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Pregnancy exercise is an effort to improve the health of mothers and babies during pregnancy. Maternal participation in pregnancy exercise in Indonesia is still low, including in Medan  City, of 168 pregnant women, 140 of them did not take part in pregnancy exercise. Survey results at the Medan Johor Community Health Center showed that pregnant women did not participate in pregnancy exercise due to lack of knowledge and lack of motivation (60%). The aim of this research is to identify factors that influence the implementation of pregnancy exercise in the Medan Johor Community Health Center Work Area, Medan City in 2024. This type of research is an analytical survey using an approach cross-sectional. The population of this study was all 135 pregnant women aged 22 weeks and over. The sampling technique uses the method proportional samplingas many as 101 people. Data analysis uses univariate and bivariate analysis with tests chi square and multivariate with logistic regression. The results of research using logistic regression are known valuesp-value Logistic regression of educational variables 0.808>0.05, knowledge 0.021<0.05, family support 0.000<0.05 and motivation 0.000<0.05. It is recommended that pregnant women actively participate in outreach programs to increase their knowledge and carry out pregnancy checks and participate in pregnancy exercises.  

This research aims to identify the role of collaboration between teachers and school management in developing an effective curriculum at SMP Plus Darussalam. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with school principals, teachers and students, as well as participatory observation and analysis of documents related to the curriculum. The research results reveal that close collaboration between teachers and school management is very important in designing and implementing a curriculum that suits students' needs. Collaborative involvement with various parties enriches the curriculum development process, increases the relevance of the material, and facilitates responsive adjustments to educational challenges. This research concludes that a collaborative approach not only improves curriculum quality but also increases teacher satisfaction and student motivation. The implication of these findings is the need to integrate collaborative models in curriculum development in other schools to achieve more adaptive and effective education, as well as strengthen a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The focus of this research is the role of human resource management in improving teacher performance in Cibeber District, Cilegon City in terms of implementing management functions in the Independent Learning Curriculum. This research uses a qualitative approach, data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation, data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that the role of Human Resource Management in improving teacher performance in Cibeber District , Cilegon City, namely by planning, organizing, directing and supervising, can be said to be quite good. First, planning by conducting a needs analysis and providing understanding regarding the The Independent Learning Curriculum and learning tools that must be prepared by teachers. Second, organizing by placing and dividing tasks according to abilities and educational background. Third, direction is carried out by providing direction and guidance regarding the tasks and responsibilities given as well as providing motivation in the form of giving awards for teacher performance achievements. Fourth, supervision is carried out by the school principal through class visits and supervisors from the Education Management Unit. The implications of the research results suggest that elementary schools provide training to teacher councils regarding learning media so that the communication and educational interaction process between teachers and students can take place appropriately, try to increase the availability of facilities and infrastructure for the smoothness and success of the learning process, and work together to improve each other. teacher performance, both from school principals, education staff, teaching staff (teachers), and school supervisors within the Education Management Unit and it is hoped that everything that has been achieved can be improved.

This article discusses the English language learning development program at Madrasah Jamiyatut Tholibin, Soket Dajah Village, Bangkalan, Madura. This program was motivated by the low English language skills of students in the area, which were caused by limited educational facilities, lack of teaching resources, and ineffective teaching methods. This program aims to improve students' English skills through a more interactive and contextual approach, which is relevant to their daily lives. In addition, this program also involves training for teachers to improve their competence in teaching English, including the use of media and technology as learning aids. The results of this program showed a significant increase in students' English skills, both in terms of comprehension and communication skills. In addition, this program also succeeded in increasing students' learning motivation and developing teachers' capacity in teaching English. Thus, this program is expected to be a model for the development of English language learning in other rural areas in Indonesia.

The Kampus Mengajar Program is an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of Indonesia aimed at improving the quality of education in elementary schools, particularly in literacy and numeracy. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this program at SDN 5 Kalibarumanis through a creative learning approach. Implemented programs include Puzzle Mame (Metaphor Majas), TTS Listening to Stories, and the Making of 3D Shape Nets. The results show that this creative approach successfully increased students' interest, motivation, and literacy and numeracy skills. Collaboration with class teachers also positively contributed to the program's success. Based on these findings, it is recommended that this creative learning approach be further developed and implemented in other schools to enhance overall educational quality.

The Kampus Mengajar Program is an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of Indonesia aimed at improving the quality of education in elementary schools, particularly in literacy and numeracy. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this program at SDN 5 Kalibarumanis through a creative learning approach. Implemented programs include Puzzle Mame (Metaphor Majas), TTS Listening to Stories, and the Making of 3D Shape Nets. The results show that this creative approach successfully increased students' interest, motivation, and literacy and numeracy skills. Collaboration with class teachers also positively contributed to the program's success. Based on these findings, it is recommended that this creative learning approach be further developed and implemented in other schools to enhance overall educational quality.

Kindergarten provides early childhood education for children aged 0-6 years, aiming to develop their cognitive, social, and emotional skills through various educational approaches. This study examines the effect of using educational props, specifically flipbooks, and learning motivation on early reading skills in kindergarten children. A quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent control group design was employed. The study involved two groups of kindergarten students: the experimental group, which used flipbooks, and the control group, which followed a conventional learning model. The results indicated that using flipbooks significantly improved early reading skills compared to the conventional method. Additionally, learning motivation was found to have a significant effect on reading ability. The interaction between using flipbooks and learning motivation demonstrated that their combination significantly enhanced children's reading ability. This study concludes that employing flipbooks and fostering students' learning motivation can improve the early reading skills of kindergarten children. Therefore, integrating flipbook and emphasizing learning motivation can have a significant and positive impact on early reading comprehension skills in kindergarten students, both individually and synergistically.

This qualitative study investigates the effectiveness of the Duolingo English app in enhancing English learning motivation among 11th-grade students at SMK Negeri 1 Sawan. Motivation in language learning is a critical factor influencing proficiency and engagement. Utilizing semi-structured interviews and participant observation, this research explores how the app influences students' intrinsic and extrinsic motivation levels. Findings reveal that DuoLingo positively impacts motivation through its interactive features and gamified learning approach, fostering a more engaging and enjoyable learning environment. Educational implications and recommendations for integrating such technology into language classrooms are discussed.

This qualitative study investigates the effectiveness of the Duolingo English app in enhancing English learning motivation among 11th-grade students at SMK Negeri 1 Sawan. Motivation in language learning is a critical factor influencing proficiency and engagement. Utilizing semi-structured interviews and participant observation, this research explores how the app influences students' intrinsic and extrinsic motivation levels. Findings reveal that DuoLingo positively impacts motivation through its interactive features and gamified learning approach, fostering a more engaging and enjoyable learning environment. Educational implications and recommendations for integrating such technology into language classrooms are discussed.

This research discusses the role of social media in increasing motivation to learn Islamic religious education. This research aims to examine the role of social media in increasing motivation to learn Islamic Religious Education among students. This research uses qualitative methods with literature studies. The research results show that social media has a significant influence in increasing motivation to learn Islamic Religious Education. Through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, students have easy access to various educational content, discussions, and communities that strengthen their understanding and interest in Islamic Religious Education material. Apart from that, social media also provides opportunities for teachers to deliver material creatively and interactively, facilitating more interesting and inspiring learning. However, there are challenges such as the risk of invalid information and excessive use of social media. Therefore, a wise approach is needed in using social media to increase motivation to learn Islamic Religious Education, by strengthening education about social media criticism. It is hoped that this research can provide useful insights for the development of effective educational strategies in the context of using social media to increase learning motivation for Islamic Religious Education.    

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) as an integral part of the educational curriculum requires teacher independence in developing learning materials that are relevant to current developments. This article investigates the role of teacher independence in developing technology-based PAI materials in MTs. Negeri 1 Gorontalo Regency. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data was collected through observation, interviews and document analysis. The research results show that teacher independence in adopting technology as a PAI learning aid plays an important role in improving the quality of teaching. Factors such as technological skills, motivation, and institutional support influence the level of teacher independence. This article concludes that teacher empowerment in terms of technological skills and institutional support are the main keys in developing PAI materials that are innovative and relevant to students' needs in the digital era.    

This research discusses the internalization of Islamic religious values ​​in the formation of students' character at 116 State Elementary Schools, Buton Regency. Aims to describe the internalization of Islamic religious values ​​in forming the character of students at SD Negeri 116 Buton and describe the factors that influence the internalization of Islamic religious values ​​in forming the character of students at SD Negeri 116 Buton. This research uses pedagogical research to determine the ability of educators to carry out the learning process, especially in terms of their pedagogical competencies. The implementation of learning starts from planning, implementing and evaluating learning outcomes and being able to understand students from all their characters, especially in increasing interest in learning and psychological research referred to in this research is research that is based on the objective conditions of the students being researched by considering the conditions faced by them. students, especially when learning takes place and the condition of educators when carrying out learning. The research results show that the implementation of the integration of PAI learning values ​​is carried out by teachers in the learning process through the preliminary, core and closing stages. The values ​​instilled are in accordance with the basic competencies that have been planned. The character value that often appears is religious character. The implementation of PAI integration education at SD Negeri 116 Buton attracted quite a lot of attention because all subject teachers were required to master Islamic Religious Education. The role of teachers is very dominant in the formation of the religious character of their students in the future. Behind the success of students there is always a competent teacher who provides great inspiration and motivation to them as a source of energy to always learn and move to catch up, achieve progress and achieve their goals. The main thing for a student is that by utilizing the infrastructure, students are able to accept the teacher's explanation and are more interested in following the lesson. In order to improve the quality of educational institutions in global competition in positive terms in education and to shape the character of students, continuous efforts are needed to achieve goals. Several obstacles, one of which is the lack of facilities and infrastructure so that they are unable to provide a conducive atmosphere for students, learning equipment that is still simple, toilet facilities are inadequate compared to the large number of students and so on. The conclusion of this research is that the internalization of the values ​​of Islamic religious education through learning from the preliminary stages, from the learning process to the end of learning, becomes an integral series, this can be implemented with adequate facilities and infrastructure even though there are still obstacles in its implementation.

Technology is developing so quickly that it may have a significant impact on the way teaching and learning are done. Interactive multimedia-based learning materials play an important role in the teaching and learning process. The availability of educational media can make teaching easier for teachers and increase students' learning motivation. This research focuses on designing multimedia-based interactive learning media for introducing marine animals. Researchers found the problem that the learning process at TK BA Aisyiyah Grogol 2 still uses the lecture method and does not use technology. This causes students' interest in learning to decrease. The method applied in designing this learning media is the ADDIE method. The result of this research is an interactive learning media design that uses multimedia. It is hoped that this learning media can increase students' interest in learning and the learning process will become easier and more effective.

This research investigates how organizational culture influences cadets' perceptions of empowerment training and shapes their leadership styles within the transportation management sector in Jakarta. Through qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys with cadets from diverse work environments—collaborative and hierarchical—the study explores the differential impacts of organizational culture on leadership development. Findings reveal that cadets in collaborative environments perceive empowerment training more positively, citing benefits such as teamwork, decision-making autonomy, and mentorship. These cadets tend to exhibit transformational leadership styles characterised by motivation, adaptability, and team empowerment. In contrast, cadets in hierarchical environments often adopt transactional leadership styles focused on task compliance and adherence to hierarchical structures. The study highlights the importance of tailored training programmes that accommodate diverse leadership styles and cultural contexts within transportation management education. Recommendations include integrating soft skills development, establishing mentorship programmes, and implementing continuous feedback mechanisms to enhance training effectiveness. By addressing these dynamics, educational institutions can better prepare cadets for leadership roles in dynamic professional environments, contributing to sectoral advancement and sustainability.

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of using traditional Engklek games for socialization to introduce plane figures at SDN 27 Lubuk Alung. The socialization activities were successfully conducted, achieving the following indicators: 1) Participant Engagement: The target number of participants was met with high levels of engagement. Observations during the activities revealed that students were very active in answering the questions incorporated in the Engklek game. They displayed enthusiasm by eagerly raising their hands upon completing the tasks. 2) Achievement of Objectives: After the series of socialization activities, a feedback session was conducted with the students. The results indicated that students felt happy and more motivated to learn through this method. These findings suggest that incorporating traditional games like Engklek into educational activities can enhance student engagement and motivation, thereby facilitating effective learning.

Education plays a crucial role in the development and survival of a nation. Teachers as the main actors in the educational process have a big responsibility in achieving successful quality education. This research aims to examine the impact of awards and recognition on the achievement motivation and professionalism of Indonesian language teachers. The research method is a qualitative approach with in-depth interview techniques, a hypothetical case study conducted on five Indonesian language teachers from two different schools. The research results reveal that awards increase work morale, encouragement to innovate, and teachers' intrinsic motivation. Recognition also has a significant impact on professionalism by increasing commitment, performance standards, and collaboration between teachers. Effective forms of reward include financial rewards, public recognition, and personal development opportunities. However, challenges such as consistency, fairness and sustainability in reward systems still need to be addressed. This research confirms the importance of rewards and recognition in increasing teacher motivation and professionalism, as well as contributing to improving the overall quality of education.  

This research is driven by the principles of Project Based Learning (PJBL). PJBL is an educational approach that utilizes real-world problems as the starting point for integrating new knowledge. The research question posed is whether the PJBL method affects motivation and interest in learning English among eleventh-grade students at SMAN 1 Karangrejo. The objective is to examine the impact of PJBL on motivation and interest in English learning at this school. This study employs a quantitative approach, specifically a non-experimental quasi-regression design, with data collection conducted via a questionnaire using purposive sampling. Data analysis involves descriptive statistics to determine mean values, followed by testing for normality assumptions. If the data meets normality criteria, Pearson correlation analysis is used to examine relationships between variables (X and Y1, X and Y2). Additionally, simple linear regression tests the effects of variables Y1 and Y2 on X. The findings indicate that implementing PJBL in English language education for eleventh-grade students is expected to enhance both motivation and interest in learning at SMAN 1 Karangrejo.

This research discusses educational psychology which has a significant contribution in increasing the effectiveness of Arabic language learning. By understanding the learning and teaching process as well as individual student needs. This research uses a literature review method (library research), where the discussion in this research is based on expert opinions and the results of previous research on psychology and the learning process. The results show that educational psychology is very important in learning Arabic, as in learning other languages. The following are several reasons why educational psychology is important in this context, including (1) Understanding the Learning Process, (2) Student Motivation and Engagement, (3) Effective Classroom Management, (4) Assessment and Feedback, and (5) Needs Special for Students. By utilizing these educational psychology concepts, Arabic teachers can create a supportive, motivating, and effective learning environment for all their students.    

This study evaluates the challenges and strategies for implementing the subject of Pancasila and Civic Education (PPKn) in the digital era using a literature review method. The research findings identify several main obstacles, such as limited internet access, lack of digital devices, low digital skills among teachers and students, insufficient technical support, and a scarcity of quality digital resources. To address these challenges, several strategies are proposed, including the development of technological infrastructure, digital skills training for teachers and students, and the provision of engaging and interactive digital learning resources. With the implementation of these strategies, it is expected that PPKn education will become more effective and enhance student motivation and engagement. These findings have significant implications for the development of educational policies and teaching practices of PPKn in Indonesia in facing the challenges of the digital era.

Management of educational organizations requires a planned and comprehensive strategy to overcome challenges such as resistance to change, limited technology infrastructure, need for training, data security, digital divide and cultural challenges. Collaboration is needed to effectively utilize digital technology in education. This research aims to explore the role of organizational management in educational advancement. The research method is based on the previously described theories of management and leadership, as well as the results of previous research. The results show that good organizational management can transform education, focusing on effective resource management, consistent evaluation, professional development and increased employee motivation.   Keywords: , ,