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Critical thinking skills are crucial for preparing students to face complex real-world problems and are a key component of 21st-century learning. This study aims to identify the critical thinking skill profile of 5th-grade elementary school students on the respiratory system material. Critical thinking is an essential skill in 21st-century education, particularly for developing students' abilities in analysis, evaluation, and argumentation. However, it is often neglected in science education at the elementary level. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method with survey techniques. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations to assess students' critical thinking skills. The results indicate that among the 30 students tested, 15 were categorized as Fair, 12 as Low, and only 3 as Good. No student achieved the Very Good or Very Low category. The analysis of critical thinking indicators including analyzing, evaluating, composing arguments, and problem-solving reveals that while students possess a basic understanding, they struggle with more advanced critical thinking tasks. The study concludes that students' critical thinking skills remain limited to basic comprehension. This limitation is attributed to the dominance of rote learning methods and the lack of interactive and problem-solving-based instructional strategies. Future teaching approaches should prioritize active learning and the integration of critical thinking practices to enhance students' higher-order thinking skills.

This research aims to understand the impact of the integration between artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and cyber security on administrative decisions in three aspects: (1) decision-making speed, (2) decision accuracy, and (3) decision effectiveness. A sample of 150 employees was drawn, and a survey was used to gather the required information. Data analysis was conducted using the statistical program SPSS 25, employing various statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation, correlation coefficient, and simple linear regression. The research concluded with several findings, the most important being: The integration of AI technologies and cyber security leads to improved speed, accuracy, and effectiveness of administrative decisions, The researcher recommended that institutions adopt AI technologies to enhance their cyber security systems, particularly in areas like machine learning and big data analysis.

The expertise of teaching and learning a science must go through a learning process and is supported by the existence of proportional methods and techniques. Yanbu'a method is a method used to learn, read, write and memorize the Qur'an. The growing number of students at the Arriyadl Pesantren Putri demands changes in various aspects. Based on this, it is necessary to learn to read the Qur'an with a method. The method chosen is to use the Yanbu'a method located in the Arriyadl Putri Islamic Boarding School. The purpose of this study was to determine how the application of learning and evaluation of the yanbu'a method. The research method uses a qualitative method based on the philosophy of positivism which is used to examine naturalistic phenomena. Data collection techniques using participant observation, in-depth interviews and document studies. The data validity test uses triangulation techniques and data analysis uses mile and huberman interactive analysis, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results of the study include a. The implementation of the Yanbu'a Method in learning the Qur'an at Madrasah Diniyyah Qur'aniyyah Arriyadl Putri Ringinagung is carried out with 2 learning systems, namely classical or group and individual learning, namely by reading and listening and sorogan techniques. The learning process includes opening, content and closing. The learning process is well scheduled and organized, the material for each volume, memorization and other readings in one week have been framed for learning effectiveness. b. The evaluation of learning the Yanbu'a method at MDQ Arriyadl Putri can be said to be successful, although not yet fully maximized. The implementation of the evaluation of learning to read the Qur'an at MDQ Yanbu'a consists of several stages, starting from daily tests commonly called page increment tests, volume increment tests, to the final test organized by the Muraqabah Yanbu'a Institute of Kediri district.

Behind the importance of a teacher's role in the progress of a nation comes a weighty responsibility. Teachers are expected to be able to master the skills required to make the teacher profession a professional. In Indonesia education systems has been governed the competence that a teacher must maintain his duty while linked to the implementation of a supervision, to which this writing is the answer to the problem. For research methods, researchers use descriptive qualitative methods. Interviews, observation and documentation as data collection. And the miles and hubberman technique as the data analysis technique, with procedure 1) data reduction, 3) data presentation and 4) data verification, 2) powerability and 3) dependability as far as the results of this study are 1) education supervision is the development and monitoring activities that are done to help teachers and educators improve the quality of education, 2) supervision of learning at SDN katulampa 04 times a month, 3) supervision plays an important role in making it easier for teachers to improve teaching ability and reduce barriers to learning.

This study aims to identify how to understand the characteristics of students through the implementation of the School Field Introduction Activity Program at SMAS PGRI Maumere, as well as analyze the attitude of students during class hours and outside of class hours. This research uses a qualitative method with a narrative approach. Primary data was obtained through interviews with resource persons, while secondary data was collected from relevant references such as journals and theses related to learner characteristics. The data collection techniques used included interviews and observations. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and verification. The results show that learning ability, individual potential, the surrounding environment, the use of interesting learning techniques, and effective teaching methods are important aspects in the education process. In addition, students showed the ability to maintain positive relationships and mutual respect both inside and outside the classroom.

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) on students' pronunciation performance. Proper pronunciation is one of the important aspects in foreign language learning, especially English, which is often a challenge for students. This study was conducted using a quasi-experimental design, in which two different groups of students were given different treatments: one group was given instruction using the Audio-Lingual method, while the other group was given the conventional method. Data was collected through pronunciation tests conducted before and after the intervention. The results showed a significant improvement in the pronunciation performance of students who received treatment with the Audio-Lingual method compared to the control group. The findings support the hypothesis that the Audio-Lingual method is effective in improving students' pronunciation skills. This study makes an important contribution to language teaching, particularly in improving students' pronunciation skills through a more structured and repetitive approach.

Education has a very important role in shaping individuals, especially for Generation Z. There are various challenges and opportunities faced by Generation Z in the realm of education. Although digital tools offer great opportunities in education, such as flexible access to information and interactive learning methods, technology also brings challenges, including mental health problems and disorders due to excessive use of social media. The method used is a qualitative approach with literature studies from various relevant sources. The research results show that although there is a gap between traditional learning methods and Generation Z's digital preferences, the use of technology and social media in education can be an opportunity to create learning that is more flexible, interactive and suited to their needs.  

This study aims to analyze the role of MGMPS in improving teachers' pedagogical and professional competencies at UPT SMPN Garaupa No. 13 Selayar Islands. This research is a qualitative study with a descriptive approach. The subjects in this study were supervisors, principals, MGMPS leaders, and 3 Integrated Social Studies teachers. Data collection techniques in this study used interviews, observation, and documentation while the data analysis techniques used included data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results showed that the School Level Subject Teacher Conference (MGMPS) at UPT SMPN Garaupa No. 13 Selayar Islands has an important role in improving teachers' pedagogical and professional competencies. Through this forum, teachers gain a better understanding of the curriculum, improve their teaching skills and share knowledge through collaborative learning. MGMPS also introduces innovative learning methods and supports the mastery of teaching strategies that suit students' needs. Barriers such as limited resources, low teacher participation and difficulties in program planning are overcome with resource support, increased motivation and relevant mentoring. Other solutions include external collaboration for training, strategies to increase participation and technical support in curriculum planning. These efforts are expected to increase the effectiveness of MGMPS in developing teachers' competencies on an ongoing basis..

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) plays an important role in the formation of students' character and understanding of religious teachings. However, in practice, not a few students face difficulties in understanding PAI material, both in terms of cognitiveness and affective. These difficulties can be caused by a variety of factors, such as differences in academic ability, lack of motivation, or socio-cultural problems. Therefore, the right strategy from PAI teachers in overcoming learning difficulties is very necessary. This article aims to identify various strategies that PAI teachers can apply to help students overcome learning difficulties. Based on a literature review, there are several approaches that have proven to be effective, including the use of varied learning methods, the use of educational technology, the provision of intensive guidance, and the strengthening of student motivation and character. In addition, the importance of constructive evaluation and feedback in the learning process is also one of the keys in improving the effectiveness of PAI learning. By implementing these strategies, it is hoped that the learning difficulties faced by students can be overcome, and the quality of PAI learning can be improved.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of assistance in teaching Quran reading and writing as well as Pegon script at Taman Pendidikan Qur'an (TPQ) Al-Kautsar, Sumokembangsri Village. The assistance is designed to enhance students' skills in reading and writing the Quran, as well as in Pegon script, which is part of the local tradition. The method used in this community service program employs Participatory Rural Appraisal, involving field surveys and direct communication with the community. The results indicate that routine and structured assistance significantly improves students' abilities in reading the Quran and writing Pegon script. The program also positively impacts students' understanding and skills in effectively practicing both aspects. This community service program is expected to contribute to the development of better and more adaptive teaching methods at TPQ and strengthen the preservation of local culture through Pegon script writing.

Wusto education is an Islamic values-based learning approach that aims to shape student character while improving academic achievement. This study was conducted to analyze the effect of the implementation of wusto education on student learning achievement at PGRI 1 Ciambar Junior High School, Ciambar District, Sukabumi Regency. This study used descriptive quantitative methods involving 100 students as samples. Data were collected through questionnaires, learning achievement tests, and interviews with teachers to better understand the implementation of wusto education in the school curriculum. The results showed that wusto education contributed positively to students' learning achievement. After the implementation of the wusto education program, there was an 18% increase in students' average academic score. In addition, the implementation of wusto education is able to shape better student characters, such as discipline, responsibility and honesty. The excellent programs of wusto education, such as halaqah, character-based learning and religious activities, have a significant impact on strengthening students' moral values. The integration of wusto education at SMP PGRI 1 Ciambar is done by incorporating religious values into general subjects and extracurricular activities. Teachers play an active role in managing learning that is balanced between academics and character building. Based on the results of the study, it is concluded that wusto education is significantly able to improve student learning achievement while forming superior character. The recommendation of this study is to expand the implementation of wusto education in other schools as a strategy to improve the quality of education.

This Community Service activity aims to introduce Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and apply it to Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in English courses for students of the Public Health Study Program at STIK Bina Husada Palembang. The focus of this training is on the use of ICT in this case the Canva and Google Translate applications. The methods used include lectures, discussions and practices, with the ultimate goal that students can produce technology-based projects in the form of educational posters in English. The results of the study showed a significant increase in ICT skills, self-confidence, and the ability to communicate using English. Students also showed good collaboration in groups, and were better prepared to face the challenges of the world of work that increasingly utilizes technology and cross-cultural communication, especially in the public health sector. This Community Service activity concluded that the integration of ICT and English in project-based learning can strengthen student competencies and prepare them to contribute effectively to the completion of students' English projects.

This article discusses contact with nature as a medium to minimize mild stress. At a mild level, stress can actually increase the enthusiasm for life in fighting challenges, but if stress increases to a more severe level, it can cause nervous tension, and have an impact on suffering not only physically, but also our soul (mind). The aim of this research is to increase awareness of the importance of contact with nature for mental health. This research uses qualitative research methods, including in the library research category, so in the process of collecting data, the author collects data in the form of information through literature. The results of this research are that contact with nature can minimize mild stress for some people. Activities in nature, such as mountain climbing, camping, or simply walking in the forest, are believed to have therapeutic effects that can improve mental well-being. Nature can have a positive impact on health and well-being. One application can be implemented is through natural schools, nature-based schools which aim to restore essential human values ​​that are one with nature. In nature schools, students are free to interact with the outdoors. Students look cheerful and enjoy learning without any pressure and school does not become a boring prison. This is the most important thing, so that children do not get stressed and bored easily.  

This study aimed to enhance sustainability awareness through eco-friendly creativity by introducing bamboo weaving training to elementary school students at SDN 3 Karangkobar. The training integrated cultural heritage with practical skills, emphasizing environmental conservation. The program involved sixth-grade students in hands-on activities, teaching them to transform bamboo into functional crafts. Findings revealed high enthusiasm from both students and teachers, highlighting the program's potential to foster creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and environmental responsibility. The training also underscored the importance of utilizing local resources and preserving traditional crafts. Despite challenges such as limited materials and facilities, this initiative demonstrated the feasibility of embedding sustainability principles in education. Recommendations include curriculum adjustments to integrate local wisdom-based art education and increased support for creative, environment-focused learning methods.

Entering the digital era, technology plays an important role in human life. The Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 accelerated the digital transformation, including the activities of school children aged 6-12 years. The use of gadgets can have both positive and negative impacts on children, so it is necessary for parents to play a role in managing screen time to maximise the positive impact and minimise the negative impact of gadget use on children.  This activity is a counselling for parents, children, and teachers conducted at TPQ Nurul Ilmi Makassar City. The methods used were lectures and discussions. The results of the activity were 25 parents and children, as well as 5 teachers who participated in counselling activities. Based on the results of the discussion, the use of gadgets can help children in finding learning resources and as an educational medium for children, some parents supervise and limit screen time for children but there are also some parents who cannot supervise optimally because they are busy working. Children are given gadgets with the hope that parents can contact their children easily. The advice given to parents is to limit screen time for children to a maximum of 2-3 hours per day and select applications and what children watch during screen time. Meanwhile, teachers need to develop learning methods so that children are more comfortable learning and playing than using gadgets.

Organizational structure has the consequence of changing the behavior and characteristic values of the people in the organizational structure. Organizational structure is a behavioral controller. Changes to the organizational structure are certainly intended as an effort to change behavior. This study aims to examine the influence of organizational structure on student behavior. Using qualitative methods, this research involves direct observation and interviews with various stakeholders in the school. The results of the study show that SPNF SKB SIKKA implements a hierarchical organizational structure with unit heads, deputies, teachers and tutors. This study aims to determine the influence of organizational structure on the behavior of non-formal education schools. After research, it can be concluded that the hierarchical structure of the SPNF SKB SIKKA school organization creates an orderly and disciplined environment but also presents challenges in terms of flexibility, initiative and participation active and also have a clear framework of vision, mission and goals to realize an early childhood education unit and education in the community that answers the learning needs of the community and makes an education unit that provides the widest possible opportunity for the community to obtain education.

This research was designed with the aim of examining in depth the motivation in increasing the teaching creativity of tutors at the ASIEQ Educare tutoring institution. This research used qualitative methods with a descriptive research model by describing objects as they are. The research results show that motivation in increasing the teaching creativity of tutors at the ASIEQ Educare tutoring institution can be said to be good. This can be seen from the system created by the institution so that it can bring out the enthusiasm or intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation that tutors have in teaching so that the tutor's creativity in teaching also increases. Apart from that, the model used by the ASIEQ Educare tutoring institution in motivating its tutors is to use a human resources model which focuses on providing feedback not only obtained through material but also immaterial things and meaningfulness in teaching as well as supporting motivation which can increase the teaching creativity of tutors in ASIEQ Educare tutoring agency. The strategies used by the ASIEQ Educare tutoring institution include; a) get to know all members of the ASIEQ Educare family well, b) assign tutors according to their respective interests and abilities, c) all members of the ASIEQ Educare family are considered work friends, d) activate regular discussions in order to carry out self-development with each other in the learning process.

This article aims to examine the implementation of morals-based non-test assessment in PAI learning in grade 11 of SMK Muhammadiyah 4 Surakarta, focusing on its influence on students' character development. Islamic Religious Education (PAI) has an important role in instilling moral values. In this context, morals-based non-test assessment is an effective approach to assessing students' character development, as it focuses on observing their behavior and attitudes. At SMK Muhammadiyah 4 Surakarta, the implementation of this method is expected to help students not only understand religious teachings in theory, but also apply them in daily life. This research is a type of field research that is descriptive qualitative in nature. The main focus of this research is to understand the concept of evaluation in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning, which includes both test-based and non-test evaluation methods at SMK Muhammadiyah 4 Surakarta. In this study, a phenomenological approach is used to explore the experiences and understanding of individuals or groups regarding the phenomenon under investigation. Moral-based non-test assessment in PAI learning aims to evaluate students' moral values in everyday life. In contrast to test assessments that measure cognitive abilities. The implementation of morals-based non-test assessment faces obstacles such as difficulties in measuring morals objectively and limited time for observation.Morals-based non-test assessment in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning at SMK Muhammadiyah 4 Surakarta has an important role in shaping student character, in addition to mastery of academic material.

The purpose of implementing Community Service (PkM) is to overcome the problems faced by community service partners, namely difficulties in learning accounting for class XII SOS students at SMAK St. Darius Larantuka. This activity is also a follow-up to the previous study entitled "Analysis of Difficulties in Learning Accounting for the Sub-Material of Service Company Worksheets for Class XII SOS Students at SMAK St. Darius Larantuka in the 2024/2025 Academic Year". The form of community service carried out is training and assistance in compiling worksheets for service companies. The participants involved were 20 students from class XII SOS 2. This activity was carried out in three stages, namely: 1) delivery of material regarding worksheets for service companies, 2) practice of compiling worksheets, and 3) evaluation of work results. The material was delivered collaboratively by the economics subject teacher, Mr. Abel Andisolo Sogen, S.Pd, and the community service lecturer, Mrs. Maria Fatima B. Beribe, M.Pd. In the practice stage, participants were asked to compile worksheets based on the case studies that had been submitted. During this process, participants were assisted by the service team until they achieved the expected results. To measure the participants' abilities and skills in compiling working papers, they were then asked to complete different case study questions independently. The results of the participants' work were analyzed using qualitative analysis methods, which showed an increase in understanding and skills during independent practice compared to during mentoring. This is reflected in the scores obtained by the participants, which ranged from 85 to 95, and reached the target of 90% of what the service team wanted. However, there were several participants who had difficulty in compiling working papers due to lack of accuracy in the calculations, so that the calculation results in the Balance Sheet column were not balanced.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of MonsoonSIM in enhancing the understanding of students in the International Trade Program for the ASEAN & China Region at Politeknik APP Jakarta regarding international trade concepts. A quantitative method was employed, using purposive sampling to select two student groups: Group A (semester 1), who had not used MonsoonSIM, and Group B (semester 3), who had experienced the use of MonsoonSIM. Data were collected through a quiz consisting of ten questions covering essential aspects of international trade, such as business management, supply chain, marketing, and demand forecasting. The results were analyzed using a paired t-test at a 5% significance level. The analysis revealed a t-value of 8.25, significantly exceeding the critical t-table value of 2.262, indicating a substantial improvement in students' understanding after using MonsoonSIM. Furthermore, semester 3 students demonstrated better comprehension compared to semester 1 students, confirming that MonsoonSIM effectively enhances not only theoretical understanding but also analytical and decision-making skills. This study concludes that MonsoonSIM is a superior simulation-based learning tool compared to traditional theoretical methods, making a vital contribution to the practical and applicable development of international trade education.