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This research aims to create a real character education media through a reward system called Reward Activity as a facility for teachers in controlling the discipline and politeness of third-grade elementary school students. This research uses R&D procedures with the ADDIE model which includes Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate. The subjects of this research were third-grade elementary school students at two schools, namely SDN 2 Sumberagung for small group trials and SDN Sambangrejo for large group trials. Information was obtained through interviews, observations, expert validation questionnaires, user reaction questionnaires and pretests and posttests. The research results show that the Reward Activity media has a media validity of 86% (very valid), practicality of 97% from students and 98% from teachers. The effectiveness test obtained high results with an N-Gain value of 0.75 for discipline character and 0.77 for politeness character. Based on the above data, the Reward Activity media is declared feasible, instant and efficient in improving the discipline and politeness of third-grade elementary school students.

This study explores the impact of interactive games on the English vocabulary mastery of grade XI Animal Nursing students at the Kupang State Agricultural Vocational School. Given the low level of vocabulary mastery in vocational high school students, the study aims to investigate how using Gamestolearnenglish.com, an interactive game-based platform, can enhance vocabulary skills. A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-treatment assessments was implemented. The results showed a significant improvement in students' vocabulary mastery, with the average score rising from 73.70 to 83.52, an increase of 9.82 points. The Shapiro-Wilk test confirmed the normality of the data, and a paired-sample t-test revealed a significant difference between the pre- and post-assessment (p = 0.000). This suggests that the use of interactive games significantly contributes to the enhancement of students' ability to recognize, understand, spell, and use vocabulary. These findings highlight the effectiveness of game-based learning in improving English vocabulary skills among vocational high school students, particularly in agricultural fields.

This study aims to determine the ability of students' conceptual understanding after the application of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model on pyramid material in class VII of Muhammadiyah Pagar Alam Middle School in the 2025/2026 Academic Year. The subjects in this study were 30 students using the pre-experimental design method of one group posttest only type. Data collection techniques used in this study include tests and documentation. The data analysis technique is a quantitative descriptive analysis of all collected research data. Starting the stages carried out after learning using the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model, the percentage per indicator of students' conceptual understanding was obtained with the achievement of: indicators restating the concept of 59.12% indicators providing examples and non-examples of 78.33, and problem solving indicators of 83.06%. So it can be concluded that the use of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model is effective on the conceptual understanding ability of class VII students of Muhammadiyah Pagar Alam Middle School in the 2025/2026 Academic Year with an average percentage reaching 75.91 which is in the good category.

This study examines inclusive education for children with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), who often experience significant challenges in social interaction and academic adaptation. The primary objective is to evaluate existing educational approaches and strategies implemented in Indonesia, while also identifying gaps in current research and practice. This study employs a literature review method, analyzing 20 relevant scientific articles to synthesize key findings and trends. The results indicate that structured approaches such as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) have proven effective in improving students’ behavioral outcomes, emotional regulation, and academic performance. These approaches emphasize proactive strategies, skill development, and supportive learning environments. However, several persistent challenges hinder optimal implementation, including limited teacher knowledge and training in inclusive practices, insufficient institutional support, and a lack of access to professional psychological services. Additionally, inconsistencies in policy implementation across regions contribute to unequal educational experiences for children with EBD. Based on these findings, the study highlights the importance of strengthening teacher capacity through continuous professional development and increasing access to multidisciplinary support systems. Furthermore, effective collaboration among teachers, parents, schools, and the wider community is essential to foster inclusive, adaptive, and responsive educational environments that can meet the diverse needs of all learners.

This article discusses an experiential training program that integrates three main pillars for students of Parung Panjang Vocational High School (SMK) in Tangerang: optimizing digital platforms as modern marketplaces, developing innovative product packaging to strengthen sales performance, and applying ethical and legal principles in digital business activities. The program is designed to prepare vocational students to become competent, creative, adaptive, and responsible young entrepreneurs in the digital economy. The implementation methods include project-based learning, workshops, seminars, product simulation, mentoring, and intensive practice in using online marketing media. Students are guided to identify market opportunities, design attractive packaging, promote products through digital channels, and understand consumer protection, intellectual property, and honest transaction practices. The expected outcomes include increased digital literacy, improved packaging design skills, stronger entrepreneurial motivation, and better awareness of business ethics and legal compliance. Overall, this program provides practical learning experiences that connect school-based entrepreneurship education with the demands of the contemporary business and industrial environment. It also encourages collaboration among teachers, students, and local business partners for sustainable vocational development in line with future workforce and innovation needs.

Introduction:. In the group of elementary school children, dental and oral health is a common problem, almost 90% of school-age children worldwide suffer from dental caries. Objective: To prevent cavities with Art and Fissure Sealent at students.Methods: Applying Art and Fissure Sealant actions to prevent cavities in children directly so that the caries process stops or does not continue .Results: All fourth-grade students at the SPF Unit of SD Inpres Karuwisi I Elementary School participated in a socialization session aimed at providing an understanding of tooth decay prevention. An initial examination of 21 students revealed that 10 required fissure sealants, while 5 required ART, the fissure sealant technique was successfully implemented on all 21 students, with no reported complications or side effects. Furthermore, ART was successfully implemented on 5 students, with all students feeling comfortable and experiencing no significant pain during the procedure. Conclusion: The series of activities for early prevention of cavities with art and fissure sealant at the SPF UPT of SD Inpres Karuwisi I have been successfully implemented and the students feel comfortable and do not experience significant pain during the procedure.

Education is a fundamental human need that plays a key role in shaping behavior and contributes to the development of a successful generation in Indonesia. However, during the learning process, teachers often encounter students who struggle to grasp the concepts being taught. This is due to the fact that each student brings unique characteristics and diverse backgrounds to the classroom. Teachers, therefore, must selec and develop various teaching materials that are suited to the individual needs of their students. The ability to tailor these materials effectively requires experience and knowledge in the development and selection of appropriate teaching tools for elementary schools. This study aims to assess the ability of elementary school teachers to manage differentiated learning, specifically through a literature review. The research will also identify how teachers approach the management of differentiated learning in the classroom and analyze the factors influencing their ability to implement this approach. By examining relevant literature, the study seeks to provide insight into the current capabilities of teachers and offer recommendations for improving the management of differentiated learning. The research employs a literature review method to gather data and draw conclusions about the best practices for managing differentiated learning in elementary school settings.

The history of the growth and development of schools of thought is an important part of comparative fiqh studies because it describes the dynamics of Islamic legal thought from the time of the companions to the period of codification of schools of thought. This study is motivated by the importance of understanding the historical process of the birth of schools of fiqh as an effort to place differences of opinion in a proportional and scientific manner. This study aims to analyze the growth and development of schools of thought in Islamic law and the factors that influence them. The method used is library research by examining various classical and contemporary literature relevant to the study theme. The results of the study show that major schools of thought such as Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali developed through a process of ijtihad influenced by social, cultural, political conditions, and differences in the methodology of istinbāṭ law. This development does not indicate division, but rather enriches the treasury of Islamic law and provides flexibility in responding to the issues of the ummah in various contexts. The implication of this study is the importance of historical understanding in comparative fiqh studies in order to build a tolerant attitude towards ikhtilaf and strengthen the relevance of Islamic law in facing the dynamics of modern society.

This research aims to examine the implementation of group guidance services in developing a positive self-concept among students who actively use social media. The rapid development of digital technology has positioned social media as a space for self-expression, yet uncontrolled use often leads to negative social comparisons that distort adolescents' self-perception. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Data were collected through deep interviews, observations, and documentation involving students at IAKN Toraja. The findings indicate that group guidance services, conducted through the stages of formation, transition, core activity, and termination, significantly contribute to the formation of a positive self-concept. There is a notable improvement in students' self-confidence, self-acceptance, and self-control regarding social media usage. The group dynamics provide a supportive social laboratory for students to share experiences and receive constructive feedback, allowing them to reconstruct a more realistic and healthy self-image. The implication of this study suggests that group guidance can be an effective intervention for school counselors to mitigate the negative psychological impacts of digital interaction and foster digital literacy among students.  

This study aims to synthesize various research findings regarding the role of peer support in increasing adolescent self-confidence and synthesize various guidance and counseling interventions and the role of social support in increasing self-confidence. The method used is a comprehensive review of the results of action research (PTBK), experiments, and correlational studies from various levels of education. The findings show that classical guidance services with Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and brainstorming methods, group guidance with creative media, peer support significantly increase students' courage in expressing opinions using a literature review from several scientific journals, this study analyzes how social interaction, peer counseling, and social support from peers contribute to the formation of positive self-concepts in students. The results can be seen that peer support plays a significant role in increasing adolescent self-confidence through various forms of support, such as respect for opinions, social acceptance, and positive interactions in groups. Adolescents who receive high social support from peers often have better courage and confidence than those with low support. This study provides implications that schools need to develop peer-based interaction programs to create an environment that supports students' psychological development. In conclusion, a holistic approach that combines professional services and strengthening the social environment is very effective for students' personal development.

This study was motivated by the importance of emotional management skills in late adolescence, so that they are prepared to face the transition to adulthood, as well as the role of parenting styles in helping to develop these skills. The city of Jambi shows variations in the application of democratic parenting styles, which have an impact on the emotional management of adolescents. This study aims to determine how democratic parenting styles affect the level of emotional intelligence in adolescents who are approaching adulthood in the city of Jambi. This study uses a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The respondents are adolescents who have graduated from high school, aged between 18 and 21 years, and live in the city of Jambi. Democratic parenting and emotional intelligence were collected through questionnaires, then analyzed statistically to determine the relationship between variables. The study shows that the way parents treat their children with freedom and mutual respect has a positive correlation with the children's ability to manage their feelings at present. The higher the application of democratic parenting, which is characterized by warmth, open communication, responsible freedom, and consistent discipline, the higher the level of emotional.

This study aims to evaluate the Quran Tahfidz program at Bahrul Hikmah Islamic Junior High School using the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) evaluation model introduced by Stufflebeam. The findings of the research are as follows: First, the evaluation of the context aspect indicates that the program objectives have been comprehensively formulated. Data analysis confirms that the program implementation is well-aligned with the established goals, placing it in the 'good' category. Second, the evaluation of the input component reveals that the managerial competence of the administrators and the pedagogical capabilities of the educators have met the expected standards. Nevertheless, the infrastructure aspects require further optimization to foster a more conducive learning environment for students. Third, regarding the process aspect, the program implementation has generally achieved the targeted outcomes. However, observations identified obstacles predominantly stemming from students' internal factors; this implies the crucial role of teachers in integrating motivational stimuli as a preventive measure against declining learning enthusiasm. Fourth, the product evaluation shows that the daily memorization targets are generally achieved, although some students require remedial sessions. Ultimately, students are capable of completing the memorization of three juz within the three-year period.

Education is a fundamental human need that plays a key role in shaping behavior and contributes to the development of a successful generation in Indonesia. However, during the learning process, teachers often encounter students who struggle to grasp the concepts being taught. This is due to the fact that each student brings unique characteristics and diverse backgrounds to the classroom. Teachers, therefore, must selec and develop various teaching materials that are suited to the individual needs of their students. The ability to tailor these materials effectively requires experience and knowledge in the development and selection of appropriate teaching tools for elementary schools. This study aims to assess the ability of elementary school teachers to manage differentiated learning, specifically through a literature review. The research will also identify how teachers approach the management of differentiated learning in the classroom and analyze the factors influencing their ability to implement this approach. By examining relevant literature, the study seeks to provide insight into the current capabilities of teachers and offer recommendations for improving the management of differentiated learning. The research employs a literature review method to gather data and draw conclusions about the best practices for managing differentiated learning in elementary school settings.

This outreach program evaluates the efficacy of the Lingkari Aku cooperative learning model in enhancing conceptual mathematical grasp among elementary students. Carried out at SD Negeri 054945 Dogang during the 2023/2024 odd semester, this study employed a qualitative case study methodology. The target participants were students engaged in integer operation topics. Data acquisition involved systematic observation, assessment tests, and documentation. The findings demonstrate that the Lingkari Aku method markedly bolstered student engagement, stimulated proactive group dialogue, and refined their grasp of integer concepts. Beyond academic gains, the approach fostered essential social competencies, such as teamwork, interpersonal communication, and accountability. Although high student excitement necessitated rigorous classroom management, the method successfully established a dynamic and pleasurable mathematical learning atmosphere. Consequently, this model is endorsed as a viable pedagogical alternative for elementary mathematics, especially within the framework of educational community service initiatives.

Religious learning in secondary schools is not only implemented through intracurricular activities but is also strengthened by applicative extracurricular programs. One form of actualizing religious learning is kultum khitobiyah activities within the Islamic Spiritual Organization (Rohani Islam/Rohis). This study aims to describe the actualization of religious learning through Rohis kultum khitobiyah activities in developing students’ public speaking skills and spirituality at SMA Negeri 2 Tuban. This research employed a qualitative approach using field research methods. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that kultum khitobiyah activities effectively actualize religious learning through students’ active involvement in religious preaching practices. These activities contribute positively to the development of public speaking skills, particularly in terms of courage, self-confidence, and the ability to deliver ideas systematically. Furthermore, kultum khitobiyah activities also play a significant role in strengthening students’ spirituality, as reflected in increased religious awareness, internalization of Islamic values, and the manifestation of religious attitudes in daily life. Therefore, kultum khitobiyah activities within the Rohis extracurricular program have a strategic role in reinforcing religious learning by integrating communication skill development with students’ spiritual formation.

Pigs hold significant economic, social, and religious value in the Wamena community, becoming an integral part of their customary law. However, the Muslim minority in Wamena faces unique challenges, as they struggle to balance local traditions with Islamic law. This study aims to explore the interpretation of Ahkām verses among minority Muslims in Wamena and analyze the Islamic laws regarding the sale and purchase of pigs in this context. The research is qualitative, combining observations and literature studies. It examines the issues surrounding pig transactions in Wamena and reviews relevant Ahkām verses along with scholarly opinions. The study identifies four patterns in the religious understanding of Wamena Muslims: traditional religion, formal religion, rational religion, and a precursor method that combines traditional practices with reasoning and revelation. Tafsir Ahkām offers solutions for minority Muslims by considering the systematic approach to Ahkām verses, hadith, and the school of jurisprudence. Despite the prohibition of pigs in the Qur’an and hadith, Wamena Muslims’ engagement in pig transactions can be analyzed using fiqh aqalliyyāt principles, such as ijtihād tarjīhi and ijtihād ibdā’i, with an emphasis on gradual implementation and accommodating Islamic and customary laws for minority Muslims in Wamena.

This study aims to explore the effectiveness of group counseling services integrated with self-regulated learning (SRL) techniques in enhancing students’ learning motivation. Learning motivation is a crucial factor influencing academic achievement, yet many students still experience low motivation due to various internal and external challenges. The integration of SRL is considered beneficial as it encourages students to actively manage their learning processes through goal setting, self-monitoring, and reflective evaluation. This research employs a literature review approach by examining recent and relevant academic sources. The findings indicate that the application of SRL within group counseling contributes positively to students’ motivation, as reflected in increased participation, improved learning discipline, and stronger responsibility toward academic tasks. Furthermore, students demonstrate better ability in organizing their learning activities and maintaining consistency in achieving learning objectives. These results suggest that SRL-based group counseling can serve as an effective strategy for school counselors in supporting students’ academic motivation and engagement.

Considering the importance of the next generation in the church, children must be empowered to be better. Therefore, this research can be a work that provides education about the influence of technology on Sunday school children at the Imanuel Batubara' Ra'Bung church which can be used as an instrument to help them in developing better thinking patterns. The research method used is a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach to describe the reality of the reality that occurs in the field. The qualitative method is applied through library research and field analysis. The library study is applied by finding supporting theories that are relevant to the research. Furthermore, a descriptive approach is applied through interview techniques and field analysis. Interviews were conducted by the author through field research and social analysis. The theories applied by the author are theories about counseling, theories about the church and theories about social assistance. The results of this study are that Sunday school teachers and child care providers must work together to help Sunday school children know God well and also be able to lead themselves in a better direction.

This study aims to examine the effect of reproductive health education on adolescent knowledge as an indicator of sexual behavior prevention among students of SMA Negeri 11 Tidore Kepulauan. This study used a quantitative approach with a pre-post-intervention design involving 28 adolescent respondents. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire that measured respondents' age characteristics and knowledge levels before and after the reproductive health education intervention. Descriptive statistical analysis and frequency distribution were used to describe the respondents' characteristics, while the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was applied to analyze differences in knowledge levels before and after the intervention. The results showed that all data were valid with no missing values, and most respondents were aged 15-16 years. Before the intervention, respondents' knowledge levels varied, with the majority classified as having moderate knowledge. After the intervention, all respondents achieved a good level of knowledge, indicating a uniform increase. The Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test revealed a statistically significant difference between pre- and post-intervention knowledge levels (Z = −4.001; p < 0.000), with no respondents experiencing a decrease in knowledge. These findings suggest that reproductive health education has a significant and positive impact on improving adolescent knowledge, which is crucial for encouraging healthier and more responsible sexual behavior among adolescents.

This community service program aims to strengthen high school graduates’ understanding of the architectural profession, educational pathways, and legal qualifications required to become a professional architect under the Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI). The online outreach was held on November 27, 2025, featuring two licensed architects from IAI and attended by 97 participants. The activities included interactive presentations, discussions, and an evaluation through a five-item pretest and post-test. The results show an overall improvement in participants’ comprehension of architects’ roles, responsibilities, and professional legality, with an average accuracy above 90%. The greatest improvement occurred in the legal aspect, where participants recognized the importance of the Surat Tanda Registrasi Arsitek (STRA) as a legal credential for professional practice. This program effectively increased prospective students’ awareness of professionalism, ethics, and regulatory understanding in architectural practice. It also served as an academic promotion platform that bridges architectural education with society’s demand for competent and ethical architects.