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One of the most important aspects of formal and informal education in educational institutions is character education. Two types of character that should be formed are discipline and responsibility. Possession of discipline and responsibility are highly valued qualities, as character plays an important role in one's daily social interactions. Helping, grouping, and socializing are all included in it. Character development throughout human life as a whole is closely linked to the process of learning and self-formation. Character development can be achieved in the context of family, school, and the environment, which includes communities and groups. The objectives of this study are to (1) describe the teacher's approach in teaching social studies class VIII SMP Negeri 1 Kunjang Kediri that instills the character values of discipline and responsibility. (2) Determine what motivates and what hinders educators to foster the character values of discipline and responsibility in their students through social studies learning in class VIII A of SMP Negeri 1 Kunjang Kediri. (3) To find out the results of social studies learning techniques used to build character values of discipline and responsibility in students of class VIII A SMP Negeri 1 Kunjang Kediri. A descriptive qualitative approach was used in this study. In collecting data, the methods used were observation, interviews, and documentation. The Miles and Huberman approach was used in the design of this research, which used descriptive analysis techniques through three stages: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Triangulation of data sources was used in assessing the validity of the data. The teachers and students of SMP Negeri 1 Kunjang Kediri became the research subjects. Based on the data analysis, the following conclusions were obtained: 1) Motivation and exemplary teachers, active involvement of students in learning, self-habituation, and sanctioning violations are strategies used by social studies teachers at SMP Negeri 1 Kunjang Kediri, 2) Strong motivation, family support, school regulations, and the environment are the driving factors faced by social studies teachers at SMP Negeri 1 Kunjang Kediri in instilling the character values of discipline and responsibility to students. Meanwhile, the unsupportive atmosphere and students' lack of willingness to learn make them less effective learners are the inhibiting factors. In this case, the teacher's duties have been carried out in accordance with their responsibilities as educators, motivators, mentors, and assessors. 3) The results of the social studies teacher's strategy in the implementation of cultivating the character of discipline and responsibility for students in grade VIII through motivating activities, students become enthusiastic in discipline and responsibility for the mandate carried out, namely as students. Through exemplary, students have successfully applied and instilled forms of discipline and responsibility in terms of dress, time, and duties through their active participation in classroom learning. This is indicated by students' active participation in discussions, students' activeness in completing and collecting assignments given by the teacher, students' enthusiasm for learning that is always high, self-habituation that has been applied by social studies teachers, the ability of social studies teachers to train students to be more disciplined and responsible in terms of worship, students' habits to help others and parents, and the appearance of disciplined and responsible students, by making efforts to impose sanctions on students who commit violations so that they do not repeat them again and encourage them to be more aware of their obligations as students.

Lack of social skills in students has an impact on students' indifferent attitude towards tasks given by teachers, lack of student participation in school activities and lack of interaction between students so that there are students who tend to be closed and have no sense of concern for their friends. Therefore, the role of teachers is needed in providing a positive contribution to the development of students' social attitudes. This type of research is descriptive qualitative and the data collection techniques used are observation and interviews. Furthermore, the data obtained were analyzed descriptively qualitatively which aims to describe the problems that occur and relate them to the specified variables and can also be discussed in narrative form. The results of the study found that social skills as an interaction ability between teachers and teachers and teachers with students, and students with students so social skills in schools are related to the relationship of school community interactions, the role of teachers in developing students' social skills attitudes is shown through a learning approach in the classroom, for example through character values ​​explained in learning with the aim of training students to have a sense of sympathy, concern, tolerance which are part of social skills so that in the development of students' social skills at SMP Negeri 2 Seram Barat, students can accept the application of social skills attitudes well, this can be seen from student interactions both with teachers and with peers. Application of Social Skills attitudes in Learning for students in class that in the learning process carried out by teachers in class at SMP Negeri 2 Seram Barat, using learning methods such as: question and answer methods, lecture methods, demonstration methods, discussion methods, jigsaw learning methods, peer teaching methods. The application of social skills attitudes in classroom learning, the right method is a method that trains student cooperation, trains how to convey opinions such as question and answer methods, discussion methods. In implementing social skills attitudes, not only teachers have an important role, but social skills are also carried out by other teachers in classroom learning using learning methods that can develop students' social skills.

Bullying is a serious problem in the school environment that can have a negative impact on students' psychological and social development. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of group counseling in reducing bullying behavior among UPT SMPN 9 Gresik students. Group counseling is used as an intervention approach that focuses on improving empathy, positive communication, and emotional control among students. This research method involves a quantitative approach, an experimental method with one group pretest-posttest desaign to measure changes in student behavior before and after participating in group counseling. The results showed that group counseling was able to significantly reduce the frequency of bullying behavior. Through counseling activities, students learn to understand the negative impact of bullying, build better social skills, and create a safer and more harmonious school environment. These findings suggest that group counseling  

The problems in this research are inappropriate sound production techniques, such as still using chest breathing when singing, inappropriate intonation, unclear articulation, and inappropriate phrasing or sentence breaks in songs. This research aims to determine and describe efforts to improve choir abilities in class VII2 of SMP Negeri 42 Padang using the drill method. This research is classroom action research using the Kemmis and Mc Taggart model which was carried out in two cycles, each cycle consisting of four stages, namely: a) planning, b) implementation, c) observation and d) reflection. The results of this research indicate that the use of the drill method in the choir learning process in the choir team in class VII2 of SMP Negeri 42 Padang can improve students' ability to sing in a choir. This can be proven by obtaining an average score from the singing evaluation results. The average value obtained was pre-cycle 65%, cycle I 70.23%, and cycle II 75.71%.

This research was carried out in an effort to increase creativity through the use of paper pulp as a practical medium in fine arts learning for class VIII.1 students at SMPN 3 Batusangkar. This research is classroom action research, with the collection tools being observation and questionnaires. The research procedure is in the form of a cycle which includes four steps, namely planning, action, observation and reflection. The research instrument uses a creativity questionnaire and activity observation sheet. Data analysis was carried out via t test with the SPSS program. The research results showed that there was an increase in student creativity through the use of paper pulp as a practical medium in fine arts learning for Class VIII.1 students at SMPN 3 Batusangkar. In the pre-cycle, the percentage of student creativity was 65.60%. In cycle I, the percentage of student creativity was 72.70%. In cycle II, the percentage of student creativity was 88.81%.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the management of educational facilities and infrastructure and its contribution to increasing the effectiveness of learning at SMPI Darul Ulum Sangatta Utara. The research background is based on the importance of the role of facilities and infrastructure in supporting an optimal, effective, and meaningful learning process. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, where data is obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation of school principals, teachers, and education staff. Data analysis is carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that the management of facilities and infrastructure at SMPI Darul Ulum Sangatta Utara has been carried out through five main stages, namely planning, procurement, utilization, maintenance, and evaluation. The implementation of this management is quite effective because it actively and continuously involves all school residents, especially in routine maintenance activities and the use of learning facilities. The existence of adequate facilities such as classrooms, laboratories, and information technology devices has been proven to increase student learning motivation and encourage the creation of a conducive learning atmosphere. However, some obstacles are still found, such as budget limitations and the need to update props that are no longer suitable for use. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of strategic planning and continuous evaluation in the management of facilities and infrastructure in order to continue to support the improvement of learning effectiveness, especially in the pesantren-based school environment.  

Sexual behavior among teenagers in class VIII of Gajah Mada Middle School, Medan Selayang, many of them engage in sexual behavior. Sexual behavior in adolescent students of class VIII SMP Gajah Mada Medan Selayang is related to knowledge about reproductive health and the role of parents in sexual behavior. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between knowledge about reproductive health and the role of parents with sexual behavior among adolescent students in class VIII of SMP Medan Selayang in 2024. This type of research is descriptive analytical survey research with a research plan (cross sectional study). The population in this study were all teenagers in class VIII of SMP Gajah Mada Medan Selayang, totaling 50 students and a sample of 50 respondents. This data collection technique uses primary and secondary data. This data was analyzed using the chi square test with a knowledge level of 95%. The results of this research are that there is a relationship between knowledge about reproductive health and the role of parents and there is a relationship between sexual behavior in teenagers in class VIII of Gajah Mada Middle School Medan Selayang in 2024, that the more knowledge teenagers have can reduce sexual behavior in teenagers based on the results of the chisquare statistical test using The SPSS application obtained a p-value = 0.000, thus, p-value (0.000) <0.05. A meaningful conclusion can be stated that the knowledge and role of parents regarding sexual behavior has an influence on teenagers because teenagers who have good knowledge will make it easier for teenagers to get information about healthy sexual behavior.

Sexual behavior among teenagers in class VIII of Gajah Mada Middle School, Medan Selayang, many of them engage in sexual behavior. Sexual behavior in adolescent students of class VIII SMP Gajah Mada Medan Selayang is related to knowledge about reproductive health and the role of parents in sexual behavior. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between knowledge about reproductive health and the role of parents with sexual behavior among adolescent students in class VIII of SMP Medan Selayang in 2024. This type of research is descriptive analytical survey research with a research plan (cross sectional study). The population in this study were all teenagers in class VIII of SMP Gajah Mada Medan Selayang, totaling 50 students and a sample of 50 respondents. This data collection technique uses primary and secondary data. This data was analyzed using the chi square test with a knowledge level of 95%. The results of this research are that there is a relationship between knowledge about reproductive health and the role of parents and there is a relationship between sexual behavior in teenagers in class VIII of Gajah Mada Middle School Medan Selayang in 2024, that the more knowledge teenagers have can reduce sexual behavior in teenagers based on the results of the chisquare statistical test using The SPSS application obtained a p-value = 0.000, thus, p-value (0.000) <0.05. A meaningful conclusion can be stated that the knowledge and role of parents regarding sexual behavior has an influence on teenagers because teenagers who have good knowledge will make it easier for teenagers to get information about healthy sexual behavior.    

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of affective audio consisting of music and emotional narration on emotional changes among junior high school students at Al-Andalusia Orphanage Foundation, Pela Mampang. Adolescence is a developmental period characterized by emotional fluctuations influenced by academic, social, and environmental demands, highlighting the need for simple and accessible emotional regulation interventions. This research employed a quasi-experimental method using a pretest–posttest control group design. A total of 30 junior high school students participated in the study and were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 15) and a control group (n = 15). The experimental group received affective audio exposure for 5–7 minutes, while the control group did not receive any treatment. Emotional states were measured using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), which assesses positive and negative affect. Data were analyzed using a paired samples t-test. The results indicated a decrease in emotional scores in the experimental group after the intervention; however, the difference was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Nevertheless, the effect size for the experimental group was in the moderate range, suggesting a meaningful practical effect of affective audio on students’ emotional states. These findings indicate that affective audio has potential as a light emotional intervention, although future studies with stronger methodological designs are recommended.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the demonstration teaching method in improving the learning outcomes of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) for eighth-grade students at SMP Budi Utomo, Srono. The demonstration teaching method was chosen because it provides students with direct experience, allowing them to understand the material more clearly and practically. This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation, and were then analyzed by systematically describing the findings based on facts and phenomena observed in the field. The results of the study show that the implementation of the demonstration teaching method was carried out through three main stages: planning, implementation, and evaluation. During the planning stage, the teacher prepares relevant materials and teaching aids for the topic being taught. The implementation stage involves using visual media and teaching aids to clarify the explanation of the material, while engaging students in the demonstration activities directly. In the evaluation stage, the teacher provides feedback to assess the students' understanding of the material taught. The application of the demonstration method has a positive impact on the students' learning outcomes. The study shows that students experienced an increase in their understanding of IRE material, greater enthusiasm for learning, and improved responsiveness to issues in their surrounding environment. Additionally, group learning activities during the teaching process strengthened communication skills among students. Therefore, this method proves to be effective in enhancing the quality of classroom learning.

Reading is an interactive process where readers construct meaning from texts, relying on various skills, including comprehension. It is fundamental for learning and daily life, and its importance is underscored by the rise of information and communication technology (ICT), which facilitates access to information through tools like the internet. Online platforms, such as Wattpad, have emerged as popular resources for improving literacy among students, particularly in narrative texts. At SMPN 28 Bekasi, English is a compulsory subject, yet students face challenges in reading comprehension, especially in understanding narrative texts. Despite the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka, which focuses on project-based learning, many students struggle to meet reading standards. This research aims to investigate the impact of the Wattpad application on students' reading comprehension of narrative texts, given their difficulties and lack of engagement with traditional reading materials. The survey revealed mixed preferences among students, with strong leanings towards novels (45%), fiction (56%), and romance (44%). Short stories are less popular but still attract the interest of some readers. The majority of students (46.7%) use Wattpad daily, spending mostly 30-60 minutes per session. Many read 2-4 texts per month and often follow specific authors. About 60% of students use bookmarks regularly, while 66.7% prefer texts recommended by Wattpad. The note-taking feature shows mixed use, indicating varying levels of engagement. Reviews and ratings are very important to 83.3% of students when selecting texts. Students generally felt confident in following the storyline (83.3% often or always), analyzing characters (83.3%), and identifying the main conflict (83.3%). Most students apply information from texts in real life, frequently reread for clarity, and often create summaries. Overall, these findings demonstrate high engagement and understanding among Wattpad students, demonstrating their diverse reading habits and interactive use of the platform.

The internship activities of students from the Qur’anic Studies and Tafsir Department at Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara represent a form of community service aimed at providing tangible contributions in accordance with their field of expertise. Although the students do not come from an education major, the interns at SMP Muhammadiyah 05 Medan actively participated in the religious guidance of students. The guidance activities included mentoring in Qur’an learning, Islamic Religious Education (PAI), and tahfidz (Qur’an memorization), as well as training in practical acts of worship such as the procedures for ghusl janabah (ritual purification after major impurity) and the funeral prayer (salat al-janazah). In addition, the interns also organized various Islamic competitions, including short surah recitation contests, Islamic quiz competitions, and the call to prayer (adhan) competition. This study employed a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, where data were obtained through observation, documentation, and direct participation during the internship activities. The results indicate that religious guidance through practical worship training and Islamic competitions can enhance students’ understanding, skills, and enthusiasm in practicing Islamic teachings. Therefore, the student internship program provides a positive contribution in strengthening religious values and the religious character of students at SMP Muhammadiyah 05 Medan.

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using story framework media in improving the ability to write fantasy story texts for class VII students at Junior high school 5 Cimahi. Writing fantasy story texts requires creativity, developing imagination, and the ability to organize story lines well. Based on initial observations, many students still have difficulty writing structured, creative and coherent fantasy stories. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method to describe the facts that emerged during the research through observation and questionnaires. Data was collected through observation sheets which included plot development, characterization, use of language, and creativity. Based on the results of the analysis, 39% of students achieved the Very Good category, 50% the Good category, and 11% the Poor category with an average score of 81.9, which is classified as Good. Thus, story framework media is effective in helping students develop better and more structured fantasy story text writing skills. It is hoped that this research can contribute to the development of more innovative and effective Indonesian language learning methods

This study was motivated by the low understanding of mathematical concepts of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Bukittinggi. Based on the results of the documentation study, the percentage of students with daily test scores below the 55 criterion ranged from 50% to 81%. Observations and interviews revealed that learning was still dominated by teachers, while students were less active in the learning process. This study aims to determine the significant effect of the Numbered Head Together (NHT) cooperative learning model on students' understanding of mathematical concepts. This experimental study used the Static Group Comparison Design. The population of the study was class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Bukittinggi in the 2021/2022 academic year consisting of 127 students from 4 classes. The sample was taken randomly, with class VIII1 as the experimental class and VIII2 as the control class. The research instrument was a mathematical concept understanding test. The results of data analysis using the t-test showed a calculated t value > t table (3.269 > 1.67) at a significance level of 0.05. From SPSS, a significant value of 0.02 <0.05 was obtained so that H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. In conclusion, there is a significant influence of the NHT learning model on the understanding of mathematical concepts of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Bukittinggi.    

At SMP Negeri 2 Gucialit, teachers have difficulty designing and implementing learning models that can develop students to have skills in critical thinking and problem solving, creative thinking skills, communication skills, and collaboration skills. The aim of this community service is to expand understanding of concepts and improve the skills of Junior High School teachers in designing project-based learning through lesson study. The method used in community service consists of three stages, namely preparation, implementation and evaluation. In the preparation stage, field survey activities and coordination with service partners were carried out. At the implementation stage, material is provided, practice is carried out in developing project-based learning teaching modules through lesson study and discussion. At the evaluation stage, an assessment of the results of the activities was carried out using a questionnaire distributed to participants by the community service team. Based on the results of the questionnaire, it shows that the percentage of answers achieved was 59.3% strongly agree with the benefits of this activity, 37% agree, 3.7% neutral, and there were no answers strongly disagree or disagree. This shows that this service activity increases the understanding of the concepts and skills of Junior High School teachers in designing project-based learning through lesson study. Apart from that, this community service activity produces project-based learning teaching module products and aquascape learning media.

This study aims to analyze the student attendance system at SMP Santo Leo Jakarta and identify information technology-based solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy in attendance recording. The school currently relies on a manual attendance system prone to recording errors, delayed reporting, and data manipulation. The research employed the Waterfall method, involving observation, interviews, questionnaire data collection, and literature study. The findings reveal that the manual system received low ratings, with average scores ranging from 40% to 42% in terms of usability, effectiveness, and functionality. However, the proposed technology-based system achieved a future expectation score of 80.74%, indicating the school's willingness to adopt a more modern system. An integrated attendance information system is expected to improve productivity, provide real-time information, and facilitate parental involvement in monitoring student attendance.

This study aims to describe the process of developing entrepreneurial skills of students, about how to plan the development of entrepreneurial skills of students of PAB 10 Medan Estate Private Junior High School, to find out how to implement the development of entrepreneurial skills of students of PAB 10 Medan Estate Private Junior High School, and to find out about the effectiveness of entrepreneurship skill development of PAB 10 Medan Estate Private Junior High School students. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach to obtain data on the planning, implementation and effectiveness of entrepreneurial skill development. The subjects in this study are school principals, teachers and several students at PAB 10 Medan Estate Private Junior High School, with data collection techniques obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation with data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The findings of this study show that PAB 10 Medan Estate Private Junior High School in the planning process for developing students' entrepreneurial skills has been carried out well in terms of determining goals and objectives, analyzing previous activities and planning to the preparation of plans for the development of students' entrepreneurial skills. In the implementation of entrepreneurial skill development, all daily activities carried out by students and in all subjects are applied, because the implementation is not only focused on the realm of entrepreneurship, but more on the cultivation of entrepreneurial values. In the evaluation process, it is carried out routinely by the school, both in supervision inside the school and outside the school.

Riau Province Regional Regulation No. 12 of 2013 concerning the Implementation of Government Education stipulates the 12-Year Learning Obligation. The Pekanbaru City Education Office is an agency authorized to take care of government affairs in the field of education starting from the PAUD, SD, and SMP levels in Pekanbaru City. But in reality there are still problems in the field of education in Pekanbaru City such as school dropouts. This study aims to describe how the implementation of the duties and functions of the Pekanbaru City Education Office in handling dropouts and describe the inhibiting factors in the implementation of the duties and functions of the Pekanbaru City Education Office in handling dropouts. This research uses the theory of administrative functions according to Oey Liang Lee, namely administrative functions consisting of Planning, Organizing, Coordinating, Implementing and Supervising. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods. The data analysis used is data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of the duties and functions of the Pekanbaru City Education Office seen from the indicators of planning and organizing has gone well, while from the indicators of implementation, coordination and supervision has not been maximized due to several inhibiting factors such as the lack of training or coaching conducted for educators in SKB, lack of facilities and infrastructure in the activities of the SKB. lack of facilities and infrastructure in the activities of the equivalency education program, coordination meetings that have not been carried out regularly and supervision that has not reached the supervision standards of the Education Office.

At the junior high school level (SMP), students begin to recognize the importance of values ​​of togetherness in diversity. However, this understanding does not always run smoothly because of cultural and background differences that can affect the way students interact with each other. This study uses a descriptive approach. The purpose of this study is to analyze students' attitudes towards ethnic diversity in class VIII of a private junior high school. Data collected through questionnaires will be analyzed to obtain an overview of students' attitudes towards diversity related to the topic and objectives of the research applied. The results of the study showed that there were no significant differences in attitudes between students with different ethnic backgrounds. This means that positive attitudes towards ethnic diversity are evenly distributed among various ethnic backgrounds, indicating that ethnic factors are not a barrier to social interaction in the classroom, where most students have similar views on the importance of respecting differences and working together with friends from different ethnic groups.

The development of Science Student Worksheets (LKPD) based on Problem Based Learning (PBL) aims to produce teaching materials that are suitable for use in terms of content, language and design. Development is carried out using the ADDIE model, which includes the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation stages. The LKPD product developed has been validated and is considered suitable for use in learning. This LKPD is expected to make the learning process more efficient, centered on students, and encourage them to find and solve problems with teacher guidance, thereby improving critical thinking skills through the PBL approach.