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This study explores the principal’s leadership strategies and the role of organizational climate in improving teacher work discipline. Teacher discipline is a crucial element in ensuring instructional quality, professional accountability, and sustainable school performance. A qualitative case study approach was employed to obtain an in-depth understanding of leadership practices implemented in the natural setting of the school. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and document analysis involving the principal, vice principals, and teachers. The findings reveal that discipline improvement is shaped by exemplary leadership, dialogic communication, continuous coaching, and the application of humanistic regulations supported by moral and social rewards. In addition, a collegial and supportive organizational climate strengthens collective awareness and encourages teachers to comply with professional standards voluntarily. Discipline is therefore constructed not merely through administrative control but through shared values and social interaction. This study contributes to educational leadership literature by providing contextual evidence of how leadership practices interact with organizational environments in shaping teacher behavior. Practically, the findings offer guidance for school leaders in designing participatory and sustainable discipline development strategies.

Students’ learning motivation is a crucial factor in determining the success of the learning process in schools and is influenced by various external factors, including teacher competence and learning facilities. Teachers with adequate competence are able to manage learning activities effectively, while sufficient learning facilities create a conducive environment that supports student engagement and enthusiasm for learning. This study aims to analyze the effect of teacher competence and learning facilities on students’ learning motivation at SMA Islam Al-Munir Bekasi City. This research employed a quantitative method with an associative approach. The research population consisted of all eleventh and twelfth-grade students of SMA Islam Al-Munir Bekasi in the 2024/2025 academic year, totaling 55 students. A saturated sampling technique was applied, in which the entire population was used as the research sample. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to respondents and supported by interviews, observations, and documentation. The collected data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis with the assistance of SPSS software. The results indicate that teacher competence has a positive and significant effect on students’ learning motivation, meaning that higher levels of teacher competence in pedagogical, professional, personal, and social aspects lead to increased student motivation. In addition, learning facilities also have a positive and significant effect on students’ learning motivation, showing that adequate learning infrastructure and facilities are able to enhance students’ interest and enthusiasm for learning. Simultaneously, teacher competence and learning facilities have a significant effect on students’ learning motivation at SMA Islam Al-Munir Bekasi City. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of continuous efforts by schools to improve teacher competence and to provide and maintain adequate learning facilities in order to create a more effective learning process and to strengthen students’ learning motivation.

Emotional intelligence (EI) is an essential competency for early childhood education (ECE) teachers in fostering supportive and emotionally responsive learning environments. However, many ECE teachers in Indonesia have limited access to structured EI training. This community service program aimed to strengthen the emotional intelligence of non-formal ECE teachers from HIMPAUDI Cipayung, East Jakarta, through interactive lectures and reflective practice using Points of You (Flow) cards. The training focused on four EI domains: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Results showed a substantial improvement in participants’ understanding, with average scores increasing from 30.5 (pre-test) to 90.9 (post-test). Most participants (85%) reported that the training was beneficial and expressed readiness to apply the strategies in classroom practice. Observations also indicated improved teacher confidence in managing children’s emotions and building positive interactions. These findings demonstrate that reflective and experiential EI training effectively enhances ECE teachers’ emotional competencies and supports the creation of a positive social-emotional learning environment.

The advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents substantial potential for improving the quality of learning in elementary education, particularly through the application of AI prompts as instructional support in lesson planning and classroom implementation. Nevertheless, many teachers at Integrated Islamic Elementary Schools (Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu/SDIT) experience limited AI literacy and insufficient competence in designing pedagogically appropriate and effective AI prompts. This community service program aims to enhance AI literacy and strengthen the professional competence of teachers at SDIT Lukmanul Hakim Puring, Kebumen, in utilizing AI prompts to support instructional design, teaching materials development, and learning assessment. The program employed participatory methods, including socialization sessions, hands-on training, guided practice, and continuous mentoring. The results demonstrate a measurable improvement in teachers’ understanding and practical skills in constructing AI prompts aligned with pedagogical objectives. Furthermore, the integration of AI prompts contributes to increased instructional efficiency and pedagogical creativity. This program is expected to provide a sustainable model for supporting digital transformation in elementary school education.

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology presents significant opportunities to improve the quality of learning; however, its utilization in school settings is still constrained by teachers’ limited competencies. This community service program aims to enhance teachers’ competencies in utilizing AI-based learning technologies in a pedagogical, ethical, and practical manner. The implementation method consisted of preparation, implementation, and evaluation stages. The activities were carried out through interactive workshops, demonstrations of AI-based educational tools, hands-on practice with mentoring, and evaluation using pre-tests and post-tests. The results indicate a significant improvement in teachers’ understanding and skills in using AI for lesson planning, instructional media development, and learning assessment. Teachers also demonstrated more positive attitudes and greater confidence in integrating AI into classroom practices. Nevertheless, challenges such as varying levels of digital literacy and limited technological infrastructure were still identified. Overall, this community service activity proved effective in improving teachers’ competencies and has the potential to support more innovative and adaptive learning transformation in the digital era.

Faith education for children in contemporary Christian families is experiencing a crisis as many parents completely hand over the responsibility of faith education to schools and churches. This study aims to analyze the principles of faith education in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and formulate strategic roles for Christian Religious Education teachers in empowering parents to implement faith education at home. The research method used is qualitative with a library research approach and hermeneutical analysis of Deuteronomy 6:4-9. The results show that Deuteronomy 6:4-9 emphasizes the importance of parental role modeling, repetitive teaching, integration of faith in daily life, and creation of a faith-rich home environment. Christian Religious Education teachers play a strategic role in empowering parents through theological training, provision of practical materials, continuous mentoring, partnership with churches, and exemplary living. Collaboration between Christian Religious Education teachers and families is essential to build a holistic faith education ecosystem so that children grow with a strong faith foundation from home.

In the Independent Curriculum implemented in schools starting the 2024/2025 academic year, there are Learning Outcomes (CP) that read "Students are able to modify/deconstruct literary works for creative economic purposes" and "Students are able to translate one text into another for creative economic purposes". In reality, in schools, there are still few teachers who connect literary works with economic issues, many teachers are still unfamiliar with the concept of translation, not many teachers have participated in translation training, and there is no guidebook for translating literary texts into non-literary texts or vice versa. This also applies to high school Indonesian Language teachers in Rembang Regency. Combining these two Learning Outcomes and connecting them to conditions in society, this community service conducted training on translating literary works into advertising texts for high school Indonesian Language teachers in Rembang Regency. The training was carried out with the first stage providing material on translation and advertising and the second stage providing mentoring to teachers to practice translating literary works into advertising.

This study discusses the implementation of hadiths regarding the responsibilities of educators in the professional policies of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) teachers. Hadiths emphasize that teachers have a moral and spiritual mandate to educate and shape the character of students in accordance with the standards of educators. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the values of professional responsibility and the values of educators' responsibility in the hadith with the standards of professionalism for MI teachers. The method used is a qualitative approach through a literature study of hadith books, Islamic education books, and education policy documents. The results of the study show that the values of trustworthiness, exemplary behavior, justice, and sincerity in the hadith are in line with pedagogical competence and professionalism as moral and religious obligations. The implication is that the integration of hadith values is important in the development of MI teachers in order to create competent educators with Islamic character

This study aims to describe in detail the implementation of the SMART-TENDIK PAUD innovation as a model for managing educators and educational personnel based on reflection, collaboration, and the use of simple technology, as well as to analyze its impact on improving teacher professionalism in early childhood education settings. This study employs a qualitative approach using a literature review method to explore relevant theories and previous research findings. Data collection techniques include document analysis and systematic online searches from various credible academic sources. Data analysis is conducted through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing to ensure comprehensive and accurate interpretation. The results indicate that the implementation of SMART-TENDIK PAUD enhances teachers’ reflective awareness, strengthens collaboration through active participation in learning communities, and improves the effectiveness of educational personnel management through the practical use of simple and accessible technology. Furthermore, this innovation contributes significantly to improving the quality of learning, making it more creative, adaptive, and innovative. Therefore, SMART-TENDIK PAUD can serve as an alternative model of effective, applicable, and sustainable management innovation in enhancing the professionalism of early childhood education teachers.

This study aims to describe and analyze the strengthening of eight basic teaching skills in prospective Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers at the University of Qur'anic Sciences (UNSIQ) through the Micro Teaching course. The eight skills include questioning, reinforcement, variation, explaining, opening and closing lessons, guiding small group discussions, class management, and small group/individual teaching. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected over one month through participatory observation in the Micro Teaching Laboratory, documentation, and in-depth interviews with 12 informants consisting of 2 lecturers and 10 PAI students. The results showed that Micro Teaching learning significantly increased students' self-confidence and pedagogical competence. Specific findings indicate the integration of Qur'anic values in teaching practices, such as the use of kalimah thayyibah as a form of verbal reinforcement skills. Nevertheless, classroom management remains the most challenging aspect for students. This study concludes that intensive simulation and continuous feedback are the main keys to producing professional PAI teacher candidates with Qur'anic character.

The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of perceived organizational support to teachers’ psychological capital. This study employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design to analyze the relationship and the magnitude of contribution between the variables under investigation. The participants of this study were teachers working in one district in West Sumatra Province, which was selected to represent the organizational conditions of educational institutions in the region. The sampling technique used was area sampling, refined with proportional sampling, resulting in a total sample of 302 teachers from various educational units. Data were collected using the Psychological Capital Questionnaire to measure teachers’ psychological capital and the Survey of Perceived Organizational Support to assess teachers’ perceptions of organizational support. The collected data were analyzed using statistical analysis techniques to determine the contribution of the independent variable to the dependent variable. The results of the data analysis indicated that perceived organizational support contributed 23.1% (R² = 0.231) to teachers’ psychological capital. These findings suggest that organizational support plays a significant role in enhancing teachers’ positive psychological conditions in carrying out their professional duties.

Digital transformation in education requires Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers to develop competencies in utilizing digital-based learning media. However, in rural ECE contexts, the use of technology remains limited due to the lack of contextual and sustainable training. This community service program aims to enhance the digital learning media competencies of teachers at PAUD Ath-Thoyyibah in Pangadegan Village through the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. The program was implemented through stages of community asset mapping, collaborative action planning, practice-based training, and post-training mentoring and reflection. The results indicate that ECE teachers were able to develop simple digital learning media based on images, videos, and audio tailored to early childhood characteristics. In addition to improving technical skills, the program increased teachers’ self-confidence and fostered collaborative networks within the educational community. These findings demonstrate that the ABCD approach is effective in strengthening ECE teacher capacity by emphasizing local asset utilization and active community participation. This program contributes to improving the quality of early childhood learning and strengthening adaptive educational communities in response to technological development.

Thіs studу aіmеd to examіnе the eligibilitу оf tеасhеr honorаrium bу іmрlemеntіng a classifiсatіon method usіng thе Decіsіon Тree algorithm. Тhе primary іssuе addressеd in thіs rеsеаrсh is the absеnce of а fair and dаtа-driven salarу sуstеm аt SМA YPKPР. А сlаssificatіon aрproach was emрloуеd to сatеgorіze teасhers intо "Elіgіble" and "Not Elіgiblе" grоuрs basеd оn attributеs such аs tеachіng hоurs, hourly wаge, eduсatiоn lеvel, jоb роsіtіon, сеrtіfіcаtіоn allowаnсe, аnd schoоl status.Thе сlаssifiсatіon model was dеveloрed usіng RаріdМiner sоftwаrе. Тhе datasеt was dіvidеd into trainіng and tеsting sets usіng a sрlіt datа technique. Тhe modеl wаs еvaluatеd usіng metrісs such as acсuraсy, рrecisіоn, rеcall, and сonfusiоn matrіх. The rеsults indіcаtеd that thе Dесіsiоn Тree model аchіеved аn асcurасy оf 93.75% in сlаssіfуing tеаchеr honorarium еligіbіlity. Тeасhing hours and hourlу wаge werе idеntifіеd as thе twо most іnfluеntial variables іn the сlаssіfісаtіоn рroсеss.Аs a form of vаlіdatіоn, addіtionаl statistіcal аnalysis was соnducted usіng SРSS. The Рeаrsоn cоrrelаtіon tеst showеd а sіgnіficаnt relаtionshір bеtween teaching hours and hourlу wаge wіth thе tоtаl honоrаrіum rеcеivеd. Мultіplе .Lineаr rеgressiоn аnalysis resulted іn аn R Squаre valuе of 0.860, indicаting that 86% оf thе varіation in hоnorarium сan be eхрlаіnеd bу thе twо vаrіаblеs.Тhis study іs expесtеd tо serve аs а foundаtіоn for mоre objеctive аnd dаtа-drіven dеcisіоn-mаking іn thе tеaсhеr comреnsation sуstem. Тhe findіngs dеmоnstrаte thаt а combinаtiоn of datа minіng аnd stаtіstісаl аnаlуsis aрprоаches сan bе usеd to devеlop a trаnsparent, fair, аnd efficient sаlаrу system.

Kinerja guru merupakan faktor kunci dalam peningkatan mutu pembelajaran di sekolah. Namun, masih terdapat keterbatasan pemahaman guru terhadap manajemen sekolah dan penerapan disiplin kerja yang berdampak pada optimalisasi kinerja. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kinerja guru melalui pelatihan manajemen sekolah dan pembinaan disiplin guru di SMP Negeri 03 Limboto Barat. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan partisipatif melalui pelatihan, diskusi, praktik, dan pendampingan. Pengukuran kinerja guru dilakukan menggunakan angket sebelum dan sesudah pelatihan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman manajemen sekolah dari 62% menjadi 82%, pengelolaan pembelajaran dari 65% menjadi 85%, serta disiplin kerja guru dari 60% menjadi 80%. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa integrasi pelatihan manajemen sekolah dan pembinaan disiplin guru efektif dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru secara berkelanjutan.

This study explores the profound impact of teacher personality competence on student character formation through a descriptive narrative lens grounded in the sociology of education. Education is not merely a technical transfer of knowledge but a complex social process where the teacher acts as a pivotal moral agent and role model. By synthesizing classical sociological paradigms—Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism—with contemporary empirical evidence, this article argues that a teacher's personality is a dynamic social construct that shapes the "hidden curriculum" and the overall school climate. The narrative analysis reveals that traits such as empathy, integrity, and social justice are not just individual attributes but essential tools for moral socialization and the internalization of collective values. The study finds that teachers who embody these virtues foster a sense of social belonging and ethical responsibility in students, effectively bridging the gap between individual identity and societal expectations. The article concludes that strengthening teacher personality competence is a strategic imperative for developing a resilient and morally grounded generation, recommending integrated professional development that emphasizes the teacher's role as a moral authority in the 21st-century social landscape.

This study aims to determine the extent to which professional competence and personality competence influence teacher performance at SMAN 1 Sangatta Selatan. This research is categorized as field research using a quantitative approach. Data were collected through questionnaires to obtain responses from participants, observations to directly monitor activities, and documentation techniques to gather supporting data. The population in this study consisted of 33 teachers at SMAN 1 Sangatta Selatan. The sample was determined using the Slovin formula, resulting in 33 respondents, all of whom were teachers from the same school. To analyze the data, multiple linear regression analysis was employed. The results showed that professional competence significantly influences teacher performance. The influence of professional competence (X1) on teacher performance (Y) was 7.2%, while the influence of personality competence (X2) on teacher performance (Y) reached 4.5%. The coefficient of determination (R²) value was 0.807, indicating that 80.7% of teacher performance at SMAN 1 Sangatta Selatan is jointly influenced by professional competence (X1) and personality competence (X2), while the remaining 19.3% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study. Based on the analysis, personality competence was found to have a more significant simultaneous effect on teacher.    

The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum requires teachers to possess adequate competence in developing contextual and meaningful Madrasah Lesson Plans (RPM). One of the main challenges lies in teachers’ ability to integrate deep learning approaches into instructional planning. This community service program aimed to enhance the competence of teachers at SD IT Al-Markazul Islami in developing deep learning–based Merdeka Curriculum lesson plans. The program employed a structured and participatory approach through training and mentoring activities, including conceptual presentations, group discussions, and hands-on practice in lesson plan development. Evaluation was conducted using a competence questionnaire administered to 20 participating teachers in the pretest and posttest stages. The data were analyzed descriptively. The results indicated that teachers’ competence scores in the pretest ranged from 54 to 63, with a mean score of 58.7, which fell into the moderate category. Following the intervention, posttest scores increased to a range of 89–97, with a mean score of 92.9, categorized as high. The improvement in scores ranged from 33 to 35 points for each participant. These findings demonstrate that the training and mentoring activities were effective in enhancing teachers’ competence in developing lesson plans aligned with the principles of the Merdeka Curriculum and deep learning approaches.

Education in Indonesia continues to face significant challenges in transforming its curriculum to meet 21st-century competency demands, especially with the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, which emphasizes flexibility, contextual learning, and a student-centered approach. This study aims to analyze teachers’ roles in implementing student-centered learning, identify the challenges they encounter, and examine strategies used to address these obstacles. Using a qualitative library research method, the study reviews primary and secondary literature related to student-centered learning theory, learning experiences, authentic assessment, and the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. Findings show that teachers serve as the central factor in ensuring the success of active and student-centered learning. Those who are adaptive and innovative are able to design meaningful learning experiences even when confronted with limited facilities, diverse student needs, and classroom management constraints. Nevertheless, many teachers still struggle with differentiated instruction, authentic assessment, and the flexible learning management required by the Merdeka Curriculum. This study underscores the need to improve teachers’ pedagogical competence, provide sufficient learning resources, and develop responsive educational policies to strengthen the overall implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in schools.

The Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) is a national priority policy under the Prabowo–Gibran administration aimed at improving students’ well-being and learning quality through school-based nutrition interventions. However, its effectiveness largely depends on the collaborative strength between teacher groups as field implementers and the government as policy makers. This study aims to analyze the collaborative synergy between teachers and the government in implementing MBG and to develop a conceptual model of school-based partnership. The study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, reviewing national and international articles published between 2018 and 2024 using keywords “free nutritious meals”, “school feeding program”, “government collaboration”, and “primary school teachers”. Thematic analysis was conducted by categorizing findings into four main themes: the role of government, the role of teachers, collaborative implementation, and impact on students. The results show that the success of MBG depends on policy transparency, teacher training, and cross-sector coordination responsive to local conditions. This article contributes to constructing a conceptual collaborative model that positions teachers as policy mediators and social change agents in schools. The findings strengthen the concepts of collaborative governance and empowerment education within the context of educational nutrition policy in Indonesia.

The policy to implement the deep learning approach in Indonesian schools starting from the 2025/2026 academic year requires teachers to be well prepared to design and conduct meaningful and in-depth learning. This community service program aimed to enhance the understanding and pedagogical competence of senior high school and madrasah economics teachers in Tasikmalaya City in implementing the deep learning approach comprehensively. The program employed a community-based science and technology application scheme through training and mentoring activities conducted in face-to-face, online, and hybrid modes, consisting of planning, implementation, and evaluation stages. The training materials covered the concept and implementation of deep learning, lesson planning, instructional design and models, learning evaluation, development of innovative technology-based learning media, and reinforcement of microeconomic and macroeconomic content. A total of 78 economics teachers participating in the MGMP of Tasikmalaya City were involved in the program. The results indicate that the training improved teachers’ understanding of deep learning, lesson planning, and assessment strategies that support meaningful learning. Participants’ reflections revealed high motivation and strong relevance of the training materials to their professional duties. This program contributes to strengthening teachers’ readiness to implement deep learning sustainably and supports the improvement of economics learning quality in schools.