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Mathematics learning has a significant role in student character building, with the main objective of developing logical, rational, critical, creative, systematic, and practical thinking patterns. However, there are still challenges in achieving this goal, such as lack of student interest, learning difficulties, and the availability of adequate resources. This article discusses the role of mathematics learning in students' character building and the importance of integrating mathematics learning with character building. Through a qualitative method with a literature study approach, data were taken from various sources such as journals, books, news, and other scientific research using the Google Scholar database with the keywords mathematics and student character from 2019 to 2024. The results showed that mathematics learning can shape students' character through the development of values such as discipline, honesty, hard work, creativity, curiosity, responsibility, communicative, and independence. Therefore, continuous efforts are needed to improve the quality of mathematics learning, taking into account the needs and interests of students and utilizing available learning technologies and resources. Collaboration between teachers, students, parents and other related parties is also important to create a conducive learning environment that supports students' development in mathematics.

In the learning process, using media for learning as a supporting tool is expected to adapt to increasingly sophisticated technological and informational developments. This review aims to examine the beneficial effects of using podcasts as educational tools in terms of the results of student learning in the current digital era. The review is structured based on a literature review or literature study. The method used in this research study is to identify and assess based on previously conducted and published research projects. Information obtained originates from books, journals, and articles with an expansive subject matter. The results of this research show the use of podcasts as a learning media can be helpful and progressively enhance students' learning results.

As one of the educational factors, methods play a role that is no less important than other factors. There is not a single learning activity that does not use methods. Methods are also adapted to the interests of students, one example of a method is field trips. This review aims to see how effective this field trip method is on student learning outcomes. This review was prepared based on a literature review or literature study. The data obtained comes from reviews of books, journals and articles on similar topics. The results of this review show that the field trip method is effective in learning and also influences student learning outcomes.

21st-century learning always goes hand in hand with technology. Technology will always be involved in learning, and teachers are required to look for alternatives if learning experiences obstacles. The Covid-19 pandemic has hampered face-to-face learning. Therefore, teachers apply the blended learning model as a solution to combine online and offline learning. This research aims to find out how blended learning is implemented in elementary school to high school education. This research uses a literature study method by searching for various related reference materials. The results of the research show that the application of the blended learning model in education produces significant and positive results in student development.

Learning English at the vocational school level requires the right approach to facilitate students in understanding various types of texts, including descriptive texts. One approach that has been widely used is the group learning method. This study aims to explore the application of group learning methods to descriptive text material in English language learning at SMK Bina Profesi Pekanbaru. The research method used was classroom action research (PTK) which was carried out in several stages. The subjects in this research were 27 class X Accounting students consisting of 22 female students and 5 male students. The data collection technique was carried out by direct observation during the teaching process of Class X Accounting which took place in several meetings. Through conducting observations with English teachers, the implementation of learning can be improved by utilizing discussion and observation methods with students. The results of the research show that the application of the group learning method makes a positive contribution to students' understanding of Descriptive Text material. This research suggests that group learning strategies are good for use in the learning process. This can be seen from the results of the observation sheet before and after the implementation of each stage, namely aspects of student activity, student skills, student enthusiasm and increased student interest. In this case, it also makes students more enthusiastic about carrying out learning activities and makes teachers more creative, conducive learning activities are also achieved by implementing Group Method Learning.

The aim of the Teaching Campus activity program for students at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education is as a means for students to prepare themselves to become quality educators, and also to create the identity of an educator as well as to increase their knowledge about education. What will be done in carrying out the Teaching Campus program activities are debriefing, observing the school environment, observing learning in class and activities for forming work programs. The school situation certainly has many obstacles in educating its students. Therefore, prospective educators must be able to understand, and also find and search for various solutions to problems that have been observed in various ways which are of course fast and accurate. The situations we find in school and in learning often result in discrepancies from the learning plans expected by an educator. Therefore, an educator has other ways to carry out learning so that learning can be said to be successful and according to plan. Therefore, it is necessary to be close to students as a way for us to know the nature and characteristics of each student so that it can help to overcome problems that exist when learning takes place. When finding problems, prospective educators create ways to minimize various obstacles by using various learning methods which include interactive, active and interesting methods which aim to motivate students so that they are active in the classroom. Apart from these methods, prospective educators must teach various materials which are of course relevant to students' daily lives.

In an effort to enhance the relevance of learning and student engagement, the integration of events into the Social Science curriculum (IPS) has been the focus of attention. This research will examine methods and outcomes related to the integration of current events into the IPS curriculum and how it affects learning. By analyzing relevant literature, this study shows that integrating current events has great potential to improve students' understanding of IPS concepts, their motivation to learn, and their level of involvement in the learning process. Moreover, integrating recent events can help create a learning environment that is closer to the student's everyday life. However, issues such as the availability of resources and the balance between local and global issues must be addressed in order to integrate current events. The results of this study have significant consequences for those working in the field of education, especially IPS teachers in designing learning strategies that can enhance the relevance and involvement of students in IPS learning.

English as an international language is an important language to be proficient in since it is used all over the globe. English is not an easy language to learn. Understanding phrases or expressions is very important when speaking English. The foundation for making sentences in English is to first understand words that are often used in everyday life (everyday vocabulary) and being able to effectively construct sentences that can be understood by others is a prerequisite for being able to compose sentences in English. The method used in the implementation of community service at SMPI Darul Muminin Bekasi school is the visual method and English card. The method of forming sentences using English cards emphasizes the ability of students to understand sentences using learnt vocabulary that is used to be assembled in a plot of a story. The application of the game technique method of composing sentences using English cards is considered very effective and fun, it is hoped that one day this method can be used as a model to develop learning activities in the classroom.

Improving and developing the mini library at Jabung Wetan State Elementary School is a program designed by teaching campus students with the approval of the school and field supervisor lecturers (DPL). This program aims to meet the needs of the school community in the teaching and learning process, especially in increasing literacy activities for students' reading interest in the school environment. The method used in this service article is descriptive qualitative by going directly into the field to carry out observation and survey activities in school libraries.This program activity goes through several stages which include: (1) making and distributing book donation pamphlets to school residents and the outside community, (2) collecting donated books, (3) buying books from the money from donations, (4) cleaning and arranging the cooperative space which will be transformed into a library, (5) the process of decorating the library, (6) the process of classifying books based on their type, (7) writing a list of books into the main library book, (8) making labels for each books, (9) arranging and arranging books on shelves, (10) selecting and appointing library ambassadors.

 Learning media is one aspect of increasing the success of learning. Using creative and interesting learning media will certainly make it easier for students to accept lessons. Kahoot! is a learning media in the form of a game that can be accessed on the website. The purpose of this outreach is to see whether the learning media Kahoot! useful for increasing students' interest in adding vocabulary. The methods used in carrying out this socialization are lecture methods, application use demos and question and answer sessions. The series of socialization activities include: (1) Students do practice questions regarding vocabulary manually (without game teaching media) (2) Then go to the step of providing an explanation about the Kahoot! learning application! (3) During this explanation session students will be explained the steps for using the Kahoot! application, (4) Followed by a question and answer session, (5) After the question and answer session several students are selected to come forward to try the Kahoot! (6) Students download the Kahoot! on their smartphone/laptop and work on the questions given. (7) Students do practice questions regarding vocabulary in the Kahoot! application. This socialization was carried out at the Pekanbaru Professional Development Vocational School. The subjects of this socialization are students of class X Tourism Travel Business with a learning time of 2 hours.

One of the Community Service Lecture programs carried out by STAI Students. DR. KHEZ. Muttaqien Purakarta is a literacy movement to increase children's interest in reading in Depok Village, Darangdan District, Purwakarta Regency which focuses on students at SD Negeri 1 Depok. In this case, basically the results of observations, interviews and direct participation in the learning process resulted in the problem that from class I to class VI there were some students who were not yet fluent in reading in each class. This is due to low interest in reading, lack of teachers, and libraries that are less than optimal in use. So, this is what makes us carry out a literacy movement program with the activities of providing a mobile library, book review activities and literacy posts with the aim of providing literacy facilities and forming habits in children in order to increase interest in reading among students at SD Negeri 1 Depok in particular and generally for children from Depok Village. In implementing this program, qualitative methods and a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach are used, all of which lead to a context of discovery, empowerment and change.

This study aims to examine the implementation of performance evaluation system for teachers in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) Al-Hayah. Teacher performance evaluation is important in improving the quality of education and the effectiveness of learning in madrasah. This study used qualitative research methods with a case study approach. The research participants included 20 teachers of MI Al-Hayah, by collecting data through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis related to performance evaluation. The results show that the implementation of the performance evaluation system at MI Al-Hayah still faces several challenges, such as a lack of understanding of the purpose of the evaluation, lack of management support, and limited resources. The results show that the implementation of an effective performance evaluation system provides significant benefits for teachers and administrative personnel at MI Al-Qur'an Al-Hayah. This performance evaluation system provides a clear picture of the quality of individual performance, identifies strengths and weaknesses, and provides constructive feedback for professional development. In addition, the system also contributes to increased motivation and work accountability.

Libraries are part of the learning resources that every school and college must have. Because students easily search for information or knowledge through the library. This community service aims to socialize Information Management at the SMA Negeri 7 Binjai Library through the Use of Website-Based Applications. This community service method uses a socialization approach to students, female students, and teachers of SMA Negeri 7 Binjai. The results of this study explain that a library is an organization tasked with collecting information, processing, presenting, and serving the information needs of library users. The existence of this web-based library is very helpful for students, students, and teachers in obtaining information more quickly and helping the work of librarians in managing libraries that will be with tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands, even millions of collections, with services covering the school community (students, education staff, and the wider community), so it needs to be supported by an automation system that is futuristic (has a forward reach), so that it can always maintain excellent service.

This activity aims to explore the use of Google Colaboratory as a basic introduction tool to Python programming. The research methodology involves analyzing the features of Google Colaboratory, implementing basic Python code, and observing user experiences. Research findings indicate that Google Colaboratory provides high accessibility without the need for additional installation or configuration requirements, enabling users to quickly initiate Python programming. Furthermore, the platform offers sharing and online collaboration capabilities and provides computational resources suitable for intensive data processing tasks. The implications of this research suggest that Google Colaboratory can be an effective solution in supporting Python programming learning, especially for beginners. With a user-friendly interface and easy access, this platform has the potential to facilitate the development of programming skills for a broader audience.

This community service activity through mentoring and fostering Qur'an literacy activities is important in supporting the development of one's Qur'an literacy skills. Research and field practice show that ongoing effective mentoring can help children to gain a better understanding of the content of the Qur'an. The main focus of this mentoring and guidance is to improve the ability to read and write the Qur'an thoroughly and accurately, as well as ensure a deep understanding of the meaning and context of the verses of the Qur'an. This mentoring and coaching involves various methods and techniques, such as the use of interactive approaches, repetitive exercises, the use of educational technology, and the strengthening of tajweed skills. The ultimate goal of this mentoring and coaching is to create a learning environment that supports, motivates, and strengthens the individual's spiritual connection with the Qur'an, thus fostering continuous personal growth and strong character development in accordance with Islamic teachings

Al-Qur'an education in Indonesia, as a majority Muslim community, should receive primary attention. However, the reality on the ground shows that Al-Qur'an teaching does not receive adequate time allocation in the curriculum, causing many students to have difficulty reading and writing the Qur'an. The Al-Qur'an Reading and Writing (BTQ) program using the tahsin tutoring method is a solution with a significant impact that can be felt. This research uses the PAR (Participatory Action Research) research method, which is defined as researchers participating and taking action directly in community service activities. This research is a Community Service Activity which aims to help students and teachers at SDN Wanawali overcome the problem of learning the Al-Qur'an. Using the Tahsin Tutoring method, as part of the Al-Qur'an Reading and Writing Program. This research includes the stages of location survey, observation, planning, implementation and evaluation. The subjects of this research were students in grades 5 and 6 of SDN Wanawali, Cibatu District, Purwakarta Regency, starting on 16 – 23 February 2024. The research results showed that Tahsin Tutoring activities succeeded in increasing students' enthusiasm in learning to read, write and memorize the Al-Qur'an. The Iqra book sorogan method, short surah reading tests, and memorization quizzes provide an interactive and interesting learning experience. Grade 5 and 6 students showed improvements in Al-Qur'an skills, while PAIBP teachers at SDN Wanawali became more creative in delivering learning material.

This study aims to examine the Deep Learning approach as a strategy for creating meaningful learning. The research employs a literature review method, utilizing a systematic approach to collect, analyze, and synthesize information from various written sources such as reference books, scientific articles, research reports, and other relevant documents. Its main focus is to understand and evaluate existing theories or research findings in order to answer the research questions without conducting field data collection. The research procedure includes problem formulation, searching for relevant literature, selecting valid and reliable sources, recording important data, conducting critical content analysis, and drawing conclusions. The findings indicate that the Deep Learning approach plays a significant role in fostering meaningful learning and supports effective pedagogical practices. Meaningful learning encourages the development of higher-order thinking skills such as critical and analytical thinking. When students engage in meaningful learning processes, they are better equipped to develop future-relevant competencies and enhance long-term cognitive development. Many education experts today believe that meaningful learning promotes deep understanding, long-term memory retention, and the ability to apply knowledge in real-life situations. This aligns with David Ausubel’s theory, which emphasizes that learning becomes meaningful when new information is connected to relevant concepts already present in an individual’s cognitive structure.

The implementation of the Independent Curriculum in Indonesia has encouraged various innovations in learning methods, including in the Fiqh subject at the Madrasah Tsanawiyah level. The cooperative learning model is one approach that is considered effective in improving conceptual understanding, students' application skills, and supporting the strengthening of the Pancasila Student Profile. This study aims to examine the implementation of the cooperative learning model in the Fiqh subject at MTs Al Jihadiyah, with a focus on challenges, supporting factors, and its impact on student learning outcomes. The method used is a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data collection techniques include participatory observation, in-depth interviews with teachers and students, and analysis of learning documents. Data were analyzed thematically with triangulation techniques to ensure the validity of the findings. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the cooperative learning model is able to increase student active involvement and understanding of the Fiqh material. Some of the challenges faced include limited learning time and differences in student abilities. The supporting factors for the success of the implementation of this model include support from the school and training for teachers. Other positive impacts are seen in improving students' application skills in daily life and strengthening character according to the dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile, especially in the aspects of collaboration and critical thinking.

This research aims to explore the role of technology in developing the reading skills of class VIII students at SMPN 2 Bone. With rapid technological advances, education is experiencing a significant transformation, including in teaching and learning methods for reading. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method to understand the impact of using technology such as educational software, e-books, and interactive reading applications on students' reading abilities. Data was collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and students, and document analysis. The results showed that the use of technology significantly increased students' motivation and interest in reading, as well as improving their reading comprehension. Technology allows access to a variety of more interesting and interactive reading materials, which not only improve reading skills but also broaden students' horizons and knowledge. However, this research also found several challenges, such as limited technological infrastructure and the need for training for teachers to utilize technology effectively. In conclusion, technology has great potential in developing students' reading skills, as long as it is implemented with the right strategies and adequate support.

The learning of physics, particularly mechanics, poses significant challenges for high school students. Concepts such as Newton’s laws, energy, and three-dimensional vectors are often difficult to grasp using traditional teaching methods. Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a promising solution by providing an immersive and interactive learning environment. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of VR-based learning media in enhancing students’ understanding of physics concepts, with a specific focus on mechanics. An experimental design was employed, consisting of two groups: an experimental group using VR for learning and a control group receiving traditional instruction. Pre-test and post-test assessments were used to measure the improvement in students' conceptual understanding of physics. The findings indicate that students in the experimental group demonstrated a significant improvement in their understanding of complex physics concepts, such as projectile motion, force, and Newton’s laws, compared to the control group. Students in the experimental group also exhibited higher levels of engagement and motivation, with VR's immersive nature encouraging active participation in learning. The study concludes that VR is an effective tool for enhancing students’ comprehension of abstract and complex physics concepts, improving their visualization and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, VR-based learning provides students with opportunities to conduct virtual experiments and simulations that may not be possible in traditional classroom settings. The implications of this study suggest that VR should be integrated into the physics curriculum to improve learning outcomes, especially in schools with access to the necessary technology. Educators and curriculum developers are encouraged to explore VR’s potential in fostering a more engaging and effective physics education.