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The aim of this research is to explain the impact of implementing integrated STEAM learning based on Local Wisdom in improving the 4 Cs in the 21st Century. The research method used is a case study in an elementary school, with data collection through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and students, as well as analysis of the results. learning before and after implementing STEAM learning. The data in this study were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis. The research results show that integrated STEAM learning based on local wisdom helps elementary school students achieve 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication, with an average increase of over 3,500 in each skill category. Furthermore, contextual learning by integrating local wisdom in learning makes learning more meaningful. The implications of this research provide an important contribution to the development of meaningful learning management in elementary schools to equip students with the skills needed in the future.

In this article, the author provides an overview of the implementation of problem-based learning (PBL) methods within an independent curriculum. The introduction section introduces the topic and highlights the significance of PBL in education, while the overview of PBL methods section explains the key principles and components of this pedagogical approach. The importance of an independent curriculum is discussed in terms of empowering students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed learning skills. The article then outlines the benefits of implementing PBL, including enhanced critical thinking skills, improved problem-solving abilities, and increased engagement and motivation. Finally, the challenges and considerations of implementing PBL are addressed, such as the need for adequate teacher training and support, the development of new assessment strategies, and the integration of PBL with existing curricula. The article concludes by offering best practices for successful implementation, such as establishing clear learning objectives and outcomes and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Creative thinking needs serious attention because it is one of the essential skills in the 21st Century that supports academic and professional success. This research aims to systematically review the literature regarding strategies for improving creative thinking in students. The study is a Systematic Literature Review (SRL) involving 15 journals published in 2018-2022 and examines the topic of creative thinking skills, improving creative thinking skills, or training creative thinking skills. The journal search was done using a search engine (Google Chrome). The data that has been collected will be analyzed descriptively according to the existing research questions—data analysis using meta-synthesis. The research results show that creative thinking is an idea-construction process emphasizing fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration. Students' creative thinking abilities can be improved by implementing scientific learning strategies. Several learning models that can improve students' creative thinking abilities include Creative Problem problem-solving, Discovery Learning, Scientific Critical Creative Thinking Model, STEM-E Model, problem-solving learning and Contextual Learning, Problem-Based Learning, project-based Learning, Authentic Learning, and Research-Based Learning

This research examines the problem of increasing the understanding and critical thinking abilities of students who use film media with students who use conventional learning methods. This research uses a quasi-experimental method with purposive sampling and the instruments used in this research are written tests and questionnaires. The population of this study was all students of class VIII SMPN 12 Tasikmalaya. The sample for this research was students in class VIII A. The instrument used in this research was a test of students' understanding and critical thinking abilities in the form of a questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out quantitatively. The results of the research show: 1) The increase in understanding of students who use film media is better than students who use conventional learning in English lessons in class. 2) The critical thinking of students who use film media is better than the critical thinking of students who use conventional learning in English lessons in class. Based on the research results, film media can improve students' understanding and critical thinking in English lessons. Film media can make modifications and adaptations according to the situation and conditions of the teaching and learning process.

The problem of this research is that there is still a lack of student activity in participatory learning as well as interaction and collaboration between students in group learning activities. In this research, Classroom Action Research (PTK) was carried out in three meetings. The subjects of this research were 25 class V students of SDN Antasan Besar 7 Banjarmasin. The measure of research success with learning completeness is that 80% of students achieved a KKM score above 80. The results of this research show that at Meeting I to Meeting III there was an increase in the acquisition of learning activities in the application of the learning model, resulting in the "Very Active" criteria at Meeting I, II and III. At Meetings II and III, learning activities increased to almost all very active. Students' critical thinking skills increased to almost all highly skilled at Meetings II and III. At Meetings II and III, students' collaboration skills increased to Almost All Skilled. Meanwhile, completeness of learning outcomes increased again to 100% at Meeting III. From the results of this research, it can be concluded that educators' activities experienced a very significant increase when implementing the PBL model supported by DNGM using Wordwall media and the Dragon Snake game, as well as student activities, critical thinking skills, collaboration skills, and learning outcomes.      

This study aims to analyze how ChatGPT has an impact on the way students and students think critically in the academic field. This article examines this topic based on descriptive qualitative research techniques with the perspective of critical discourse analysis, Foucault's model of knowledge and power. The media used as material for analysis in this research is excerpts from the GCED ISOLAedu podcast with the podcast title "ChatGPT: This is the Best Response in the World of Education". The results of this research show that critical thinking skills can be threatened if humans as actors do not have awareness of ChatGPT technology education itself and require strategies, especially teaching staff, in creating students and students who are able to have ethics and critical thinking skills in responding to ChatGPT technology.

This systematic review investigates the significant role of ChatGPT in higher education, with a specific focus on its influence on academic writing. Utilizing insights from 17 peer-reviewed articles published between 2022 and 2024, it evaluates ChatGPT's features, advantages, and challenges in assisting both students and educators. ChatGPT enhances efficiency by automating repetitive tasks such as grammar correction, sentence restructuring, and formatting, allowing students to focus on critical thinking and content refinement. Its ability to enhance language, correct grammar, and maintain structural coherence proves especially valuable for non-native English speakers, fostering greater accessibility and fairness in academic writing. Moreover, ChatGPT fosters creativity through brainstorming support, simplifies technical explanations for diverse academic audiences, and enhances iterative learning by providing real-time feedback on coherence, language, and argumentation. The study underscores the risks of bias in AI-generated content and the possibility of worsening educational disparities due to unequal access to advanced AI technologies. Establishing clear institutional policies and ethical guidelines is essential to address these concerns and ensure responsible AI use. The review concludes that ChatGPT is a powerful tool for improving academic writing and learning in higher education. However, its success relies on a balanced integration of AI's capabilities with sound pedagogical practices to uphold academic integrity and encourage independent critical thinking.

In the dynamic digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT presents revolutionary opportunities to advance classroom learning, particularly in science education. This research focuses on the utilization of ChatGPT to develop a learning model that supports the enhancement of students' Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) abilities. The study investigates four main aspects: (1) How can student-centered science learning improve SRL skills such as goal setting, self-management, and reflection? (2) How can the use of active and collaborative learning strategies in science increase students' motivation and SRL? (3) How can formative and summative assessments focused on developing SRL skills enhance science learning? (4) What are the researchers' experiences in using ChatGPT as a tool to develop and refine learning units, and their reflective research on its use as a teaching aid? An exploratory methodology was applied, utilizing ChatGPT to generate teaching materials tailored to classroom needs. Initial findings highlight ChatGPT's potential to support the development of SRL skills by providing quick access to structured and verified information. However, its use must be carefully managed to prevent over-reliance and ensure critical evaluation of sources. Educators are responsible for guiding students in the wise use of AI, fostering critical thinking, and promoting independent learning. Integrating ChatGPT into lesson design can enhance science education by creating engaging units, providing clear rubrics, and supporting formative assessment. This research underscores the positive potential of ChatGPT in fostering inclusive and adaptive science education, while also addressing the need for responsible technology management to ensure student development and well-being.

This research aims to study the link between digital literacy competence and ICT self-confidence in enhancing functional competence among students of secondary school in the context of the Islamic secondary schools of District Muzaffargarh, South Pakistan. Since technology is being adopted in classrooms there is a need to understand the relationship between use of technology and students self efficacy on performance and skill acquisition ICT in particular. It is defined as the skill one require to have while Going For Information Using Technology To Obtain, Analyse and Disseminate Information. ICT self efficacy is defined as the extent of belief that one is capable of implementing applications of ICT. In the given context, the objective of the study is to assess the contemporary digital literacy tools with seminal emphasis on the presentation, assessment, and management of information within the context of teachers’ knowledge in these schools. Further, it investigates the extent to which it establishes the relationship between the modes of digital literacy competency and ICT self-confidence in the development of the functional skills like problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and description skills. Gender is also used to analyze knowledge and confidence of male and female students for using digital tools and ICT self efficacy. The present research therefore employs an exclusive quantitative research paradigm as it utilises questionnaires and statistical measures for the gathering and analyses of responses from students and teachers. It is expected that the outcomes set will enable the determination of the digital literacy and ICT self efficacy for improving function skills as well as educational attainment in secondary education.

The rapid advancement of artificial Intelligence in education and employment necessitates that universities generate graduates capable of adapting to the future of artificial Intelligence. Numerous studies have examined the adaptation and challenges of implementing AI among students. This study aims to identify the essential values and their incorporation into curricula to enhance students' preparedness for the contemporary workforce influenced by Artificial Intelligence. The study used a qualitative method, using literature studies and empirical studies. The study's findings indicate that students must possess seven skills to effectively compete with advancements in AI technology: problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and innovation, communication, collaboration, digital data literacy, and ethical judgment. With these skills, students can control and collaborate with technology, making production performance more effective, efficient, and high quality. Acquiring skills to navigate the AI era can be achieved by incorporating Logic, Philosophy, English, Business Management, Research Methodology, Entrepreneurship, and Ethics courses.

Interactive teaching materials are learning materials that are presented in an interactive form between students and technological systems such as software, applications or websites. Interactive teaching materials are different from conventional teaching materials which are only printed materials or audio-visual materials because they have the ability to interact with students and can be accessed online or offline. The aim of creating interactive educational materials is to improve the quality of the teaching and learning process to be more effective and efficient. Interactive educational materials can help educators manage learning, increase student engagement, and improve learning outcomes. Apart from that, interactive educational materials can also help students increase learning motivation, increase access to information, and improve their ability to communicate with educators. The benefits of using interactive teaching materials for educators are improved classroom management, increased student engagement, and improved learning outcomes. For students, interactive educational materials can improve critical thinking skills and increase the ability to adapt to technological changes. The use of interactive educational materials can also improve communication with educators and increase access to broader and specific information. Interactive teaching materials have great potential in improving the quality of the teaching and learning process and increasing students' abilities in many aspects. Therefore, interactive teaching materials must be an integral part of an effective and efficient learning strategy.

Since the national curriculum was changed to text-based, explanatory texts have become one of the types of texts that are taught to students in class X of high school. One of the competencies that must be achieved by students in learning explanatory texts is producing. Students are required to be able to produce explanatory texts properly and correctly. However, there are still several problems in the achievement of these competencies. Based on the problems encountered in the field, it is known that innovative and creative explanatory text writing learning media is still lacking. An explanatory text is a text that provides information about a process resulting from the phenomenon of tang occurring. PBL (Problem based Learning) is a method of student-centered learning in this model is to improve students' ability to solve problems, use thinking skills and develop life skills such as critical thinking and teamwork. This mix method was chosen because it has suitability because in this study what is to be answered includes outcomes and the process of developing qualitative and quantitative data because in this method it is more about asking how the needs of high school class X students for the PBL model with learning media to produce explanatory texts based on digital media and local wisdom in order to facilitate and understand the mistakes of the research. In this case, it can also improve students' ability to solve problems, use various thinking skills and develop life skills.      

Language serves as a medium for interpersonal communication. The acquisition of language in children commences during infancy and progresses through exposure and linguistic maturation. The enhancement of linguistic abilities in early childhood is geared towards acquainting and enhancing their linguistic repertoire, enabling effective verbal interaction with their surroundings. The realm of language proficiency encompasses four key components: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A method employed to foster linguistic proficiency involves the utilization of flashcards. The approach employed in this study involves a review of existing literature. The findings revealed that the utilization of flashcard materials has the potential to enhance linguistic abilities among young children by incorporating visual elements such as images, alphabets, symbols, and colors. This, in turn, captures the attention of children, facilitates easier retention of new words, enables recognition of letter shapes and sounds, enhances listening skills, promotes critical thinking, and encourages verbal expression, as evidenced by their communication proficiency.

Language serves as a medium for interpersonal communication. The acquisition of language in children commences during infancy and progresses through exposure and linguistic maturation. The enhancement of linguistic abilities in early childhood is geared towards acquainting and enhancing their linguistic repertoire, enabling effective verbal interaction with their surroundings. The realm of language proficiency encompasses four key components: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A method employed to foster linguistic proficiency involves the utilization of flashcards. The approach employed in this study involves a review of existing literature. The findings revealed that the utilization of flashcard materials has the potential to enhance linguistic abilities among young children by incorporating visual elements such as images, alphabets, symbols, and colors. This, in turn, captures the attention of children, facilitates easier retention of new words, enables recognition of letter shapes and sounds, enhances listening skills, promotes critical thinking, and encourages verbal expression, as evidenced by their communication proficiency.

Citizenship Education  in higher education institutions plays a crucial role in shaping students' character as responsible and contributive citizens. This article discusses the fundamental concepts, history, foundations, urgency, and goals of CE in universities. CE focuses on character formation, Indonesian identity, national pride, and love for the homeland. The history of Citizenship Education  dates back to 1957 with the introduction of civics. The foundations of CE encompass philosophical, juridical, and sociological aspects. The urgency of CE lies in fostering critical thinking and preparing the youth for the future. The objective of CE is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become active and responsible citizens.

This research examines the problem of increasing the understanding and critical thinking abilities of students who use film media with students who use conventional learning methods. This research uses a quasi-experimental method with purposive sampling and the instruments used in this research are written tests and questionnaires. The population of this study was all students of class VIII SMPN 12 Tasikmalaya. The sample for this research was students in class VIII A. The instrument used in this research was a test of students' understanding and critical thinking abilities in the form of a questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out quantitatively. The results of the research show: 1) The increase in understanding of students who use film media is better than students who use conventional learning in English lessons in class. 2) The critical thinking of students who use film media is better than the critical thinking of students who use conventional learning in English lessons in class. Based on the research results, film media can improve students' understanding and critical thinking in English lessons. Film media can make modifications and adaptations according to the situation and conditions of the teaching and learning process.

The Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method is a popular approach in education that allows students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through solving real problems. PBL involves steps such as problem identification, research, and presentation of solutions, with a focus on students learning independently and in small groups. Although PBL is effective in improving student learning outcomes, there are challenges such as the need for teachers who are skilled in guiding students and longer time to solve problems. Characteristics of PBL include student-centered learning, teachers as facilitators, and problems as learning stimuli. The PBL strategy emphasizes the importance of starting learning with problems that are relevant to students' real lives and gives students great responsibility in their own learning process. The research method in this study uses qualitative research methods. The method used is library research.

This study aims to develop Problem-Based Learning (PBL) teaching materials for algebra content in Junior High School (SMP). The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The results of the study indicate that PBL-based teaching materials can improve students' understanding of algebraic concepts and critical thinking skills. The trial was conducted on eighth-grade students at SMP negeri 3 Depok, with results showing a significant increase in students' final test scores compared to before using the PBL-based teaching materials.    

The instructional design with a problem-solving approach is essential for enhancing students' Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in secondary education. The aim of this research is to develop an effective and measurable learning process that can improve students' HOTS through a problem-solving approach, with a particular focus on the topic of integrals, which students often find challenging. The research method used in this study is Instructional Design Development, which integrates student needs analysis, clear learning objectives, and the application of innovative and relevant instructional strategies. This research involves a comprehensive analysis of various theories and best practices in problem-based learning, as well as evaluating its effectiveness through classroom trials. The sources of information evaluated include academic journals, textbooks, and previous research reports, providing diversity and validity of data for analysis. This analysis includes the definition of HOTS, HOTS indicators investigated, and the strategies and methods commonly used in problem-solving learning. This research aims to provide a deeper understanding of how instructional design with problem-solving can enhance students' HOTS, particularly in understanding and mastering integral material. The results of this research are expected to significantly contribute to the development of more effective and efficient learning strategies, focusing on developing students' critical and creative thinking skills in education.

Science education in early childhood plays a crucial role in their cognitive and creative development. Science education in early childhood also has a vital role in supporting cognitive and creative development. This research aims to explore the benefits provided by science education in stimulating critical thinking, problem solving and innovation skills in children. Through qualitative and quantitative approaches, data is collected from various sources, including classroom observations, interviews with educators, and analysis of children's learning outcomes. The results showed that children who were involved in science activities from an early age showed significant improvements in cognitive skills such as memory, concentration and analytical abilities. Apart from that, science education has also been proven to encourage children's creativity by enriching their imagination and ability to think outside the box. This article concludes that the integration of science education in the PAUD curriculum not only supports children's intellectual development but also forms a strong foundation for creativity and innovation in the future. Therefore, it is important for educators and policy makers to recognize and prioritize science education as an essential component in early childhood education, science education must be a top priority in early childhood education strategies by educators and policy makers.