, mainly because of the fun challenges and relevant learning content. Although most respondents have tried educational games in the form of quizzes, the intensity of their use is still inferior to action/adventure games that are more popular. Elements such as graphics, engaging stories, and interactive gameplay are also important factors in enhancing the gaming experience. To increase its appeal and effectiveness, developers are advised to integrate entertainment elements such as interactive challenges, in-depth stories, and stunning visual designs to make it more competitive. By combining education and entertainment creatively, educational games have the potential to become an effective learning medium and the main choice of the younger generation.

Early Childhood Education (PAUD) is an important foundation in children's development, influencing their cognitive, social, emotional and motoric aspects. To improve the quality of teaching, PAUD teachers must develop effective communication skills. In order to achieve this goal, the Katingan District Education Office held an Integrative Holistic PAUD Technical Guidance event which aims to improve the communication skills of PAUD teachers through the AKIK (Active, Communicative, Interactive and Collaborative) learning model. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, collecting data through observation, interviews and questionnaires. The research results showed that PAUD teachers participated more actively during the training, their communication skills improved, and they were able to design learning activities that were more communicative and collaborative. The application of the AKIK model has proven effective in creating an interactive learning environment, increasing teacher confidence in communicating, and strengthening collaboration between teachers.

This study aims to describe (1) the value of character education in Tere Liye's Novel Si Anak Savana (2) the implications for learning literature in high school.This study uses qualitative methods and types of library research. Qualitative research was used to describe the value of character education in Tere Liye's Novel Si Anak Savana and to describe its implications for teaching literature in high school. The results of the study were 14 values of character education and 28 quotes of character education values in Tere Liye's novel Si Anak Savana by Tere Liye. The 14 values of character education are: (1) Religious (form: obedient to worship, always pray, be grateful, believe, put your trust in and pray). (2) Honest (form: not lying) (3) Discipline (form: not delaying work). (4) Hard Work (its form: always trying and never giving up), (5) Independent (its form: not depending on other people) (6) Creative (its form: always having ideas and ideas) (7) Democratic (its form: expressing opinions ) (8) Curiosity (its form: curiosity), (9) Friendly (its form: always doing work together), (10) Peace-loving (its form: not wanting to fight), (11) Caring for the environment (its form : environmental cleanliness and natural preservation), (12) Social care (its form: helping others and social service). (13) Likes to read (form: likes to read) (14) Responsibility (form: obligation that must be carried out. The most dominant character education value in Tere Liye's novel Si Anak Savana by Tere Liye is the value of social care character education, and curiosity From the results of the analysis of the 28 values of character education in Tere Liye's novel Si Anak Savana, it can be implicated in teaching literature in class XI high school, according to KD 3.20 analyzing the messages from the two fiction books (novels and poetry) that have been read. , students can learn the value of character education.Students can also find the value of character education in novel.