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Language is humanity's primary tool for communication, enabling the exchange of ideas, feelings, and ideas between individuals in social and academic contexts. The use of formal and informal language by students is an important topic in the educational context, especially for Faculty of Education students who will become teaching staff in the future. This research aims to analyze the use of formal and informal language in the daily lives of students at the Faculty of Education, Medan State University, and understand the importance of mastering these two types of language in their role as prospective educators. Using a questionnaire method distributed to 47 respondents, the research results showed that students tend to use informal language in everyday social interactions, while formal language is more dominantly used in academic situations. However, there are difficulties in maintaining consistent use of formal language in academic environments due to the influence of social media and informal habits in everyday life. This research highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the use of language appropriate to the context, both formal and informal, in order to improve students' communication skills in their role as prospective educators.

This research aims to determine the effect of using mini theater media on the communication skills of children aged 5-6 years at Kindergarten Karunia Medan Johor. Communication skills are an important aspect of children's development, which involves the ability to speak, listen and interact effectively with other people. However, based on initial observations at Karunia Kindergarten, many children do not have good communication skills, such as lack of eye contact, unclear speech, and impoliteness when interacting. Mini theater as a learning medium has great potential to improve children's communication skills through role play that involves dialogue and interaction. This research uses an experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design in one group. The research sample was all children aged 5-6 years at Kindergarten Karunia Medan Johor, totaling 15 children. The research results show that the use of mini theater media significantly improves children's communication skills, especially in the aspects of speaking clearly, maintaining eye contact, and participating in conversations. Mini theater media has proven to be an effective tool in developing communication skills in early childhood.

Hari Wahyudi, English translation. This study aims to describe the effectiveness of the company's waste control at the Prabumulih City Environmental Service. This research was conducted for three months using a descriptive qualitative approach. Data was collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques were carried out by presenting data, reducing data, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that from the aspect of Organizational Characteristics, namely the form of supervision carried out by the Environmental Service through employees who worked in the field, it was approved and recommended by the Head of the Department of Environment. For specialized employees or field staff who carry out supervision, there must be a specialization to support better work abilities, as well as DLH employees in carrying out their duties, namely supervising companies that are directly related, more flexible and able to adapt, if this is indeed the case. not something urgent. For the Environmental Characteristic aspect, it is important for employees to adapt to the work environment, in this case, the Prabumulih City DLH employees must be able to adjust the conditions in the DLH office and also adapt to the conditions in the field in carrying out supervision in the hope that any decisions to be taken are right there. Aspects of Employee Characteristics, namely DLH employees in having good quality because they are in accordance with the educational qualifications and skills possessed, then also in carrying out employee duties ensuring that every company in Prabumulih City can progress but still ensuring the environment in the form of rivers, land and others does not damaged by pollution. As for the aspects of Management Policy and Practice, namely internal vertical and horizontal communication within the DLH Department, it is quite good, then communication with other institutions is also quite good. Then at the DLH Office, there are rarely awards given to employees, so it can be said that the reward system has not been able to stimulate employees to seek effective performance creation and performance and performance development.

Education has an important role not only in the transfer of knowledge but also in the formation of students' character and social skills, such as cooperation skills. At SMP 8 Palangkaraya, efforts to improve the cooperation skills of grade VII students were made through an arts-based project, namely P5 Tari Nusantara. The project aims to provide direct guidance to students in the learning process, not only in the technical mastery of dance, but also in the development of social skills such as planning, communication, and collaboration. Through this activity, students are expected to be able to develop mutual respect, share responsibilities, and complete tasks effectively in groups. Structured mentoring also involves teachers and parents to ensure the skills taught can be applied in daily life. As a result, the project is expected to be an effective model for improving cooperation skills and enriching students' learning experience at SMP 8 Palangkaraya.

This training aims to introduce and apply a product-based learning (PBL) approach in a kindergarten (TK) environment. PBL is a student-centered learning method where children learn through exploration, problem solving and collaboratively in producing a product. In the kindergarten context, PBL focuses on developing children's cognitive, social and motor skills through hands-on learning and writing activities. This training was developed for kindergarten teachers with a theoretical understanding of PBL, PBL planning methods that are adapted to child development, as well as creative and effective classroom implementation strategies. Educators are trained to design programs that connect to the kindergarten curriculum, conduct product-based learning, assess children's progress in critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. The hope is that this training can help teachers create an interesting and meaningful learning environment for children, encouraging creativity, curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. It is hoped that the results of this training can improve the quality of children's education through the effective implementation of PBL.

This narrative literature review examines the role of entrepreneurial leadership in Indonesian higher education as a strategic approach to enhancing human resource quality and national competitiveness. Amid rapid changes in the higher education landscape, entrepreneurial leadership emerges as a critical framework that integrates innovation, visionary thinking, calculated risk-taking, and collaborative governance. This leadership style fosters an institutional culture that encourages creativity, flexibility, and continuous improvement among faculty and students, aligning educational outcomes with labor market demands. The review synthesizes current research on how entrepreneurial leadership influences institutional strength, academic quality, and socio-economic development through partnerships involving universities, government, industry, and communities. It highlights challenges such as low entrepreneurial motivation among business students and the need for integrating practical entrepreneurial education effectively. Furthermore, digital transformation and internationalization are identified as key enablers for cultivating entrepreneurial mindsets and skills. The study underscores the importance of comprehensive policies, stakeholder engagement, and contextualized educational programs to support entrepreneurial ecosystems in higher education. Ultimately, fostering entrepreneurial leadership is essential for preparing graduates equipped with critical thinking, project management, and communication skills, thereby contributing to sustainable economic growth and innovation in Indonesia.

The Independent Curriculum is a program from the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia that focuses on developing student competencies through a student-centered approach. This curriculum aims to shift learning from memorization and exam patterns to strengthening critical thinking skills, problem solving, effective communication, and cooperation. In Islamic education, fiqh learning has an important role because it discusses Islamic laws related to everyday life, such as worship, muamalah, and manners. This study used a qualitative descriptive method and was implemented at MTs NU Slorok for 9th grade students. The results of the study showed that the implementation of the Independent Curriculum in fiqh learning was carried out by integrating national character values, such as honesty, tolerance, and cooperation. These values are emphasized in the learning process and exemplified through everyday behavior. In addition, this curriculum also encourages student creativity and innovation by providing space to develop ideas in applying Islamic law in real life.

Understanding literacy and linguistics in Indonesia, especially through novel reading, plays an important role in honing students' cognitive skills, such as critical and creative thinking. Syntax as part of linguistic studies, helps students understand language structures that support effective communication and deeper literary appreciation. This study aims to understand the structure and function of active and passive sentences in Indonesian focusing on the types of active and passive sentences and the role of sentence elements in shaping meaning. This study uses methodological and theoretical approaches with qualitative and syntactic descriptive methods to analyze the pattern of sentence function in the novel "9 of Nadira" by Leila S. Chudori. The research process involves data collection, classification, analysis, and presentation of data with listen, record, and bill techniques. The results showed that the sentence function pattern in the novel "9 of Nadira" by Leila S. Chudori uses different sentence patterns in each active and passive voice. Transitive and bitransitive active sentences have additional objects and complements, while intransitive sentences do not, and only sentences with objects can be changed to passive by undergoing changes in their predicates. This research has the benefit of providing a deeper understanding of the structure and function of active and passive sentences in Indonesian.  

Hari Wahyudi, English translation. This study aims to describe the effectiveness of the company's waste control at the Prabumulih City Environmental Service. This research was conducted for three months using a descriptive qualitative approach. Data was collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques were carried out by presenting data, reducing data, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that from the aspect of Organizational Characteristics, namely the form of supervision carried out by the Environmental Service through employees who worked in the field, it was approved and recommended by the Head of the Department of Environment. For specialized employees or field staff who carry out supervision, there must be a specialization to support better work abilities, as well as DLH employees in carrying out their duties, namely supervising companies that are directly related, more flexible and able to adapt, if this is indeed the case. not something urgent. For the Environmental Characteristic aspect, it is important for employees to adapt to the work environment, in this case, the Prabumulih City DLH employees must be able to adjust the conditions in the DLH office and also adapt to the conditions in the field in carrying out supervision in the hope that any decisions to be taken are right there. Aspects of Employee Characteristics, namely DLH employees in having good quality because they are in accordance with the educational qualifications and skills possessed, then also in carrying out employee duties ensuring that every company in Prabumulih City can progress but still ensuring the environment in the form of rivers, land and others does not damaged by pollution. As for the aspects of Management Policy and Practice, namely internal vertical and horizontal communication within the DLH Department, it is quite good, then communication with other institutions is also quite good. Then at the DLH Office, there are rarely awards given to employees, so it can be said that the reward system has not been able to stimulate employees to seek effective performance creation and performance and performance development.

The Role of the Protocol Section of the Palembang City Regional Secretariat in Supporting the Performance of the Palembang City Regional Secretariat. The research method used is to use qualitative research methods with observational data collection techniques, interviews and documentation. The results showed that the Role of the Protocol Section of the Palembang City Regional Secretariat in Supporting the Performance of the Palembang City Regional Secretariat. The role of this protocol is very decisive in assisting the Palembang city regional office in completing its work, but the protocol in carrying out its duties and functions is based on existing policies.   The Palembang City Setda Protocol must be able to do its job well, one of its strategies is to coordinate and communicate optimally with various related parties, then carry out innovations and changes in accordance with the actual conditions of the times, the goal is that every activity that exists of the Palembang City Setda can run optimally and better. The Palembang City Setda Protocol must have good communication skills, because the role of the Protocol itself is as a liaison between agencies, private institutions or the community with the Palembang City Setda, both meeting issues and activities or events to be carried out.  Mistakes and misconduct in work and in the implementation of activities in the Palembang City Setda occur, but with the experience and words of Setda employees, of course, the problems can be overcome and corrected properly.

Khoirudin. Effectiveness of District Integrated Administration Services (PATEN) on Public Services at the Banyuasin III Sub-district Office of Banyuasin Regency. This study aims to describe the effectiveness of the District Integrated Administration Service (PATEN) on public services at the Banyuasin III District Head Office, Banyuasin Regency. This research was conducted for three months using a quantitative approach. Data was collected through questionnaires, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques are carried out by presenting data, reducing data, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the organizational characteristics in Banyuasin III District in providing administrative services were quite good, where the organizational structure and management went well, each employee had individual skills and abilities that could be developed as well as good adaptability in dealing with situations. certain situations. Environmental characteristics, in administrative services in the District, can be said to be able to read the environmental situation and adjust to existing conditions, meaning that they continue to learn and work well in order to serve the needs of the community in today's modern era. Employees, besides that they must continue to learn and develop in the face of the increasing needs of the community in managing administration in the District, on the other hand they must also behave well and be trustworthy in carrying out their duties. Vertical and horizontal communication at the Banyuasin III District Office has been running well. Then for the reward itself, although it has not been fully implemented, it has been carried out gradually to improve employee performance. As for the attention to employees is quite good.

Education is an important key in the formation of an intelligent nation. The background of this study is the decrease in concentration and inactivity of students in learning Indonesian Language, especially in the hours before the end of learning at school. This Classroom Action Research was carried out in two cycles with the aim of increasing the concentration and learning activity of students in grades XI-10 of SMAN 21 Surabaya through the application of the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) method with the Cooperative Learning model in learning Indonesian Language Argumentation Text material. The techniques used in data collection are observation, interviews, and tests. The results of the study show that the application of this TGT method can increase the concentration and learning activity of participants in grades XI-10 of SMAN 21 Surabaya on the Argumentation Text material. This can be seen from the increase in observations, interviews, and test results. Students' learning activities and critical thinking ability have increased with the percentage of score acquisition in cycle 2 higher than in cycle 2. The Teams Games Tournament (TGT) method with the Cooperative Learning learning model allows students to discuss with each other in learning, and can help each other, so that it can increase the activeness and involvement of students during the learning process. In addition, this method helps learners to develop their thinking and communication skills with other friends.

Community service activities at the Dharma Jati II Orphanage are communicative English language assistance that emphasizes speaking skills. The problem that arises in partners is that there is no English language training and development provided by the orphanage. The desire of the orphanage administrators in improving children's English skills, especially in speaking, is very large considering the importance of mastering English as an international language in this era of globalization. The purpose of this community service is to provide English language assistance to orphanage children so that they are able to improve their English skills, especially in speaking. The method used goes through three stages, namely the preparation stage, the implementation stage, and the evaluation stage. The results obtained from the assistance are a good method to use is role playing with occasionally slipping games that are fun for the orphanage children. In the future, this activity will be carried out more often to help orphanage children improve their English language skills, not only speaking skills, but also in 3 other English language skills, such as reading, writing, and listening.

The Intra-School Student Organization (OSIS) at the junior high school level plays a crucial role in developing students' leadership skills. However, a lack of understanding of leadership concepts and minimal practical training are major obstacles to developing this potential. This research aims to enhance the leadership competencies of OSIS board members at SMP Negeri 1 Sumberrejo through a leadership socialization and training program. The implementation method used involves socialization and interactive discussions with all OSIS board members as participants. The results of the activities show that the socialization successfully increased participants' understanding of leadership concepts, ethics, responsibilities, and basic leadership skills such as effective communication, decision-making, and teamwork. The interactive Q&A sessions and distribution of door prizes also played a role in increasing participants' engagement and motivation. It is hoped that this activity will foster the development of strong, innovative leaders who are ready to face future challenges.

Interpersonal communication is communication between a communicator and a communicant. This type of communication is considered the most effective in changing someone's attitude, opinion or behavior, because of its dialogic nature in the form of a conversation. Commitment to the organization means the level of trust and acceptance of the workforce towards the goals of the organization and the desire to remain in the organization which is ultimately reflected in the problems above. This research has several objectives, namely to analyze interpersonal communication skills between school principals and Telekomedika Vocational School teachers and to analyze the organizational commitment of Telekomedika Vocational School teachers. This research uses descriptive qualitative, with the data collected mostly in the form of words or images rather than numbers. The subjects in this research were leaders, teachers and staff at Bogor Telekomedika Vocational School. The research carries out analysis of the data obtained through interviews and other documents by combining and selecting data that is close to suitability related to the research study. The results of the research show that interpersonal communication can be done by improving communication so that they are more motivated to complete the work given by the organization, developing a positive attitude and attention to work in each teacher, setting work goals and trying to improve teachers' work knowledge. It is known that teachers' organizational commitment at Telekomedika Vocational Schools means that teachers as educators and instructors should have a commitment to the organization as a process that is not only limited to creating new ideas or thoughts.  The idea must be implemented through an adoption process, and adoption is the decision to use commitment to the organization as a whole as the best course of action. 

The training for Activists in Prevention, Eradication of Abuse, and Control of Narcotics Trafficking (P4GN) in the Community with an Effective Communication Management Approach aims to enhance the capacity of activists in addressing narcotics issues through precise and effective communication techniques. This event was organized by BNN Langkat Regency on August 22, 2024, and attended by 15 participants, including members of community organizations, youth organizations, and local leaders from Desa Bersinar, Langkat Regency. The training featured lecturers from the Faculty of Health at Universitas Haji Sumatera Utara and the Public Health Study Program at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Columbia Asia as the academic speakers. The training methods included delivering materials in several sessions, with a focus on effective communication management following a break. The primary goal of this training is to equip participants with knowledge about P4GN and communication skills necessary for effectively disseminating anti-narcotics messages in a persuasive and informative manner. The expected outcomes of the training include enhanced participant capabilities in prevention, eradication, and control of narcotics trafficking within their communities and strengthened collaboration among various stakeholders.

This research aims to increase interest in learning and critical thinking of class The background to this research is because students' low interest in learning, especially in learning mathematics. In the learning process, a student's interest in learning plays an important role in the teaching and learning process, because if students have low interest in learning, it will be difficult for them to receive knowledge from the teacher, so that learning outcomes will be less effective. This research uses the Classroom Action research method (PTK) which consists of two cycles. The techniques used for data collection are: planning, implementing actions, observing and evaluating and reflecting. Before that, initial observations were carried out in order to find out information or characteristics of students. The results of the research show that the PBL type cooperative learning model was applied to matrix material for class XI students at SMA Negeri 21 Surabaya. This can be seen from the increase in implementation results, observation and reflection.  Students' learning activities experienced a significant increase in cycle two compared to cycle one. By learning using the PBL method, it is possible for students to more easily understand the material because it relates to problems around them and with discussions students can work together and help each other if they experience problems. Apart from that, this method can also help develop their critical thinking and communication skills.  

This study aims to analyze the performance of human resources in the Directorate of Civil Service Status at the State Civil Service Agency in handling service problems or ASN status cases. Labor productivity is influenced by various factors related to the workforce itself as well as those related to the company environment and government policies as a whole, such as education, skills, discipline, attitude and work ethics. Research methods are classified based on the objectives and level of natural setting of the object, research methods can be classified into basic research objectives, applied research methods and research and development. In this study, the researcher chose the type of Qualitative research to present and describe in detail and in detail the analysis of employee productivity in serving ASN performance problems at the Directorate of Civil Service Status of the BKN. Research Results Overall, the quality of service at the Directorate of Civil Service Status of the State Civil Service Agency (BKN) can be categorized as very good, supported by clarity of information, ease of access through various communication channels, and employee responsiveness in handling complaints. The completeness of the files submitted by the proposing agency greatly affects the speed of the service process. When the files are complete, the process can run quickly and efficiently. However, incomplete files are often the cause of delays in service. and the use of technology, such as the ASN SI application, is very helpful in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of services. Technology allows ASN to access information and services more quickly and easily.

Community Service (PkM) activities through socialization of public speaking materials for student council administrators at SMP Negeri 2 Sangatta Utara aims to improve the verbal communication skills and self-confidence of the participants. This training includes the provision of material on basic public speaking techniques, the use of body language, and emotional control, which is carried out through presentations, discussions, and question and answer sessions. The results of this activity showed an increase in understanding and public speaking skills among participants, which was reflected in their enthusiasm in following each stage of the activity. In addition, this socialization also provided an opportunity for participants to hone their leadership skills and communicate effectively in the school environment. Recommendations for future activities include organizing more interactive training with hands-on practice, in order to achieve more optimal results. Thus, this activity is expected to be an inspiration for similar PkM programs in the future, which aim to develop important skills for the younger generation.)

In this research, researchers used a qualitative type of research with a case study approach, with data sources including madrasa heads and other stakeholders. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation and documentation. Meanwhile, the data analysis techniques used consist of data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research are: 1) The management of the principal at SD Maarif Jogosari Pandaan has been running well and according to expectations, this includes planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating or what is usually called POAC (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling). At the innovative learning program stage, SD Maarif Jogosari Pandaan has two mainstay programs, namely a) Collaboration program with Sahabat Pena, an educational initiative program that involves the exchange of letters between students from different schools. The aim is to improve students' writing and communication skills, broaden their insight into other cultures and environments, and develop empathy and cooperation. b) Manziliyah Program, an educational initiative program that aims to create a learning environment that resembles a family atmosphere at home. This program focuses on developing student character, attitudes and behavior through integrated habituation, coaching and supervision. 2) The obstacles experienced by SD Maarif Jogosari Pandaan in improving learning programs are, a) Lack of socialization and school communication with related parties. b) Lack of support from parents who do not implement these programs at home, such as daily behavioral activities.