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Islamic Religious Education (IRE) plays a crucial role in shaping the moral character of students at the elementary school level. However, learning methods used in IRE classrooms often remain conventional and teacher-centered, resulting in low student engagement and limited understanding of religious material. In response to the educational demands of the 21st century, a transformation in learning strategies is necessary. This study explores the implementation of active learning methods Card Sort, The Power of Two, and Snowballing as innovative approaches to revitalize IRE instruction. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were gathered through classroom observations, in-depth interviews with teachers and students, and supporting documentation. The findings reveal that Card Sort enhances students’ ability to visually organize and connect religious concepts, The Power of Two facilitates deeper comprehension through peer discussion, and Snowballing promotes collaborative knowledge construction in stages. These methods contribute to a more interactive, student-centered, and meaningful learning process. Moreover, the integration of these strategies helps improve students' critical thinking, communication, and social-emotional skills while strengthening their internalization of Islamic values. Despite challenges such as instructional planning and classroom management, active learning techniques offer promising potential to transform IRE learning into a dynamic and participatory experience. The study provides practical recommendations for educators and school administrators to develop more effective and engaging IRE strategies.

This research is motivated by the suboptimal Innovation of Village Government in Realizing Food Security in Lumbungsari Village, Lumbung District, Ciamis Regency. The purpose of this study is to determine the Innovation of Village Government in Realizing Food Security in Lumbungsari Village, Lumbung District, Ciamis Regency. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive research method. Data collection techniques include: Observation, Interviews and documentation. Data processing techniques in this study are: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that the Innovation of Village Government in Realizing Food Security has not been running optimally. From the results of the observation, several indicators of problems were found related to the Innovation of Village Government in Realizing Food Security in Lumbungsari Village, Lumbung District, Ciamis Regency, including lack of funds to support food security, lack of adequate facilities and infrastructure to support agricultural activities, low public awareness to achieve new innovations, and low community skills in using information technology and applications.

Economics is a science that can be identified as an interactive process that equips students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to economic phenomena that occur in everyday life in society. However, in this economics learning does not always run smoothly there are also factors that cause student boredom that they feel, one of which is often sleepy and looks bored when the teacher teaches this lesson, Because the teaching methods applied by the teacher are not interesting enough for students, they become bored and have difficulty understanding the material presented. Therefore, teachers must develop appropriate methods so that students do not feel bored. This study aims to determine 1) The reasons behind the physical and mental conditions of class X students at MA Al Ma'arif Tulungagung during economics learning. 2) The approach taken by teachers to overcome student boredom in learning economics in class X MA Al Ma'arif Tulungagung. 3) The level of effectiveness of the teacher's approach in dealing with boredom in learning economics to improve student learning outcomes at MA Al Ma'arif Tulungagung. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. To collect data, this study applies observation, interview, and documentation techniques.

Improving financial management effectiveness in cooperatives, particularly Savings and Loans Cooperatives, can be better achieved through the implementation of an accounting information system. The effectiveness of an accounting information system refers to the extent to which the system can collect, process, store data, and provide information and reports in a timely manner. This study aims to examine the influence of personal technical skills, management participation, and the utilization of information technology on the effectiveness of accounting information systems. The sample consisted of 118 cooperative employees who use information systems in their daily work, selected using a purposive sampling method. Data collection was conducted through a questionnaire, and the analytical technique used was multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that personal technical skills, management participation, and the utilization of information technology have a significant positive effect on the effectiveness of accounting information systems. This study provides empirical evidence supporting the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which explains that the acceptance of a technology is mainly influenced by two key factors: perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness.  

The aim of this study is to develop an interactive learning medium using the Gimkit application to enhance students’ reading skills at the A1 level. The research follows the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The data were collected from the Netzwerk Neu A1 textbook, specifically Chapter 7 titled “Arbeitsalltag”. Four reading texts were developed into 32 multiple-choice questions and integrated into the Gimkit application. Validation by a content expert resulted in a score of 95.8, and validation by a media expert yielded a score of 90 both classified as “very good”. The findings show that the Gimkit application is a suitable learning medium to support A1-level reading comprehension by making the learning process more engaging, interactive, and motivating.

Food security and nutrition remain important issues in coastal areas with limited access to diverse food sources. This community service program was conducted in Pulau Panjang Village, Pulau Ampel Subdistrict, Serang Regency, Banten Province, with the aim of empowering the local community through cassava based food innovation a nutritious and locally available commodity. The objective of the program was to introduce cassava fritters (perkedel singkong) as an alternative nutritious food and to enhance community knowledge and skills in cassava processing. The methods involved initial surveys (pre-tests), educational sessions, hands-on food processing activities, and final surveys (post-tests) to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. The training was designed using a participatory approach, allowing community members to be actively involved in each stage of the program. The results indicated an improvement in participants’ understanding of cassava’s nutritional value and its potential for home consumption and microenterprise development. Most participants showed interest in adopting cassava fritters as part of their daily meals and even as a potential small business product. This program effectively increased nutritional awareness, supported local food diversification, and strengthened community based food resilience through participatory education and innovation.

Food security and nutrition remain important issues in coastal areas with limited access to diverse food sources. This community service program was conducted in Pulau Panjang Village, Pulau Ampel Subdistrict, Serang Regency, Banten Province, with the aim of empowering the local community through cassava based food innovation a nutritious and locally available commodity. The objective of the program was to introduce cassava fritters (perkedel singkong) as an alternative nutritious food and to enhance community knowledge and skills in cassava processing. The methods involved initial surveys (pre-tests), educational sessions, hands-on food processing activities, and final surveys (post-tests) to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. The training was designed using a participatory approach, allowing community members to be actively involved in each stage of the program. The results indicated an improvement in participants’ understanding of cassava’s nutritional value and its potential for home consumption and microenterprise development. Most participants showed interest in adopting cassava fritters as part of their daily meals and even as a potential small business product. This program effectively increased nutritional awareness, supported local food diversification, and strengthened community based food resilience through participatory education and innovation.

One of the main challenges faced by prospective educators is the limited understanding and application of Positive Discipline in the educational process, which hampers optimal character development in students. This community service program aims to enhance the capacity of Primary School Teacher Education (PGSD) students at Universitas Terbuka (UT) Jayapura through Smart Education training on the implementation of Positive Discipline as a strategy to build students’ integrity, responsibility, and independence. The activity was conducted using a participatory approach through workshops, interactive discussions, and case study simulations. The results showed an 85% increase in participants’ understanding of Positive Discipline concepts, as well as improved skills in applying such approaches in educational settings. Post-training evaluations also revealed positive changes in participants’ thinking patterns regarding educational communication and the importance of early character education. This program contributes significantly to preparing future teachers who are oriented toward character development and a more humanistic school culture.

Developing students' creativity at the elementary school level is an important part of shaping 21st century character and skills. One approach that can be taken is through hand training with cardboard and printed images. This student service activity aims to train the creativity of fourth grade students at SDN 3 Palangka through cardboard weaving training as an innovative learning medium. This activity is motivated by the need for more interesting, active, and enjoyable learning for students. The training is carried out through several stages, namely the compaction of basic weaving techniques, independent practice by students, and evaluation of the work produced. Students are given the freedom to be creative using pieces of used cardboard, with direct guidance from the implementation team and accompanying teachers. The results of the activity show that students are very enthusiastic about participating in this activity. They are able to produce various simple new forms with creative displays that can be used as visual aids in the learning process. In addition to producing work, this activity also forms positive student character such as cooperation, responsibility, perseverance, and courage in displaying work. This activity proves that skills-based training can be a solution to present more lively and meaningful learning. Therefore, this kind of activity is very relevant to be continued and developed as part of a sustainable school program.

Training Institutions, Courses and Job Training are places that are very often used by the public to increase their expertise and skills. In winning the competition in the service sector related to customer satisfaction, the efforts that must be made by the institution are to improve the quality of serving customers which is a key factor in the success of an institution. This study aims to analyze the quality of administrative services on customer satisfaction at LPK/LKP. Zakiyah Muara Enim. The study was conducted by collecting data through documentation, interviews, observations and literature. The methodology used is a qualitative method that is descriptive and tends to use analysis. The process and meaning (subject perspective) are more emphasized in qualitative research. Based on the results of the analysis that has been carried out, it states that administrative services at LPK/LKP. Zakiyah has provided effective services, good communication and responsiveness, so that customers are satisfied with the service. This can have a good impact on the institution in terms of service quality, because the better the service provided, the better the image of the institution's name among the public. And for service providers, it is expected to continue to make improvements in service aspects to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. In conclusion, the quality of administrative services plays a very important role and is the main factor in increasing customer satisfaction so that it can provide a sense of comfort for customers.

This study aims to examine the role of strategic leadership in realizing ethics and sustainable learning in educational settings. Through study literature analysis, this research investigates theories and findings related to strategic leadership in education and its integration with ethical principles. The findings of this study show that successful strategic leadership not only prioritizes the achievement of organizational goals, but also affirms ethical principles as the basis for decision-making and management of educational institutions. Leaders who uphold ethics can build a school environment that is fair, inclusive and transparent, and ensure the fulfillment of the rights of all parties involved. In addition, educational leaders must have a vision that encourages innovation in the learning process by strengthening the role of teachers, utilizing technology and updating the curriculum that is appropriate and relevant to today's challenges. Continuous learning focuses not only on academic achievement, but also on developing students' character, skills for the 21st century and social responsibility. In addition, far-sighted strategic leadership plays a crucial role in driving innovation in learning and the application of technology to meet global challenges and build a sustainable education system. This research contributes ideas for the development of a responsive, ethical and sustainability-focused educational leadership model.  

Abstract. Language acquisition and learning are two fundamental processes in the development of individual language skills, where language acquisition occurs naturally from an early age through interaction with the environment, while language learning takes place in a structured manner through formal teaching methods. This article aims to analyze the principles of language learning, age differences in language learning, and supporting factors that influence the effectiveness of language acquisition. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with a literature study approach, and data is obtained from academic journals, research articles, and relevant literature. The results of the study indicate that children are superior in language learning compared to adults, especially in terms of speed and flexibility in absorbing new languages. By understanding the dynamics of language acquisition and learning, teaching methods can be adjusted to increase the effectiveness of language acquisition. Abstrak. Pemerolehan dan pembelajaran bahasa merupakan dua proses fundamental dalam perkembangan kemampuan berbahasa individu, di mana pemerolehan bahasa terjadi secara alami sejak usia dini melalui interaksi dengan lingkungan, sedangkan pembelajaran bahasa berlangsung secara terstruktur melalui metode pengajaran formal. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis prinsip-prinsip pembelajaran bahasa, perbedaan usia dalam pembelajaran bahasa, serta faktor pendukung yang mempengaruhi efektivitas penguasaan bahasa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi pustaka (library research), dan data diperoleh dari jurnal akademik, artikel penelitian, dan literatur yang relevan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa anak-anak lebih unggul dalam pembelajaran bahasa dibandingkan orang dewasa, terutama dalam aspek kecepatan dan fleksibilitas dalam menyerap bahasa baru. Dengan memahami dinamika pemerolehan dan pembelajaran bahasa, metode pengajaran dapat disesuaikan untuk meningkatkan efektivitas penguasaan bahasa.

Listening skills in grade II students of SDN Padang City are still low, Most students are not focused and are still playing when their teacher is telling a story in front of the class. In addition, the lack of facilities and infrastructure at SDN Padang City is also a factor that hinders the creation of interesting learning. The general purpose of this study is to test the effect of using the role playing model on the listening skills of grade II students of SDN Padang City, where this model involves students to play roles in the stories they will listen to. The method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative method. Data were obtained through observation, testing and documentation. Based on the answers and processes during the learning process, the results of the study can be seen showing that there was a change in students' listening skills after using this role playing method.

The development of information technology encourages innovation in learning methods, one of which is through digital educational games. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of Wordwall educational game-based learning media in improving elementary school students' 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. The method used is a literature study by analyzing various scientific sources and relevant research. The results showed that Wordwall is able to increase students' motivation and interest in learning through interactive features and a variety of games that are easily adapted to the subject matter. Obstacles faced include limited access to technology and teacher readiness, which can be overcome with intensive training and provision of adequate facilities. Therefore, Wordwall is proven to be effective and relevant as a learning media that supports the 21st century learning process in elementary schools. It is recommended that the utilization of Wordwall be optimized through continuous training for teachers and provision of adequate technological facilities to improve the quality of learning.

This study aims to evaluate the Reading Camp program as an effort to improve students’ reading literacy at SDI Bertingkat Oepura 4 by employing formative and summative evaluation models. The Reading Camp is implemented routinely through engaging methods and is differentiated according to students’ reading proficiency levels. A qualitative-descriptive approach was used, with data gathered via interviews and documentation. Results show that the Reading Camp enhances reading skills, enriches vocabulary, and fosters students’ writing abilities and critical thinking. Active student participation and supporting facilities such as reading corners were found to play a crucial role in nurturing reading interest. Challenges identified include a decline in reading ability after long breaks and students’ lack of confidence when joining groups at different levels. Formative evaluation supports process improvement, while summative evaluation confirms the program’s effectiveness in achieving its objectives. The study underscores the need for sustained literacy strategies, improved learning resources, and ongoing teacher training to optimize literacy programs in elementary schools.

Improving students' Biology learning outcomes is a major challenge in the learning process in high school, especially when the material taught is abstract and complex, such as the human digestive system. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Problem-Based learning model assisted by mind mapping in improving the learning outcomes and activities of grade XI students of SMA Negeri 2 Tondano. This research is a Classroom Action Research conducted in two cycles, each consisting of two meetings. Each cycle involves planning, action execution, observation, and reflection activities, with data collection through observation, testing, and documentation. The results of the study showed a significant increase in learning activities and student learning outcomes. The average learning activity increased from 54.6% in the first cycle to 81% in the second cycle, while the percentage of completeness of learning outcomes increased from 59% to 88%. This increase is influenced by the active involvement of students in group discussions, visualisation of concepts through mind mapping, and the role of teachers as facilitators in problem-based learning. These findings indicate that the integration of the Problem-Based model with mind mapping is effective in building critical thinking skills, improving concept understanding, and encouraging active student participation. The implications of this study show the importance of implementing innovative learning strategies to improve the quality of Biology learning in secondary schools.

The role of the teacher as a leader in PAUD learning is very important to create an effective and quality learning process. Teachers not only function as teachers, but also as leaders who direct, motivate and create a learning environment conducive to children's cognitive, social and emotional development. Through experiential and game-based learning approaches, teachers are able to develop independence and leadership skills in students from an early age. In addition, teachers also act as facilitators, motivators, and inspirers who provide examples and support to optimize children's potential. Teacher leadership in PAUD is essential to improving the quality of learning and shaping children's character as a whole. 

Handicraft in the form of flower bead bracelets (Flowers Beads Bracelet's) is a creative product that combines aesthetic elements and manual skills in one functional work of art. This bracelet is not only used as a fashion accessory, but also represents artistic and cultural values ​​in every detail of its design. This research or project aims to explore the manufacturing process, material selection, bead assembly techniques, and the potential selling value of the bracelet in the context of the creative industry. The results show that the design of flower bracelets made of beads has high visual appeal, is flexible to fashion trends, and can be developed as a superior product of craft-based MSMEs. In addition, the use of digital media in promotion also encourages the competitiveness of this product in both local and global markets.

The learning environment plays a strategic role in determining the quality of the teaching and learning process, particularly for fifth-grade elementary school students who are at a crucial stage of cognitive and social development. This study aims to analyze the influence of the learning environment on the effectiveness of learning in Grade V of elementary school using a descriptive qualitative approach through literature review. The learning environment examined includes physical aspects (such as facilities, classroom layout, and lighting) as well as non-physical aspects (such as social interaction, emotional atmosphere, and teacher support). The findings reveal that a conducive learning environment significantly enhances students’ motivation, engagement, and academic achievement. These results are supported by Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s constructivist theories, as well as Bandura’s social learning theory, which emphasize the importance of interaction between learners and their environment in constructing knowledge and skills. The study recommends strong collaboration among schools, teachers, and education stakeholders to create a holistic, safe, and supportive learning environment that fosters students’ academic and personal development.

Vocational high schools (SMK) play an important role in preparing students for the world of work. However, student learning outcomes in the subject of Electrical Lighting Installation at SMK Negeri 5 Kota Padang are still relatively low, with an average pretest score of 57.34. This study aims to test the effectiveness of the Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) cooperative learning model in improving student learning outcomes. The research method used was classroom action research with 32 students from class XI TITL as subjects. Data were collected through pre-tests, post-tests, and observations of student activities during learning. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of STAD successfully improved student learning outcomes significantly, with an average post-test score of 82.19 and an N-Gain Score of 0.58 (moderate category). Academic achievement also increased from 15.6% to 75%. Further analysis revealed that collaborative interactions within groups, the reward system, and active student participation were key factors contributing to the success of this method. However, challenges such as time management and low student engagement require attention. It is concluded that the STAD model is effective in improving students' learning outcomes in the subject of Electrical Lighting Installation, both in terms of cognitive aspects and social skills. Therefore, it is recommended that teachers implement STAD with proper syntax and consider developing supporting media such as digital simulations to optimize the learning process.