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The revitalization of the library at Lapas Narkotika Kelas IIB Banyuasin is part of an effort to enhance inmates’ reading interest as a form of social and educational rehabilitation within the correctional institution. This initiative aims to optimize the library’s function as a learning and empowerment facility for inmates. The research methods include observation, interviews, social assessments, and interventions such as providing reading materials, reorganizing the library, and promoting literacy through shared reading activities. The results indicate an increase in inmate participation in utilizing the library after revitalization. Additionally, there was a positive impact on their motivation to improve reading skills and comprehension, which supports their social reintegration process. Recommendations from this study include diversifying the book collection, integrating technology into the library system, and enhancing collaboration with external communities to sustain literacy programs within the correctional facility.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of training on the use of technology in learning, with a special focus on the use of the Kahoot! platform to improve teachers' knowledge, attitudes, and motivation at SDIT Annawawi Metro. The training was held for three days, from December 5 to 7, 2024, at the SDIT Annawawi Metro Hall and was attended by 26 teachers and the principal. The research method used was a quantitative approach with a pre-post questionnaire design. Pre-training and post-training questionnaires measuring knowledge, attitudes, and motivation towards the use of technology in learning were distributed before and after the training. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-tests for paired samples. The results showed a significant increase in all measured variables. The mean score on the post-training questionnaire increased significantly compared to the pre-training questionnaire, indicating that the training was successful in improving teachers' competence and confidence in integrating technology in learning. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference (p <0.05), which supports the hypothesis that learning technology training improves teachers' knowledge and positive attitudes towards the use of technology in learning. The conclusion of this study shows that the use of technology, especially Kahoot!, effectively improves the quality of learning and can be further integrated into learning programs in schools. Recommendations for further studies include the implementation of similar training in various educational contexts and long-term evaluation of its impact on teaching practices.

Active, Creative, Innovative and Fun Learning Training (PAIKEM) is a strategy designed to improve the quality of learning through an approach that involves students actively and creatively. This article aims to describe the implementation and results of PAIKEM training for elementary school teachers in Padang Cermin District, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung. Training was carried out in three stages: preparation, implementation and evaluation. The methods used include simulations, group discussions, and practical assistance in class. The results of the training show an increase in teachers' understanding of PAIKEM principles, increased skills in applying creative methods, and increased student participation in the learning process. This training makes a significant contribution to the development of teacher competence and the quality of learning in elementary schools. To ensure the sustainability of the impact of training, continued assistance and synergy between schools, government and the education community is needed.

Introduction to measuring tools is an important step in early childhood learning to help them understand basic measurement concepts such as length, weight and volume. Prescholl dan kindergarten at Nurul Ma'arif, this activity is designed with a creative and fun approach, so as to increase children's interest in learning. Through the use of simple measuring tools such as rulers, scales and measuring cups, children not only learn to recognize concrete sizes, but also develop cognitive, motor and logical skills. The implementation of this learning supports the achievement of holistic early childhood education goals, namely forming an intelligent, critical and innovative generation from an early age. The research used the classroom action research (PTK) method which consisted of two cycles, involving 5 children aged 4–5 years as subjects. Data was collected through observation, interviews and documentation, then analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results of the research show that a play and experimental approach with simple measuring tools, such as rulers, stopwatches and weight scales, and clocks can increase children's understanding of the concept of measurement. Children become more active and enthusiastic in learning, with an increase in their ability to recognize length, determine body weight, recognize time and running speed. This research concludes that play and experimental approaches are effective for introducing measurement concepts to young children, as well as supporting the development of their fine motor and cognitive skills.

Mental health issues among vocational high school (SMK) students are becoming increasingly concerning, affecting their academic performance and overall well-being. This study explores the role of linguistic approaches and language counseling in improving students' mental health at SMK An Naas Binjai. The research employs a qualitative method, incorporating interviews, observations, and document analysis to understand how language influences students’ emotional expression, stress management, and social interactions. Findings indicate that a structured linguistic approach, including expressive writing, guided discussions, and positive communication strategies, helps students articulate their emotions better and develop coping mechanisms. Additionally, language counseling, which integrates psychological support with effective communication techniques, enables students to express their feelings constructively, reducing anxiety and enhancing self-confidence. The study highlights the importance of integrating language-based mental health interventions into the school curriculum to create a supportive learning environment. This research suggests that teachers and counselors should be trained in linguistics-based counseling techniques to provide more effective emotional support. Schools should also incorporate structured language activities that encourage open communication and emotional resilience. The findings contribute to the growing discourse on educational psychology by emphasizing the intersection of language, counseling, and mental health in vocational education settings.

Mental health issues among vocational high school (SMK) students are becoming increasingly concerning, affecting their academic performance and overall well-being. This study explores the role of linguistic approaches and language counseling in improving students' mental health at SMK An Naas Binjai. The research employs a qualitative method, incorporating interviews, observations, and document analysis to understand how language influences students’ emotional expression, stress management, and social interactions. Findings indicate that a structured linguistic approach, including expressive writing, guided discussions, and positive communication strategies, helps students articulate their emotions better and develop coping mechanisms. Additionally, language counseling, which integrates psychological support with effective communication techniques, enables students to express their feelings constructively, reducing anxiety and enhancing self-confidence. The study highlights the importance of integrating language-based mental health interventions into the school curriculum to create a supportive learning environment. This research suggests that teachers and counselors should be trained in linguistics-based counseling techniques to provide more effective emotional support. Schools should also incorporate structured language activities that encourage open communication and emotional resilience. The findings contribute to the growing discourse on educational psychology by emphasizing the intersection of language, counseling, and mental health in vocational education settings.

Speech acts are communication activities that occur when someone delivers a speech to an interlocutor in a certain context and situation. Understanding the context and situation is very important to understand the intent of the speech. However, misunderstandings can occur, especially in indirect communication through digital media, such as YouTube channels. This study focuses on illocutionary speech acts that appear in 5 dare learning videos on the Ruangguru platform. Illocutionary speech acts contain the intent and function of speech, with various variations. The purpose of this study is to analyze the intent of speech in various illocutionary speech acts contained in the video. This study uses theoretical and methodological methods, with a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected by watching videos and recording illocutionary speech which was then analyzed. The results of the study showed five types of illocutionary speech acts: (1) assertive, (2) commissive, (3) directive, (4) expressive, and (5) declarative. These findings provide an understanding of the intent of the utterances spoken, so that the speaker's message can be understood well by the interlocutor.

The purpose of this study is to determine and identify the types of illocutionary speech acts in the history playlist on Quipper Indonesia The purpose of this study is to determine and identify the types of illocutionary speech acts in the history playlist on the Quipper Indonesia YouTube channel, which contains seven videos. This study uses a methodological approach and a theoretical approach. The methodological approach is used to describe the provisions of the survey. At the same time, the theoretical approach is used as a basis for reviewing the study. At the same time, the theoretical approach used is pragmatic. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. The data collection process is completed in three stages, namely (1) data collection, (2) data analysis, and (3) data presentation. Data was collected using the free listening technique, folding conversation, and the kata technique. Then the data analysis technique was then used the match and distribution method. Finally, the data is presented using formal and informal processes. In this study, 105 data were found with details of 73 assertive utterances, 16 directive utterances, 3 declarative utterances, 6 commissive utterances, and 8 expressive utterances. This study also aims to improve understanding of illocutionary speech acts and identify various types of illocutionary speech acts that appear in learning videos on the Quipper Indonesia Youtube channel on the “History” Playlists.

The Clash of Champions educational competition program by Ruangguru not only offered academic challenges but also provided a high level of verbal interaction, particularly in the use of expressive speech. This study aims to analyze the use of expressive speech in the program, focusing on episodes one to five. Expressive speech refers to utterances that convey the speaker's emotions, such as praise, gratitude, or apologies. The method used in this study is qualitative descriptive, utilizing a data-collection technique based on assent with a derivative of participant observation. Data analysis is conducted using the pragmatic method to identify the types of expressive speech present. The study also used pragmatic approaches to describe the speech of others as well as that of expressive speech. The study indicates that there are eight types of expressive speech, including acts of flattery, praise, gratitude, belittlement, guilt, complaint, and apology. Flattering speech is found to be the most dominant, providing emotional support for the competition participants. It is hoped that this study will contribute to a better understanding of language use in educational and competitive contexts, fostering a positive and supportive atmosphere in the learning process.

This service aims to explain the increase in mathematics learning outcomes when implementing the MEA method in class X at MA Darussalam Manuju. The data collection technique uses data about students' mathematics learning completeness obtained from the results of mathematics learning tests carried out at the end of each cycle, with 27 class X students as the subject. The instrument is a learning results test sheet. The results show that the application of the MEA method can improve students' mathematics learning outcomes. This can be proven based on the average score of student learning outcomes in cycle I reaching an average of 69.3703 and in cycle II reaching an average of 87. Based on the learning outcome completeness category used, the score for students' mathematics learning outcomes categorized as complete in cycle I was 81.48% and in cycle II it increased to 100%. These results can be concluded that there has been an increase in Mathematics Learning outcomes using the Means Ends Analysis Method.

This study is based on the results of observations made at SDN Lirboyo 1 Kediri City, teachers in delivering material, especially the Solar System, only use the lecture method and student books. Many students have difficulty in explaining and mentioning the constituent members of the Solar System. student difficulties are seen when students are asked questions only silent, and the value at the end of learning is far from the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM). The formulation of the problem developed is how the process, practical validity and effectiveness of pop up book media on solar system material for grade VI elementary school students in its use as media during learning. This research uses the Research and Development (R&D) research method with the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implementation, and Evaluation). The subjects of this study were teachers and students of grade VI SDN Lirboyo 1 Kediri City. There are two instruments used in this study, namely using questionnaires and tests. Questionnaires are used to determine the validity and practicality of pop up book media, while tests are used to determine the effectiveness of pop up book media. The results of the pop up book media development research are as follows: (1) The results of the pop-up book media validity trial were carried out by media experts and material experts and received a percentage of 90% very valid or can be used without revision. (2) The results of the pop-up book media practicality trial in the limited trial were carried out by teachers by 92% and from students by 95%, then the results of the pop-up book media practicality in the broad trial were carried out by students by 93.5%. The percentage of scores from teachers and student responses is in the range of 81.00% - 100.00% which can be categorised as very interesting/valid. (3) The results of the effectiveness of pop-up book media obtained from the results of pretest and post test scores and getting a percentage of 81.65% are in the vulnerable range of 81.00% - 100.00% declared very effective can be used without improvement.

Adapting to the demands of the independent learning curriculum is important for students to have practical science skills. This research aims to improve the practical science skills of class V MI Muhajirin Jambi City students through the application of the Experiential Learning learning model. This model was chosen because it can provide students with direct experience in understanding science concepts, thus encouraging active involvement and mastery of practical skills. The research method used is classroom action research (PTK) with a two-cycle design, where each cycle consists of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. Data was collected through observation, practical skills assessment sheets, and interviews with students.

Abstract, In recent years, there have been challenges faced by MTs Al Abraar in an effort to improve student learning outcomes, especially in creating creative and innovative learning. The partners involved in this program are teachers at the Al-Abraar Tandem Hilir Private Middle School, Hamparan Perak District, where the main problem experienced by partners is the lack of knowledge in using IT in creating creative teaching materials. Therefore, the solution offered is to provide training in creating creative teaching materials to improve teachers' knowledge and skills in creating, using and optimizing the use of Canva. The location for implementing this program has been discussed with partners, namely at the Al Abraar Tandem Hilir Private Middle School located at Jln. Listrik Emplasmen Tandam Hilir I, Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. This program consists of stages of preparation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. In implementing this service, the team implemented the in-house training method. In the implementation of the training, the community service team provided tutorial materials on the use of Canva which would be carried out for 2 meetings (2 meetings per material) and carried out alternately with a duration of 120 minutes each. Training activities on this were carried out on August 8-9, 2024 offline with lecture methods, direct training, discussions and questions and answers. The results of this activity can be seen that the participants of the activity can recognize and can create creative teaching material designs using Canva and its supporting features and are used in teaching. The sustainability of this program can be measured by the existence of teaching materials made using Canva.

The development of information technology is a challenge, so we are required to be able to adapt to improve our capabilities in the field of technology. The problem in orphanages is the lack of facilities, funds and volunteers to help improve skills. The aim of this service is to help orphanage children gain skills that can be used in the future. The training method used is lecture and direct practice. The children participating in the training welcomed this training activity happily, seen from the response when the training team carried out direct exposure and practice

The expertise of teaching and learning a science must go through a learning process and is supported by the existence of proportional methods and techniques. Yanbu'a method is a method used to learn, read, write and memorize the Qur'an. The growing number of students at the Arriyadl Pesantren Putri demands changes in various aspects. Based on this, it is necessary to learn to read the Qur'an with a method. The method chosen is to use the Yanbu'a method located in the Arriyadl Putri Islamic Boarding School. The purpose of this study was to determine how the application of learning and evaluation of the yanbu'a method. The research method uses a qualitative method based on the philosophy of positivism which is used to examine naturalistic phenomena. Data collection techniques using participant observation, in-depth interviews and document studies. The data validity test uses triangulation techniques and data analysis uses mile and huberman interactive analysis, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results of the study include a. The implementation of the Yanbu'a Method in learning the Qur'an at Madrasah Diniyyah Qur'aniyyah Arriyadl Putri Ringinagung is carried out with 2 learning systems, namely classical or group and individual learning, namely by reading and listening and sorogan techniques. The learning process includes opening, content and closing. The learning process is well scheduled and organized, the material for each volume, memorization and other readings in one week have been framed for learning effectiveness. b. The evaluation of learning the Yanbu'a method at MDQ Arriyadl Putri can be said to be successful, although not yet fully maximized. The implementation of the evaluation of learning to read the Qur'an at MDQ Yanbu'a consists of several stages, starting from daily tests commonly called page increment tests, volume increment tests, to the final test organized by the Muraqabah Yanbu'a Institute of Kediri district.

Behind the importance of a teacher's role in the progress of a nation comes a weighty responsibility. Teachers are expected to be able to master the skills required to make the teacher profession a professional. In Indonesia education systems has been governed the competence that a teacher must maintain his duty while linked to the implementation of a supervision, to which this writing is the answer to the problem. For research methods, researchers use descriptive qualitative methods. Interviews, observation and documentation as data collection. And the miles and hubberman technique as the data analysis technique, with procedure 1) data reduction, 3) data presentation and 4) data verification, 2) powerability and 3) dependability as far as the results of this study are 1) education supervision is the development and monitoring activities that are done to help teachers and educators improve the quality of education, 2) supervision of learning at SDN katulampa 04 times a month, 3) supervision plays an important role in making it easier for teachers to improve teaching ability and reduce barriers to learning.

This article explains the practice of prayer which is a problem for many children at Al-Fikr Kindergarten, Sumotuwo Village. Guidance in the practice of prayer is very important to teach, because the Day of Judgment will question the practice of prayer. This assistance aims to teach children to better understand how to pray properly and correctly. The object or target of this assistance is the children of Al-Fikr Kindergarten, Sumotuwo Village, Balongbendo District, Sidoarjo. The method used in this assistance activity is Participatory Action Research (PAR) which includes three components, namely, the research component, the behavioral component, and the participation component used in this service and assistance program. In its implementation, this assistance was carried out on Thursday, August 8, 2024. This assistance activity was carried out because most children understand prayer only from theory, while in practice most of them are less appropriate so that this problem really needs attention, namely in the form of learning assistance that is more aware of the importance of prayer for us Muslims. The result of this assistance is that children understand better how to pray properly, as seen from the difference in children's prayers before receiving assistance and afterward, which is much better. This assistance activity received a warm welcome from the Ustadzah of Al-Fikr Kindergarten, Sumotuwo Village and the guardians of the children of Al-Fikr Kindergarten and in its implementation the children were very active and enthusiastic in participating in learning activities, thus showing a change towards a better direction than before.

This study aims to identify how to understand the characteristics of students through the implementation of the School Field Introduction Activity Program at SMAS PGRI Maumere, as well as analyze the attitude of students during class hours and outside of class hours. This research uses a qualitative method with a narrative approach. Primary data was obtained through interviews with resource persons, while secondary data was collected from relevant references such as journals and theses related to learner characteristics. The data collection techniques used included interviews and observations. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and verification. The results show that learning ability, individual potential, the surrounding environment, the use of interesting learning techniques, and effective teaching methods are important aspects in the education process. In addition, students showed the ability to maintain positive relationships and mutual respect both inside and outside the classroom.

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) on students' pronunciation performance. Proper pronunciation is one of the important aspects in foreign language learning, especially English, which is often a challenge for students. This study was conducted using a quasi-experimental design, in which two different groups of students were given different treatments: one group was given instruction using the Audio-Lingual method, while the other group was given the conventional method. Data was collected through pronunciation tests conducted before and after the intervention. The results showed a significant improvement in the pronunciation performance of students who received treatment with the Audio-Lingual method compared to the control group. The findings support the hypothesis that the Audio-Lingual method is effective in improving students' pronunciation skills. This study makes an important contribution to language teaching, particularly in improving students' pronunciation skills through a more structured and repetitive approach.

In the world of education, we learn many important lessons. Despite this, many Indonesians still lack access to quality education, especially in underserved areas. This shows that they need to be made aware of the importance of education. So that students can actively realize their potential, education is an effort that is deliberately created to provide a conducive learning environment. This includes developing spiritual strength, religion, self-control, personality, intelligence, noble character, and abilities that are beneficial to oneself, society, nation and state. This literature study aims to examine the influence of the personality competence of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers on the formation of morals in various senior high schools (SMA) in Indonesia. In the process of instilling morals in students, the teacher's personality competence is very important, considering that teachers are role models that students can emulate and emulate. This research uses a literature review method by analyzing various relevant scientific sources. It is hoped that the results of this discussion will provide an understanding of the influence of PAI teachers' personality competencies on student morals. The PAI teacher's personality competency acts as an internal driver that influences student behavior and morals. By understanding how these competencies influence us, we can gain valuable insight into improving the quality of education at the Senior High School (SMA) level.