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Artikel ini bertujuan membahas tentang pentingnya model pengajaran dalam mencapai tujuan pendidikan melalui analisis terhadap model pengajaran yang digunakan oleh Yesus Kristus dengan pola perumpamaan. Model pengajaran merupakan konsep yang digunakan dalam merancang proses pembelajaran, dan memainkan peran kunci dalam membangun dan meningkatkan kemanusiaan. Penting bagi seorang guru untuk memilih metode pengajaran yang tepat guna mencapai tujuan pembelajaran yang rancangkan, termasuk menggunakan pola perumpamaan dalam mengajar seperti yang dicontohkan Tuhan Yesus Kristus dalam pengajaran-Nya untuk menyampaikan kebenaran Firman bagi banyak orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kajian pustaka yang ketika dianalisis secara reduktif mengungkapkan hasil bahwa perumpamaan sebagai cerita pendek yang mengandung makna dalam dan digunakan oleh Yesus untuk menjelaskan prinsip-prinsip spiritual secara tidak langsung bagi pengikut-Nya. Pola perumpamaan juga dapat digunakan oleh guru Kristen ketika menjelaskan materi di dalam kelas. Pembahasan juga menganalisis tentang jenis-jenis perumpamaan yang digunakan oleh Yesus, dan relevansinya dalam pengajaran modern, selain itu model pengajaran dengan pola perumpamaan telah menjadi inspirasi bagi guru-guru Kristen dalam mengembangkan strategi pengajaran yang efektif untuk mencapai tujuan pendidikan.

Education plays a fundamental role as the primary foundation for shaping character, personality, and mastery of knowledge. From an Islamic perspective, the position of teachers is crucial, as they are not merely instructors but also serve as moral, spiritual, and social guides for students. This study aims to explain the uniqueness of teachers from an Islamic perspective by highlighting their status, role, and relevance in contemporary education. The research method employed is descriptive qualitative with a literature review, conducted through a review of relevant literature. The findings indicate that teachers are viewed as respected figures and agents of change responsible for instilling values ​​of faith, knowledge, and noble morals in future generations. However, current reality shows that respect for teachers is often declining, as this profession is often viewed as merely a formal job without considering the inherent noble values. Therefore, this study emphasizes the urgency of renewing public understanding regarding the uniqueness of teachers from an Islamic perspective, so that their strategic position and role are maintained. The recommendations from this study invite all elements, including society, students, and policy makers, to increase respect for teachers, while teachers themselves are expected to continue to improve their professional competence, provide real examples, and serve with full sincerity for the sake of realizing a generation that is intelligent, knowledgeable, faithful, and has good morals in accordance with Islamic guidance.

Pengajaran yang dipimpin guru Kristen jangan hanya berfokus pada pemahaman konsep agama semata, tetapi juga meningkatkan inisiatif siswa dalam pengembangan sikap berkolaborasi, nilai kerja sama, dan keterampilan sosianya. Tanpa adanya kesadaran siswa untuk saling berkolaborasi dalam belajar akan membuat dirinya mengalami ketertinggalan di kelas. Penulisan artikel ini bertujuan untuk membahas mengenai model cooperative learning sebagai pendekatan mengajar yang Alkitabiah untuk meningkatkan kerja sama siswa. Penulisan artikel ini dilakukan dengan pengumpulan data dari dokumen-dokumen ilmiah yang memiliki keterkaitan dengan topik yang sedang didalami. Peneliti melakukan analisis data dengan cara mereduksi yang mengungkapkan hasil bahwa implementasi model cooperative learning sebagai pendekatan mengajar yang Alkitabiah untuk meningkatkan kerja sama siswa dapat dilakukan dengan guru mendorong siswa saling berkerja sama dan saling melayani, guru membantu siswa memahami materi secara utuh, guru membantu siswa untuk saling memotivasi dalam pertumbuhan rohani di komunitasnya, guru mendorong siswa saling mengingatkan untuk menerapkan nilai-nilai Alkitabiah dalam aktivitas sehari-hari, guru membantu siswa memiliki inisiatif saling berkolaborasi sebagai bentuk kepedulian terhadap sesama. Model cooperative learning yang Alkitabiah memiliki dampak yang penting dalam meningkatkan kerja sama siswa sebagai bentuk sikap yang menjunjung nilai-nilai Kristiani.

Responsibility for human crimes is regulated in legislation, which is a very important topic in a country. Responsibility for a crime committed by humans includes several aspects, including an understanding of what is the basis of a crime, who is responsible for the crime, and how the legal system handles the violation.In many legal systems, liability for a crime usually includes three main elements: awareness (mens rea), action (actus reus), and the impact of the action. Awareness refers to the perpetrator's intention or knowledge when committing an act that is considered a crime. Action refers to a physical act or behavior that violates the law, while impact refers to the consequences of that action, either directly or indirectly.This legislation regulates various types of crimes and establishes sanctions or penalties for violations. These sanctions may vary depending on the severity of the crime, factors influencing the perpetrator, and other considerations. For example, minor crimes may only be punished by a fine or short prison sentence, while serious crimes can result in long-term prison sentences or even the death penalty in some jurisdictions.

The incentive program for Al-Qur'an Education Park (TPQ) teachers in Batam City is part of a regional policy aimed at supporting the role and function of Al-Qur'an teachers in fulfilling Al-Qur'an literacy certification and basic religious understanding for elementary and secondary school students. This program has been implemented since 2009 and has experienced a gradual increase in incentive values until 2024. However, in Nongsa District, the implementation of this program still faces several obstacles. Identified problems include delays in fund distribution, inaccurate data verification, and inaccurate targeting of incentive recipients. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the incentive program managed by the Al-Qur'an Teacher Consultative Body (BMGQ) of Nongsa District by the Batam City Government. The research method used is qualitative, with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, documentation, and observation. The results show that this program has had a positive impact, especially in increasing teachers' teaching enthusiasm, helping their economy, and maintaining the sustainability of Al-Qur'an education in the region. However, the effectiveness of program implementation is not yet optimal. Obstacles identified include a lack of publicity regarding the program's objectives to the community and beneficiaries, limited incentive recipient quotas, the lack of a real-time data monitoring system, and delays in the document signing process (amprah), which has delayed incentive disbursement. Therefore, ongoing evaluation by the local government and the BMGQ (Regional Teachers' Association) is necessary to ensure that incentive distribution is more targeted, equitable, and in line with the program's initial objectives, so that all TPQ teachers in Nongsa District can experience maximum benefits.

The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new opportunities in education, particularly at the primary level. This article presents the outcomes of an AI training program for early childhood education (PAUD) teachers in Semarang Regency, aimed at enhancing their understanding and skills in integrating technology into teaching and administration. The study employed observations, interviews, post-tests, and focus group discussions. Findings reveal significant improvement in teachers’ abilities to use tools like ChatGPT and Canva, alongside increased confidence in adopting technology. However, infrastructure limitations and lack of post-training support remain key challenges. The study highlights the need for continuous and adaptive training to ensure successful AI integration in education.

Christian religious education at SMP Negeri 1 Teriak is an effort made to increase interest in reading the Bible for students in class VII, which is very important by increasing their reading of the Bible so that they can understand the meaning of the Bible. This type of research is qualitative research with an approach through observation, interviews, documentation, library research. The results of the research show that the efforts of Christian religious education teachers to increase interest in reading the Bible for class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Teriak, Bengkayang Regency are: 1) implementing literacy before starting lessons; 2) provide questionnaires for weekly reports at church; 3) give memory verses for each homework assignment; 4) create stories using Bible sources and are required to read the Bible every day to make reports. So, PAK teachers play an increasingly important role in encouraging Class VII students to read the Bible, so students will increasingly increase their interest in reading the Bible.    

This study seeks to elucidate the tactics employed by educators in cultivating discipline and environmental consciousness among second-grade pupils at SDI Nurul Huda. Character education plays a crucial role in forming pupils' personality, encompassing principles such as discipline and environmental consciousness.  This research employs a qualitative methodology utilizing a case study technique.  Data collecting methodologies encompass observation, interviews, and documenting.  The study's findings reveal that educators employ several tactics, including habit building, modeling, class responsibility roster scheduling, and motivating visual media, to impart these character characteristics.  Moreover, students' active involvement in cleaning initiatives and the upkeep of the school environment contributes significantly to the cultivation of an environmentally conscious character.  These findings are anticipated to enhance character education approaches in primary schools.

This study examines the role of Akidah Akhlak subject teachers in internalizing digital ethical values ​​amidst the rapid development of information technology. Along with the increasing intensity of social media and digital devices use by students, the need for an understanding of digital ethics is becoming increasingly urgent. This study uses a qualitative approach with a library research method to analyze various relevant literature regarding the contribution of Akidah Akhlak teachers in the formation of students' digital character. The research findings reveal that Akidah Akhlak teachers play an important role in integrating Islamic teachings with the principles of digital ethics. This role includes strengthening the value of honesty in the digital world, responsibility in the use of social media, and the development of digital literacy based on religious values. In addition, this study also identifies a number of strategies that can be implemented by teachers in instilling digital ethics in students, including the use of learning methods that are in accordance with technological advances. The conclusion of this study confirms that the synergy between Akidah Akhlak values ​​and digital ethics has the potential to form a generation that is not only competent in the field of technology, but also has high moral integrity in interacting in the digital space.

This study is motivated by the teacher's learning strategies having a significant impact on student motivation, understanding, and learning outcomes so that students are expected to be able to learn effectively. The formulation of the problem in this study is: (1) How are the learning strategies used by teachers to improve the learning effectiveness of class X students in geography subjects at SMAN 1 Ngunut Tulungagung? (2) What are the obstacles for teachers in improving the learning effectiveness of class X students in geography subjects at SMAN 1 Ngunut Tulungagung? (3) What is the impact on students in the application of teacher strategies in geography subjects for class X at SMAN 1 Ngunut Tulungagung? The objectives of this study are (1) to determine the learning strategies used by teachers in improving the learning effectiveness of class X students in geography subjects at SMAN 1 Ngunut Tulungagung. (2) to determine the obstacles for teachers in improving the learning effectiveness of class X students in geography subjects at SMAN 1 Ngunut Tulungagung. (3) to determine the impact on students in the application of teacher strategies in geography subjects for class X at SMAN 1 Ngunut Tulungagung. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive approach with data collection through interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis is carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Informants in this study include Geography teachers and class X students at SMAN 1 Ngunut Tulungagung and all parties involved. The results of the study indicate that the Learning Strategies used by teachers in improving the effectiveness of student learning in Geography Subjects at SMAN 1 Ngunut Tulungagung are 2, namely Expository and Inquiry Strategies. The obstacles experienced include: 1) lack of response in the learning process, 2) bad influence from friends, 3) sleeping in class. Impact on students in implementing teacher strategies in Geography subjects for class X The ability to draw conclusions, students are able to present conclusions in a coherent and sequential manner. This study recommends that teachers are expected to be active in participating in training, coaching which is usually held at school or outside school regarding learning strategies. For students, it is hoped that students can focus more on the subject matter taught by the teacher.

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.

This study aims to examine in depth the role of special guidance teachers at Madrasah Ar Roihan in implementing inclusive learning, as well as to analyze the pedagogical strategies applied in educating students with special needs. The implementation of inclusive education requires attention to a number of fundamental aspects, including the provision of a safe, comfortable, and friendly classroom environment for all students, including those with special needs. In addition, it is important to foster a school culture that upholds the values ​​given to differences and acceptance of diversity. The results of the study indicate that special guidance teachers have been able to create a learning atmosphere that supports the active participation of students with special needs. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of inclusive learning, the researcher conducted direct observations of classroom learning activities. These findings indicate the need for further training for special guidance teachers, in order to strengthen their professional competence in managing inclusive classes, designing adaptive curricula, and implementing learning strategies that are responsive to the individual needs of students. Therefore, this study emphasizes the importance of providing ongoing support for the development of the capacity of special guidance teachers, as a strategic effort to improve the quality of the implementation of inclusive education in educational units.

This study investigates teachers' views on utilizing graphic media to enhance the speaking abilities of elementary school students. Employing a qualitative approach with a literature review, the study analyzes various journals, books, and relevant scientific articles. Findings reveal that teachers generally hold a favorable attitude toward graphic media, as it helps simplify material comprehension and motivates students to engage more actively in speaking activities. Nonetheless, challenges remain, including limited access to resources and insufficient technological skills. The discussion highlights the necessity of providing teacher training and institutional support to maximize the use of graphic media. In summary, graphic media proves to be an effective tool for improving speaking skills when combined with appropriate strategies and adequate teacher expertise.  

Teachers are a crucial element that cannot be overlooked in the teaching and learning process, as they can determine the success or failure of that process. Therefore, in the process of education and instruction, it is essential to have qualified teachers. This means that, in addition to mastering the subject matter and teaching methods, teachers must also understand the fundamentals of education. These educational foundations are extremely important for teachers to know in carrying out their noble duties as instructors or educators. They serve as a means to inspire and motivate students in their learning process. Even if a teacher has excellent mastery of the subject matter, without knowledge of didactic factors, it can create obstacles for students in understanding what the teacher is conveying. On the other hand, teaching experience can actually make it easier for teachers to deliver lessons effectively, especially when supported by the use of appropriate and well-applied teaching methods.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education holds significant potential to enhance the quality of learning and the effectiveness of teaching. This study aims to evaluate a teacher competency development program through the integration of AI, particularly in the development of AI-based teaching materials utilizing the Kelas Ajaib feature in the Canva application. The training involved 40 teachers from SMP Negeri 1 Kota Ambon and was conducted through workshops and interactive simulations. Evaluation results indicated an 85% level of participant enthusiasm and 86% satisfaction, reflecting a highly positive response to the program. However, teacher competence in creating AI-based instructional media reached only 75%, suggesting a need for further mentoring and improved supporting infrastructure. The main challenges identified included limited hardware availability and difficulties in adapting to new technologies. Therefore, follow-up training, enhanced technical support, and improved school facilities are recommended. Collaboration among educational stakeholders is essential to ensure the sustainability of AI integration in the learning process. Further research is recommended to examine the long-term impact of AI implementation on teaching quality and student engagement.

This study aims to identify and analyze the strategies implemented by Special School (SLB) teachers in adjusting learning content and modifying learning methods and media according to the individual needs of students with special needs. Differentiated learning is a crucial approach in inclusive education to accommodate the diversity of characteristics and learning needs of students. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The subjects of the study were teachers who teach at SLBN Autism North Sumatra. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation and interviews. The results of the study are expected to enrich the theory of differentiated learning in the context of inclusive education, as well as provide practical references for SLB teachers in designing and implementing more effective and responsive differentiated learning for students with special needs.

This community service activity aims to optimize the strengthening of teachers' soft skills through the implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) based on scientific literacy. Soft skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and leadership are essential competencies for teachers in creating meaningful and transformative learning. This activity was carried out in several public elementary schools in Bekasi City with a participatory training approach and direct practice-based mentoring. The training materials were designed to integrate scientific literacy with Pancasila values ​​in the context of thematic learning. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in communication skills, collaboration skills, and teacher understanding in applying the dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile into the learning process. In addition, this program also had a positive impact on shaping the professional behavior of teachers who were more reflective, collaborative, and oriented towards strengthening student character. These findings indicate that the integration of scientific literacy within the P5 framework can be an effective strategy in developing teachers' pedagogical competence.

This study aims to analyze the role of management psychology in optimizing teacher motivation as a strategy to improve school effectiveness. Teacher motivation is a major determinant in achieving educational goals, but is often constrained by factors such as excessive workload, lack of appreciation, and an unsupportive work environment. Through a literature review approach, this study examines various previous studies to identify effective management psychology strategies in improving teacher motivation, such as providing support, recognition, training, and good communication. The results of the study indicate that high teacher motivation has a significant impact on their performance, learning effectiveness, and student achievement. In addition, inspirational leadership and a collaborative work environment also play an important role in encouraging teacher motivation. Thus, the application of management psychology principles can create a more effective and competitive education system.

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between parental and teacher support with geography learning achievement of grade X students at MA Ma'arif Udanawu Blitar. This research uses quantitative research and the type of correlation and relationship research. Data collection methods for parental and teacher support in this study using a questionnaire, while to obtain learning outcomes data using odd semester report card scores. This study used a sample of 96 students from a total population of 642 grade X students at MA Ma'arif Udanawu Blitar. Analysis data on hypothesis testing using product moment correlation test and multiple linear regression test. The results of this study indicate that parental support and teachers have a positive and significant relationship with geography learning achievement of grade X students at MA Ma'arif Udanawu Blitar, as evidenced by the significance value of the F test of 0.000 <0.05 then H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted.