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This research aims to determine a role-playing strategy model in strengthening religious character through learning short story texts. The research method used is the Design Based Research (DBR) method. The research stage is divided into five parts, namely problem identification, product development formulation, product design and development, product testing, and communicating results. The results of observing teacher activities through role playing strategies show that the score obtained from observer one is 92 in the very good category, while the score obtained by observer two is 90 in the very good category. The results of observing students' activities through role playing strategies showed that the score obtained from observer one was 94 in the very good category, while the score obtained by observer two was 92 in the very good category. Based on the results of data analysis obtained from students' self-assessment questionnaires regarding strengthening religious character through learning short story texts using role-playing strategies. The total score obtained by students was 1163 and the average number obtained from 15 students was 77 with a percentage of 96%. To strengthen the character of religiosity in students, teachers must be more creative in cultivating the value of religious character in students through the learning process.

This article explores the reframing of holistic education by integrating spirituality and ethics as core components to achieve transformative impact. The study highlights the limitations of conventional education systems that prioritize cognitive development while neglecting moral and spiritual dimensions. The objective is to propose a more comprehensive educational paradigm that nurtures learners as whole individuals—intellectually, emotionally, morally, and spiritually. Using qualitative literature analysis, this study identifies the role of spiritual and ethical integration in shaping character, enhancing empathy, and fostering social responsibility. The findings suggest that embedding these values within curriculum design and instructional practices contributes to meaningful personal development and community transformation. By addressing the growing need for a more inclusive approach to education, the article emphasizes how integrating spirituality and ethics can bridge gaps in traditional educational models. The research underscores the importance of fostering emotional and moral intelligence alongside intellectual growth, particularly in a world where global challenges require not only intellectual problem-solving but also ethical decision-making and empathy. The implications emphasize the need for inclusive and humanistic approaches in education, encouraging educators to act as facilitators of life values and agents of change. Through the integration of spirituality and ethics, education can help shape a new generation of compassionate leaders and engaged citizens. By reimagining holistic education through this lens, the article offers a framework that aligns academic achievement with ethical consciousness and spiritual growth, ultimately fostering a more just and compassionate society. This transformative approach offers a comprehensive model for educators and policymakers aiming to prepare students not only for professional success but also for meaningful lives rooted in integrity and responsibility.

This article discusses holistic education in Catholic schools as a means of forming Christian character. Holistic education integrates spiritual, moral, intellectual, and social dimensions to build a whole person according to the values ​​of the Gospel. Case studies in several Catholic schools show that holistic education encourages students to actively participate in church and community life. This article also discusses challenges in its implementation, such as differences in student backgrounds, and strategies to overcome them.

All knowledge, feelings and thoughts of Malay people are internalized through pantun. This classical art of speech contains Malay life experience, wisdom, thoughts, language, arts and culture. Pantun is a forum for expressing thoughts and feelings about the meaning of life, education, human behavior and its relationship with the natural environment. As an effort to maintain the existence of pantun, schools have the responsibility to introduce pantun to the younger generation. The inheritance of culture from one generation to the next can be carried out in interesting and memorable learning. In this digital era, teachers must be able to adapt and synergize with technological advances. So learning rhymes must be varied and technologically literate. Teachers can maximize the use of digital applications to introduce and familiarize themselves with pantun.  In this way, learning can keep up with the times and the interests of the younger generation who are very responsive to the rapid development of technology.

The employment crisis of higher education graduates, the low relevance of the curriculum, and the need for community empowerment encourage the importance of transforming social education based on values ​​and local contexts. This study aims to explore the integration of the sociopreneurship approach in social welfare education in Indonesia, especially in State Islamic Universities (PTKIN). Using an explorative-critical literature study method, this study examines the theoretical framework, international curriculum practices, and recommends a contextual curriculum model based on Islamic values ​​and community empowerment. The results show that the sociopreneurship curriculum can increase active student participation, strengthen social character, and create sustainable solutions to welfare challenges. The integration of Islamic values ​​such as justice, maslahat, and social responsibility is an important moral foundation in the development of this curriculum. This study recommends designing a project-based curriculum, multi-sector involvement, and support for higher education policies as prerequisites for implementing the model systematically.    

The aim of this research is to determine the positive and significant influence of toxic parents on the character development of class VIII students at SMP Negeri 3 Tarutung T.A 2023/2024. The research method used is a quantitative method with descriptive statistics. The population is all 169 students in class VIII of SMP N 3 Tarutung, North Tapanuli Regency for the 2023/2024 academic year who are Protestant Christians and a sample of 32 people was determined using a purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 30 items, namely 15 items for variable ) Test analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy = 0.613 > rtable(=0.05,n=32) = 0.349. b) Testing a significant relationship obtained a value of tcount= 4.245 > ttable(=0.05, dk=n-2=30)= 2.042. 2) Test the effect: a) Test the regression equation, obtained the regression equation Y ̂="21.45"+0.56X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 37.5%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount > Ftable=(=0.05, dk numerator k=17, dk denominator=n-2=32-2=30) namely 17.99 > 1.62. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

This research aims to determine the influence of personality competence of Christian Religious Education and Character Education teachers on the moral development of class V students at State Elementary School No. 030286 Parsaoran, Dairi Regency, Academic Year 2023/2024. Hypothetically, there is a positive influence between the personality competence of Christian Religious Education teachers and Characteristics on the moral development of class V students at State Elementary School No. 030286 Parsaoran for the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The research method uses a quantitative and descriptive approach. The population of all class V students at State Elementary School No. 030286 Parsaoran for the 2023/2024 academic year who are Protestant Christians is 36 people. This research is population research. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The results of data analysis obtained: a) The value of rcount=0.559>rtable=0.329 shows that there is a positive relationship between the personality competence of Christian Religious Education and Character Education teachers and the moral development of class V students at State Elementary School No. 030286 Parsaoran for the 2023/2024 Academic Year. b) The regression equation has an influence of 31.25%. Yˆ = 50,13 + 0,51X . c) The determination test determines the magnitude of the research. It concludes that there is a positive influence of the personality competence of Christian Religious Education and Character Education teachers on the moral development of class V students at State Elementary School No. 030286 Parsaoran for the 2023/2024 Academic Year.    

Civic education is an important element in the character development of high school students. This research investigates the important role of civic education in the character development of high school students. This research uses a literature review method to examine students' character development, particularly civic values, active participation in democratic life, understanding of rights and responsibilities as citizens, and the ability to think and act critically and make responsible decisions. Given global challenges such as extremism, intolerance and social polarization, civic education is becoming increasingly important to develop future generations of leaders committed to tolerance, cooperation and social justice. The purpose of this study is to refine the civic education curriculum and provide appropriate teacher training to ensure that civic education effectively shapes the character of secondary school students and transforms them into active and responsible citizens who care for the community and nation.

The problem of this community service is whether through this service, teachers and students can synergize by applying the strategy of developing social participation skills as one of the dimensions of skills that are highly recommended to achieve the objectives of history learning at SMA Negeri 3 Palu. The objectives that can be achieved in this service are (1) teachers and students can apply the strategy of developing social participation skills in learning history at SMA Negeri 3 Palu. (2) by developing social participation skills, it is hoped that the history learning process will no longer be boring or considered a soft subject. (3) by applying social participation skills, it is expected that history learning will be more challenging because history learning is not only memorized. The hope to be achieved through this community service is that teachers and students can synergistically process in learning history to improve competence not only knowledge, but attitudes and skills, especially in social participation skills must also be balanced so that students can participate in their environment to help solve societal problems and be skilled in the community environment, and can increase teacher competence in teaching creativity. Through socialization, mentoring and tracing in the form of observations, interviews and documents, it is hoped that teachers and students can be characterized as responsive and strong character.

In the world of education, learning difficulties are a complex problem that can have a significant impact on student academic achievement. Analysis of causal factors and solutions is important in understanding these dynamics. Factors that cause learning difficulties include health conditions, learning environment, and individual characteristics of students. The impact of learning difficulties can be felt in declining grades, emotional disturbances, and limitations in developing students' potential. However, through the right approach, solutions can be found. Solutions such as learning differentiation, additional support programs, and partnerships with parents are key in helping students overcome learning difficulties and improve their academic performance. These steps provide opportunities for all students to reach their optimal learning potential. This research explores in depth the relationship between learning difficulties and academic achievement, and analyzes the underlying causal factors. Through a better understanding of these issues, educators, education professionals, and parents can work together to create learning environments that are inclusive, supportive, and facilitate students' holistic development. This will have a positive impact in improving student learning outcomes and preparing them for success in the future.      

At this time honest behavior is very difficult to implement. Cheating, violating traffic regulations, corrupt behavior, are some of the actions that occur due to the loss of the value of honesty. Lying is just normal behavior. The Pancasila Education subject is a lesson that emphasizes honest behavior. Data collection techniques include direct observation, interviews with teachers and students, documentation in the form of images, and literacy based on relevant scientific articles. The research results show that the Pancasila Education subject has succeeded in forming students' honest character. Students' honest behavior is in line with the material content in this subject, namely values and norms. All educational institutions are obliged to actively participate in implementing an attitude of honesty from an early age so that the noble values of Pancasila are not eroded by modern developments.

This research aims to explore how Christian Religious Education Theology plays a key role in shaping the foundation for the development of a modern education system based on Christian principles. This theological foundation includes an understanding of Biblical teachings on education, the role of Jesus Christ as the primary example in education, and the Christian perspective on character formation. Its impact involves the application of Christian moral and ethical values in the educational environment, the formation of personalities based on love, and the development of curricula that integrate knowledge with spiritual values. With the proper understanding and application of Christian religious education theology, modern education can produce individuals who are not only academically intelligent but also have strong moral and spiritual integrity, ready to face the challenges of this era. The purpose of this research is to enable students to understand and grow in Christ, so that they can achieve spiritual maturity and be protected from the negative influences of their environment on their faith. The method used is qualitative, where every observed phenomenon in society is described in detail. Data are collected through observation, books, PDF, journals, and documentation. The results of the research show the importance of teaching the divine aspects of Christ in the curriculum of Christian Religious Education.

This research is motivated by the decline in the value of social care character among adolescents as evidenced by the many cases of juvenile delinquency, namely lack of association, lack of caring, bullying, fighting and lack of sense of help in SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung. The existence of this background requires efforts and attention from social studies teachers in shaping social care attitudes in students. The research focus is: 1) How is the formation of social care character values through social studies learning of VIII grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung, 2) What are the supporting and inhibiting factors in the formation of social care character values through social studies learning of VIII grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung, 3) How is the impact of the formation of social care character values through social studies learning of VIII grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung. The objectives of this study are 1) To explain the formation of social care character values through social studies learning of grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung, 2) To find out the supporting and inhibiting factors in the formation of social care character values through social studies learning of grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung, 3) To determine the impact of the formation of social care character values through social studies learning of grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung. This research uses a qualitative research approach with a descriptive type. Descriptive research is presented through words that are described, presented, analyzed and conclusions are drawn.  The object of this research is the school and students of class VIII SMP Negeri 2 Sumbergempol Tulungagung. The data collection techniques used are interviews, observation and documentation.The results of this study indicate that the formation of social care character values through social studies learning is that teachers incorporate social care character values into lesson plans and develop syllabi and integrate social care character values through social studies learning. Supporting factors in shaping the character value of social care are exemplary teachers, school routine activities, and facilitating social activities and inhibiting factors are student awareness, family environment, cafes and parking lots and technological developments. The impact in forming the character value of social care has a positive impact, namely students will have an attitude of empathy, students have an attitude of helping and helping each other when in trouble, the creation of mutual cooperation activities at school, the creation of size and togetherness at school, the formation of a harmonious family, eliminating differences in social status between others.

Education in Indonesia is currently experiencing a lot of changes, especially in the field of technology. With the rapid development of technology and increasingly sophisticated makes learning more interesting. With the advancement in technology, it is expected that students will be more enthusiastic in learning at school. One of them is with a learning model that can be applied by students. The Value Clarification Technique (VCT) learning model is a learning model that aims to help students find and find values that are considered good to be applied in everyday life by analyzing the values that have been embedded in students. The characteristic of this learning model is in the form of attitudes where the process of instilling these values is carried out by analyzing existing values and aligning them with the values to be instilled. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which the use of the Value Clarification Technology (VCT) learning model can improve the learning outcomes of Akidah Akhlak students in grade III MIN 3 Tangerang. The aim of this research is to determine the extent to which the use of the Value Clarification Technique (VCT) learning model can improve the learning outcomes of students' Aqidah Akhlak in class III MIN 3 Tangerang.The author conducted field research, using qualitative methods. The data source in this research uses data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation Based on the results of the observation analysis, student learning results and discussion, it can be concluded that the use of the Value Clarification Technique (VCT) method can improve Aqidah Akhlak learning outcomes for class III students at MIN 3 Tangerang. This success is due to the use of the Value Clarification Technique (VCT) learning model which is The previous teacher's activities were classified as "Good" and student activities were "Good". Then teacher activity increased to the "Very Good" category and student activity also increased to the "Very Good" category. Student learning outcomes were average at the start before using the Value Clarification Technique (VCT) learning model. The average score obtained by students was only low. Some students who reach the limit of learning completeness still get low grades. After implementing the Value Clarification Technique (VCT) method, student learning outcomes also increased.    

Learning in the implementation of the independent curriculum demands educators to focus on competency development and the quality of learning, flexibility in time and learning materials, as well as character reinforcement. Action Research in this case aims to enhance learning participation using the case method in Social Studies lessons at SMP Negeri 3 Lembah Gumanti. The subjects of this research are 33 students from Class VII.1 at SMP Negeri 3 Lembah Gumanti. The research is designed in the form of Classroom Action Research (PTK), which consists of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research itself is conducted in 2 cycles. Data is collected through observation sheets and assisted by an observer, then analyzed descriptively. There is an improvement in student learning participation through the implementation of the case method in Social Studies lessons in Class VII.1 at SMP Negeri 3 Lembah Gumanti. The improvement is evident from the increased percentage of learning participation in the first cycle, which is 55.55%, and a significant increase in the second cycle, which is 83.33%. The use of the case method enhances learning participation, including motivation in completing tasks, the courage to express opinions and respect others' opinions in learning, as well as problem-solving. Such conditions are part of the goals of learning in the implementation of the independent curriculum, which emphasize active and participatory learning.

This research examines how hadith literature is utilized in teaching moral and ethical character in Islamic schools. Through a case study approach involving schools in Pakistan, the study analyzes teaching methodologies that emphasize character development, kindness, honesty, and responsibility through hadith. Results show that students engaged with hadithbased moral lessons exhibit notable improvement in behavioral traits, suggesting the importance of hadith as a primary source in character education. The study provides recommendations for educators to integrate hadith effectively into characterbuilding lessons.  

This research is motivated by the lack of cultural awareness among elementary school students. Assistance in singing regional songs aims to preserve local culture through an educational approach among students. Students are taught to sing regional songs as part of cultural preservation. Through this activity, it is hoped that students will be able to appreciate and love local culture, so that they can foster a sense of nationality and love for their homeland. Apart from that, the development of character education is also applied to assistance in singing regional songs which aims to shape morals and personality towards God Almighty and towards the community environment.

This research is an in-depth study of the important role of Christian Religion teachers' participation in the Indonesian educational context and their efforts in achieving Indonesia's Golden Vision 2045. Through qualitative methods and library studies, this research explores the impact and contribution of Christian Religion teachers to student character development as well as the implementation of Christian values in the education curriculum. The literature analysis investigated the pattern of Christian Religious teachers' participation in guiding students, emphasizing the importance of ethics and morals in the formation of the next generation. The findings from this study are expected to provide insights into how Christian Religious teachers' participation can significantly contribute to the understanding of Christian values and the achievement of the national goal of creating a just, equitable and highly competitive society by 2045. The conclusion of this article provides a holistic picture of the importance of the role of Christian Religion teachers as pillars in the development of national education in accordance with the ideals of the 2045 Golden Indonesia Vision and Mission. The practical implications of the findings of this study can assist in designing more inclusive and values-oriented education policies to achieve Indonesia's future vision.

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.

This study aims to analyze communication patterns in mathematics learning for blind students. This research was conducted by utilizing observation techniques on interactions between blind students and teachers in the context of mathematics learning. Data was collected through direct observation and analyzed qualitatively to identify dominant communication patterns. The research results show that communication patterns in mathematics learning for blind students have their own characteristics, which include the use of various verbal and non-verbal methods. This study provides valuable insights for the development of more inclusive learning strategies for students with visual impairments in the context of mathematics education.