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Good posture during activities is a body position that uses little energy to keep the body balanced and comfortable. When the body position tends to be bad, it will also result in incorrect posture if done repeatedly during activities. The impacts that can occur are postural abnormalities such as kyphosis, scoliosis, and lordosis. Incorrect body position during activities, inappropriate forms of learning support, and incorrect use of backpacks can hurt body posture. If the body posture is in good condition, it will support the students' learning activities. Conversely, if the body posture is in bad condition, it will also have an impact on their education. This counseling activity aims to increase the knowledge of the students regarding how to have good body posture. To make it easier for the students to understand the things conveyed, the presentation of the material was carried out using the leaflet method as a printed media which was distributed to 40 students at SMPS Al-Fattah. The results of the counseling were seen through pre-test and post-test data that had been processed so that in this counseling activity it can be concluded that there was an increase in students' knowledge about how to have good and correct body posture.

Narcotics are substances or drugs that can cause decreased consciousness, hallucinations and excitability. In Indonesia itself, drug use is currently critical. Based on survey results from research (BNN), 3.3 million Indonesians are drug addicts, most of whom are young. The lack of knowledge and insight in a nation, especially among teenagers, regarding the impacts caused by drug abuse can worsen the level of drug abuse, plus the development of increasingly sophisticated information technology makes it easier to distribute drugs. Based on the magnitude of the impact caused by drug abuse among teenagers, socialization activities were carried out on the dangers of drug abuse at State Junior High School 3 Jrengik. The aim of carrying out this socialization activity is so that students as targets of the socialization activity can understand the impacts of drug use, both physical, psychological and socio-economic impacts, as well as the criminal sanctions they will face. The research method used is normative law using a statutory approach and a conceptual approach.  The results obtained are that law enforcement and the role of schools and local police agencies are very much needed in efforts to prevent narcotics abuse, because if there is no synergy between agencies, it is very possible with access to technology that can make it easier for drug dealers to have a negative influence on students who are still vulnerable. of the influence of promiscuity.

The purpose of this study is to: find out the level of story questions in the Mathematics Student Book Grade VII Junior High School Level Curriculum 2013 Based on Bloom's Taxonomy. The place in this study is SMP Negeri 4 Parungpanjang, Bogor Regency, for the 2019-2020 school year. This research method uses a qualitative or descriptive method because it is carried out under natural conditions. The object of this research is a class VII student math book Revised Edition 2017 by Abdul Rahman As'ari, et al. The data collection method is carried out by means of documentation. The data analysis technique refers to the Bloom revised table of cognitive domains of Anderson and Krathwohl. The implementation of data validity uses 4 criteria, namely: (1) Degree of credibility, (2) Transferability, (3) Dependability, and (4) Certainty (confirmability). The results of the study show that those who contain the C1 category level 0%, those that contain the C2 category 4%, those that contain the C3 category 43%, those that contain the C4 category 24%, which contains the C5 category 16%, and which contains the C6 category 13%. The four dimensions of the cognitive process in question are the cognitive process "Understanding" / C-2, the cognitive process "Applying" / C-3, the cognitive process "Analyze" / C-4, the cognitive process "Evaluating" / C-5, and the cognitive process "Creating" / C-6. The suggestion for other researchers is to set the time when the research, because this research takes a long time. And it is also expected to choose a teacher who really understands Bloom's Taxonomy, and it is recommended to choose the right teacher because many teachers are busy (do not have free time)

The problem in this research is how many factors influence students' motivation in taking part in extracurricular football activities at SMP Negeri 1 Talang Kelapa Banyuasin, including intrinsic and extrinsic factors. This research aims to identify how much factors influence student motivation in participating in extracurricular football activities at school, including intrinsic and extrinsic factors. This research is quantitative research using motivational methods and collecting information or data using questionnaires. Based on the results of the research carried out using the questionnaire method, the results showed that in general the motivation of students in participating in extracurricular football at SMP Negeri 1 Talang Kelapa Banyuasin was in the very high category. This is shown by the percentage value obtained from student motivation of 55% which is categorized as very high while 45% is categorized as high. Based on the results of the research and discussion above, extracurricular football at SMP Negeri 1 Talang Kelapa Banyuasin is in the very high category.

This study aims to describe the planning, implementation and impact of Drumband Extracurricular in developing students' talents and interests at SMP Negeri 38 Padang. This type of research is qualitative research with a descriptive method.  The research instrument is the researcher himself and is assisted by supporting instruments such as stationery and cameras. Data were collected through observation, interviews and documentation. The steps of analyzing data are data condensation, data presentation and conclusion drawn. Based on the results of the presentation of data, it can be concluded that: the initial plan to hold a drumband extracurricular was due to the proposal of the student's guardian realized by the junior high school. The drumband extracurricular structure was selected through deliberation of all junior high school ranks. The members of the drumband are taken from grades 7 and 8 through selection. The implementation of drumband extracurricular activities every Saturday and Sunday morning. Before starting, condition the drumband members to get together. Then divide several groups according to musical instruments. The coach gave an example first, after that it was followed by students. After the practice is over, pray together and give motivation from the coach. The impact of drumband extracurricular activities on the development of students' talents and interests is that students can develop their talents and interests outside the classroom. Discipline to time and establish good cooperation between members. Students are more enthusiastic about learning about drumband musical instruments.

The purpose of this study is to find out students' dance skills after using a video platform in learning Galombang dance in class VII (A) SMP Negeri 22 Padang. This type of research is classroom action research. This research uses 2 cycles which include planning, implementation, observation and reflection. Data collection methods include observations, interviews and documents. The data was analyzed using a percentage formula. The results of the study prove that the use of visual media in dance education can increase learning outcomes and facilitate learning. It is said that students' abilities have increased from cycle I to cycle II, namely in cycle I the average score is 81.72, the percentage (44%) of students have achieved compliance, but (56%) of students. In the second cycle, students increased and reached KKM > 78, with an average score of 96.33 and the percentage (100%). Therefore, all students should achieve KKM > 78. It is known that practice in the classroom using props adds to the learning results of Galombang dance cultural arts students. In this way, video and audio platforms should be used to transform the teaching and learning environment to be more efficient, effective and engaging

This study aims to achieve several main objectives in order to overcome the existing problems and improve the effectiveness of PjBL in Islamic Education learning.  The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative research, which aims to understand and describe the implementation of Project-based Learning (PjBL) in the context of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning. This research focuses on an in-depth exploration of the experiences and views of educators and learners regarding the implementation of PjBL. The results of this study show that the implementation of Project-based Learning (PjBL) at SMPN 1 Sungai Sariak revealed several key findings. Teacher readiness is a crucial factor in the implementation of PjBL, with the main challenges being concept understanding, pedagogical skills, and limited resources and administrative support. Despite enthusiasm, teachers require ongoing training and improved access to resources. The impact of PjBL on learners' understanding showed improvements in cognitive, affective and psychomotor aspects, strengthening understanding of religious concepts, critical thinking skills, and student motivation and engagement. PjBL also develops 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication, although challenges related to resources and time remain. Overall, despite significant challenges, PjBL has great potential to improve the quality of learning at SMPN 1 Sungai Sariak with proper support and management.

The Employee Attendance Information System is a crucial component in human resource management at SMP Negeri 15 Jakarta, a vocational high school institution. This study aims to analyze the quality of the attendance information system using the McCall Method, which provides a comprehensive evaluation framework. The analysis measures indicators of correctness, usability, reliability, and efficiency. The evaluation results show that the attendance system achieved average scores ranging from 0.74 to 0.76, with a total score of 298 out of an ideal score of 140, placing it in the good category. While the system functions well and positively contributes to management, there remains significant room for further development. This study identifies factors influencing system quality, which can serve as a basis for future improvements. The recommendations derived are expected to support the development of a more effective and efficient attendance information system, enhancing employee discipline and productivity, and contributing to improved educational quality for students.

This study aims to examine the achievement and improvement of poetry writing skills of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Klari who use audio-visual media. This is in line with the problem of the low poetry writing skills of junior high school students. In reality, the ability to write poetry is one of the important aspects of language to be learned and mastered well. The method used in this study was an experiment with a pretest-posttest control group design. The population in this study were all class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Klari, Karawang Regency. Sampling using cluster sampling technique, two classes were selected as research samples, namely class VIII-G (control class) which used direct learning totaling 37 students, while class VIII-H (experimental class) which used audio-visual media totaling 39 students. The research instrument used a poetry writing ability test. Both classes were given a pretest, treatment, and posttest with the same questions. Quantitative data analysis of the study utilized statistical calculations using SPSS 21 software. It can be seen from the results of calculations with SPSS 21 software that the Asymp. Sig. value was obtained. (2-tailed) of 0.000 is less than the significance level (α) of 0.05. Thus, the results of this study indicate that the achievement and improvement of students' poetry writing skills who receive learning with audio-visual media are better than students who receive direct learning.

This research was conducted because researchers saw that PAI teachere still appilied conventional learning models during the Islamic religious education learning process. Researchers saw that many students did not play an active role during the question and answer session, and lacked the courage to express their opinions. during the learning process. The purpose of conducting this research is to find out whether there is an influence of implementing the Everyone Is Teacher Herr Active Learning Model on students' active learning in Islamic religious education at SMP N 1 Panti, Pasaman Regency. The type of research used by researchers is quasi-experimental research. The population of this research is all class VIII students, totaling 129 students. The technique used in sampling by researchers was odd semester UTS scores and then a normality test and homogeneity test were carried out and the samples were determined randomly. Data collection was carried out by researchers using a questionnaire, the analysis technique was carried out using the f-test and t-test. The results of the analysis using the f test in the experimental class had a value of 4.701 with a significance level of 0.040-0.005 so it could be concluded that there was an influence, while the results of the analysis using the t in the control class there is a t-hit value of 4.357> t-table 2.064 and a significance level of 0.000 0.05 and it can be concluded that there is differences in student activity.

Understanding multicultural diversity means accept exists diversity expression containing culture values humanity and beauty For That so Already appropriately outlook multiculturalism grounded in the world of education. Multicultural education must taught and instilled since early. For avoid problems in Education like brawls and fights student, action crime committed student, action immorality, violence, bullying and other acts deviated other needed exists effort repair in the world of education so that there are problems the No protracted. One of business real thing that can be held that is with multicultural education, dangan method implementing multicultural education in every formal and non-formal educational activities at school. Study This aim For know role head school, teacher, and parent involvement participant educate in planning learning P5 activities at SMP Negeri 1 Bontang. And to know How application multicultural through project P5 theme Global diversity in class VII of SMP Negeri 1 Bontang. Then fo know evaluation from implementation of multicultural education in project P5 theme Global diversity in class VII of SMP Negeri 1 Bontang. Research methods This is qualitative. Result of study This state that implementation of learning strategies multicultural through P5 project at SMP Negeri 1 Bontang has succeed create environment inclusive, supportive learning development understanding culture, and strengthen Skills social student.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.