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The use of image media in Civic Education (PKn) learning, particularly on the topic of understanding the meaning of the Pancasila symbols in fourth-grade elementary school, often faces challenges, especially in enhancing students' comprehension of the abstract concepts involved. This community service program aims to socialize the use of image media as an effective teaching aid in PKn education. The methods employed include training and mentoring teachers in integrating image media into their lessons. The results indicate a significant improvement in students' understanding of the Pancasila symbols and increased motivation to learn. Additionally, the program sparked social change within the school environment, such as new initiatives from teachers to be more creative in using teaching media. This program successfully achieved its goals by fostering positive transformation in the school's learning processes

This Community Service Program aims to strengthen literacy and numeracy in elementary school (SD) students where the focus is to provide assistance to students about the importance of strengthening literacy and numeracy in students. This activity was carried out by lecturers and students from the Mathematics Education Study Program and the Economics Education Study Program, the Teaching and Education Faculty, HKBP Nommensen University Medan. The implementation of Community Service activities in strengthening literacy and numeracy in students began on 06 February 2023 and ended on 25 February 2023. Previously, this Community Service activity had been socialized to students of SD Negeri 040536, in every classroom and it was seen that the cause of the lack of literacy and numeracy in students is still low due to lack of learning and arithmetic exercises. This problem was then minimized by carrying out related Community Service Program activities to strengthen literacy and numeracy for elementary school students. This program is an important matter in efforts to improve the concept of numeracy in schools.

This study aims to examine the structural and local wisdom values found in the folklore of the some ethnic group in North Sumatra, like as Pakpak and Nias. The method used in this study uses a library approach. The sources of data used in this research are journals, books, and internet sites related to the topics that have been selected. The results of this study are that there are many local wisdom values in Pakpak ethnic folklore. This is reflected in the oral/regional literary tradition in the form of folklore from the Pakkpak ethnic in North Sumatra, structural values and local wisdom values that have been analyzed can be used as material teaching, namely literature learning material due to the suitability between existing stories and existing material with the 2013 Curriculum for class X SMA.

Since Covid-19 attacked several parts of the world, students are suggested to do distance learning. However, since New Normal era, students are allowed to do offline learning by implementing health protocol. This research is aimed to describe teaching method with blended learning model namely “Missing Pieces Activities” in English Subject for Seventh Class Junior High School 2 Bendungan Trenggalek-East Java. This teaching method involves various activities, they are: Missing Words for listening, Missing Small Thing speaking, and Missing Sentences for Reading. With this blended learning model, the activities are done by combining the online learning and offline learning. Source of data in this research is activities done by the students during the teaching and learning process. The data was collected through observation and interview. The finding of the research shows that students are more actively involved in the teaching and learning process. Further, they have higher motivation in learning due to the various activities they did in learning process. Therefore, this Missing Pieces Activities can be one of learning methods in New Normal Era to increase students’ activeness and motivation both in distance and offline learning.

Assistance in learning English using the discussion method carried out by KKN Students of the English Language Education Study Program FKIP, University of Subang which was carried out at SDN Kotasari, Pusakanagara aims to foster interest and attractiveness of participants in learning English and to find out the significant effect of the discussion on students' vocabulary skills. For this study, 20 participants participated in 3 experimental groups. A total of 20 participants were tested using the direct discussion method. The data collection used in this activity was that students were asked to write down lists of words that had been determined and then discussed to measure the amount of participant vocabulary mastery and field notes, carried out by documenting the English learning process and photos of activities during the teaching and learning process both before and when the action was carried out. . Based on the mentoring activities that have been carried out, it can be concluded that there was a change in the attitude of the participants from those who were less active, not enthusiastic and less involved to become more active, enthusiastic and willing to interact collaboratively during the mentoring activities the students became more active and enthusiastic about learning English with the method discussion and have a positive impact on vocabulary skills.

Speaking is one of the important skills that must be learned by anyone who wants to master English. In mastering speaking skills, it is necessary to use several strategies. Researchers compiled this thesis with the aim of knowing how the strategies used by tutors in teaching speaking , and students' responses to the strategies used by tutors helped them improve students' speaking skills at Fajar English Course, Pare, Kediri. The research method used by the researcher is a qualitative descriptive method. Researchers obtained data by observing one speaking class program, namely Mentari class. The researcher also interviewed three tutors in Mentari class and two students in Mentari class. Finally, the researcher collected the documentation obtained from the observations in class. The data were analyzed by organizing the data obtained by the researcher. The findings of this study indicate that the strategies applied by tutors are conversation, story telling, presentation, debate, breaking news, and speech.The reason the tutor uses this strategy is because the strategy is considered a fun strategy, gives students confidence to dare to speak in public, motivates students not to be afraid of making mistakes when speaking, and from speaking practice students also gain new knowledge. For students who have difficulty in learning speaking, the tutor encourages and motivates them to practice more speaking both inside and outside the classroom. Because every difficulty in the process of learning speaking is considered to be easy to overcome with a lot of practice.

Increasing the creativity of Christian religious education teachers through the development of digital learning materials is urgently needed because without developing digital learning materials, PAK teachers will experience a lag in digital information. This study aims to investigate the development of digital learning materials that can increase the creativity of Christian religious education teachers. In the digital era that continues to grow, the use of technology in Christian religious education has great potential to create a more interesting and effective learning experience. This study uses a type of qualitative research and involves literature studies to gain an in-depth understanding of the integration of Christian religious values in digital learning. The results of the study show that the development of digital learning materials can provide significant benefits in increasing the creativity of Christian religious education teachers. By integrating Christian religious values, teachers can create more innovative and creative teaching methods. The use of technological resources such as multimedia, video, and interactive software allows teachers to extend learning materials and create more engaging learning experiences for students.

Education is very important for the development of children's knowledge, so it needs to be supported by effective learning media. Learning media are familiar to a teacher such as textbooks, teaching aids and other media. However, after observations were made at one of the Class V Manumuti SDKs, in the Timor Leste Border area, it was found that teachers predominantly taught using textbooks and no other learning media. The existing conditions result in students learning monotonously, students being less active, teachers not being creative and students not understanding science lessons well. So in this research, learning media will be created that are fun and not monotonous in order to arouse students' motivation to study science. In this case, the media used is Audio-Visual Technology Learning Media. This media will be elaborated in the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) model, where students will be formed into several groups, then given a science knowledge game, and students compete with their opposing groups. That way, a sense of responsibility, healthy competition, imagination, and student activity in class dominate and students will be motivated to learn science because the end of this learning model is an award or reward for students who become winners. To measure the attainment of science knowledge, observation, discussion, tests, scores and audio-visual media are used. It is hoped that the results of the research will ensure that students in the Timor Leste border areas do not miss out on technological knowledge, teachers will be more creative and students will be able to play an active role and increase their motivation to learn science.

Currently, Islamic education is crucial for developing knowledge based on faith and piety. It creates behavioral patterns that reflect a balance between physical and spiritual aspects, resulting in morally upright individuals. The decline in moral behavior among Muslims is a serious issue that requires significant attention. Islamic education contributes to the enhancement of faith and piety, which in turn shapes morally upright individuals, especially amidst the era of globalization that alters various aspects of life, including mindset. This study aims to understand the process of Islamic education as a means to actualize religious teachings, thereby strengthening the moral character of Muslims in the face of globalization. The research employs a qualitative method with a library research approach. The findings indicate that to address moral and ethical deviations in the era of globalization, it is necessary to revitalize Islamic education to strengthen the moral character of Muslims. The necessary steps include: 1) implementing a holistic and morality-based learning model, 2) revitalizing moral education, 3) revitalizing social education, and 4) revitalizing the role of technology.

This article investigates the ways in which religious education can integrate values of tolerance and moderation in an attempt to develop students into moderate and tolerant members of society. This study uses a comprehensive research process to investigate teaching strategies such as value-based learning, contextual, collaborative, dialogue, and simulation techniques. Based on the results of the analysis, applying these principles discourages extremism while fostering tolerance and respect for one another's differences. By encouraging values of diversity and balance, Islamic religious education contributes to the development of moral character and social harmony.  

This study aims to determine the implementation problems of instilling entrepreneurial character in early childhood. This study uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method by collecting and analyzing journals related to keywords. Based on the literature study conducted, it was found that the importance of planting and increasing understanding of the concept of entrepreneurship from an early age starting from early childhood education, this implementation needs examples in the form of activities carried out by playing to provide a good understanding of students. Another problem, students are less motivated to look for reference materials related to the material provided. Based on the analysis of learning tools, the entrepreneurship material being taught is still not sustainable so that the expected competencies are not clear. In addition, learning activities are still centered on the teacher. The results of the analysis of reference books to see the contents of the material, especially the main economic activity material. How the material is presented, examples, and practical implementation in accordance with the syllabus of existing subject matter. After the basic economic activity reference books are reviewed as teaching materials in accordance with the learning tools that have been developed.

Thematic learning in elementary schools has several special characteristics that distinguish it from other learning approaches. Children of school age / 6-12 years are called school age, because children have finished kindergarten as a real preparatory institution. It is called the ripe period for learning, because the child has tried to achieve something, but the activity of playing development is only aimed at getting pleasure when doing the activity itself. It is called a mature period for school, because children already want new abilities, which can be provided by schools (Nasution Noehi, 1993: 44). According to Banett, et al., the characteristics of elementary school age children are as follows. (1) They are naturally curious and interested in the world around them. (2) Enjoys playing and prefers to have fun. (3) Likes to organize himself to handle things, explore a situation and try new ventures. (4) usually thrilled and driven to excel because they do not like to experience dissatisfaction and reject failures. (5) Learn effectively when satisfied with the situation that occurs. (6) Learning by working, observing, taking initiative and teaching other children (Mulyani Sumantri & Nana Syaodih, 2000: 12).

This study uses a qualitative method. Data collection techniques were carried out by in-depth interviews, participant observation and documentation. Data were analyzed using an interactive model consisting of collecting data (data collection), reducing data (data reduction), presenting data (data display), and concluding (conclusion). Checking the validity of the data is done by testing the credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. This study also aims to find: (1) the role of PAI teachers (aqidah morals) in fostering student morals, (2) What are the driving factors in fostering student morals at MTs N 1 Central Buton, (3) What are the inhibiting factors in fostering student morals in MTs N 1 Central Buton. The results of this study indicate that: (1) the role of PAI teachers (aqidah morals) in fostering student morals at MTs N 1 Buton Tengah has shown a good attitude in accordance with Islamic teachings and applies what they get from the explanations given by the teacher at class during the learning process. (2) The driving factors in fostering student morals at MTs N 1 Central Buton are; parental factors and exemplary factors, (3) while the inhibiting factors in fostering student morals at MTs N 1 Central Buton namely; different family factors and friend factors.

The feasibility of teaching is not only measured based on formal education but also must be measured based on how the teacher's ability in teaching and material mastery sessions, mastering, choosing and using methods, media and learning evaluation. The purpose of this study is to increase teacher performance in developing evaluation of learning outcomes through Academic Supervision at Bilal One Roof Public Middle School, East Adonara District, 2020/2021 Academic Year. The effectiveness of implementing school principal academic supervision in improving teacher performance in developing evaluations of learning outcomes at Bilal One Roof Public Middle School, Adonara Timur District for the 2020/2021 academic year. This type of research is school action research through the implementation of the Principal's academic supervision including planning, action, observation and reflection. The results of the study show (1) the increase in teacher performance by the principal through the academic supervision of the principal shows an increase in each round. (2) The activities of the school principal show that coaching activities through the academic supervision of the school principal are useful and can help teachers more easily understand the concept of the teacher's role and function so that teacher performance can increase.

Christian religious education is an important aspect in the formation of character and the development of children. In this context, teacher creativity and the role of parents play a significant role in increasing children's interest in learning through Christian religious education. However, there are challenges in terms of a lack of understanding of the importance of creativity, a lack of creative teaching methods, and suboptimal involvement between teachers and parents. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the role of teacher and parent creativity in increasing children's interest in learning through Christian religious education. Through a qualitative approach and data analysis, this study identified existing problems and provided workable solutions. The results of the study show that a deep understanding of the importance of creativity, the use of creative teaching methods, and the active involvement of teachers and parents can encourage children's interest in learning in the context of Christian religious education. This study provides practical recommendations to enhance the role of teacher and parent creativity in strengthening children's interest in learning through Christian religious education, with the hope of improving the quality of Christian religious education that children receive.

The background of this research is that not all students can understand this problem-based learning, and also not all students are able to think actively in solving problems that occur. Students are less enthusiastic in participating in learning and students who play around or don't focus on learning. From the problems that exist, the researcher is interested in studying the application of problem-based learning in Islamic Religious Education Class X at SMAN 1 Kapur IX District and its inhibiting factors. This study aims to find out how the application of this problem-based learning strategy and its inhibiting factors. This type of research is a descriptive qualitative research that describes problem-based learning strategies in Islamic Religious Education Class X at SMAN 1 Kapur IX District. In collecting data researchers used observation techniques, interviews and documentation. Meanwhile, to analyze it, the researcher uses data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. Based on the results of the research conducted, the authors found that Islamic Religious Education teachers apply problem-based learning strategies starting from teacher planning in preparing lessons by making lesson plans which serve as teacher guidelines in teaching and learning activities carried out in the classroom. The application of problem-based learning strategies is carried out through three activities, namely preliminary activities, core activities and closing activities. The activity starts from the teacher entering the class by greeting, conditioning the class and then praying together after that the teacher explains the indicators and learning objectives. The core activities of student learning are given related to learning problems then students will observe and find solutions to the problems that occur. Closing activities at the end with the teacher and concluding student lessons, giving assignments and praying together. The inhibiting factors found were time allocation, students who were less able to solve problems that occurred and students playing games during learning.

This research aimed to describe the real action of the Reading and Learning center “Ransel Buku” Center to increase children's love of books and literacy activities in Petuk Katimpun Village, Jekan Raya District, Central Kalimantan Province so that it can become an inspiration and motivation for readers to actively participate in foster and promote a love of books and literacy activities for the community, especially for children in the surrounding environment. This research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative method. The data collection method in this study was the interview method, namely by conducting a dialogue with the founder of the Reading and Learning center “Ransel Buku” and making direct and indirect observations. From the results of the data obtained, it can be concluded that Reading and Learning center “Ransel Buku” from its inception to today has provided real action in fostering children's love of books and literacy activities. This can be seen from the various activities carried out such as book reading activities, teaching and learning activities, “Ransel Buku” boat, and many others. In addition, the number of reading books available in Reading and Learning “Ransel Buku” ack has reached 8,000 book titles. The Reading and Learning center“Ransel Buku” has won many awards both at the provincial and national levels.

Computer-based test (CBT) is one of evaluation ways to develop the current curriculum because it deals with the demand of ICT development which students have to be able to gain their knowledge by using the advanced of technology. Besides, the current curriculum is intended to provide learners with a broad range of learning experiences in order to help them develop better attitudes, abilities, and knowledge. It is also the most important factor that helps learners become more capable and effective as citizens of the world.  Thus, this study aims at investigating teachers’ and students’ perceptions on applying CBT toward the implementation of curriculum used in SMKN 11 Bandung. Descriptive qualitative design was employed using a 20-item Likert-scale questionnaire and an interview guideline as the research instruments. The findings showed that teachers and students agreed that the assessment for the final test applying CBT in their school already implemented the current curriculum and it could be used to evaluate the learning condition in the school. Meanwhile, in conclusion, teachers mostly agreed that the questions written on CBT were already appropriate with their teaching during the learning process.

In this day and age, the use of media is very helpful for educators in a certain learning or training, namely as a tool to facilitate the implementation of teaching and learning, which is expected to run effectively to achieve predetermined learning goals. Meanwhile, the purpose of its use is to make it easier for educators to convey information on learning materials that will be conveyed so that they are easy to understand and understand making it interesting to use media for students to be happier in the learning process. So media is an instrument or tool to deliver learning material so that students are able to understand what is conveyed using media tools such as markers, package books or reading, whiteboards, including teachers and the environment is also a medium for implementing information delivery. In learning media, there are media used by teachers, namely visual (media with delivery using something that can be seen by the sense of sight), audio-visual (media with elements of conveying information using sound also contains an element of image, such as video), audio (information delivery using voice messages or closely related to the sense of hearing). Along with the advancement of media technology, it has a variety of tools that make it easier for teachers to learn using current technology media such as: cellphones, computers, laptops, and other applications that are used to obtain other sources of information.

 The Independent Curriculum was determined by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Minister of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia has issued a decree number 347 of 2022 regarding guidelines for implementing the Independent Curriculum in madrasah. So the implementation of the Independent Curriculum at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah becomes a demand for madrasah. The research uses a library research. The data research related to the Independent Curriculum and the Decree of the Minister of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia number 347 of 2022 concerning the Independent Curriculum. The Analyzing data of this research using a way to describe the data in the study (content analysis). The Independent Madrasah Ibtidaiyah curriculum implements learning according to the abilities of students which gives more space to develop student’s basic character and competence. The Character abilities that support interactive learning is by developing abilities and having characters in the form of noble character, diversity, independence, critical and creative reasoning. Have a focus on essential learning and adapts to the abilities of the students. The Independent Curriculum at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah was developed in Indonesia with the aim to improve the quality of education. Its implementation is adjusted to the needs and characteristics of students which can facilitate the learning process without feeling burdened in the implementation of learning in Madrasahs. It is because the process of implementing the Independent Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Curriculum is more profound, fun and independent. Implementation of the Independent Madrasah Ibrtidaiyah Curriculum in accordance with KMA RI No. 347 Year 2022 is supported by the existence of the Independent Learning platform which is easily accessible. The Independent Curriculum application contains teaching tools needed by students and teachers to facilitate the learning process.