Publication Search

Training in creating animated characters using the Scratch application serves as an introduction to block-based programming fundamentals that are simple, easy to operate, interactive, and engaging. This training offers promising competency outcomes, as students can further develop their skills through animated stories, games, or presentations. Since 2018, the Ministry of Education and Culture has promoted the integration of informatics education into the 2013 curriculum, including computational thinking skills, which are essential for both current and future generations. The partner for this community service training activity is the students of MTs Pembangunan Nurul Islam, located in Sarimulya, Setu, South Tangerang. This initiative is a tangible step toward implementing informatics learning through the introduction of block-based programming fundamentals. The training involved stages of introduction, instruction, and guidance in using the application. Based on observations and discussions with the partner school, several issues were identified in learning Information and Communication Technology (ICT). One of the causes is students’ lack of awareness of the importance of learning programming fundamentals, coupled with the stigma that programming is difficult, uninteresting, and boring. To address both technical and management issues, the proposed solutions in this community service program include: first, facilitating and providing guidance on the use of the Scratch application for MTs students, with the hope that they will understand basic programming without fear or difficulty. Second, offering engaging, interactive, simple, and easy-to-understand lessons on basic programming using Scratch, by providing example projects such as creating animated characters. The training program was implemented smoothly, and all participating students enthusiastically followed each stage of the training. Their motivation was encouraged to become familiar with programming, increasing their interest, understanding, and confidence in basic programming skills. The ultimate goal is to foster students' interest, knowledge, and skills while boosting their self-confidence in ICT learning, particularly in basic programming.

This community service activity was motivated by the need to create Physical Education, Sports, and Health (PJOK) learning that is more engaging, interactive, and suited to the characteristics of elementary school students in the digital era. The service team identified a significant potential to integrate print-based learning media with interactive websites as an innovative solution to address monotonous and less visual learning processes. This activity was carried out at SD Tahfidz Al-Jamiel, involving second-grade students as the primary subjects, while teachers acted as facilitators and observers of the learning process. The service method adopted the ABCD (Asset-Based Community Development) approach by utilizing local assets such as students' enthusiasm as digital natives, adequate school facilities, and the school's openness to educational innovation. The activity was implemented through several stages: initial observation, program planning, implementation of learning using interactive media, and a simple evaluation of the activity’s impact.The results of this activity indicated that integrating printed books and interactive websites could enhance students' interest and participation in PJOK learning. Students appeared more active, enthusiastic, and found it easier to understand locomotor movement material being taught. Teachers also responded positively to the media used. This activity demonstrates that digital-based learning transformation can be conducted in a simple and practical manner within the elementary school context and holds great potential for replication in other schools.

Adolescence is an important period in the formation of a person's personality, where individuals tend to be easily influenced by the social environment including associations. Unhealthy associations have the potential to cause various problems such as peer pressure, low self-confidence, and the emergence of deviant behavior. This service activity aims to increase the awareness and understanding of Muhammadiyah 6 Samarinda Junior High School students regarding the importance of applying ethics in society through the provision of classical guidance services. The activity, which carries the theme "Ethics in Society: Fun Friends Are Not Toxic", was held for three days on May 14-16, 2025, with three main sessions lasting 150 minutes every day. The material provided includes the introduction of the concept of social ethics, identification of healthy and unhealthy associations, ethical values in Islam, and ethics of behavior on social media. Through participatory and reflective methods, students are invited to actively discuss, conduct social simulations, and reflect on the values learned. The results of the evaluation showed an increase in student understanding, changes in social attitudes, and openness in communicating with guidance and counseling teachers.

This study aims to examine the relationship between healthy food consumption and character development in students. The research is based on the premise that healthy eating plays a vital role not only in physical well-being but also in shaping students' behavior and moral values from an early age. A quantitative descriptive approach was used, employing a theoretical and conceptual analysis design. The findings indicate a strong relationship between healthy eating habits and the development of positive character traits such as discipline, responsibility, and honesty. Based on a regression analysis simulation, healthy food consumption was found to contribute approximately 46% to character formation. These results highlight the importance of integrating healthy eating patterns into character education programs both in schools and at home. The study recommends collaboration among schools, parents, and government bodies to promote healthy eating as a foundation for building strong and positive character in young generations.

This study explores the development of a holistic Christian Religious Education (PAK) curriculum by integrating affective and psychomotor domains into the learning process. The topic is significant because the current PAK curriculum predominantly emphasizes cognitive and doctrinal aspects, resulting in Christian values being taught theoretically without practical application in students’ daily lives. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed to investigate and develop a balanced curriculum model that integrates theory, spiritual internalization, and practical skills. The findings reveal that a holistic curriculum enhances faith internalization and character formation in students, making the learning process more relevant and transformative. Implementation of this curriculum model promotes Christian education as an integrative process encompassing knowledge, attitudes, and practical competencies in real-life contexts.  

This study aims to describe the implementation of the Child-Friendly School (SRA) program in strengthening student character at SMP Watulabara. The SRA program is an approach that integrates the values ​​of children's rights, a safe, inclusive, and participatory learning environment, and the involvement of all parties in creating a school atmosphere that supports the holistic development of students. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the Child-Friendly School program at SMP Watulabara has a positive impact on the formation of student character, especially in terms of discipline, responsibility, tolerance, and social concern. Collaboration between teachers, parents, and the school community plays an important role in internalizing character values ​​in daily activities at school. Thus, the Child-Friendly School program has proven effective as a strategy for strengthening student character in a formal education environment

The development of the education curriculum in Indonesia reflects a paradigm shift in strengthening scientific literacy, which plays an important role in shaping critical thinking patterns and student analysis to face the challenges of the 21st century. This study aims to examine the development of the concept of scientific literacy in the Indonesian national curriculum policy from the era of the School Level Curriculum (KTSP), the 2013 Curriculum, to the Merdeka Curriculum. The study was conducted through a literature study method on 20 relevant scientific articles published in the period 2013 to 2025. The results of the study show that scientific literacy in the KTSP is still implicit, limited to contextual learning approaches and direct experience. In the 2013 Curriculum, strengthening scientific literacy began to be realized through a scientific approach that encouraged students to develop critical thinking skills, understand scientific concepts, and carry out scientific processes systematically. Further transformation is seen in the Merdeka Curriculum, where scientific literacy is not only focused on cognitive aspects, but is also linked to character values ​​and contextual problem solving through strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile and project-based learning. In general, this study concludes that there is a paradigm shift from knowledge-oriented science literacy to holistic and applied science literacy. This finding emphasizes the importance of continuity between policy curriculum, teacher professional development, and implementation of strategies in the field to optimize students' achievement of science literacy.

Growing up in the digital era, Generation Z has unique characteristics, but faces significant moral issues. The curriculum as an educational tool plays an important role in shaping the character values for this generation. The aim of this research is to analyze and compare the strengths of the 2013 curriculum with the strengths of the independent curriculum in the formation of morality in Generation Z. To achieve this goal, a descriptive qualitative approach to conduct literature research, including studies into political documents, educational theories, and scientific articles, was used. The analysis results show that the 2013 curriculum emphasizes moral values through a scientific approach and character education enhancement (PPK). Meanwhile, the independent curriculum is more flexible and project-based, while the Pancasila student profile promotes contextual learning. Both can shape students' morality, but collaboration among them may be better for education.

This study investigates the influence of understanding the philosophy of science on students’ critical attitudes and academic ethics in the learning process. Philosophy of science is essential in shaping systematic and reflective scientific thinking, while also serving as a foundation for academic character development. Using a quantitative approach, the research involved 30 postgraduate management students at Universitas PGRI Palembang. Data were collected through a closed-ended questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale to measure three constructs: understanding of the philosophy of science, critical attitude, and academic ethics. Analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS software. The results show that understanding the philosophy of science has a positive and significant effect on students' critical attitudes. Students with deeper understanding demonstrate better logical, analytical, and reflective thinking. Moreover, it significantly influences academic ethics—those with philosophical awareness tend to uphold academic integrity and originality. These findings affirm that the philosophy of science serves not only as a conceptual framework but also as a tool for shaping students’ intellectual and moral qualities. The study emphasizes the importance of integrating philosophy of science into higher education curricula to foster critical thinking and ethical academic behavior among students

The aim of this research is to analyze the development and implementation of contemporary learning methods in the context of Islamic education, highlighting the role of digital transformation in enhancing the effectiveness and relevance of religious education. The approach used is a literature study with a qualitative method, analyzing scientific literature and related credible sources. The main findings indicate that the integration of digital technology such as LMS, interactive videos, and artificial intelligence can enhance student engagement, collaboration, and the development of critical and creative skills, thereby addressing the challenges of the times. However, the limitations of the research include the lack of direct empirical data from field applications and the need for adaptation to local characteristics. The practical implication of this study is the importance of developing teacher competencies and designing a flexible and contextual curriculum to support the effective implementation of this method. The original value of this research lies in the integration of contemporary educational concepts with Islamic educational values, as an innovative solution to meet the needs of adaptive and meaningful education in the global digital era.

This study aims to determine the role of psychology of religion in the development of prophetic character in students is to understand the psychology of religion influences or plays a role either in general or in the development of prophetic values that exist in students. This research uses a literature study method where researchers read theories related to the problems studied which are sourced from academic literature. The results of the study show that education is a means in shaping the religious spirit of students. Psychology of Religion has a role to develop the prophetic nature of learners by providing awareness of the meaning of life, the purpose of their actions by improving morals and ethics in everyday life, relationships with God in the form of strengthening beliefs and faith. A learner can face the challenges of faith with emotional control. The conclusion of this study shows that the psychology of religion has a very important role in the formation of the prophetic character of students with the help of the psychology of religion students can understand the meaning of religious prophetic values that will be the basis for the formation of character and personality behavior of each student to achieve the welfare of life.

This study examines the concept of Islamic moral education according to Habib Umar Bin Hafidz and Habib Ali Al-Jufri, the methods of instilling moral values ​​that they use, and the relevance of their thoughts in the context of today's education. Moral education currently faces various complex challenges, such as weak role models, less applicable approaches, and the negative influence of technological advances and social media that trigger moral dilemmas among the younger generation. The lack of integration of moral values ​​in daily practice and the identity crisis due to globalization are also problems that hinder the formation of noble characters. The study used a qualitative approach with library research, collecting data from primary and secondary sources, then analyzed descriptively. The results of the study show that Habib Umar places love for Allah and the Messenger as the core of moral values, with educational methods that prioritize role models and gentleness without coercion, relevant to forming character and spirituality in the modern era. Meanwhile, Habib Ali emphasizes humanitarian values ​​such as compassion and tolerance as the foundation of moral education, with a moderate and inclusive approach that suits the needs of contemporary education. Both approaches provide important solutions in dealing with the problems of moral education, especially in building strong spiritual and social character amidst the dynamics of modern life, while also offering a foothold for overcoming the moral challenges faced by today's students.

This research focuses on the implementation of conventional and digital learning media in Christian Religious Education and Character Education at SMP Negeri 8 Palangkaraya. The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of these media in enhancing student understanding and engagement. A quantitative experimental design was employed, involving 106 seventh-grade students divided into groups using different media: educational snake and ladder games for conventional media and interactive PowerPoint presentations for digital media. Data were collected through observations and Likert-scale questionnaires. The findings indicate that both media effectively foster a lively learning atmosphere, with students showing high enthusiasm and participation. The conventional media was particularly beneficial for active learners, while digital media catered to visual learners. The implications suggest that varied media use can enhance teaching quality and accommodate diverse learning styles, making learning more engaging and meaningful.

Character education in elementary schools is important to prevent bullying behavior among students. This article discusses efforts to prevent bullying attitudes through socialization at SDN 16 Koto Tuо, Kec. Barangin, Sawah Lunto City. The research method used was to deliver the material directly and a question and answer session, attended by 35 students. The results of the socialization showed an increase in students' awareness and motivation not to bully, although there were minor obstacles in the form of a less conducive atmosphere during the socialization. Student participation in this activity was very high, reflecting their enthusiasm for the material presented. This socialization not only aims to provide an understanding of the negative impacts of bullying, but also to build empathy and mutual respect among students. By actively involving students, it is hoped that they can better understand the importance of creating a safe and comfortable environment for all classmates. This effort is expected to be a model for other schools in overcoming the problem of bullying and increasing awareness of the importance of respectful behavior among children. Thus, this socialization is expected to contribute to creating a safer school environment and supporting the development of positive student character, as well as reducing the incidence of bullying in the future.

The digital era has brought significant changes in the world of education, especially in strengthening the character of students. This study aims to identify the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in strengthening character education through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach to five selected relevant journal articles published in the last five years. The results of the analysis show that ICT can be strategically utilized in instilling character values such as honesty, responsibility, discipline, empathy, and integrity. The implementation of ICT through learning platforms, digital applications, and technology-based literacy movements has proven to be able to create learning experiences that are morally charged as well as fun. However, the use of ICT also presents challenges such as cyberbullying and misuse of technology that need to be anticipated with digital literacy and ethical mentoring. This research recommends the wise and contextual integration of ICT in character learning to form a generation with strong character and adaptive to the times.

This study aims to: 1) Identify the social character of students at Al-Istiqomah Islamic Boarding School, Kebumen; 2) Examine the role of the kyai in shaping this character; and 3) Determine supporting and inhibiting factors. This qualitative field research used observation, interviews, and documentation for data collection. The results show that students’ social character is formed through religious activities such as studying classical texts, public speaking training, Al-Barzanji recitation, communal cleaning, group learning, and extracurriculars. The kyai plays a vital role through religious education, direct guidance, and exemplary behavior—like eating and drinking according to prophetic tradition, praying in congregation, and maintaining neighborly ties. Supporting factors include administrative staff, peer support, pesantren programs, and family encouragement. Hindering factors involve limited facilities, negative peer or social media influences, individualism, and students’ background. The kyai’s role remains central in building strong social character among students. 

This study aims to analyze the values of monotheism education contained in the Arba'in Nawawi Book by Imam An-Nawawi and explain its relevance to the subject matter of Akidah Akhlak in class VII of Madrasah Tsanawiyah. Tawhid as the core of Islamic teachings is the main foundation in forming the akidah and character of students. The Arba'in Nawawi Book, which consists of 42 hadiths, reflects the fundamental principles of Islam, especially in the aspects of faith, Islam, and ihsan which are important parts of learning Akidah Akhlak. In completing this research, the author used a qualitative method with a library research approach. The results of the study indicate that there are values of monotheism contained in several hadiths in the Arba'in Nawawi Book, especially the 2nd hadith (about Islam, Faith, and Ihsan), the 3rd hadith (pillars of Islam), and the 21st hadith (consistency in faith).

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the Group Investigation Learning Model in the Aqidah Akhlak Subject to improve religious character in students. This study shows that the application of the Group Investigation model is carried out through the stages of group formation, subtopic selection, investigation, information analysis, presentation, and evaluation. This model encourages active student involvement, both in the learning process and in strengthening Islamic values ​​such as honesty, responsibility, empathy, and cooperation. Data from teachers and students show an increase in understanding the material and changes in behavior towards a more religious direction, such as being more diligent in worship, more polite, and caring for others. The Group Investigation learning model is effectively used in Aqidah Akhlak learning to shape students' religious attitudes. This model not only improves students' cognitive aspects, but also significantly shapes their character and spiritual values.

Pancasila Education is a compulsory subject taught at every level of education, from elementary to higher education, with the aim of shaping students’ attitudes and behaviors based on the values of Pancasila in their daily lives. This study aims to describe the teacher's strategies in implementing the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model to enhance students' critical thinking skills in the Pancasila Education subject for fourth-grade students at SD Negeri 5 Penatih. The research focuses on three main aspects: (1) the implementation of PBL by teachers in improving students’ critical thinking in the topic "Pancasila as the Foundation of My Country", (2) the supporting and inhibiting factors in applying the PBL model, and (3) the implications of PBL implementation on the learning process and outcomes. This study employs a qualitative approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that the teacher’s strategy in applying PBL involves three key stages: planning (designing contextual and relevant problems), implementation (the teacher acting as a facilitator during group discussions), and evaluation (assessing students’ thinking processes). Supporting factors for the successful application of PBL include teacher competence, student motivation, a conducive learning environment, and curriculum support. On the other hand, limited instructional time and low student participation present challenges that need to be addressed. The implications of PBL implementation include enhanced critical thinking skills, improved collaboration abilities, and the development of student character as reflective, open-minded, and responsible individuals. Learning becomes more engaging, meaningful, and interactive as students are actively involved in solving real-life problems related to their everyday experiences.

The role of Guidance and Counseling Teachers in strengthening the profile of Pancasila students in schools is very strategic. The implementation of guidance and counseling services in schools with the independent learning curriculum requires service components that are accompanied by plans and implementations that have been integrated with strengthening the profile of Pancasila students. Quantitative research type with descriptive methods. Descriptive research is a study that tries to answer existing problems based on data. The population in this study were all classes VIII A to VIII F with a total of 265 students. The results of the study showed that the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City was 83.33 or a good category. The description of the dimensions of faith, devotion to God Almighty, and noble character in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City was 84.64% or a good category. The description of the global diversity dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City was 87.09% or a good category. The description of the mutual cooperation dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City is 84.12% or a good category. The description of the independent dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City is 75.79% or a good category. The description of the critical reasoning dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City is 82.71% or a good category. The description of the creative dimension in the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Negeri 002 Jambi City is 83.33% or a good category.