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This study aims to enhance the social skills and learning interest of fourth-grade students through the implementation of the Cooperative Learning Model of the Jigsaw Type in the subject of Catholic Religious Education at Santo Daniel Elementary School in Batu Mbelin. Based on the classroom action research approach, this study was conducted in two cycles involving 13 students as the main subjects. The first cycle involved planning, action, observation, and reflection, followed by evaluation and improvement for the second cycle. The results of the first cycle indicated that the average percentage of students' social skills and learning interest had not yet reached the established success standards. However, after implementing improvements in the second cycle, the results showed a significant increase in students' social skills and learning interest. The average percentage of social skills reached 92.1%, while learning interest reached 94.0%, both categorized as "Very Good." The implications of this study are that the cooperative learning model of the jigsaw type can effectively enhance students' social skills and learning interest, providing a positive contribution to curriculum development and learning strategies at the elementary school level.

The existence of problems Incompletion and weak achievement of students' learning at SMA Sint Louis Semarang is caused one only by the lack of attention of some students towards PAK learning material the research aims to: 1) To find out the use of the snowball throwing method has achieved completeness results in the Sint Lous High School students in the independent learning curriculum 2) To find out the influence of the aspect of independence on the use of the snowball throwing method on the learning achievement of the participants Sint Louis High School students in the independent learning curriculum 3) To find out the effectiveness of achievement learning using the snowball throwing method for class X Sint Louis High School Semarang in the Independent learning Curriculum. To get answers to these problems researchers used research methods quantitative experiments. By using independence instruments. The population in this research is all students in class X SMA Sint Louis Semarang. With the sample used being all students of class posttest The results obtained were the difference between the average pretest score of 40 and after the posttest the average was 95. Therefore, it is concluded that PAK learning in the independent curriculum using the snowball method throwing rocky modules is effective on the learning achievement of students class X SMA Sint Louis Semarang. Suggestions it is necessary to add other methods so that the learning process in class is not monotonous and is able to encourage student activity    

The aim of this research is to determine the positive and significant influence of the Ice Breaking Technique on the Learning Motivation of Class VIII Students at One Roof Middle School Negeri 5 Pangururan in Christian Religious Education and Character Education Subjects for the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The research method used is a quantitative method with a pre-experimental design type in the form of a One Shot Case Study. The population is all 102 class VIII students at One Roof 5 Public Middle School in Pangururan for the 2023/2024 academic year and a sample of 41 people was determined using random sampling techniques. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 28 items, namely 12 items for variable Negeri 5 Pangururan Subjects of Christian Religious Education and Character Education for the 2023/2024 Academic Year: 1) Test the analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test, obtained a value of rxy = 0.456> rtable(α=0.05,n=41)=0.308. b) Testing a significant relationship obtained a value of tcount= 3.200> ttable (α =0.05, dk=n-2=39)= 2.021. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 20.8%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount> Ftable=( α =0.05, dk numerator k=15, dk denominator=n-2=41-2=39) namely 10.24>1.92. Thus Ha accepted and H0 rejected.

Student learning engagement plays a crucial role in character development, especially at the elementary school level. To foster a positive learning environment and encourage active participation, active learning approaches based on games are considered effective. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the active learning model using word-building games and the learning engagement of third-grade students at SDN 3 Jepang, Kudus Regency. The research was motivated by the low level of student participation, which is still dominated by conventional teaching methods. A correlational quantitative approach was used, with a population consisting of all 20 third-grade students, who were also taken as the sample through total sampling technique. Data were collected using a questionnaire to measure learning engagement and observation of the implementation of the word-building game model. The Shapiro-Wilk test was used for normality testing, and since one of the variables was not normally distributed, the data were analyzed using the Spearman correlation test. The results showed a correlation coefficient of r = -0.097 with a significance value of 0.686 (> 0.05), indicating no significant relationship between the word-building game model and student engagement. Other factors such as individual learning styles or classroom atmosphere may influence student engagement. Nonetheless, this model still holds potential and should be further developed to align with elementary students' characteristics.

The selection of learning media and resources is an important aspect of the learning process. Learning media helps to convey material in a more engaging and effective way, while learning resources include a variety of references that support learning activities, such as human, print, visual, and audio-visual materials. The selection of media must be adjusted to the learning objectives, student characteristics, and availability of facilities. Learning resources, on the other hand, must meet the criteria of economy, practical, easy to obtain, flexible, and can motivate and support the learning process. By choosing the right learning media and resources, learning becomes more effective, engaging, and relevant for students. The method used by the researcher is qualitative research. And the data obtained were analyzed using the literature study method.

This community service activity aims to introduce financial literacy from an early age to children in Siantar Narumonda Village through an interactive and educational tutoring program. Financial literacy is an important skill that must be instilled from an early age so that children are able to manage their finances wisely in the future. This activity uses a qualitative descriptive approach to describe the execution process systematically. The program was implemented by students of the Tarutung State Christian Institute as part of the Community Service and Service Lecture (KPPM), targeting 35 children aged 1–12 years. The program was implemented for one month and two weeks, three times a week. The material presented was in five main topics: the importance of financial literacy, tips for managing finances, saving, getting to know money and how to manage it, and getting to know banks and financial institutions. The delivery of the material was carried out through fun methods such as games, simulations, short stories, and group discussions. Evaluation was carried out through participant observation, question and answer sessions, and visual documentation. The results of the activity showed that the children experienced an increase in understanding of the basic concepts of financial literacy and began to apply positive habits in managing finances. This activity is also a means of meaningful learning for implementing students. With an interesting and structured approach, this activity provides significant educational and social impacts. Early financial literacy has proven effective in forming a generation that is financially intelligent and responsible in managing economic resources.

This research is motivated by the fact that students at SMP Negeri Buti show varying levels of learning interest, with some having high interest and others low. Interviews with the mathematics teacher revealed that overall student interest is low, especially among male students who tend to be disruptive during lessons. Therefore, the researcher aimed to explore students' interest in learning mathematics through game simulation-based learning, viewed from a gender perspective. This descriptive qualitative study involved 30 eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri Buti as research subjects. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The results showed that most students did not pay attention to the teacher’s explanations, and there were gender-based differences in learning interest among seventh-grade students, with male students showing higher interest than female students. It was concluded that overall, the eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri Buti demonstrated a very low level of learning interest. owever, after the implementation of the simulation game, there was a significant increase in interest in learning.  

The purpose of this study is to examine the extent of the influence of teacher innovation on the learning activeness of seventh-grade students in Social Studies (IPS) at SMPN 213 Jakarta. This research employs a quantitative approach with an ex post facto design. The sample consisted of 165 students selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through a questionnaire based on a Likert scale. The results of the data analysis indicate a positive and significant relationship between teacher innovation and students' learning activeness, as evidenced by a significance value of 0.000 (< 0.05). Furthermore, teacher innovation contributes 40.3% to students' learning activeness, while the remaining 59.7% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study. These findings emphasize the crucial role of innovative teachers in creating interactive learning environments and enhancing students’ active participation in the learning process.

This study aims to improve students' learning outcomes in Social Sciences (IPS) through the implementation of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning model. The background of this study is based on the low learning outcomes of IPS in class VII of SMP Negeri 3 Jakarta, as well as the lack of variations in innovative learning models. The study used the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method of the Kemmis and McTaggart model which was carried out in two cycles. Each cycle includes the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects of the study were 36 class VII-B students. Data collection techniques used learning outcome tests, observations, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study showed a significant increase in student learning outcomes. In the first cycle, the percentage of students who achieved the Minimum Completion Criteria (KKM) was 77.77%, increasing to 91.6% in the second cycle. In addition, student activity in learning activities also increased. These results prove that the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning model is able to integrate social studies concepts with real situations, thus facilitating students' understanding and improving the quality of learning.    

Evaluasi pembelajaran yang monoton dan konvensional sering membuat peserta didik kurang termotivasi, terutama dalam pembelajaran Biologi yang memerlukan pemehaman konsep mendalam. Quizizz sebagai platform game-based learning hadir sebagai solusi evaluasi yang interaktif dan menyenangkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas penggunaan aplikasi Quizizz sebagai alat evaluasi pembelajaran Biologi pada mahasiswa PGSD Semester 2B di Universitas Sarjana wiyata Taman siswa Yogyakarta. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain Pre-Experimental berupa One-Group Pretest-Posttest yang melibatkan 20 mahasiswa. Data dikumpulkan melalui tes pilihan ganda pada pretest dan posttest untuk mengukur hasil belajar sebelum dan setelah penerapan Quizizz sebagai media evaluasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan pada performa akademik mahasiswa, dengan rata-rata nilai meningkat dari 64 pada pre-test menjadi 85,5 pada post-test. Tingkat ketuntasan belajar juga mengalami peningkatan dari 20% menjadi 75%. Quizizz terbukti efektif karena menyediakan lingkungan pembelajaran interaktif melalui elemen gamifikasi seperti avatar, meme, musik, dan papan peringkat yang meningkatkan motivasi intrinsik mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media pembelajaran inovatif seperti Quizizz berkorelasi positif dengan peningkatan partisipasi aktif, pemahaman konseptual, dan akurasi mahasiswa dalam proses pembelajaran Biologi.

This study examines the teacher's efforts in fostering learning motivation in students with disabilities at SLB Samudra Terra Athena. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods, with data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation during the research. The results showed that the strategies used by teachers in fostering learning motivation of students with intellectual disabilities include an individualized approach, the use of customized learning media, providing positive reinforcement, and building emotional closeness with students. These strategies are proven to increase students' engagement and interest in learning. This finding confirms the importance of teacher creativity in creating personalized and empathic learning approaches in special education.

This study aims to describe the strategies implemented by Rumah Belajar Merah Putih in addressing the educational needs of children of commercial sex workers who are not enrolled in formal schooling. A qualitative descriptive approach was used, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings indicate that Rumah Belajar Merah Putih faces several challenges, including limited facilities and infrastructure, insufficient funding, low public awareness of the importance of education, a shortage of qualified teaching staff, and difficulties in establishing external partnerships. To overcome these obstacles, the organization has developed strategies encompassing four key aspects: (1) Corporate strategy, which emphasizes the formulation of a vision, mission, and goals in response to the community’s lack of attention to education; (2) Program strategy, designed based on the background of the learners to raise awareness of the importance of education; (3) Resource support strategy, aimed at addressing the limitations in teaching staff, funding, and facilities; and (4) Institutional strategy, focused on strengthening internal communication and expanding external partnerships to tackle collaboration challenges. These four strategies have proven effective in addressing the identified challenges and serve as a crucial foundation for providing inclusive education for children of commercial sex workers, although continuous improvement and reinforcement are still needed.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan implementasi metode cooperative learning yang dipadukan dengan media game interaktif dalam meningkatkan semangat belajar mata pelajaran Fiqih khususnya materi kaifiyat sholat pada siswa kelas VII SMP. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah tidak meratanya semangat belajar siswa dalam pembelajaran Fiqih yang bersifat teoritis dan kurang melibatkan partisipasi aktif siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas VII di SMP ‘Abdan Syaquro Lampu Iman, dengan jumlah 28 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan metode cooperative learning yang dipadukan dengan media game interaktif, seperti Wordwall dan Quizwhizzer, dapat menciptakan suasana pembelajaran yang lebih menyenangkan, aktif, dan kolaboratif. Hal ini berdampak positif terhadap peningkatan semangat belajar siswa, yang ditunjukkan dengan meningkatnya keaktifan dalam diskusi, antusiasme dalam menyelesaikan tugas kelompok, serta meningkatnya rasa tanggung jawab terhadap proses belajar. Kesimpulannya, integrasi metode cooperative learning dan media game interaktif terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan semangat belajar Fiqih pada siswa kelas VII SMP ‘Abdan Syaquro Lampu Iman.

This research aims to analyze the application of the Think Pair Share type cooperative learning model to improve science learning outcomes for Class IV Students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Tebo Regency. This research is classroom action research carried out in two cycles. The subjects of this research were Class IV students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Tebo Regency. This research was carried out in the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic year in Class IV of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Tebo Regency. The results of this research are (1) the application of the Think Pair Share Type Cooperative Learning Model to improve the learning process of Class IV MIN 2 Tebo Regency students, carried out through the planning, implementation and evaluation stages of learning, (2) the application of the Think Pair Share Type Cooperative Learning Model (TPS) can improve the science learning outcomes of Class IV students as seen from the increase in teacher observation data from the average value of Cycle I, namely 78.12 in the "Quite Good" category to 90.62 "Very Good" in Cycle II. Furthermore, the increase in student observation scores with the average score in cycle I, namely 77.35 "Quite Good" increased in Cycle II to 88.25 "Good". The increase in the value of learning outcomes for the Pre-Cycle stage, namely 68.6 in the "Not Good" category, increased in Cycle I to 79.1 in the "Good" category. In Cycle II there was also an increase to 85.5 in the "Good" category. Therefore, it can be concluded that the application of the Think Pair Share type cooperative learning model can improve science learning outcomes for Class IV MIN 2 Students in Tebo Regency.

This research aims to measure the level of enthusiasm and understanding of third grade students at SDN 1 Karangantu in learning about the culture of Yogyakarta Special Region using mind mapping learning media. The background of this research is the need for innovative learning methods that can increase student engagement and understanding of the material, especially about culture. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a literature approach and field review. Data was collected based on scientific literature and field observation review at SDN 1 Karangantu to measure students' enthusiasm and understanding of learning using mind mapping. The research subjects were all third grade students of SDN 1 Karangantu. The results showed that the use of mind mapping media has a positive impact on students' learning enthusiasm, which can be seen from their active participation and interest in learning activities. In addition, students' learning understanding of DIY culture also increased significantly. This indicates that mind mapping is effective as a learning medium that can help students organise information, understand concepts, and remember details of DIY culture better.

One of the effective learning methods is the development of media and learning resources. The use of interesting and appropriate media for children in MI/SD is very important because children tend to learn through visuals and audio. Learning resources and learning media are very important to increase student motivation, make learning easier to understand, and make learning active and fun. Using a literature study methodology, this study investigates the ideas, roles, and importance of media and learning resources in the learning process. The results show how important the role of teachers is in selecting and developing learning media, as well as how important it is to manage a learning resource center to ensure high-quality basic education.

This research aims to analyze the impact of family socio-economic conditions on the interest in learning of preschool children (ages 3-6) at KB Darussalam Sidoarjo. Interest in learning at an early age is an important foundation for children's cognitive and socio-emotional development in the future. However, this interest does not exist in isolation but is greatly influenced by the child's immediate environment, namely the family and its socio-economic conditions. Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory is used as a conceptual framework to understand how the fulfillment of children's basic needs, which is often related to socio-economic conditions, affects their motivation and interest in learning. This study employs a qualitative approach with a case study design, focusing on KB Darussalam Sidoarjo. Data is collected through in-depth interviews with parents/guardians and teachers, as well as participatory observation of children in the learning environment. The research results show that the socio-economic conditions of families have a significant and multifaceted impact on the learning interest of preschool children. Economic limitations can hinder the fulfillment of children's physiological needs and their sense of safety, which directly reduces their energy and focus on learning. In addition, socio-economic conditions affect the quality of parent-child interactions and the availability of learning stimulation at home, which are crucial to fostering a sense of love, belonging, and appreciation in children. An environment that inadequately supports basic needs tends to result in lower levels of interest in learning.

The purpose of this study is to ascertain how social media use affects grade IX students' academic performance at SMP Negeri 2 Batang Peranap.  Out of 90 pupils, 27 respondents participated in this quantitative study that took a correlational approach.  A 4-point Likert scale (Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree) was used in the questionnaire to examine the dependent variable (academic accomplishment) and the independent variable (social media use). A straightforward linear regression analysis revealed a strong inverse relationship between students' assessments of their academic performance and the amount of time they spend on social media.  Therefore, students tend to perform worse academically the more they use social media.  In order to increase productivity and facilitate learning activities, it is recommended that parents and teachers supervise and guide their children's use of social media.  

Differentiated learning approach aims to find out how the application of differentiated learning approach supports students' learning needs in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects for Class X Phytagoras at SMAN 2 Sangatta Utara and what are the advantages and disadvantages of implementing a differentiated learning approach in supporting students' learning needs in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects for Class X Phytagoras at SMAN 2 Sangatta Utara. This study uses a qualitative method, with a descriptive type. Using data sources in the form of primary data and secondary data, the informants are PAI teachers and two students. Researchers use data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, document studies and data analysis. The results of this study indicate that the application of a differentiated learning approach in supporting students' learning needs at SMA Negeri 2 Sangatta Utara. 1. Improving student learning outcomes is better with interesting learning where teachers explain and provide assignment choices that are in accordance with students' wishes. 2. Active participation of students in the learning process increased, with 80% of students showing activeness in the classroom in the process of working on assignments carried out by groups or individuals. 3. Teachers need more time because before students do assignments, teachers must provide material first at the beginning of learning. The results of this study indicate that a differentiated learning approach can be an alternative in supporting the diverse learning needs of students.

Islamic Religious Education teachers play a strategic role not only in transmitting religious knowledge but also in shaping the moral and spiritual character of students. However, challenges such as limited competence and inadequate professional development hinder the improvement of learning quality. This study aims to analyze the competence of PAI teachers and the quality of student learning, describe efforts made to develop teacher professionalism to improve learning quality, and  identify supporting and inhibiting factors in these development efforts. This research used a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that PAI teachers at SMK Takhassus Al-Qur’an Mojotengah had fulfilled pedagogical, professional, personality, and social competencies. The school made efforts to improve teacher professionalism through supervision, MGMP, digital-based learning innovation, and internal collaboration. Supporting factors included adequate learning infrastructure and teacher enthusiasm, while inhibiting factors included distractions from student mobile phone use and teacher administrative burdens. These findings highlight the importance of continuous training, policy reinforcement, and digital literacy to support sustainable professional development.