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This study intends to examine the mathematical literacy skills of elementary school students in solving story problems. The ability to read mathematics includes not only understanding concepts, but also the ability to interpret, reason, and apply mathematics in everyday situations. The focus of this study is useful for evaluating the level of literacy competence of elementary school students. The method used in this study is Literature Review (LR), without direct observation in the field. Data were obtained through the analysis of various literature sources as well as the results of relevant previous research. The results of the study show that elementary school students still face challenges in understanding information in story problems, choosing the right solution strategies, and drawing conclusions from the problems faced. These findings highlight the need for a learning approach that is more focused on developing critical thinking competencies and contextual problem-solving. Learning that prioritizes real context, group discussions, and an emphasis on critical thinking processes is needed to support students in expanding their mathematical literacy skills to the fullest.

This community service program aims to enhance the design skills of local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Cadassari Village, Purwakarta Regency, through the use of digital design software, particularly Canva and CorelDRAW. Initial needs assessment revealed that most MSME actors in the area face challenges in creating product visual identities, including logos, packaging, and promotional media. Using a participatory approach and the Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) method, the training program was collaboratively designed and implemented in several stages, including planning, technical training, mentoring, evaluation, and a final showcase. The results indicate a significant improvement in participants’ ability to apply design tools for their business needs, along with the emergence of collaborative learning initiatives among participants. This training program contributes to the digital empowerment of local MSMEs and serves as a replicable model for creative economy development based on community engagement.

Creativity in early childhood is a crucial foundation for children’s cognitive and social development. This article examines how various play activities can serve as effective media to build creativity in early childhood. The research method used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group involving children aged 4–6 years in early childhood education settings. The results show that constructive play, role-playing, and outdoor play activities significantly enhance children’s creative abilities. Furthermore, the role of the environment and adult support positively influences creativity development. These findings highlight the importance of providing meaningful play activities and a conducive environment to maximize children’s creative potential from an early age. Practical implications for educators and parents are also discussed as efforts to improve the quality of early childhood education.

The role of job training, self-efficacy, and human resource development (HRD) in improving employee performance is discussed in this study. The problem raised is how these three components can synergistically influence employee work efficiency, considering the many challenges faced by organizations in optimizing their human resource potential. The library method and literature review approach are used in this study. This involves the analysis of primary and secondary data from reliable international journals indexed by Scopus and national journals indexed by Shinta. These data were collected through a review of relevant literature covering theories and empirical research on self-efficacy, job training, HRD, and their effects on performance. The results of the study indicate that increasing employee motivation and confidence to complete assigned tasks is very important. Technical skills and adaptability to changes in the work environment are improved through competency-based job training. Meanwhile, an innovative and productive work culture is generated through continuous learning and mentoring programs. When used together, these three components can contribute to improving individual and organizational performance. According to this study, to maintain the sustainability and competitiveness of organizations in the modern era, a holistic approach to HR management is essential

Mathematical reasoning skills are an important aspect of mathematics learning that supports students in understanding concepts deeply and logically. With the development of technology, the use of interactive learning media such as Geogebra has become a promising alternative to improve the quality of learning. This study aims to analyze the effect of Geogebra-assisted learning on students' mathematical reasoning skills through a meta-analysis approach. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) guided by the PRISMA guidelines, covering publications from 2015 to 2025 that meet specific inclusion criteria. The analysis of seven research articles revealed that six of them showed a large to very large effect on improving mathematical reasoning skills, while one article showed a small effect. These findings reinforce the conclusion that Geogebra is generally effective in supporting the development of students' mathematical reasoning skills and is worthy of being part of mathematics learning strategies in the digital age.

This article discusses the challenges of implementing the Merdeka Learning Curriculum in mathematics education at secondary schools. The study aims to identify the obstacles faced by educators in applying this curriculum, including teacher readiness, infrastructure, and project-based learning methods. Through literature review, it was found that many teachers struggle to understand the new curriculum concepts and access digital learning platforms. Additionally, limitations in facilities and government policies deemed overly prescriptive also pose significant hurdles. Nevertheless, the Merdeka Curriculum offers opportunities to enhance educational quality through a more flexible approach. This research provides recommendations for evaluation and increased training for teachers to support more effective implementation. The findings are expected to serve as a reference for educators and policymakers in optimizing the application of the Merdeka Curriculum in Indonesia.

The RADEC (Read, Answer, Discuss, Explain, and Create) learning model is an innovative approach that aims to improve students' critical thinking skills in elementary schools. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of implementing the RADEC model in the context of elementary school learning and its impact on the development of students' critical thinking skills. The RADEC approach emphasizes active student involvement through five main stages: reading to build initial understanding, answering questions to test reasoning power, discussing to broaden perspectives, re-explaining concepts to deepen understanding, and creating products or solutions as a concrete manifestation of the critical thinking process. This study used a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design and involved fifth grade students in a public elementary school. The instruments used were critical thinking tests and student activity observation sheets. The results showed that the implementation of the RADEC model significantly increased students' critical thinking skill scores compared to conventional learning models. In addition, students showed higher enthusiasm and learning independence during the learning process. These findings indicate that the RADEC model is not only able to build a stronger understanding of concepts but also encourages students to actively analyze, evaluate, and create ideas. Therefore, the RADEC model is recommended as an effective alternative learning strategy to improve the quality of learning and critical thinking skills of students at the elementary school level.

Learning discipline is a crucial component that helps students meet their learning objectives, particularly when it comes to honing their critical thinking abilities. The purpose of this study is to examine how learning discipline affects Jakartan high school and vocational high school students' critical thinking abilities. A quantitative approach using a descriptive associative design is the study methodology employed. The sampling procedure was carried out unintentionally mixed with non-probability methods. A Likert scale questionnaire with 40 students as respondents was used to collect the data. The findings demonstrated that, partially and concurrently, studying discipline has a favorable and considerable impact on students' critical thinking abilities. With a t count of 6.176 and a F significance value of 0.000, the positive correlation value is 0.708. According to the analysis of the coefficient of determination (R-Square), learning discipline has a 50.1% impact on critical thinking abilities, with other factors influencing the remaining percentage.

Early science education has a strategic role in forming critical and innovative thinking patterns in children as a provision to face challenges in the era of globalization and technological advancement. However, the implementation of the scientific approach at the early childhood education (PAUD) and elementary school levels still faces various obstacles, such as limited teacher knowledge, lack of contextual learning facilities, and teaching methods that tend to be one-way. In fact, childhood is a phase of cognitive development that is very potential to foster curiosity and scientific thinking skills. The low science literacy scores of Indonesian students in international studies indicate the need for intervention from an early age. Therefore, community service programs that aim to build a foundation for children's science from an early age are very important. This program includes teacher training, development of learning media, and exploratory activities based on simple experiments that are appropriate to the world of children. Through this approach, it is hoped that a young generation can be created who not only understand science conceptually, but also have the ability to think critically, creatively, and find solutions in facing problems in the future.

Early childhood represents a critical stage of rapid growth and development, during which children require appropriate stimulation to optimize both their physical health and overall well-being. One effective approach to meet these developmental needs is through engaging and enjoyable physical activities. Creative gymnastics, which combines rhythmic movements with music, offers a practical and appealing method to strengthen children’s immune systems while simultaneously fostering the development of gross motor skills. This community service program was implemented at Early Childhood Education (ECE) Citra Kasih School, Ambon, and involved children aged 4–6 years. The method of implementation emphasized direct practice, where children actively participated in a series of simple, structured, and playful movements accompanied by cheerful music, making the activity easy to follow and enjoyable. Observations during the program indicated that children showed a higher level of enthusiasm, increased activeness, and notable improvements in stamina, balance, and movement coordination. In addition, teachers expressed positive responses, highlighting the added value of integrating structured physical activities into the learning environment. The program not only benefited the children physically but also provided educators with new insights on effective strategies to support children’s health. Therefore, creative gymnastics can be recommended as a routine school activity to strengthen immunity, improve physical endurance, and promote healthy lifestyles in early childhood.

Pancasila education has a strategic role in instilling national values and overcoming moral decadence among Generation Z, especially in the digital era. This research aims to analyze the contribution of Pancasila education in shaping the character and morality of Generation Z, identify the challenges faced in its implementation, and explore the role of family, school, and community as supporters. With a qualitative descriptive approach, data was collected through literature studies, interviews, and observations. The results of the study show that Pancasila education can strengthen the attitude of nationalism, tolerance, and love for the homeland among Generation Z. However, its implementation faces obstacles in the form of a lack of innovative learning methods, the impact of globalization, and the negative influence of information technology. The family and community play an important role in instilling Pancasila values through democratic parenting and a supportive social environment. This study recommends reforming the Pancasila education curriculum to be more relevant to the digital era, the use of technology-based interactive teaching methods, and collaboration between schools, families, and the community. It is hoped that the results of this research can be a strategic guide to create Generation Z who are characterful, moral, and ready to face global challenges while maintaining national identity.  

This study aims to identify, measure, and analyze the influence of learning independence on student learning outcomes with learning motivation as a mediator in public high schools in East Jakarta. This study involves 10th-grade students from 3 (three) public high schools in East Jakarta based on different categories, with a total of 273 respondents selected through the Simple Random Sampling technique. The approach used in this study is quantitative, and data analysis was conducted using the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) method through SmartPLS version 4.0 software. The results of the hypothesis testing show that, 1) learning independence has a positive and significant effect on learning outcomes, 2) learning independence has a positive and significant effect on learning motivation, 3) learning motivation has a negative and significant effect on learning outcomes, and 4) learning independence has a negative and significant effect on learning outcomes through the indirect influence of learning motivation. This study shows the involvement of other more dominant factors as mediating variables in the relationship between learning independence and student learning outcomes.

Technological literacy among high school mathematics teachers is a crucial aspect in realizing creative, interactive, and relevant learning to meet the demands of the 21st century. However, the reality on the ground shows that most mathematics teachers still have limited experience in improving technological literacy, particularly in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a learning support medium. This condition has implications for low innovation in the mathematics learning process. This community service activity aims to optimize the use of AI, specifically Generative-AI technology, in supporting mathematics learning in high schools. The target group is members of the High School Mathematics Subject Teachers' Conference (MGMP) throughout Grobogan Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. The implementation method includes workshops, interactive discussions, hands-on practice, and mentoring in the development of AI-based mathematics teaching materials, assessments, and learning media. The training materials include an introduction to the basic concepts of Generative-AI, effective prompting techniques, and practice using various AI applications to produce interactive and contextual teaching materials. Evaluation results showed that all training participants agreed or strongly agreed that this activity successfully improved their understanding of the basic concepts of Generative AI and their skills in operating AI applications for mathematics learning. Participants also reported increased confidence in integrating AI technology into their teaching practices, as well as gaining various relevant practical ideas for classroom implementation. High enthusiasm was evident in the 100% commitment of participants who expressed their readiness to implement AI technology in mathematics learning. Thus, this training not only contributed to improving teachers' technological literacy but also became a strategic step in encouraging innovative and adaptive transformation of mathematics learning in the digital era.

Clean living behavior can be done by maintaining the sustainability of life can be done by reducing waste, saving energy, planting trees, and not littering. Waste sorting can be done by separating organic and inorganic waste into different trash bins. In addition, inorganic waste can also be separated again based on its type, such as plastic, paper, glass, and metal. Facilitates the process of collecting and processing waste for recycling. The Principles of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) recommend the use of waste sorting methods. The daily habits that we do to maintain personal and environmental cleanliness consist of this behavior. . Along with the emergence of various diseases that often attack children aged 6-12 years, PHBS in schools is a collection of behaviors carried out by students, teachers, and school residents based on learning so that they are able to independently prevent disease, improve their health. Implementation of better waste sorting practices can reduce the negative impact of waste on the environment, increase the efficiency of waste management, and provide long-term benefits for school residents. Schools are one of the places that have great potential to educate students about good waste management. SD Negeri 2 Kelusa has problems related to the lack of student knowledge about waste sorting and utilization, especially organic waste. Most students at SD Negeri 2 Kelusa still have limited understanding of the types of waste and how to process it. Most students do not realize and understand that organic waste can be reused, so they tend to throw it away with other waste.

Early childhood education plays an important role in the formation of children's personality and development. This study aims to identify the application of transformational leadership in Early Childhood Education institutions to welcome 21st century education. The important key in creating an innovative, adaptive and creative learning environment lies in the transformational leadership style so as to increase children's potential to the fullest. The method used in this research is a literature review, by analyzing various relevant literature sources to assess the impact and importance of transformational leadership in the world of early childhood education. Transformational leadership has enormous potential, so the results of this study can help realize a generation that is not only intellectually intelligent, but also socially and emotionally developed, in accordance with the demands of an ever-evolving world.  

Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress continue to increase globally and are recognized as critical factors that influence social functioning, productivity, and overall quality of life. Conventional mental health services are often limited by barriers including high cost, geographical distance, and persistent stigma that discourage individuals from seeking timely help. The digital era provides an alternative through the integration of technology into mental health counseling, offering greater accessibility, flexibility, and anonymity. Nevertheless, a key limitation of many digital counseling platforms lies in their inability to fully capture and respond to the emotional nuances of users during interactions. This study aims to address that gap by developing a speech-based emotion detection framework designed to be integrated into digital counseling environments. The proposed methodology includes the collection and preprocessing of speech samples, feature extraction using acoustic parameters, and training machine learning models to classify emotions in real time. Experimental results demonstrate that this approach significantly improves the accuracy of emotion detection, enabling digital counseling systems to provide more adaptive and personalized support. Beyond counseling, the research highlights the broader applicability of speech emotion recognition in education, telemedicine, and interactive digital assistants, all of which benefit from improved sensitivity to human emotions. These findings underscore the potential of artificial intelligence to strengthen digital mental health interventions, ensuring services that are not only more efficient and inclusive but also capable of fostering long-term emotional well-being in diverse populations.

Education is the main pillar in nation building, where teachers play a central role in determining the success of the learning process. However, in the modern era, challenges related to teachers' competence and creativity in managing the classroom and creating a conducive learning climate are still problems that need to be overcome. This study aims to analyze the role, function, and competence of teachers in achieving national education goals through a qualitative approach with the literature review method. Data was collected from accredited journal articles indexed in SINTA, with a publication range of 2020-2024, using the Publish or Perish (POP) tool. The results show that professional teachers need to master the material, teaching methods, and understand the needs of students to create an effective learning environment. In addition, teachers' creativity and innovation in managing the classroom and the integration of technology in learning are key factors in improving the quality of education. However, there is still a gap between theory and practice, especially in the application of character-based learning approaches, Islamic values, and inclusive classroom management. This study recommends the need for teacher training and competency development, especially in the use of technology and varied learning approaches, to create a more conducive and inclusive learning climate.    

This study aims to analyze strategies for creating a conducive classroom climate through the integration of classroom management and strengthening teachers' work ethic. The research employs a qualitative literature review method, collecting and analyzing various relevant sources. Findings indicate that a conducive classroom climate is influenced by three main factors: (1) effective classroom management, including physical environment arrangement, implementation of democratic approaches, and participatory learning methods; (2) teachers' work ethic encompassing commitment, creativity, and the ability to build positive interactions; and (3) institutional support through facilities and teacher development programs. Challenges such as administrative burdens and lack of teacher appreciation are also discussed. The study concludes that holistic integration of classroom management and teacher work ethic enhancement can create an optimal learning environment. Recommendations include improving teacher training, providing supporting facilities, and conducting further research to test this model's effectiveness in various contexts.

The Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) program is gaining global interest, yet its learning process still faces various challenges. This study aims to identify and analyze difficulties experienced by international students in learning Indonesian at the Language Center of Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews with two foreign students. The findings reveal that the main challenges include vocabulary acquisition, differences in grammatical structure, accent adaptation, as well as adjusting to Indonesian culture and native speakers’ speaking speed. Proposed solutions involve repeated practice, direct interaction with native speakers, and the use of interactive learning methods. In conclusion, a deeper understanding of these challenges can help design more effective and adaptive BIPA learning strategies.

The implemetation of this service activity aims to facilitate and assist Marind Papuan children and Marind dropout children to learn the use of English in a fun, interactive and appropriate way for children, train Marind-Papuan children and dropouts to be able to write, read as well as develop their abilities to develop and advance so that they can speak English by using the Bivak Pintar (Pondok) facility which will be used for this activity. This service was carried out at theWasur Kampung, Merauke Distrik. The duration is 7a week through the application of theory and practice with a total number of participants of 35 people. This service is carried out in the form of workshops, training and mentoring., while the methods used in this activity are: (1) provide a handbook that is used during activities that contain material to be studied; (2) providing material, namely providing basic material according to their abilities so that it can help children grow their English learning skills until they understand; (3) provide exercises by explaining and explaining the material after that make questions about the vocabulary that has been explained. The expected results of this dedication are: (1) increased knowledge and understanding of indigenous Papuan children who have dropped out of school about the importance of learning English, and how it can be used in the world of work; (2) improved English writing and reading skills for indigenous Papuan children dropping out of school;