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This research aims to explore and describe teachers' beliefs about teaching English in elementary schools. The research participants were elementary school English teachers in Kediri. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview which allowed the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching for young learners. By gaining insights into teachers' beliefs, this study seeks to offer a fresh perspective on effective English teaching strategies. The findings aim to empower teachers in fostering more impactful teaching environments. The teachers believed that they should consider the characteristics of young learners in teaching English and their psychological factors. Thus, teachers believed that teaching English should be fun. They used some techniques to make the teaching learning fun, for example by using pictures, videos, songs, etc.

Youth play a strategic role in maintaining social harmony and creating a safe and comfortable environment. However, various social challenges such as rising conflicts, a lack of awareness of peace values, and the negative influence of social media pose obstacles to building a peace-loving character. This community service aims to strengthen the character of peace-loving values among youth in Gogik Village, West Ungaran District, through interactive education and training. The service method involves mentoring and empowerment activities targeting the community through the local youth organization (Karang Taruna) by conducting training programs and digital campaigns. This initiative is expected to raise awareness and understanding among young people about peace values through training activities and digital outreach, helping them improve their knowledge of conflict management, effective communication, and the importance of creating a harmonious environment. Additionally, participants became more active in spreading messages of peace via social media. The significance of this community service lies in its contribution to reinforcing peace-loving character through educational approaches and digital technology, which can enhance youth awareness in preserving social stability. Therefore, synergy among government, communities, and educational institutions is essential to broaden the implementation of similar programs to build a more peaceful and tolerant society

Blood donation activities are an essential form of community service to help meet the growing demand for blood in Indonesia. The collaboration between IKT Kartini Batam, Yayasan Buddha Tzu Chi, and the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) represents a strategic approach to enhance public social awareness through blood donation. This activity aims to educate the community about the benefits of blood donation and encourage more individuals to participate in this social cause. Held on June 22, 2025, the blood donation event involved 120 donors and successfully raised new awareness among the community, particularly about the importance of blood donation as part of social responsibility. Moreover, the collaboration between the three institutions strengthened existing social networks and enriched the academic community's understanding of community service. The event's evaluation showed positive results with an increase in the number of donors and active community participation, despite some technical challenges related to the number of medical staff. Overall, this activity had a significant impact both socially and academically, and it is expected to continue growing, offering greater benefits to society in the future.

The cultivation of holistic character in elementary school students is a fundamental component in shaping individuals who are morally, socially, and spiritually grounded. This study aims to describe the effectiveness of interactive educational approaches in fostering character development among elementary students at Pondok Pesantren At-Tausyiah, Blitar. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, involving observation, interviews, and active participation during the character-building program. The activities implemented included inspirational storytelling on heroism to foster nationalism and a “water-carrying game” designed to teach values of cooperation and responsibility. Observational data indicated a high level of enthusiasm and active participation from the students throughout the program. Reflections from the students and interviews with facilitators supported the finding that experience-based learning, educational games, and two-way communication significantly enhance both understanding and practice of character values. Beyond strengthening students' character, the program also fostered a joyful learning environment and strengthened the bond between student facilitators and the participants. The findings affirm that interactive education is an effective strategy for holistic character formation, particularly in Islamic boarding school settings.

This study investigates the impact of Thai students' first language (L1) on their English pronunciation within the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at Bakong Pitthaya School in Thailand. The researcher used a descriptive qualitative method design on a case study with Contrastive Analysis Theory on English pronunciation. Recorded interviews and pronunciation testing were the main techniques of data collection instruments. The subjects of this research were secondary grade students of Bakong Pitthaya School Pattani, Thailand. The results of this study aimed to provide actionable recommendations for the teachers to enhance pronunciation instruction and improve student pronunciation skill. This research contributes to the understanding of L1 influence on L2 pronunciation, offering insights that can inform teaching practices in similar EFL contexts.

This study aims to improve students’ speaking skills through the use of the YouTube channel “Ritueli Daeli” among seventh-grade students at MTs Daruttholibin Watumalang. A Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach was implemented in two cycles. Data were collected through interviews, speaking tests, observations, and documentation. The results indicate that incorporating videos from “Ritueli Daeli” significantly enhanced students’ speaking skills in fluency, pronunciation, and confidence. The average score increased from 72.32 in the first post-test to 74.87 in the second post-test, with students’ engagement and motivation visibly increasing. This study supports the integration of digital media, specifically curated YouTube content, as an effective tool to enrich English learning experiences.

This study aims to explore the perspectives of sixth-semester students regarding the implementation of the English Camp Parade (ECP) Season 5 at Universitas Bhinneka PGRI. ECP is an activity-based learning program designed to promote contextual English use through interactive activities such as drama performances, quizzes, and group discussions. Using a qualitative approach, the study involved 14 purposively selected sixth-semester students and 2 key informants (the ECP coordinator and the chairperson of the English Student Association). Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, open-ended questionnaires, and observation, and analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that most students responded positively to the program, particularly in terms of increased speaking confidence, vocabulary development, and cross-semester collaboration. However, some students perceived the activities as more entertaining than academically structured. These results highlight the need to improve the program design by balancing educational content with engaging activities. The study contributes to the development of activity-based English learning strategies in higher education contexts.

This study aims to explore the historical development of the Ronggeng Paser in Penajam Paser Utara (2017–2022) and the community’s efforts to preserve it. This research adopts a descriptive qualitative approach using historical methods. The study was conducted in Penajam Paser Utara. The findings reveal that the Ronggeng Paser has existed since the era of animism and dynamism, and its development in Penajam Paser Utara from 2017 to 2022 has shown positive progress. Preservation efforts for the Ronggeng Paser have been carried out through various means, including protection, development, and utilization of the dance in artistic performances and cultural festivals.

This study aims to analyze the effect of different mordant types on the quality of ecoprinted scarves, particularly in terms of color sharpness and motif clarity. A controlled experimental method was conducted by testing three types of mordants—alum, sodium acetate, and iron sulfate—on cotton fabric using the pounding technique. Each treatment was evaluated by 30 respondents to ensure statistical validity.  The results revealed significant differences (p<0.05) among the three mordants, with alum demonstrating the best performance, achieving a color sharpness score of 3.8 and motif clarity of 3.7, followed by iron sulfate (3.2 for color and 3.1 for motif), while sodium acetate yielded the lowest scores (2.6 for color and 2.9 for motif). The superiority of alum is attributed to the optimal fixation capability of Al³⁺ ions and pH stability within the range of 5.2–5.8. The research instruments were validated (r=0.92) and reliable (α=0.89).  These findings provide significant contributions to the advancement of ecoprinting techniques, particularly in mordant selection for producing high-quality textile products. 

This study aims to improve the ability to write job application letters among 12th-grade students at SMK BAZNAS Makassar through a contextual approach. The background of this research is based on the students’ low skills in writing job application letters in accordance with linguistic conventions and proper text structure. The method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR) conducted in two cycles. Data collection techniques include observation, writing tests, and documentation. The results of the study show that the contextual approach significantly enhances students' ability to write job application letters, as evidenced by an increase in the average score from 68.5 in the pre-cycle to 81.2 at the end of the second cycle. This research recommends that Indonesian language teachers at vocational schools implement contextual approaches as an effective and relevant teaching strategy aligned with workplace demands.

The aim of this research is to determine and analyze: 1) The influence of the principal's Servant Leadership on the Performance of Public Elementary School Teachers in Gandus District. 2) The influence of teacher competency on state elementary school teachers in Gandus District. 3) The Influence of Citizenship Behavior on the Performance of Public Elementary School Teachers in Gandus District. And 4) The simultaneous influence of the Principal's Servant Leadership, Teacher Competency and Citizenship Behavior on the Performance of Public Elementary School Teachers in Gandus District, Palembang City. This research uses quantitative methods with a correlational approach. The research sample consisted of 122 teachers from state elementary schools in Gandus District. Data collection techniques use questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression using the SPSS version 26 application. The results of the research showed that there was a positive and significant influence both partially and simultaneously between the Principal's Servant Leadership, Teacher Competence and Citizenship Behavior on Teacher Performance. The magnitude of the influence of these three independent variables on teacher performance simultaneously is 78.9%, while the remaining 21.1% is influenced by other variables not examined in this research.

Auctions in Indonesia serve a dual function not only as a mechanism for buying and selling to obtain optimal prices, but also as a legal enforcement tool that reflects both the public and private aspects of the auction process. This study aims to analyze the legal standing of the auction minutes deed (akta risalah lelang) in providing legal certainty for auction winners, particularly concerning ownership of vehicles resulting from the execution of state-confiscated assets. This study employs a normative approach, which examines law as a set of norms applicable within society and functions as a guideline for individual behavior. In this context, the auction minutes deed is regarded as an authentic deed; however, its existence does not automatically serve as legitimate proof of ownership for the winning bidder. Nevertheless, the deed still ensures legal certainty by demonstrating the good faith of the buyer and can serve as the legal basis for transferring vehicle ownership documents, proof of the sales transaction, and valid legal evidence.

This study explores the metaphor of life in Colleen Hoover’s novel Reminders of Him, aiming to identify the types of linguistic metaphors and analyze the conceptual metaphors that underlie them. Based on Lakoff and Johnson’s conceptual metaphor theory, which classifies metaphors into structural, ontological, and orientational categories, this study highlights the role of metaphor as a cognitive tool, not merely a stylistic device. A qualitative method was employed, with data collected using AntConc software by focusing on parts of the novel containing the word “life.” The Metaphor Identification Procedure was applied to identify linguistic metaphors, which were then categorized based on the word class of the lexical units that were used metaphorically. The results of this study show four types of linguistic metaphors involving the noun “life”: nominal, verbal, adjectival, and prepositional. These forms portray life as a physical object, a process, a possessed attribute, or a container. These linguistic metaphors reflect eight conceptual metaphors, including five ontological metaphors (life is ownership, life is a container, life is an entity, life is air, life is a place) and three structural metaphors (life is a machine, life is a journey, life is a challenge). The diversity of these conceptual metaphors illustrates the rich representation of life in the novel.

In Indonesia and many other EFL contexts, English is often taught in structured classroom settings that rely on scripted dialogues and controlled practice. This limits students’ exposure to spontaneous, real-life communication, reducing their ability to use English naturally and appropriately in authentic situations. This study investigates the pragmatic competence of Indonesian students during English interview interactions with foreign tourists, using Grice’s Cooperative Principle as the theoretical framework. Five video recordings were analyzed, featuring elementary and secondary students conducting unscripted interviews with tourists at Seminyak Beach, Bali. While the students generally demonstrated adequate grammatical control and vocabulary range, the findings reveal recurring challenges in sustaining natural and cooperative conversations. The most frequent violations involved the Maxims of Relation, Quantity, and Manner, with students often failing to respond appropriately to tourist answers, providing minimal elaboration, or speaking in unclear and disorganized ways. The results highlight the need for English language teaching to include explicit instruction in pragmatic skills, such as turn-taking, topic development, and interactional awareness.

The aim of the study was to analyze the inflectional process towards the words in “On My Way” song’s lyric by Alan Walker feat. Sabrina Carpenter and Farukko. The study employed the descriptive-qualitative method to understand the inflectional process without numerical data. The data, which sourced from the lyrics of “On My Way” song, were collected through documentation, content-analysis, and interview techniques. Inflectional morphology was used to analyze the data through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verifying. The result showed that 16 inflected words were found, which the words underwent conjugation were found the most, followed by gender and plurality.

This classroom action research aims to improve students' memory in learning the "Degree of Comparison" material by implementing the Numbered Head Together cooperative model. The study was conducted at SMAN 2 Pamekasan with 34 students of class XI-C1 as subjects. The research was carried out in two cycles consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data were collected through observation, test, and documentation. The indicators measured included two cognitive aspects, namely: (1) ability to recall comparative and superlative structures, task completion accuracy, cooperation in group work, and adherence to instructions. The results showed a significant increase in students' memory levels. At the pre-cycle stage, only 11.8% of students were in the high category, in cycle I increased to 44.1%, and in cycle II reached 73.5%. This proves that the NHT model is effective in improving students' memory and understanding of English grammar topics and is expected to develop collaborative learning.

This study aims to identify the phonological differences shown by two three-year-old boys, namely Galfin Yasasi Habbika and Muhammad Arkhan Al Hafiz with different family backgrounds in Pangalengan, Bandung, and it analyzed the environmental factors and parental roles that contribute to variations in their phonological acquisition. This Study uses descriptive qualitative method with the data were conducted through video documentation of natural interactions and interviews with the parents of both children. The data collected were 18 utterances from each child which were then analyzed based on phonological aspects to identify error patterns, compensation strategies, and articulation skills. The findings showed that the two children has different phonological development patterns with Galfin showing more conservative phonological strategy by maintaining the original word structure, and people interaction environment from digital medias showing good phonological awarenees in Indonesian language development. While Arkhan showed more active phonological reconstruction by transforming difficult words into more easly produced form with a family environment that often made direct correction to Arkhan’s phonological errors which more stable and consistent phonological structure. Their phonological development was also successfully achieve through a variety of consistent support strategies that were responsive to the child’s emotional state and learning style. The result of this study support Chomsky’s Language Acquisition Device theory, in which both children demonstrated an innate capacity for language learning while showing how environmental triggers activated and shaped this biological predisposition because the children's ability to produce complex phonological structures without explicit instruction supports the nativist perspective on language acquisition.          

This study aims to examine the implementation of the storytelling method as an effective strategy in character education in elementary schools. In the challenging era of globalization, students are not only required to be academically intelligent, but also to have strong characters and noble morals. The rapid flow of information and changes in social values ​​that occur require a learning approach that is able to build the moral foundation of students from an early age. The storytelling method is present as one solution because it is able to convey character values ​​in a fun, contextual, and touching way for children's emotions. This study uses a qualitative literature study approach, by reviewing various research results, scientific journals, articles, and books related to the application of the storytelling method in character learning. The results of the study show that stories can instill the values ​​of honesty, responsibility, empathy, tolerance, and cooperation more meaningfully. The active involvement of teachers as storytellers and learning facilitators has a major influence on building students' emotional involvement and creating a positive learning atmosphere. However, there are still challenges such as limited media, lack of teacher training, and limited time in class. Therefore, innovative strategies such as the use of audiovisual media, role-playing, and making stories with students are effective alternatives. In conclusion, the storytelling method is a potential approach to instilling character values ​​comprehensively and sustainably.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of giving specific praise in improving the learning focus of elementary school students. Learning focus is a crucial aspect in supporting students' academic success, especially at the elementary education level. This study uses a literature review method with a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were obtained through searching and analyzing relevant literature, including scientific journals, books, and previous research results. The analysis technique used was thematic analysis to identify patterns and synthesize the main findings. The results of the study showed that specific praise delivered appropriately, directly, and relevant to students' positive behavior proved to be more effective than general praise in increasing students' attention, concentration, and learning participation. Specific praise is also related to increased self-confidence and learning motivation. However, its effectiveness is influenced by factors such as student characteristics, teacher consistency, and learning context. This study concludes that specific praise is a simple but powerful strategy that can be applied by teachers to create a more positive and focused learning environment. This study also provides implications for learning practices and teacher training in implementing positive reinforcement effectively.

This study aims to identify and analyze the challenges faced by novice teachers in implementing a dual curriculum—which includes the national curriculum and Islamic curriculum—in Islamic Elementary Schools (SDI). The dual curriculum in SDI requires integration between mastery of general knowledge and instilling strong Islamic values. However, in practice, novice teachers experience various difficulties, ranging from limited understanding of the two types of curriculum, heavy administrative burdens, to social and cultural pressures of religious schools. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach based on literature studies, by analyzing relevant academic literature from journals, proceedings, and scientific books in the last ten years. The results of the analysis show that novice teachers experience challenges in pedagogical, structural, psychological, and cultural aspects. They often feel unprepared to develop integrative teaching materials, manage time effectively, and meet institutional and parental expectations. The lack of mentoring, training, and assistance programs also worsen the situation, causing work stress and the risk of burnout. This study concludes that the challenges faced by novice teachers in the context of the dual curriculum are systemic and require a structured and sustainable solution approach, such as strengthening integrated training, integrating curriculum management, and developing a professional development system that supports the pedagogical and spiritual development of novice teachers.