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This literature study examines the influence of pedagogical competence on the learning outcomes of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) in Indonesia. The teacher's effort in carrying out a task well, a teacher or lecturer must have high pedagogical competence in order to achieve educational goals. Teaching and learning process activities can be designed well if there are already educational goals, learning content, learning methods, learning media, and other educational elements, as well as a good relationship between students and teachers. This research applies literature by deciphering from various aligned academic sources. Research results show that teachers or educators really need pedagogical competence to develop student learning experience and streamline the learning process at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah.

This literature study examines the influence of pedagogical competence on the learning outcomes of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) in Indonesia. The teacher's effort in carrying out a task well, a teacher or lecturer must have high pedagogical competence in order to achieve educational goals. Teaching and learning process activities can be designed well if there are already educational goals, learning content, learning methods, learning media, and other educational elements, as well as a good relationship between students and teachers. This research applies literature by deciphering from various aligned academic sources. Research results show that teachers or educators really need pedagogical competence to develop student learning experience and streamline the learning process at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah.

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of assistant teachers in the teaching and learning process at TK Negeri Pembina, Kota Tengah, Gorontalo City. The research focuses include: (1) identifying the challenges faced by assistant teachers in the learning process, (2) understanding how the learning process is conducted by assistant teachers, and (3) evaluating the outcomes achieved in the implementation of the learning process by assistant teachers.The study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results indicate that assistant teachers play an active role in supporting classroom teachers, assisting and guiding children who require special attention. The tasks performed by assistant teachers reveal certain inconsistencies, such as assistant teachers taking on the role of classroom teachers. Despite challenges in managing students, asssistant teachers are able to contribute significantly to achieving learning objectives.

Collaborative learning is an effective approach in enhancing student learning outcomes, particularly in developing cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Through interactions among students within groups, this learning model allows them to share knowledge, discuss, and solve problems together, leading to a deeper understanding of the material. Furthermore, collaborative learning fosters critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills, which are essential for addressing the challenges of the 21st century. Despite its numerous benefits, the implementation of collaborative learning faces several challenges, such as unequal participation among group members and the need for effective group dynamics management. Therefore, the role of the teacher is crucial in managing the collaboration process to ensure optimal contribution from each student. Overall, collaborative learning has a positive impact on improving student learning outcomes and supports the development of skills relevant to future life.

The research was conducted by providing training and enhancing the understanding of mathematical concepts among the fifth-grade students of SDN 2 Kembiritan. The goal is to improve the students' understanding of mathematical concepts. The methods used in this activity are direct practical methods and lecture methods. The instruments used were pre-tests and post-tests. Based on the service, it can be concluded that the use of the Fractional Clock media has proven to be able to improve the learning outcomes of fifth-grade students at SDN 2 Kembiritan, as evidenced by the learning outcomes after the use of the learning media meeting the established criteria, with 70% of students achieving scores above the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM).

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of contextual learning approaches in subjects. Social Sciences (IPS) in Elementary Schools/Madrasah Ibtidaiyah based on literature review. The contextual learning approach is considered relevant because it allows students to connect lesson material with everyday life experiences, thereby improving students' understanding and critical thinking skills. The method used in this research is a literature study, where researchers collect and analyze various literature sources related to contextual learning and its application in social studies learning. These sources include books, scientific journals, and previous research that supports contextual learning theory and practice. The results of the literature review show that a contextual learning approach can increase student engagement, understanding of the material, as well as critical and analytical thinking skills. The contextual learning approach, based on evidence from the reviewed literature, is effective in improving learning outcomes and student involvement in social studies learning in SD/MI. Thus, this approach can be one of the recommended learning strategies to improve the quality of education in elementary schools.

Education is the key to all quality progress and development, because with education humans can realize all their potential both as individuals and as citizens of society. The low quality of the teaching and learning process and outcomes indicates that the interaction between students and learning resources, such as teachers and the environment, is not effective so that the learning outcomes achieved are not optimal, resulting in low educational quality. Education is a process for someone to gain knowledge, experience and behavior. Apart from that, the role of education is also an important factor in a person's ability to solve problems in their life with the values ​​in society.

The rapid growth of online English learning platforms has introduced new opportunities for language acquisition, yet maintaining student engagement and motivation remains a persistent challenge. Many learners experience reduced participation and limited knowledge retention in digital settings compared to traditional classroom environments. Addressing this issue, the present study investigates the effectiveness of gamified quizzes as a pedagogical strategy to enhance engagement, motivation, and retention among online English learners. A quasi-experimental design was employed with two groups: a control group that used a standard online platform and a treatment group that engaged with gamified quizzes incorporating points, badges, and leaderboards. Data on engagement were collected through participation frequency and time spent, while motivation was measured using pre- and post-intervention questionnaires, and retention was assessed through follow-up tests. Statistical analyses using independent-sample t-tests and ANOVA revealed significant differences between the two groups. The treatment group demonstrated higher engagement, stronger motivation, and improved retention outcomes compared to the control group. These results, supported by both tabular and graphical representations, highlight the pedagogical value of gamification in addressing motivational challenges and fostering meaningful learning. The study concludes that gamified quizzes serve not only as motivational tools but also as effective mechanisms to strengthen long-term knowledge retention in online English education. Implications for practice suggest that educators and digital learning designers should integrate gamification elements as a central feature of online platforms to optimize learner outcomes.

The aim of this research is to find out the influence of Augmented Reality use in on the learning outcomes of elementary school students. The research method used is quantitative with a Pre-Experimental design in the form of One-Group Pretest-Posttest. The sampling technique carried out were a non-probability sampling technique, total sampling type. The sample of this research was 34 students of class IV who were treated using Augmented Reality media. This research was carried out at one of the public elementary school in Bangkalan Madura Regency in the 2024/2025 academic year. The data collection techniques used are observation, tests and surveys. Data analysis techniques include prerequisite tests for normality, homogeneity and hypothesis testing. The research results show that there is an influence of the use of Augmented Reality media on the pre-test and post-test results of class IV students. With the results of the hypothesis test analysis, a sig (2-tailed) value <0.05 was obtained with a sig (2-tailed) value of 0.000. It can be concluded that the hypothesis Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected.

This study examines the effectiveness of hybrid learning for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) students at Panca Marga University. Hybrid learning, which combines face-to-face and online instruction, addresses scheduling challenges faced by working students. Using a quantitative approach and survey methods, the study evaluates the impact of hybrid learning on learning flexibility, engagement, and academic outcomes. Results show that hybrid learning enhances flexibility, allows students to balance work and study, and improves learning outcomes by 15% compared to conventional methods. However, challenges such as internet dependence and digital fatigue remain significant. The study highlights the need for technological infrastructure and faculty training to optimize hybrid learning implementation.  

Physics learning contains concepts, applications and calculations and analysis may cause students find physics lessons difficult to be understood and will definitely affect the thinking ability of students in solving physics problems. To attract students' interest in learning, teachers should make learning activities more interesting with learning models and media that can encourage students' interest, so that the initial teacher-oriented learning activities become student-oriented learning activities. The aim of this study was to determine the increasing of students' learning in class VII MTs Albadriyah by implementing a discovery learning model using PowerPoint on the concepts of work and energy. This method of study is Classroom Action Research (PTK), the use of PTK is aimed to solve the problems found in the classroom. The result found that physics learning outcomes by applying discovery learning model on the concept of effort and energy in cycle I and cycle II. For cycle I the total number of students who completed learning was 6 students from 15 students or 40%. In cycle II, it increased to 11 of 15 students or 73%. The increasing in student learning activities in cycle I is 37.78% while in the cycle II it improved significantly to 83.89%. For the teacher's activity, there is an increasing of cycle I is 34.09% while in cycle II is 79.55%

In understanding foreign language texts, there are several challenges faced by young learners. The transformation of the learning system into online increasingly adds new problems for them. Students' motivation in online learning is relatively low, while the acquisition of foreign language reading comprehension demands great motivation (Fareh, 2010). Authentic text can be a solution to this problem. Therefore, this study was conducted to test its effectiveness in improving young students' reading comprehension in online classes and to examine their perceptions of teaching reading comprehension using authentic texts in online classes. This research is a quasi-experimental research with one group pre-test post-test design. The data generated is quantitative data in the form of student learning outcomes and reading interest questionnaires. The results showed that the use of authentic texts was proven to be effective in resolving new conflicts that arose in the online foreign language reading comprehension class. In addition, students' perceptions of the use of authentic texts are also good. However, the role of teachers and students is needed in its implementation

Learning Islamic Cultural History (SKI) at Madrasah Aliyah presents unique challenges, particularly in increasing students' interest and learning outcomes. Conventional methods such as lectures and memorization often result in low student engagement, leading to suboptimal understanding and poor learning outcomes. To address this issue, this study implements project-based learning (PjBL) as an alternative approach to enhance student learning outcomes. This study examines the effectiveness of project-based learning in improving student achievement in SKI subjects at Madrasah Aliyah 1 Kampar, specifically in class XI Science. Using the Kemmis and McTaggart classroom action research (CAR) model, the research was conducted in two cycles, involving planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. Data were collected through learning outcome tests, observation sheets, interviews, and student and teacher questionnaires. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses were performed to comprehensively assess the effectiveness of this method. The findings indicate that implementing project-based learning positively impacts student learning outcomes. The average student score increased significantly from the first to the second cycle. Moreover, student engagement in learning activities improved, as seen in their active participation in discussions, material exploration, and teamwork on assigned projects. Additionally, this method helped students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills essential in modern education. The study confirms that project-based learning is an effective strategy for enhancing SKI education in Madrasah Aliyah. These findings suggest that educators should adopt more innovative and interactive teaching methods to foster student engagement and deeper understanding in learning.

Good financial management is an important skill that needs to be taught early on. The learning process of financial reporting at the high school level aims to provide students with a basic understanding of accounting principles and the ability to prepare financial reports. This activity is part of a community service program designed to improve financial literacy and prepare the younger generation to face future economic challenges. The method used involves a practical approach with the delivery of basic theory, case-based training, and evaluation of learning outcomes. The results of the activity showed an increase in students' understanding of financial reporting concepts, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows. Further discussion highlighted the importance of integrating this material into the school curriculum so that students are better prepared to face the world of work and independent businesses.

Education plays a crucial role in optimally developing and directing students' potential. In the current educational context, learning outcomes are assessed based on students' abilities to solve problems, reason, communicate, and demonstrate knowledge and attitudes. However, preliminary studies at MAN 1 Banjarmasin revealed that only 62.85% of the XI Agama class students met the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM) of 75 in Fiqh subjects, while the rest failed. This study aimed to improve learning outcomes in the topic of Mawaris by using an Android-based learning media, the "Kalkulator Waris" application. This Classroom Action Research (CAR) was conducted through two cycles following the model proposed by Arikunto, comprising planning, action, observation, and reflection phases. In the first cycle, the average student score was 73.63 with a 62.85% success rate. After refining the learning process, the second cycle showed significant improvement: the average score rose to 88.17, and all students (100%) achieved mastery. The use of the "Kalkulator Waris" application facilitated students’ understanding of complex inheritance calculations, enhanced learning engagement, and fostered a more active, creative, and problem-solving learning environment. The findings suggest that appropriate use of Android-based educational applications can significantly enhance learning outcomes, particularly in complex subjects like Islamic inheritance law.

The purpose of this community service activity is to strengthen the concept of electrolysis for students of SMAN 1 Suwawa through interactive laboratory exercises, as well as to enhance students' understanding and practical skills related to the electrolysis process. The partners involved in this activity include the Principal, Chemistry Teacher, and all 12th-grade students of SMAN 1 Suwawa. The implementation method of the activity involves four main stages: a pre-test to measure initial understanding, providing material to reinforce the concept of electrolysis, conducting interactive laboratory exercises using electroplating tools, and a post-test to measure the improvement in students' understanding. The results of this activity show a significant improvement in the understanding of electrolysis concepts, with an N-Gain value of 76.8%, indicating the effectiveness of this method in improving students' learning outcomes. Based on these findings, it is recommended to continue applying interactive laboratory approaches in science education in secondary schools, as well as utilizing technology and interactive modules to support students' understanding of complex chemical concepts. Additionally, teacher training is also important to ensure the sustainability of effective laboratory-based learning.

This research focuses on improving the learning outcomes of class VII students in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects, especially in prayer and dhikr material, which often experience obstacles due to ineffective conventional teaching methods. To overcome this problem, research was carried out using the Classroom Action Research (PTK) method involving 30 students, carried out in two cycles with planning, implementation, observation and reflection stages. The use of AI-based learning media Gamma: Presentations and Slide Decks is expected to increase student involvement and make understanding the material easier. The research results showed that in cycle I, 76.6% of students achieved the minimum completeness criteria (KKM), and this figure increased significantly to 93.33% in cycle II. These findings indicate that the implementation of Gamma is not only effective in improving student learning outcomes, but also creates a more interactive and interesting learning experience, thereby making a positive contribution to the quality of religious education at the junior high school level.

The rapid development of digital technology has reshaped communication practices in online learning, particularly in language education. Emojis, as a visual symbol widely used in digital interactions, have the potential to enrich emotional expression and participation, but their role in educational contexts remains insufficiently explored. This study aims to investigate how emojis influence students’ emotional expression, engagement, and digital literacy in online language classrooms. To achieve this, a qualitative observational design was employed, focusing on university students participating in online language courses. Data were collected from authentic digital interactions, including chat messages, discussion forums, and collaborative platforms, and were analyzed through content analysis to identify the communicative and pedagogical functions of emojis. The findings indicate that emojis help clarify emotional expression, support comprehension of messages, and encourage active student participation in online discussions. These results demonstrate that emojis not only serve as supplementary tools for digital communication but also contribute to creating a more engaging and supportive learning environment. Synthesizing the main ideas, this study extends the understanding of digital communication theory by highlighting the pedagogical value of emojis beyond their informal use on social media. In conclusion, emojis play a crucial role in strengthening interaction, fostering emotional presence, and enhancing learning outcomes in online language education. The study recommends integrating emojis into digital teaching practices while encouraging further research on cultural variation, learner levels, and diverse digital platforms to maximize their educational potential.

The rapid development of technology has introduced various language learning resources, including podcasts, which offer authentic audio input but are often underutilized and lack structured application in EFL classrooms. Integrating gamification into podcasts represents a promising approach to enhance students’ engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the impact of gamified podcasts on EFL students’ listening comprehension, learning motivation, and content retention. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving university-level EFL students divided into an experimental group (gamified podcasts with interactive quizzes, leaderboards, and badges) and a control group (non-gamified podcasts). Pre-tests and post-tests assessed listening comprehension, motivation, and retention, with statistical comparisons conducted using t-tests and ANOVA. The results indicate that students exposed to gamified podcasts demonstrated significant improvements in listening comprehension, motivation, and retention compared to their peers in the control group. The interactive and competitive elements of gamification encouraged repeated engagement, active participation, and deeper cognitive processing of audio materials, which strengthened long-term memory and overall learning outcomes. These findings suggest that gamified podcast-based learning not only enriches traditional listening practices but also fosters a more engaging, motivating, and effective EFL learning environment. Consequently, integrating gamification into podcast instruction is recommended as an innovative strategy to support language acquisition and enhance students’ sustained involvement in learning activities.

The Community Service Programme at MA Mambaul Ulum Paiton focuses on improving the digital literacy of grade XII students through Microsoft Word training. This initiative addresses the urgent need for the students to acquire essential office software skills, which are critical for success in higher education and professional environments. The programme is implemented through three stages viz: planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. It starts with identifying students' skill gaps, designing a phased curriculum, and delivering hands-on practice-based training. Training sessions covered basic topics, including an introduction to the Microsoft Word interface, formatting and organising documents, as well as advanced features such as creating tables and creating charts. To maximise learning outcomes, training was conducted in small groups, using interactive teaching methods and continuous evaluation. The results showed significant improvements in students' competencies, demonstrating the programme's ability to effectively bridge the digital skills gap. In addition, the initiative also provides long-term benefits by improving students' readiness to face academic and professional challenges. This effort not only fulfils an educational need, but also strengthens the overall quality of education contributing to the growth of digital literacy in MA mambaul Ulum.