Publication Search

This classroom action research aims to improve the reading literacy of grade 1 students of SD Negeri 2 Ngasem through the use of flashcards. The background of the study is based on the low interest in reading and literacy outcomes of students, which is caused by less varied learning methods and the lack of attractive learning media. This study used a multi-cycle approach with the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data were collected through observation of student activities, reading literacy tests before and after the intervention, and documentation of the learning process. The results showed an increase in the average reading literacy score from 74.77 in the pre-cycle to 75.55 in cycle 1, with the percentage of learning completeness increasing from 77.77% to 83.33%. The use of flashcards proved effective in improving students' motivation, participation, and reading literacy outcomes. This study recommends the use of interactive and innovative learning media such as flashcards, to improve reading literacy in elementary schools.  

The management of educational facilities and infrastructure is a process of organizing all facilities to ensure that the educational process in an educational institution can take place effectively and efficiently. The purpose of this study is to determine the management of facilities and infrastructure used to support the learning process in the Geography subject at SMAN 2 Tanjung Morawa. This research uses a qualitative approach. The population and sample in this study are the Head of Facilities and Infrastructure and the Geography teachers at SMAN 2 Tanjung Morawa. Data in this study were collected through interviews, documentation, and literature review. Subsequently, the data were analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The results of this study indicate that the management of facilities and infrastructure at SMAN 2 Tanjung Morawa is still suboptimal in terms of planning, procurement, utilization, management, and evaluation systems, resulting in the geography learning process at this high school still relying on lecture methods and manually visualizing geography lessons using a blackboard.

Correspondence administration activities play an important role in supporting the smooth operation of the school. At UPT SMP Negeri 27 Medan, manual management of correspondence previously caused various obstacles such as delays in letter distribution and difficulties in tracking archives. Therefore, a more effective and efficient correspondence management system is needed. This study aims to describe the implementation of a correspondence management system in improving administrative performance at UPT SMP Negeri 27 Medan. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The results of the study indicate that the process of receiving and recording incoming letters has been running according to procedures and facilitates information management. The disposition of letters is carried out systematically and on target by the school leadership. The preparation and recording of outgoing letters is carried out by paying attention to good administrative rules. In addition, archiving, maintenance, and destruction of archives have begun to be carried out digitally, thereby increasing the efficiency and speed of administrative services.

This research aims to explore the policy management of educational programs at SD IT Al-Anshar Tanjung Pura in integrating the national curriculum with Islamic values. The research approach used is qualitative with a descriptive method, involving observation, interviews, and documentation as data collection techniques. The subjects of the study include principals, teachers, and students, while the object is the education management policy in this school. The results of the study show three main findings: 1) Policy planning is designed to form a generation that excels in academics and has Islamic character through careful planning that involves all parties. 2) The implementation of policies prioritizes a balance between religious and general education, supported by collaboration between teachers, students, and parents, as well as various extracurricular activities. 3) Policy evaluations are carried out regularly to measure the success of educational programs even though they still face the challenge of limited resources. This study emphasizes the importance of the role of planning, collaborative implementation, and regular evaluation in education policy management to achieve holistic educational goals.

Leadership in the context of education plays a crucial role in determining the direction and quality of decision-making in the school environment. This study aims to describe the concepts of educational leadership and authority, and analyse the dynamics of power in school decision-making. Using a literature review approach, this research identifies various factors that influence decision-making by school leaders, such as sources of authority and power dynamics. The results show that effective leadership in education depends not only on formal authority, but also on the ability to manage power wisely. The implications of this study provide recommendations for school leaders in improving the quality of leadership and decision-making and offer important insights for the development of better education policies in the future.

The principal has an important role which is very helpful to the Cokroaminoto Islamic elementary school. in improving the quality of education, even though his role is only as PLT Principal, he carries out his duties well. Efforts to improve the quality of education are one of the factors in creating ideal education. This research wants to find out more about "The Role of Principal Leadership and Teacher Performance in Improving the Quality of Education" in accordance with the main problem raised, namely the relationship between principal leadership and teacher performance in improving the quality of education at the Cokroaminoto Surabaya Islamic elementary school. There are several factors that influence the increase in educational progress, including: a) competent teachers, b) facilities and infrastructure, c) implementation of curriculum and innovations implemented, d) student involvement, e) evaluation or supervision carried out by the Head of School, f) and administration education.  The aim of this research is to find out the role of the school principal as a leader, who has motivator competencies and indicators for educational staff who contribute to improving the quality of education.  This research method uses a qualitative approach and uses a case study research design. Data collection techniques used (1) in-depth interviews, (2) non-participant observation, (3) documentation studies. Data validity techniques use credibility, transferability, dependability and confirmability. Data analysis techniques use data reduction, data presentation, verification or conclusions. The conclusion of this research is that there is a link between school leadership and teacher performance in an effort to improve the quality of education at the Cokroaminoto Islamic elementary school, Surabaya.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of job characteristics and competencies on employee performance and the role of perceived organizational support as a moderating variable (Study on Waibakul Christian High School Teachers, Central Sumba). The independent variables in this study consisted of job characteristics variables (X1) and job competency variables (X2). The dependent variable was employee performance (Y), and perceived organizational support as a moderating variable (M). This type of research is quantitative research, using descriptive analysis and path analysis.    

This research aims to identify and analyze effective tactics used by teachers in increasing the learning motivation of fifth grade students at Tempel Elementary School. Using a qualitative approach with a case study method, data was collected through classroom observations, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. The research results show that several effective tactics include: (1) Project-Based Learning Approach which involves students in practical and relevant activities, (2) Use of varied learning media such as educational videos and teaching aids to make lessons more interesting, (3) Providing Constructive Feedback that helps students feel valued and motivated, (4) Creation of a Positive and Supportive Classroom Environment that makes students feel safe to participate, and (5) Use of Interactive Learning Methods such as group discussions and educational games that increase students' active participation. These findings indicate that these strategies effectively increase students' learning motivation, which contributes to increasing their participation, interest and learning outcomes. This research provides practical implications for teachers in developing effective teaching strategies and becomes a reference for developing teacher training programs and educational policies that support the creation of a learning environment that motivates students.    

This research is classified as correlational research consisting of two independent variables, namely Servant Leadership and Job Satisfaction and one dependent variable Teacher Work Effectiveness. The population in the study was 305 teachers of private vocational schools in West Bogor Sub-district, with a sample size of 173 teachers, whose determination used the Slovin formula and used Proportional Random Sampling. Data were collected using instruments in the form of questionnaires and analyzed by descriptive analysis and inferential statistics and analyzed SITOREM. The results showed three positive relationships. First, there is a positive relationship between Servant Leadership and Teacher Work Effectiveness with a correlation coefficient value of 0.373. Second, there is a positive relationship between job satisfaction and teacher work effectiveness with a correlation coefficient value of 0.740. Third, there is a positive relationship between Servant Leadership and Job Satisfaction together with Teacher Work Effectiveness with a correlation coefficient value of 0.750. And based on the results of the SITOREM analysis, it shows that there are several indicators that must be improved and several indicators must be maintained. Indicators that must be improved include the implementation of evaluations, self-adjustment to the environment, humility, trust, courage, the job itself, supervision, promotion. Thus it can be concluded that Teacher Work Effectiveness can be improved through strengthening Servant Leadership and Job Satisfaction both partially and jointly.

Examining employee engagement with a view to job satisfaction through mediated Job Security is the aim of this study. All respondent who have made worked from Senior High School and who meet the criteria listed constitute the population of this study. Purposive sampling was used to select 58 respondents. Data collection methods rely on survey methods, with research instruments in the form of a questionnaire. The statistical program was used for causal qualitative analysis. Employee Engagement (X1) and Job Security (X2), are variables exogen and endogen variable is job satisfaction (Y) to this study. This study uses Smartpls program to process and analyze data. The results showed that Employee Engagement had a positive and significant effect on Job Satisfaction, Job Security had a positive and significant effect on Job Satisfaction and Employee Engagement had a positive and significant effect on Job Satisfaction which was mediated by Job Security for the teaching staff.

This research aims to determine the extent of the teacher's role in motivating to improve the quality of UPTD-based student learning at the 71 Barru State Elementary School (SD). Barru Regency, South Sulawesi. This research method uses qualitative with a purposive sampling technique based on needs with a sample of 10 teachers. The research design was carried out based on the Creswell 1996 setting. The results obtained are that the role of the teacher is an important role in improving teaching and guiding if teaching is processing people to become smart, intelligent, clever. Guiding means activities that require students to develop in providing an environment and direction that is in accordance with educational goals. Motivation as a teacher is important because improving the quality of education is a requirement to accelerate the realization of a democratic society. And the quality of student learning is important in improving student achievement.

This research uses qualitative research with a case study approach. The research was conducted at the Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Jember Dormitory. The aim of this research is to analyze how the planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of dormitory service management by the dormitory head Mrs. Munadiroh, S.Pd. in managing the dormitory at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Jember. The results of the research showed that the head of the girls' dormitory at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Jember, Mrs. Munadiroh, S.Pd. able to carry out dormitory service management activities by supervising or monitoring to see whether dormitory programs, activities and implementation are running in accordance with the curriculum. In the process of planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the dormitory, namely: 1) the dormitory head is able to carry out well starting from planning and implementing dormitory activities and programs, while planning involves all dormitory personnel; 2) Organizing by determining educational resources and other necessary resources including funds to fulfill the implementation of the dormitory and also facilities and infrastructure to support the learning process or dormitory development; 3) Able to mobilize his subordinates in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures or duties and responsibilities as well as regulations for student needs in accordance with the curriculum; 4) The dormitory head is able to evaluate the implementation of the dormitory program and the duties of each dormitory personnel, student deficiencies and other obstacles in meetings held once a month.

This study investigates the impact of character formation, religious education, and school environment on digital literacy-driven communication. The research aims to understand how these factors shape individuals' abilities and behaviors in digital communication. Employing a qualitative research model, data collection will involve interviews and observations. The sampling technique will employ purposive sampling to ensure representation across various demographics. Data analysis will employ thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes within the collected data. The study anticipates revealing insights into how character formation, religious education, and school environment interact to influence digital literacy and communication practices, contributing to a deeper understanding of the dynamics between traditional values and digital engagement.