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Teachers are a big influence in cultivating the success of students' insight and attitudes. The guidance given by teachers also needs to be given to the values of caring for the environment. The character of caring for the environment does not only come from intuition and talent, but also comes from habits and an educational process that cares about the environment. A concrete manifestation provided by the government in cultivating the character of caring for the environment through the Adiwiyata Program in schools. The predicate of Adiwiyata is Mandiri and is an example of a school to be coached by other schools, so to find out more the researcher wants to conduct research on the role of teachers in cultivating environmentally caring character through the Adiwiyata program. The aim of this research is to (1) find out the role of social studies teachers in forming character caring for the environment at SMPN 1 Wlingi (2) knowing the form of character that cares for the environment in students at SMPN 1 Wlingi. This research uses a qualitative approach and an intrinsic case study type of research. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. Checking data validity through technical triangulation and confirmability. The data analysis technique for this research is the Miles and Huberman technique through data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions. The results of this research are 1) The Role of Social Studies Teachers in Forming Environmentally Caring Characters a) Curriculum that is integrated with the environment, in the form of lesson plans/teaching modules that are integrated with material about the environment b) Participatory activities, in the form of the habit of cleaning the environment every morning, with guidance teachers, and insight through activities from learning materials. 2) Forming environmentally caring character through the Adiwiyata Program at SMPN 1 Wlingi in the form of an independent attitude and sense of responsibility possessed by students which is proven by the many activities that support the Adiwiyata Program, such as picket activities every morning and after school, clean Fridays, competitions cleanliness of the class, several activities integrated with learning materials in the form of making vlogs. and in general, SMPN 1 Wlingi implements minimizing plastic waste through the attitude of students by bringing provisions or drink bottles from home.

Learning organisation strategies or Learning Strategies refer to the ways used by educators or instructors to organise and structure the learning process to be effective and efficient. Where there are 3 indicators, namely modification of time allocation, modification of content or material and modification of the teaching-learning process. Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 40 Jakarta opens a pathway for students with special needs or often called people with disabilities. This study aims to describe the modification of time allocation for children with special needs (ABK) in the Merdeka Curriculum of SMPN 40 Jakarta. The type of research used in this study is a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. Social Studies Learning Strategy for children with special needs is included in the good categorisation with a percentage of data accumulation results of 68%. This means that the modification of time allocation for children with disabilities at SMPN 40 Jakarta has been done well.

This research aims to analyze and describe sociological studies in the drama script "Ambu Hawuk" by Ab Asmarandana. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method. The data produced in qualitative methods is mostly in the form of words, not a series of numbers. The main data source that was directly collected by researchers was the drama script "Ambu Hawuk" by Ab Asmarandana. Data collection in this research used library, listening and note-taking techniques. The library technique is a technique used to obtain data from written sources, while the listening and note-taking technique shows that researchers carry out careful, directed and careful listening while collecting data by utilizing the analysis guidelines that have been formulated. The study used in this research uses sociological studies of literature. The results of this research show that the drama script "Ambu Hawuk" by Ab Asmarandana has a relationship with the study of literary sociology, namely it is based on works based on the author. This story is based on the Galungung Suakkerta area. Galunggung is a volcano located about 17 km from the center of Tasikmalaya City. Apart from that, there are several findings that reflect that this story is from the Sundanese tribe because the language used is Sundanese. This manuscript is a work drawn from the author from the local area and local cultural diversity. So if the drama script "Ambu Hawuk" by Ab Amarandana is used as teaching material for junior high school students, they will know and fully understand the meaning that the author wants to convey. So, an ecosystem for preserving and maintaining local cultural values will be built by the younger generation.    

This research aims to describe students’ ability in writing persuasive text before and after using group discussion method in class VIII students of SMPN 37 Medan. The research method used was experimental with one group pretest postest design. The instruments used were pretest and postest written tests. The results showed that before using the group discussion method, students’ ability in writing persuasive texts was still lacking with an average score 59,37. However, after using the group discussion method, students’ abilities improved to good with an average score of 77,73. Data analysis showed a significant effect of group discussion method on students’ persuasive text writing ability. This is evidenced by the result of statistical calculations that show the normality test of pretest and postest data is normally distributed, the homogeneity test states that the sample is homogeneous, and the hypothesis test rejects H0 and accepts Ha. This research implies that the group discussion method is effective in improving students’ persuasive text writing ability in class VIII of SMPN 37 Medan.  

This research aims to investigate the effect of instilling character education through our school's waste reduction program "kurasaki" and what impact it had on students before and after this program was implemented. The research method used was a qualitative method and data collection was carried out through face-to-face interviews with students and teachers.  We chose the location at SMPN 3 Cisoka, Tangerang Banten Regency because the school implements the Irakaki program which can change the character of students to be disciplined, empathetic and caring for the surrounding environment.

Teachers as educators have a very important role in shaping students' character through the example shown by the teacher. The teacher's caution in acting and speaking is something that must be paid attention to so as not to set the wrong example to students. The aim of this research is to examine how teacher example shapes the character of students at SMP Negeri 35 Medan. The method in this research is to use a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques use direct observation and interviews.  

The research aims to describe the strategies effectively employed by Civics teachers in enhancing students' understanding of Civics subjects and the impact of differentiated learning. It is a descriptive qualitative study. Data analysis was conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation, followed by data analysis stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that differentiated learning strategies begin with diagnostic assessment to identify students' needs regarding readiness, interests, and learning styles, enabling teachers to develop more targeted and responsive teaching strategies. The differentiated learning strategies utilized include differentiation of content, process, and product. The positive impact of differentiated learning includes students feeling accepted without distinction from smarter peers, engaging in collaborative learning processes, confidently participating in class discussions, and expressing topics discussed during lessons

Aging causes significant physiological changes in the skin, mainly due to decreased cellular function, decreased regenerative capacity, and changes in the extracellular matrix. External factors such as UV radiation, unhealthy lifestyle choices, and inadequate skin care further aggravate facial skin aging. This screening activity uses the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Action) method, which includes planning, implementation, evaluation and corrective action. Facial skin health was assessed using a skin analysis tool, and participants were provided with education regarding preventive measures. This activity consisted of 127 participants (30 men and 97 women). It was found that the average wrinkle, roughness, moist, and UV damage were 26.3%; 24%; 61.4%; and 38.3%. A comprehensive approach including lifestyle modifications, topical treatments, and regular check-ups is essential to reduce the effects of aging and improve skin health in seniors.

Education is the main foundation in shaping the character and personality of the younger generation. Every educational institution has a responsibility to not only convey knowledge, but also guide its students in emotional and social aspects. In this context, guidance and counseling services play an important role in helping students overcome the various challenges they face, both in the school environment and outside of school. This research aims to explore how the implementation of guidance and counseling services at Al-Madina Middle School Wonosobo works, as well as its impact on student development. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation studies. The research results show that Al-Madina Middle School Wonosobo has implemented various structured and comprehensive counseling guidance programs. These programs include academic guidance, personal guidance, and social guidance. Implementation of this service has been proven to help students increase learning motivation, overcome personal problems, improve social interactions, and plan their future.

Education is an activity that helps people talk about what they already know in order to broaden their understanding of life's fundamentals. The foundations or principles that guide one's life, particularly those derived from religious ideals, are crucial for governing and enhancing the system of life. Based on observations made by the author at Takhassus Al-Qur'an Middle School, it is stated that there is a lack of student focus in learning and students' abilities vary in receiving learning. However, this does not rule out the possibility that students can stimulate learning more quickly. This can be done by training students' thinking through the rote method because the more the brain gets used to it, the more it will be trained and of course it will increase students' intelligence. The level of cognitive intelligence is divided into 3, namely: level of memory and understanding, level of application, level of analysis, evaluation and creativity. By using the rote method so that the level of cognitive development is observed in memory and understanding.Based on the findings of the author's research, the following conclusions can be drawn: 1) The memorization method for teaching PAI at Takhassus Al-Qur'an Middle School is in the good category, the level of cognitive intelligence of Takhassus Al-Qur'an Middle School students is known to be in the good category and level Student memorization based on memorization scores in PAI learning subjects is in the very good category. 2) hypothesis testing based on the t value, the predetermined value of tcount > ttable, namely 2.867 > 1.69389, while based on the significance value of 0.008 < 0.05, it is concluded that the rote method variable (X) has an effect on the cognitive intelligence variable (Y). simple linear regression (11.151 + 0.363 determination is 0.215, which means it has a positive influence of 21.5% and 78.5% is influenced by other factors that are not yet known by researchers. 3) Supporting factors in the memorization method for students' cognitive intelligence at Takhassus Al-Qur'an Middle School, namely using Mr. Abdurrahman al Asy'ari's method which is practiced in the tahfidz class using a special Al-Qur'an, level of perseverance, consistency in training, environment learning, and student concentration during the learning process.

The moral crisis has become a hot topic frequently discussed in various mass media lately. Various forms of moral crisis can be observed among different younger generations, including within the environment of Islamic boarding schools. In recent years, there has been a shift in values and behaviors among teenagers influenced by technology, social media, and cultural changes, leading to a decline in awareness of social ethics and prevailing norms in society. Through a holistic and integrated approach, social ethics education will provide understanding to female students about the importance of values such as empathy, tolerance, social responsibility, equality, and justice. This research aims to explore the concepts of social ethics values, the internalization process of social ethics education values, as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors of internalizing social ethics education values in the Al-Qur’an Specialized Boarding School of Kalibeber Wonosobo. The research method employed is qualitative to gain in-depth understanding. The findings indicate that the concept of internalizing social ethics education values for female students is a key factor in shaping noble character. The social ethics of female students in the Al-Qur’an Specialized Boarding School of Kalibeber Wonosobo is deemed positive based on their daily habits, and they have successfully addressed several issues through implemented programs, ensuring that the process of internalizing social ethics education values progresses as expected.

This research aims to reveal the role of Islamic religious education teachers in increasing the spiritual intelligence of students at Takhassus Al-Qur'an Middle School, Kalibeber. This research uses a descriptive qualitative research approach. The subject of this research is an Islamic religious education teacher. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation methods. Data sources were obtained from primary data sources, namely PAI teachers, school principals, and students, as well as secondary data sources, namely books and journals. The data analysis technique uses data reduction steps, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that students at Takhassus Al-Qur'an Kalibeber Middle School are good at practicing spiritual intelligence both in the school environment and outside of school. This can be seen when the teacher takes the role of teacher in class, students are expected to be polite when the teacher explains the material. Therefore, this attitude has a positive impact on students because they are used to being polite to the people around them.

The purpose of this study was to determine the communicative approach in writing persuasive texts for class VII of SMPN 1 Bone. This research method uses a classroom action research method. Student learning outcomes in cycle I data of class VIII students of SMPN 53 Makassar by giving a test to make persuasive texts and giving scores. With a total overall score of 4,635 students with two test tests. The first test test with an average value of 70.72 for the average value of the second test test 74.13 the total average of the overall test test is 72.42 which is in the low category. After getting the test scores of all students in cycle I, it was continued in cycle II. Meanwhile, cycle II of class VIII students of SMPN 53 Makassar by giving a test to make persuasive texts and giving scores. With a total overall score of 5,410 students with two test tests. The first test test with an average value of 82.47 for the average value of the second test test 86.59 overall from the test test, namely 84.53 in the good category. Based on the test results in cycles 1 and 2, it can be seen that implementing a communicative approach can improve the learning outcomes of class VIII students of SMPN 53 Makassar. This is indicated by an increase in the initial score on the average content aspect in cycle I of 72.42 and in cycle II the score became 84.53.

This training aims to improve Mardhiyah Middle School students' skills in using Canva as a tool to create interesting and informative presentation material. Canva was chosen because of its easy-to-use interface and various graphic design features that can be accessed online. The Service Team carries out training methods including an introduction to basic Canva features, such as using templates, manipulating text, setting layouts, and integrating graphic elements. In addition, this training will focus on developing students' creativity in designing presentations that are aesthetic and easy to understand, taking into account the principles of effective design. The training material also covers color management strategies, information hierarchy, and techniques for arranging content that suits the target audience. It is hoped that after attending this training, students will be more confident in creating quality presentations, using modern technology to express their ideas and information in a visual and professional way. It is hoped that this can also prepare them to face the demands of competence in the current digital era.

This research aims to examine whether the achievement and improvement of junior high school students' mathematical communication skills who use the Contextual Teaching and Learning approach through the Numbered Head Together type Cooperative Learning model is better than those who use regular learning. The method used in this research is experimental. This research was conducted at one of the state junior high schools in Cianjur Regency with a population of all class VIII, while the sample was taken from two classes randomly where one class was the experimental class and the other class was the control class. This research instrument is about description. The research data were processed using the Microsoft Office Excel 2007 application and SPSS 16 software. Based on the research results, the author concluded that the achievement and improvement in mathematical communication skills of junior high school students whose learning used the Contextual Teaching and Learning approach through the Numbered Head Together type Cooperative Learning model was better than that using regular learning.    

This research aims to identify the patterns of students' interests and talents at Esa Prakarsa Junior High School and apply the Rough Set method in data analysis to determine the most appropriate theme of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5). The study involved data collection from 178 students through a questionnaire designed to explore their interests and talents. The results of the analysis showed a significant correlation between the patterns of interest and talents of students with the selection of the P5 theme. The Rough Set method successfully identified relevant rules, such as students who have an interest in the field of art are more suitable for the theme of sustainable lifestyle, while talented students in the field of sports are more in line with the theme of Build the Soul and Body. The use of Rosetta software in data analysis provides recommendations for interesting and relevant P5 themes, supporting the achievement of national education goals in forming a young generation with character and competence. This research is expected to provide guidance for schools in developing P5 themes that are more relevant and interesting for students, as well as improving learning outcomes based on their interest and talent characteristics.

This research aims to improve English learning outcomes through the application of the Crossword puzzle strategy. Type of classroom action research (CAR). The sequence of research activities includes: (1) planning, (2) Implementation, (3) observation, (4) documentation. This classroom action research was conducted at SMP N 5 KENDARI. of class VIII, which consisted of 35 students, they were 16 male and 19 female students. And in collecting data, the researcher used observation technique, tests measuring learning outcomes. The result showed that the use of the crossword puzzle strategy in English learning can improve student learning outcomes starting to 44% in cycle 1, then the learning outcomes increased in cycle II by 96%.

Currently, education is a serious problem, where many factors influence the development of education. One of them is in the current era of digitalization of education, where some teachers still experience limitations in the use of technology, requiring them to rely on conventional pedagogical and professional skills. This study aims to analyze the professional competence of mathematics teachers in implementing meaningful learning without the support of digital technology in junior high schools. This study uses a qualitative method with a qualitative descriptive research type. Data collection techniques include interviews and observations. The results of the study show that teachers who have strong professional competence, especially in mastering the material, contextual learning strategies, and building good interactions with students, are able to create meaningful learning even without using technology. Real project-based learning, the use of simple teaching aids, and interactive communication are the keys to the success of a teacher. These findings emphasize the importance of strengthening teacher core competencies in presenting relevant mathematics learning that is free from technological limitations.

This study aims to describe parents' perceptions of PPDB zoning systems and why parents care about PPDB zone systems. The research methods used in this study are descriptive methods with a quantitative approach. The population in this study is the parents of the students of the eighth grade of the State High School 7 Jakarta Teaching Year 2022/2023 who have been received through the zoning system with a sample of research of 55 samples with data collection techniques through lifts or questionnaires, surveys, library studies and documentation. The results of the research show that the perception of parents on the PPDB zoning system can be seen based on three aspects, namely the cognitive, affective and connative aspects. Data show that parents' perception in the cognitive aspects or parents' knowledge on the zoning systems in either category, on the affective aspect or feelings of parents indicate the perceptions of parents in the category of good and the connitive aspect or behavior of the parents of pupils of the eighth grade students in the 7th grade State High School in good category. Then, the reason parents care about the zoning system is for their children to have easy access to education and guarantee quality education due to the loss of favourite and unfavourite schools.

This study aims to see and describe male students' perceptions of dance learning at SMP Negeri 5 Padang. This type of research is quantitative descriptive research. This research instrument is the researcher himself and is assisted by supporting instruments in the form of Likert scores. Data collection techniques are questionnaires, observations, interviews and documentation. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. The results of this study show that male students' perception of dance learning is categorized as low because male students think that dancing is only for female students because according to them dance movements are only vigorous movements. Male students' perception of dance learning at SMP Negeri 5 Padang based on interest indicators is categorized as low with a percentage of 59.33%, attention indicators are categorized as low with a percentage of 59.00%, mood indicators are categorized as low with a percentage of 57.33%, physiological indicators are categorized as low with a percentage of 58.07%, need indicators are categorized low with a percentage of 56.00%, stimulus indicators are categorized low with a percentage of 66.13%,  and environmental indicators are categorized as low with a percentage of 62.67%. For overall, male students' perception of dance learning at SMP Negeri 5 Padang is categorized as low with a total percentage of 59.02%.