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This study explores the implementation of the Know-Want-Learn (K-W-L) strategy to enhance reading comprehension among eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 2 Kota Kupang during the 2023/2024 academic year. Employing a Classroom Action Research (CAR) methodology, the research aims to determine the extent to which the K-W-L approach improves students' reading comprehension abilities. The study was conducted in two cycles, each involving planning, action, observation, and reflection phases. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests, observation checklists, and student interviews. Findings indicate a significant improvement in students' reading comprehension, as evidenced by increased test scores and positive feedback during interviews. The K-W-L strategy not only engaged students by sparking their curiosity but also guided them through a structured learning process that enhanced their understanding and retention of reading materials. These results suggest that the K-W-L strategy is an effective pedagogical tool for improving reading comprehension in high school students.  

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disorder of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism characterized by hyperglycemia or increased blood glucose levels that occur as a result of abnormal insulin secretion or decreased insulin action (Buraerah, 2015). The DM management includes 4 main pillars, one of which is physical exercise. Physical exercise is one of the pillars in the management of DM which functions to improve insulin sensitivity and also to maintain a healthy body (Mala, 2018). However, when sufferers don’t go through this management, this is where the role of the family is as a support (Waspadji, 2014). To find out the description of family knowledge about physical exercise in diabetes mellitus patients at the Juwana Pati Healty Center. The type of research used is quantitative research using descriptive studies. The number of samples in this study were 55 respondents with a total sampling technique. The results showed that the family's knowledge of physical exercise in patients with diabetes mellitus was mostly female, 35 respondents (63.6%), housewife job level was 28 respondents (50.9%), high school education level was 16 respondents (29, 1%), the level of moderate physical exercise is 26 respondents (47.3), the level of sufficient family knowledge is 19 respondents (34.5%), and vulnerable aged 47-57 years as many as 22 respondents (40.0%). That most of the family's knowledge about physical exercise in patients with diabetes mellitus has sufficient knowledge as many as 19 respondents (34.5%).

Problems that occur in children with mental retardation are weakness or inability in children accompanied by limited ability to fulfill independence. Support and acceptance from each family member will provide energy and confidence in mentally retarded children to make more efforts to improve every ability they have. Based on data obtained from the Social Service of West Sumatra Province (2020) there were 10,390 people with mental retardation. The purpose of the study was to determine the factors related to the independence of mentally retarded children at SLBN 1 Padang in 2024. The type of research is descriptive analytical with a cross sectional study design carried out at SLBN 1 Padang from Januari to April 2024. The population in this study were parents who cared for mentally retarded children at SLB N 1 Padang totaling 70 parents. The data is processed by editing, entry, coding and cleaning steps. Univariate analysis with frequency distribution and bivariate analysis with Chi Square statistical test with 95% confidence level. The results showed that 52.5% of children with mental retardation with less independence, 37.5% with poor knowledge, 56.3% with poor attitudes, 55.0% with poor family support. There is a significant relationship between attitude and children's independence (p-value = 0.000), between family support and children's independence (p-value = 0.048), and there is no relationship between parental knowledge and children's independence. (p-value = 0.083 ). Someone with a high attitude, knowledge, and family support will be more successful in dealing with and overcoming the problem compared to someone who receives a low attitude, knowledge, and family support. It is hoped that teachers and families will be able to provide examples of independent behavior that can be applied by students, both at home and at school.

Mastering writing skill is difficult for new learner of English. This paper focuses on analyzing the use of TTW (think talk write) strategy in enhancing students’ achievement in writing a greeting dialogue. The research was conducted in MTs Nurul Al-Qur'an Jombang. It involved first grade students that consist of 40 students. Action research design was used in conducting this research. The results showed that the use of TTW strategy in teaching writing skill can enhance students achievement in writing skill. The final score of students showed that they got a higher score in writing after applying this theory. Furthermore, based on the questionnaires results show that by using this theory in teaching writing students can enjoy and understand the material well. Junior High School students find it difficult to master the ability to write English. This paper focuses on analyzing the use of TTW strategy in improving students ability to write a dialogue about greeting. This study was conducted at MTs Nurul Al-Qur'an Jombang and involved 40 first graders. Class action research is the design used in this research. The results of this research indicate that the use of TTW strategy in teaching menuis can improve students ' ability to write. Furthermore, based on the results of the questionnaire showed that the use of this theory in learning to write can help students to enjoy the learning process and understand the material well.

Currently, education is a serious problem, where many factors influence the development of education. One of them is in the current era of digitalization of education, where some teachers still experience limitations in the use of technology, requiring them to rely on conventional pedagogical and professional skills. This study aims to analyze the professional competence of mathematics teachers in implementing meaningful learning without the support of digital technology in junior high schools. This study uses a qualitative method with a qualitative descriptive research type. Data collection techniques include interviews and observations. The results of the study show that teachers who have strong professional competence, especially in mastering the material, contextual learning strategies, and building good interactions with students, are able to create meaningful learning even without using technology. Real project-based learning, the use of simple teaching aids, and interactive communication are the keys to the success of a teacher. These findings emphasize the importance of strengthening teacher core competencies in presenting relevant mathematics learning that is free from technological limitations.

This research is motivated by the gap between the demands of the digital era on cutting-edge geography and the geography learning process at SMA Plus St. Albertus Agung Weleun, Malaka Regency. The learning process tends to be verbal and teacher-centered, the use of media with cutting-edge technology is still lacking in attention so that educators have minimal or lack of variation in using learning models and media. This has an impact on learning that is often boring and this condition affects student learning outcomes which are not yet satisfactory, which is the problem of this research. This study aims to determine: 1) the effect of the e-learning learning model assisted by the Kahoot application on student learning outcomes at SMA Plus St. Albertus Agung Weleun; 2) the difference in the effectiveness of the e-learning learning model assisted by the Kahoot application on student learning outcomes at SMA Plus St. Albertus Agung Weleun. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a Nonequivalent-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The sample in this study were students in grades XA and XB where class XA was the experimental class and class XB was the control class. The data collection technique was carried out using a test instrument consisting of a pretest and posttest developed based on teaching materials. The instrument has met the requirements for validity and reliability. The difference in learning outcomes between the control group and the experimental group was analyzed using the T-test, while in this study it was the independent sample t-test and the n-gain score test. The various analysis techniques were analyzed using SPSS version 24.00. The results of the study showed that: 1) there is a significant effect of the e-learning learning model assisted by the Kahoot application on the learning outcomes of students at SMA Plus St. Albertus Agung Weleun with a sig value (2-tailed) of 0.000 ≤ 0.05. 2) the e-learning learning model assisted by the Kahoot application is less effective in improving student learning outcomes, the experimental class value is 54.9550 and the control class using conventional methods is not effective in improving student learning outcomes, the value is 15.1133.

This research aims to determine the teaching competence of Civic Education teachers in terms of their Mood Swing in teaching at Budisatrya Medan High School. The method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytic approach, by collecting data through interviews with students and teachers, as well as observations in the school environment. The results of the research show that teachers at Budi Satrya High School Medan have quite fluctuating moods. Factors that influence teachers’ mood swings , both internal factors (health conditions, personal problems, and stress levels) and external factors (class conditions, support from the school, and work pressure), have a significant impact on decreasing motivation, creativity, and teacher performance in teaching during the learning process. Changes in a teacher’s mood are influenced by various factors, such as health conditions, personal problems, and dynamics in the classroom. It is hoped that this research can contribute to the development of knowledge of civic education teachers’ teaching competencies in terms of their mood swings in teaching at school

The urgency of correspondence management in improving teacher performance at the Mis Cendikia Insani Al Washliyah School is an important aspect that must be considered by school management. Effective mail management includes managing incoming and outgoing mail, as well as systematic well-organized document storage. With good correspondence management, important information can be conveyed in a timely and accurate manner, which ultimately supports improved teacher performance. In this context, efficient correspondence management allows teachers to focus on their main tasks, such as lesson planning, teaching implementation, and student evaluation, without being distracted by administrative problems. The use of information technology in correspondence management can also speed up the communication process and reduce the risk of errors or loss of important documents. This research highlights the importance of training and developing correspondence management skills for administrative staff and teachers at the Mis Cendikia Insani Al Washliyah School. With proper training, teachers and staff can better understand and implement an effective correspondence management system. Apart from that, this research also emphasizes the need for support from school management in providing adequate resources and infrastructure to support this system. Thus, improving correspondence management is expected to create a more organized and conducive work environment, which in turn will have a positive impact on teacher performance. Teachers who have easy and fast access to the necessary information and documents can focus more on professional development and improving the quality of teaching. Therefore, good correspondence management is not only an administrative necessity, but also a key factor in achieving higher educational goals at the Mis Cendikia Insani Al Washliyah School.

This research aims to describe the implementation of choir extracurricular activities at Adabiah Middle School in Padang. This type of research is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The object of the research is the implementation of choir extracurricular activities at Adabiah Middle School in Padang. The research instrument is the researcher himself and is assisted by supporting instruments. Data analysis techniques by collecting data, clarifying data and concluding data. This research shows that the results of the extracurricular choir implementation at Adabiah Padang Middle School went quite well. This program is designed through structured stages, starting from providing information to students, registration, designing and determining the schedule, to selecting and presenting songs as well as grouping two types of high and low voices in the soprano and alto ranges. Each practice session includes teaching choral concepts, breathing techniques, voice production, and practice of the song "Satu Nusa Satu Bangsa." The evaluation showed that there were challenges in the distribution of sounds and vocal techniques, but overall this activity was successful in improving students' vocal skills, self-confidence and appreciation for the art of vocal music. This success is supported by effective collaboration between trainers and arts and culture teachers, ensuring smooth implementation and achieving satisfactory results based on harmonization, precision of tone and soulfulness of the song. The final results show that the choir extracurricular program at Adabiah Middle School in Padang has succeeded in achieving the expected goals.

The development of AI is having a significant impact on education. AI applications are designed to improve student understanding, but their implementation faces challenges that affect user acceptance. Initial research with the UTAUT2 model in public high schools showed that only hedonic motivation, habit, facilitating conditions, and behavioral intention had a significant influence on application acceptance and use. Therefore, this study will use a simplification model that focuses on significant variables, namely hedonic motivation (HM) and habit (H) on behavioral intention (BI), as well as facilitating conditions (FC), habit (H), and behavioral intention (BI) on use behavior (UB). This study is expected to provide in-depth insight into the important factors that influence the acceptance and use of AI applications in learning, as well as provide practical contributions to improve the implementation of learning technology in high schools.

This activity aims to train junior high school students on Moa Island, Southwest Maluku Regency, Maluku Province to develop their speaking skills through Speech activities. This is a response to the importance of one of the four English skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By carrying out this activity, students can develop their speaking skills.

This study was conducted to measure the attitude of honesty in each student in grade V of SDI al Rasyid Elementary School Pekanbaru. The method used in this study is a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. The sample in this study were grade V students at SDI al Rasyid Pekanbaru. The data collection technique used observation, this was done by researchers by directly reviewing the field as a research object to obtain data, then the researcher gave a questionnaire. From the results of the data obtained, the average number of honesty attitudes of students in grade V was 80.23, a fairly large number which means that it provides a conclusion that the honest attitudes possessed by students are quite good and high. This is inseparable from the role of education that always shapes and directs them in everyday life, the role of education both in schools, families and the community environment is a supporting factor in character building or honest attitudes towards students.

In the 21st century, the acquisition of English as a second language is very important for a group of children in Walal Village who are currently studying at elementary school. This is useful for supporting 6 skills of 21st century education, namely critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, culture and connectivity. Walal Village is one of the model villages in Sorong Regency which has a high enthusiasm for creating the latest breakthroughs, especially in the field of education. Walal Village is located in Salawati District which must be traveled 35 kilometers from Sorong City. Thus, access to information related to education is very limited for children in Walal Village. In this case, students of the Community Service Lecture (KPM) at the Muhammadiyah Sorong Education University provided one month of English literacy assistance for the children of Kampung Walal community. The aim of this assistance is an effort to empower Human Resources (HR) through a community empowerment program for English language learning guidance.  This English literacy assistance is very important to provide to Walal Village children who are already aware of the importance of English around them. This program is also related to the description of the Walal Village Government's vision and mission in developing human resources in terms of quality education. English literacy assistance includes acquiring English, processing language in the form of remembering and memorizing words or terms, and understanding meanings that can be applied to listening, reading, speaking and writing skill activities. The efforts of this English literacy assistance are to change the mindset of the children of Walal Village that learning English is fun, regardless of age, and affordable. In fact, through mentoring, children in Walal Village experience changes in knowledge and attitudes during the English literacy process.

This study investigates the alignment between global competency frameworks and local educational practices, particularly in multilingual classrooms. With globalization influencing education, acquiring skills like intercultural communication and global citizenship is vital. However, integrating these competencies into local curricula remains inconsistent, especially in multilingual settings, where linguistic and cultural diversity pose challenges. Using qualitative methods such as curriculum mapping, teacher interviews, and classroom observations, the study identifies areas of alignment and misalignment. While global competencies are integrated into subjects like social studies and global health education, technical subjects like mathematics and science show less alignment. The study also highlights gaps in the development of intercultural competence and global communication skills, which are often underrepresented. Challenges like language barriers, the monolingual habitus of many schools, and limited professional development for teachers in multilingual contexts hinder the full implementation of global competencies. The study recommends improving curriculum integration of global competencies across all subjects and enhancing teacher training to support multilingual classrooms. Future research should explore regional variations in multilingual settings and how technology can aid in developing global competencies. Addressing these challenges will better prepare students for both local and global challenges in an interconnected world.

Feminine hygiene (personal hygiene), especially during menstruation is often ignored by adolescents, if they do not maintain genital hygiene properly, then in a humid state, fungi and bacteria that are in the female area will thrive. The use of underwear that uses thin materials and not absorbing sweat can also make the female area moist and smelly, making it easier for fungi and bacteria to grow. smells can make it easier for fungi and bacteria to nest and the length of time using sanitary napkins that are more than 2-3 hours can make it easier for fungi and bacteria to nest.The aim is to provide new insights to adolescent girls about how to maintain personal hygiene during menstruation. about how to maintain personal hygiene during menstruation and the incidence of vaginal discharge in high school students in class X.I at SMA Negeri 3 Ambon. The method of this community service was carried out using the lecture method and question and answer discussions as well as pre and post tests. The result is an increase in knowledge of adolescent girls regarding menstrual hygiene and the incidence of whitish discharge.

One form of understanding the values contained in Pancasila and also implementation by socialization. By giving direction and understanding as well as implementation to students about Pancasila. The activity of writing this journal aims to provide a further understanding of what Pancasila is, what is its function and position and what values are contained in their precepts and how they apply in everyday life. The author conducts a series of socialization to middle, high school students, and students by asking them to what extent they know about Pancasila. Based on the socialization activities it was found that some students understood the importance of Pancasila. Meanwhile, related to the use of media, some students expressed their understanding in understanding Pancasila. This shows that the use of media through socialization activities can increase the understanding of Pancasila. Therefore, it is important for education to be able to develop learning media, especially for Pancasila education.

Balinese paribasa is used to beautify and sweeten various Balinese discourses including Balinese short stories. In addition, Balinese paribasa is also used to reveal the values of education, morals, and social criticism in Balinese short stories that can be used as a guideline in life. Therefore, the researcher is interested in researching Balinese paribasa in the short story Begal by I D. K. Raka Kusuma. The theoretical foundations used in this study are Balinese paribasa theory, Balinese short stories, meaning theory and function theory. This research is a qualitative research, using library study and interview methods, supported by the technique of reading, recording, and listening. The data analysis of this study uses the descriptive method of analysis. The presentation of the data uses an informal method, namely presentation with words and sentences The results of this research show: (1) there are seven types of Balinese paribasa in the short story Begal by I D. K. Raka Kusuma, (2) there are four meanings and four functions of Balinese paribasa in the short story Begal by I D. K. Raka Kusuma, (3) there is a relevance of the short story Begal by I D. K. Raka Kusuma with the teaching of the Balinese language, especially Balinese paribasa in class X and class XI at the high school education level. Based on this conclusion, it is suggested that connoisseurs of Balinese short story literature can understand more deeply the action only to the type, meaning, and function but can be applied in daily life

This study aims to explore the role of Information Management Technology (TMI) in expediting the filing of office letters at SMA Tunas Pelita Binjai. The main focus of this research is to analyse the impact of TMI implementation on efficiency, information disclosure, and service quality improvement in letter filing. The research methods used include centralised interviews with teachers and TU staff as respondents, analysis of system usage data, and business process modelling. The results show that the implementation of TMI has contributed significantly in improving the efficiency of office letter filing at SMA Tunas Pelita Binjai. The integrated database system allows the storage and management of letters to be more structured and easily accessible. In addition, TMI also enables higher information disclosure and improved quality of school administration services. The integration of TMI not only provides internal benefits to the office in records management, but also contributes to the improvement of the office's image and reputation in service to stakeholders. By continuing to maintain and develop the existing TMI system, it is expected that SMA Tunas Pelita Binjai can continue to improve its performance and services to achieve better standards in the future.

This article aims to find out what approaches, strategies and techniques for guidance and counseling are good and correct in dealing with adolescent social problems.  This research was conducted using qualitative methods, where researchers distributed forms containing questions to respondents.  In this research, there were two respondents who were the targets of the research, namely high school students and guidance and counseling teachers.  The data collection method that the researcher took was the method of non-participant observation and literature review, where the observer was outside the subject being studied and did not participate in the activities they carried out.  This research measures all the domains that exist in students in dealing with personal, social, learning and career problems, and their relationship with how a teacher knows the behavior of each individual in the learning process.  So that a teacher can direct his students to be able to face every problem.  The results of this research explain that a student initially has a high level of trust in providing counseling to a counseling teacher at their respective school, but not all of these teachers have a good impact on students who do counseling.  There are still many guidance and counseling teachers who do not know how to respond and how to communicate well with the students who are counseling with them.  And then this creates a feeling of discomfort for students so that they no longer have a sense of trust in the guidance and counseling teacher.  

This research analyzes the themes and narratives in the Korean film "Jenny Juno". Qualitative analysis methods were used to identify and explore the depth of themes expressed in the movie's narrative. The results highlighted major themes such as adolescent growth, friendship, teenage love, and responsibility. The movie tells the story of two teenagers who are still in school who experience problems beyond the limits, where the two teenagers must be responsible for their actions. This will make teenagers more careful in their relationships. Many parents do not agree with events like this, so parents should pay more attention to their children and teach about sexual education to their teenagers. The complex narrative and complex characters in the film were also explored to understand how these themes manifested in the story. The findings provide insight into how the film responds to and reflects relevant social and psychological issues in the Korean cultural context.