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The importance of the role of PAI teachers in shaping students' character and morals. PAI teachers as teachers of Islam in schools have a duty to provide good religious education and learning to students, so that students can understand the teachings of Islam correctly and practice them in everyday life. However, the challenge faced by PAI teachers is how to provide interesting and fun religious learning for students. In addition, with the development of technology and information, PAI teachers must be able to develop creative and innovative teaching methods to attract students' interest in studying religion. Therefore, the creativity of teaching PAI teachers is very important in increasing the professionalism of PAI teachers. By having teaching creativity, PAI teachers can provide fun, interesting and meaningful learning for students, so that students can more easily understand the teachings of Islam. In addition, teaching creativity can also improve the ability of PAI teachers to manage classes, motivate students, and improve the quality of learning provided by PAI teachers. Thus, the creativity of teaching PAI teachers has a very important role in increasing the professionalism of PAI teachers and forming good and quality student character.

Creative learning is innovative and inventive that's vital for children. Qahal Ceria Jayapura is a non-profit community that helps to build children's character and creativity. Qahal Ceria faced obstacles in designing creative learning. This community services takes form in assisting teachers to design creative projects and materials. We designed 2 projects, coloring drawings and making ornaments using simple and natural materials. We expect these projects as references and hoped to motivate teachers for further development. 

Canva app is a graphic design platform that has become a favorite among users who don't have a graphic design background. With a variety of easy-to-use features and templates, Canva is perfect for teachers who want to create engaging and interactive learning materials. The purpose of building a Canva application is to make users easy to use and free of charge with hundreds of attractive design templates for the community. Canva is also a multifunctional application that can be used for the development of learning media. One of the main benefits of Canva app training is to increase teacher creativity in creating engaging learning. The methods used in this community service activity are discussion, training and practice. The results of this canva application training activity are (1) the canva application can improve the quality of learning materials delivered by teachers, (2) the canva application increases the attractiveness of learning, (3) the canva application can encourage teacher creativity better, (4) increase the use of technology for teachers in learning materials.

This research aims to describe the application of the PAIKEMI learning strategy in PAI learning. The application of the PAIKEMI learning strategy in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) aims to increase student achievement and engagement. This strategy focuses on student-centered learning, making learning active, innovative, creative, effective, fun and Islamic. In this research, the library research method was used. Data collection was carried out by utilizing library sources such as books, documents and journal articles. The research results show positive results in the implementation of PAIKEMI, which leads to increased cognitive competence and active participation of students. This strategy includes planning, implementation, factors that influence its effectiveness, and evaluation of student learning outcomes. By incorporating PAIKEMI into PAI classes, educators can create a more meaningful and enjoyable learning environment, fostering collaboration, creativity and effectiveness among students. This strategy includes approaches such as “Everyone Here is a Teacher”, which encourages active participation and individual engagement. Additionally, teachers undergo training and collaborative sessions to implement PAIKEMI effectively, ensuring successful lesson planning and student engagement.

Creativity in delivering digital catechesis plays an important role in building meaningful experiences for people in the modern era. This research uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and participant observation. In this article, we discuss how creativity can enrich the religious experience of individuals, especially the younger generation who are accustomed to technology. The use of digital media allows catechesis to be more interesting and easy to remember. In addition, this article highlights the importance of compiling catechetical materials that are relevant, touching, and inspiring. By utilizing technology well and wisely, churches and catechetical teachers can create space for reflection, dialogue, and deeper spiritual growth. Creativity in digital catechesis is not only about introducing religious values in a modern way, but also building a strong connection between individuals and their spiritual beliefs. Thus, creativity in delivering digital catechesis allows people to experience a deeper, more meaningful and relevant religious experience in the ever-changing digital era.

The problem of this community service is whether through this service, teachers and students can synergize by applying the strategy of developing social participation skills as one of the dimensions of skills that are highly recommended to achieve the objectives of history learning at SMA Negeri 3 Palu. The objectives that can be achieved in this service are (1) teachers and students can apply the strategy of developing social participation skills in learning history at SMA Negeri 3 Palu. (2) by developing social participation skills, it is hoped that the history learning process will no longer be boring or considered a soft subject. (3) by applying social participation skills, it is expected that history learning will be more challenging because history learning is not only memorized. The hope to be achieved through this community service is that teachers and students can synergistically process in learning history to improve competence not only knowledge, but attitudes and skills, especially in social participation skills must also be balanced so that students can participate in their environment to help solve societal problems and be skilled in the community environment, and can increase teacher competence in teaching creativity. Through socialization, mentoring and tracing in the form of observations, interviews and documents, it is hoped that teachers and students can be characterized as responsive and strong character.

This research discusses the effect of the storytelling method conducted by Sunday School teachers on the understanding of the Bible in children aged 3-6 years.  The decline of attitude in early childhood is a cause for concern. This decline in attitude is caused by one of the problems, namely the lack of understanding of the Bible. The lack of teaching the Bible to children from an early age is a matter of concern. The storytelling method is a learning approach that prioritizes narratives or stories as the main medium in the religious learning process. Through interesting and interactive narratives, this method aims to increase children's understanding, engagement, creativity, and cognition, as well as forming positive attitudes towards religion and transferring moral values. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach by collecting data from various literature sources related to the research topic. Data analysis was conducted systematically using a qualitative approach to generate new insights that can increase understanding of existing knowledge. The results showed that the storytelling method had a significant impact in several aspects. Firstly, it increases children's engagement in religious learning, allowing them to be actively involved and building a strong interest in the Bible. Second, it influences the growth of children's positive attitude towards religion, positively shaping their character and morality. Third, the storytelling method facilitates a deeper understanding of the Bible, allowing children to internalize the spiritual and moral values contained in the Bible stories. Fourth, it helps in the development of children's language and cognitive skills, enriching their learning experience. Fifth, the storytelling method facilitates the transfer of moral values, allowing children to understand moral concepts and develop attitudes that are in line with religious teachings. So, the storytelling method practiced by Sunday School teachers has a significant impact on the understanding of the Bible in children aged 3-6 years. This approach is not just about transferring knowledge, but also about shaping the child's character, morality and attitude towards religion. Therefore, it is important for religious educators to consider using the storytelling method in Bible learning for pre-school children in Sunday school.

This research was motivated by problems identified from various factors at SMPN 2 Kinali, where many students were noisy, sleepy and had problems with their classmates. This happens because students feel bored with the subject. As a result, it weakens learning. The aim of this research is to identify how creative PAI teachers are in selecting learning forms to produce an efficient learning atmosphere for category VII students at SMPN 2 Kinali. This research is qualitative descriptive in nature. Research runs at SMPN 2 Kinali. In relation to the main sources of information, they are PAI class VII teachers at SMPN 2 Kinali, and the inferior sources of information are the class VII students of SMPN 2 Kinali and the school principal. The information collection methods used in this research are monitoring, question and answer and documentation. The results of this research prove that PAI teachers' creativity in creating an efficient learning atmosphere lies in the use of learning forms and the application of learning outside of categories to produce a supportive learning atmosphere. The teacher's creativity determines the form of learning in producing an efficient learning atmosphere, through the use of a versatile learning form which is carried out by combining several existing forms with several important views, namely: taking into account the constitution of the students, the module to be taught and the management of the form.

This study aims to determine the role of Civics Teachers in the Formation of  Students’ Nationalism Attitudes at SMA Negeri 1 Roledelu in class X IPS 1This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Roledelu in class X Social Studies Department in the second semester of the 2021/2022 academic year.The method used is a research method with a descritive quantitative approach.The results obtained indicate that the role of PPKn teachers is very important in increasing the nationalism attitudes of students at SMA Negeri 1 Roledelu, namely civics Teachers as mentors, Civics Teachers as bridges between generations, Civics Education teachers as a stimulus for creativity, and Civics Education teachers as authorities.

This study aims to determine the role of Civics Teachers in the Formation of  Students’ Nationalism Attitudes at SMA Negeri 1 Roledelu in class X IPS 1This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Roledelu in class X Social Studies Department in the second semester of the 2021/2022 academic year.The method used is a research method with a descritive quantitative approach.The results obtained indicate that the role of PPKn teachers is very important in increasing the nationalism attitudes of students at SMA Negeri 1 Roledelu, namely civics Teachers as mentors, Civics Teachers as bridges between generations, Civics Education teachers as a stimulus for creativity, and Civics Education teachers as authorities.

This study aims to improve extracurricular learning outcomes in class X of Guguak Randah integrated MAS by applying a creative problem-solving learning model. Through interviews with the integrated teacher, Mrs. Syarifah,, it was revealed that the learning process still relies on the lecture method and teacher-centered approach which causes a lack of student interest in learning. To overcome this problem, the researcher is interested in applying a creative problem-solving learning model so that students are more involved and their learning outcomes improve. The research used a quasi-experimental method with a post-test only control group design. In this context, the use of the Creative Problem Solving model on students of class X IPA integrated MAS Guguak Randah showed a significant effect on learning outcomes. The t-test results confirmed a significant difference between the experimental group that applied the creative learning model and the control group. Thus, the application of this model can stimulate student creativity, improve learning interest, and make the learning process more interesting and interactive.

This article is a report on community service activities in order to fulfill the 2023 Government Assistance Program for Facilitating Cultural Advancement organized by the Region XII West Kalimantan Cultural Advancement Agency. The purpose of this article is to reintroduce, preserve and develop literacy culture, especially reading and writing in Javanese texts, to teachers, especially Islamic Religious Education Teachers (PAI) and Local Content Teachers (Mulok) at the junior high school/equivalent level in Sambas City. PAI and Mulok teachers are also the spearheads of introducing local culture. Therefore, this activity focuses on recognizing Jawi letters and reading Jawi writing. The reporting procedure is based on a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection techniques were carried out using interviews, observation and documentation. The results of the research show that PAI and Mulok teachers at junior high school/equivalent level actively participate in seminar activities and practice reading and writing Jawi texts. This is very important because the development of an independent curriculum today requires the capacity and creativity of schools, especially teachers and is a benchmark for school progress. Apart from that, material development should focus on exploring local wisdom, one suitable material is the practice of reading and writing Javanese texts.

The change from the K13 Curriculum to the Independent Learning Curriculum has had positive and negative impacts for MTSN 2 Solok Selatan teachers. The positive impacts include increasing teacher motivation and enthusiasm for teaching, giving teachers freedom and autonomy in designing learning, increasing teacher creativity and innovation in teaching, improving the quality of learning and student learning outcomes. The negative impact is increasing the teacher's workload in designing and implementing learning, requiring extra time and effort to study and understand the KMB, requiring intensive training and mentoring for teachers. Joint efforts are needed to ensure that the Independent Learning Curriculum can be implemented effectively and achieve its goal of improving the quality of education in Indonesia. The change in curriculum from K-13 to the Independent Learning Curriculum has both good and negative effects for teachers in junior high schools.

This study examines approaches to social media use of TikTok in elementary schools, focusing on safety, education, and positive impact. In an increasingly digitally connected environment, children face increased opportunities and risks associated with social media use. The aim of this study is to develop appropriate approach strategies to help students understand how to use her TikTok in a balanced and safe manner. Research methods include literature research on children's social media use and analysis of educational policies related to social media in elementary schools.The results demonstrate the need for educational approaches that focus on positive creativity, digital awareness, and online safety. The proposed approach includes educational sessions, workshops, and training sessions involving students, teachers, and parents. Public relations takes into account age restrictions, privacy settings, and the positive and negative effects of online activity.  The role of teachers and school staff in monitoring and supporting students in the digital world will also be strengthened. The implementation of this outreach strategy aims to create a supportive, educational and safe environment for the u. se of the social media TikTok among primary school children, thereby bridging the gap between technological development and child protection

Mathematics learning has a significant role in student character building, with the main objective of developing logical, rational, critical, creative, systematic, and practical thinking patterns. However, there are still challenges in achieving this goal, such as lack of student interest, learning difficulties, and the availability of adequate resources. This article discusses the role of mathematics learning in students' character building and the importance of integrating mathematics learning with character building. Through a qualitative method with a literature study approach, data were taken from various sources such as journals, books, news, and other scientific research using the Google Scholar database with the keywords mathematics and student character from 2019 to 2024. The results showed that mathematics learning can shape students' character through the development of values such as discipline, honesty, hard work, creativity, curiosity, responsibility, communicative, and independence. Therefore, continuous efforts are needed to improve the quality of mathematics learning, taking into account the needs and interests of students and utilizing available learning technologies and resources. Collaboration between teachers, students, parents and other related parties is also important to create a conducive learning environment that supports students' development in mathematics.

The making of wall magazines aims to understand how effective wall magazines (wall magazines) are in increasing the literacy of elementary school students. Wall magazine as one of the media raises students' motivation in literacy and creativity. The role of the teacher and students is needed in increasing interest in reading and creativity. Making wall magazines with student creations and displaying them makes students like to read or make a work of poetry or rhymes that are posted on the bulletin. The research results of wall magazines (mading) have a very important role both in the formation of students at SDN Gebang 3 Surakarta. Several aspects that can be formed are aspects of knowledge, aspects of skills, talents and interests. Wall magazine is one of the communication media that is posted on the wall because it contains important information about the school. The main functions of magazines are informative, communicative, recreational and creative

Music arts education is an important part of the holistic development of learners, enabling learners to express themselves and develop musical as well as social skills. The purpose of this study is to explore the perspective of class V teachers on learning music with pianika at MIS Al-Jihad Palangka Raya City. Through a qualitative approach using interviews and observation, the study identified five main findings. Research results 1) The importance of music arts education in the holistic development of learners. 2) Improve students' technical skills in playing pianika. 3) Collaborative experience of learners through music art learning. 4) Benefits of playing pianika in the development of motor and musical skills of learners. 5) Challenges faced by learners in learning the art of music with pianika. This finding reflects the importance of learning music with pianika in developing students holistically, and students can develop creativity and express themselves through music. As a result, MIS Al-Jihad Palangka Raya City is expected to integrate this understanding in their learning approach, strengthening its commitment to overall student development.

This research raises the issue of the lack of facilities for learning media, the lack of student interaction in the learning process, and the disruption caused by students who often go in and out of class. These inadequacies can hinder the learning process and affect the teacher's creativity in managing learning. The purpose of this research is to find out how to create and maintain a maximum Islamic religious education learning atmosphere at SMPN 29 Sijunjung. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a focus on teacher creativity in managing Islamic learning. Data were collected through observation and interviews, then analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the creativity of teachers in managing Islamic learning has been done well, but has not reached the maximum level because there are still some things that need to be improved. Factors that influence creating a maximum learning atmosphere include forgetting to convey learning objectives, interference in managing time and learning activities, lack of student involvement in learning, and limited learning media. To improve the effectiveness of learning, there needs to be more attention in managing learning in order to create an optimal learning atmosphere for students in understanding Islamic religious education.

The aim of this community service is to help students through elementary school physical education teachers to introduce traditional games and reduce children's habit of playing online games and help increase creativity by using materials available around them. This community service is carried out because of several problems such as (1) the lack of children who know traditional games so that their daily lives are filled with playing online games (2) social weaknesses that occur in the home environment, including playing on cellphones when spoken to, or being busy with gadget even though there is a friend beside him or he is sitting with family members. The implementation of this activity took place in the city of Jayapura. The stages of implementing this service activity are (1) problem identification (2) needs analysis; (3) designing coaching and mentoring; (4) carrying out mentoring; (5) monitoring and observing activity results; and (6) reporting and follow-up. The methods of community service are lectures, demonstrations and training. The results of this PKM which were carried out were seen from the questionnaires that were distributed, of the 20 participants who said they were good, 16 participants and 4 participants were very good.  

With regard to the learning achievement of class VI students at MI Muhammadiyah Karanganyar, the aim of the research is to determine the potential influence of teacher creativity and the use of technology as a science learning medium. Questionnaires were used in this study to measure how much technology is used as a science education tool and to evaluate the creativity of teachers. To determine the effect of a treatment on the dependent variable, this research method uses quantitative research in the form of experiments. By being given the opportunity to become a sample, each member of the population is given the opportunity to be selected using random sampling techniques. Three hundred and fifty students, seventeen males and eighteen females, comprised the VIG class sample. In this research, student learning achievement (Y) is the dependent variable and two independent variables are used, namely teacher creativity (X2) and use of technology as a science learning medium (X1). This research uses two types of data, namely the average daily science assessment score and primary data in the form of a questionnaire with 35 respondents. Regression analysis and correlation tests are used in the data analysis process to assess the relationship between variables. At ϼ= 0.05, the research produces Tcount = 0.745 and Ttable = 0.444. Tcount > Ttable shows that Hₒ is rejected and H₁ is accepted based on standard criteria. Thus, the learning achievement of class VI MI Muhammadiyah Karanganyar students is influenced by the use of technology as a science learning medium and teacher creativity.