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This research aims to study the role and position of the principal as a leader in implementing the Independent Learning program in elementary schools and the influence of this leadership on the success of achieving educational goals. Apart from that, this also shows that the principal's leadership plays a strategic role in determining the success of educational goals. This research uses literature research methods and data is obtained by analyzing various sources such as books, scientific journals, articles and other documents related to the research subject. The study shows that the leadership of the school principal is very important to support the implementation of Merdeka Belajar. As leaders, they are responsible for setting policies, creating an educational vision that is aligned with national goals, and optimizing existing resources to create a good learning environment. The Independent Learning Program, which was founded by the Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Nadiem Makarim, aims to realize the Pancasila Student Profile by producing students with superior character. Religious values, global diversity, independence, creativity and critical thinking are part of this profile. The success of the Merdeka Belajar program really depends on school principals who are good at managing education policies at the school level. With good leadership, school principals can incorporate the principles of Independent Learning into the elementary school curriculum and make a real contribution to achieving educational goals.    

Education as a systematic effort to form a complete human being has given birth to various schools of thought that have developed throughout history. Each school has unique characteristics in understanding the nature of education, goals, methods and roles of educators and students. The traditionalist school of education emphasizes the importance of inheriting past values ​​and knowledge through structured methods. Meanwhile, progressivism prioritizes students' learning experiences with a flexible and contextual approach. Existentialism focuses on individual freedom in determining the direction of education, while essentialism focuses on mastering basic knowledge and core skills. The flow of social reconstructionism encourages education as a tool to improve social conditions and create better social change. This research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the basic concepts of various schools of education, so that it can become a theoretical basis for developing educational models that are relevant to today's challenges.  

Prayer which is a medium of worship between a servant and the Creator should be interpreted more deeply. Special attention is needed to understand the meaning of prayer readings when carrying it out. A person will be more solemn when performing prayers if they know what the meaning is that they are always reading. This study aims to describe the purpose and learning model of translating prayers and dhikr prayer readings at SD Islam Khoiru Ummah Malang. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study type of research. The data collection techniques used are observation, in-depth interviews with research subjects, and documentation. The data obtained was then analyzed using three techniques, namely pattern matching, making explanations and time series analysis (Yin, 2009). The results obtained are, first, the purpose of learning to translate dhikr and prayer readings at SD Islam Khoiru Ummah is so that students are not only able to memorize prayer readings, but also understand the meaning contained in this noble prayer practice. Second, the learning model used is a conventional model with a teacher-centered approach and expository strategy. Teachers become learning centers with lecture and drill methods to ensure that the material is absorbed in students' memories.

The development of basic computer skills in primary school students in rural areas remains a challenge. This community service activity aims to develop basic computer skills for primary school students in Saringembat Village, a rural area with limited access to information technology. The program is designed to improve students' digital literacy through intensive training that includes hardware introduction, basic software operation, and technology application in daily learning activities. The implementation approach involves active participation from teachers, and parents. Training methods include hands-on practice sessions, group discussions and skills evaluation through quizzes. The results of the activities show significant improvements in students' understanding and ability to use computers to support learning. This program has a positive impact on improving digital literacy in rural areas and is expected to be replicated in other areas with similar conditions.

This research leads to exploring the effectiveness of active learning strategies in improving students' critical thinking skills in the modern era. By utilizing a qualitative approach and field study methods, the research was conducted at SMP IT Mutiara Ilmu Sokaraja. Data was collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation of principals, teachers, and 8th grade students. The results of the study prove that active learning strategies, such as group discussions, questions and answers, and project-based learning, significantly improve students' critical thinking skills. Students are honed to analyze, evaluate, and solve problems independently, so they are better prepared to face the challenges of the 21st century. In addition, the study reveals the important role of technology as a support for active learning, although its use is still limited to simple devices such as laptops and projectors. The obstacles found include limited technology facilities, learning time, and diverse levels of student readiness. These findings support Neil Smelser's concept of social adaptation, where active learning reflects an adaptive response to modernizing changes in education. The conclusion of this study is that active learning strategies are effective in building students' critical thinking skills, but require support in the form of adequate technological facilities and intensive training for teachers. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of investment in educational technology and teacher capacity building to optimize the implementation of active learning in various educational contexts.

Students critical thinking skills cannot develop appropriately if in the learning process, the teacher is not active. Therefore, to improve students' critical thinking skills, a teacher should choose and use strategies, approaches, and methods techniques that involve students actively in learning, both in manner mental, physical, and social. One alternative learning that provides opportunities for students to develop students' critical thinking skills in problem solving is problem-based learning. This research was a research study literature examining related journal application of problem-based learning to improve critical thinking skills. The findings of this study included: (1) the implementation of PBL has the potential to help students motivate and provide learning experiences; and (2) PBL implementation is very useful in improving students' critical thinking skills, provided that teachers and students can apply each stage of PBL well.

This study examines ethnomathematics in traditional tools of the Malay ethnic group at the North Sumatra Provincial Museum, encompassing ceremonial and livelihood tools. The research employs a qualitative approach using ethnographic methods to explore the mathematical concepts embedded in these objects. Ceremonial tools such as bentan, tiered trays, incense burners, and glass holders were analyzed based on geometric concepts such as circles, cylinders, ratios, and sequences, while livelihood tools such as goat hoofs, horns, sickle, and one-sided fish traps represent spatial geometry, symmetry, and volume concepts. The findings reveal that these traditional objects not only serve practical purposes but also contain mathematical and philosophical values reflecting Malay culture. These tools can be utilized as context-based mathematics learning media, helping students understand mathematics through the lens of local culture. This study emphasizes the significant role of ethnomathematics in integrating education with cultural preservation while strengthening local identity in the era of globalization.

This study aims to analyze the influence of teacher competence and the accuracy of teaching methods on student learning outcomes at SMK Untung Surapati Pasuruan. Teacher competence, including pedagogical, professional, social, and personal competencies, is considered crucial in creating an effective learning process. The accuracy of teaching methods is also examined to determine the extent to which selecting methods suitable to students' characteristics and lesson materials affects their understanding and engagement. This research employs a quantitative approach with a 2x2 factorial design, involving 67 students selected through proportional random sampling. Data were collected via questionnaires and tested for validity and reliability to ensure accuracy and consistency. The findings reveal that both teacher competence and teaching methods significantly influence student learning outcomes. The combination of these factors positively impacts the enhancement of students' cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. Therefore, teachers are encouraged to continually improve their competence through training and further education and to choose teaching methods that align with students' needs to achieve optimal learning.

Students critical thinking skills cannot develop appropriately if in the learning process, the teacher is not active. Therefore, to improve students' critical thinking skills, a teacher should choose and use strategies, approaches, and methods techniques that involve students actively in learning, both in manner mental, physical, and social. One alternative learning that provides opportunities for students to develop students' critical thinking skills in problem solving is problem-based learning. This research was a research study literature examining related journal application of problem-based learning to improve critical thinking skills. The findings of this study included: (1) the implementation of PBL has the potential to help students motivate and provide learning experiences; and (2) PBL implementation is very useful in improving students' critical thinking skills, provided that teachers and students can apply each stage of PBL well.

Clinical supervision is a strategic approach in improving the quality of learning through mentoring and teacher training in a planned, focused and sustainable manner. This approach communicates collaboration between supervisors and teachers in analyzing and improving learning practices in the classroom. This article discusses the role of clinical supervision in identifying teachers' professional needs, providing constructive feedback, and supporting the development of relevant pedagogical skills. The research results show that the implementation of effective clinical supervision can increase teacher competence, improve teaching methods, and create a more optimal learning environment for students. Additionally, clinical supervision also encourages a culture of reflection and continuous learning.

Education is a fundamental element in human resource development which plays a significant role in the nation's progress. As time goes by, various modern ideas about education have emerged which aim to improve the quality of learning and its relevance to society's needs. This article discusses several modern educational approaches, including environmental-based teaching, project-based learning, homeschooling, work schools, character education, and inclusive education. Each approach is analyzed based on its benefits, challenges and contribution to the formation of a holistic individual. In conclusion, the integration of these various methods in the education system can create a generation that is adaptive, creative and has high social responsibility.  

Diabetes is one of the diseases that poses a significant global health challenge, with a considerable impact on quality of life and mortality rates. This study examines the use of the Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithm for diabetes classification through a literature review. SVM was chosen due to its ability to handle imbalanced and complex data. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of SVM compared to other machine learning methods in detecting diabetes. The results of the literature review indicate that SVM achieves higher accuracy than other methods such as Naïve Bayes and Decision Tree, with some studies showing accuracy above 90%. This study is expected to provide deeper insights into the development of machine learning-based diagnostic systems for diabetes.

Named Entity Recognition (NER) is a crucial natural language processing task that extracts and classifies named entities from unstructured text into predefined categories. While existing NER methods have shown success in general domains, they often face significant challenges when applied to specialized contexts like Filipino cultural and historical texts. These challenges stem from the unique linguistic features, and diverse naming conventions. This research introduces an enhanced rule-based NER approach that specifically addresses these challenges. At its core, the system utilizes curated Corpus of Historical Filipino and Philippine English (COHFIE), which serves as both training and evaluation data. This research presents an enhanced rule-based approach for NER using a Corpus of Historical Filipino and Philippine English (COHFIE) building on pattern-learning methods, incorporating character and token features, and by using positive and negative example sets. To enrich the classification process, we used the International Committee for Documentation – Conceptual Reference Model (CIDOC-CRM), a cultural heritage framework, to provide a more nuanced categorization of entities based on their historical and cultural significance. Tested across existing Filipino based models (calamanCy and RoBERTa Tagalog), the enhanced model shows improvement on identifying entities related to Filipino culture (CUL) and history terms (PER, ORG, LOC).

This study presents a Quantum Machine Learning (QML) architecture for perfectly classifying the Iris flower dataset. The research addresses improving classification accuracy using quantum models in machine-learning tasks. The objective is to demonstrate the effectiveness of QML approaches, specifically the Variational Quantum Circuit (VQC), Quantum Neural Network (QNN), and Quantum Support Vector Machine (QSVM), in achieving high performance on the Iris dataset. The proposed methods result in perfect classification, with all models attaining accuracy, precision, recall, and an F1-score of 1.00. The main finding is that the QML architecture successfully achieves flawless classification, contributing significantly to the field. These results underscore the potential of QML in solving complex classification problems and highlight its promise for future applications across various domains. The study concludes that QML techniques can offer transformative solutions in machine learning tasks, particularly those leveraging VQC, QNN, and QSVM.

This study explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, particularly in supporting personalized learning. AI presents new opportunities through adaptive learning platforms, virtual tutors, and intelligent assessment systems that have the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning methods. By conducting in-depth data analysis, AI can identify student performance patterns and provide tailored recommendations, enabling educators to deliver more targeted interventions. Furthermore, personalized learning plays a crucial role in enhancing student motivation and engagement by customizing learning experiences to meet individual needs and learning styles. This study aims to implement personalized learning strategies in educational settings and offers insights into best practices for their integration. It also examines their impact on student engagement and academic achievement. The findings highlight the importance of personalized learning in fostering an inclusive and effective educational environment. By leveraging AI, educators can optimize learning, empower students, and address achievement gaps. This study provides practical recommendations for educators and policymakers to implement AI-based learning strategies effectively.

This research aims to analyze the factors that influence the academic achievement and motivation of students in the Accounting Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of 17 August 1945 Surabaya. Achievement is one of the important academic indicators in reflecting the success of the learning process in higher education. The research results show that student learning motivation has a significant influence on academic achievement, followed by effective teaching methods and the availability of supporting facilities. Social environmental support, such as the role of family and peers, was also found to have a positive contribution. . These findings have the impact that improving the quality of learning and providing holistic support can help students achieve persistence,

Spinning wheel learning media is a medium that can help make it easier for teachers to deliver material to students because of its unique shape such as a circle that can be moved and there are tajweed rules in it, making students enthusiastic when learning using this media. After observations of grade IV students and interviews with teachers at MIS Al-Khair Padang Panjang, problems were found, namely some students felt bored and sleepy due to a lot of discussion and long explanation of the material. In addition, the limitations of learning media and learning tools that make it difficult for students to understand learning materials. This study aims to determine the increase in the average increase in student learning outcomes and help teachers and students to work together in the learning process. The research method used is a quantitative research method that emphasizes its analysis on numerical data (numbers) processed by statistical methods. While the type of research uses experimental research methods. The results showed that there was an increase in the average student learning outcomes of tajweed material in Al-Qur`an Hadith class IV MIS Al Khair Padang Panjang after using spinning wheel media with an average value of 45.83 increasing to 81,80.

Academic supervision plays a strategic role in ensuring the quality of learning in educational institutions, including at YLA Cibadak Vocational School. This research aims to explore the role of academic supervision in improving the quality of learning through a collaboration-oriented approach, developing teacher competence, and pedagogical innovation. Using descriptive qualitative research methods, data was obtained through observation, in-depth interviews, and analysis of supervision documents. The research results show that effective academic supervision not only functions as an evaluation tool, but also as a medium for educational transformation that involves teachers as strategic partners. The main findings underline the importance of two-way communication patterns, preparing needs-based follow-up plans, and empowering teachers through ongoing training and mentoring. This research recommends a supervision model based on empathy and local contextualization that is able to answer the unique needs of SMK YLA Cibadak, as well as being an inspiration for other institutions. With this approach, academic supervision can be a driving force in creating a dynamic, adaptive and quality-oriented learning ecosystem.

This research is motivated by several problems that the author found at SMP N 5 Bukittinggi, especially in Islamic religious education subjects in class IX where in learning, educators are still minimal in utilizing learning media, the learning media used still uses powerpoint media and lecture methods, so that in the learning process students feel bored, bored and not enthusiastic about learning. To attract students’ interest, teachers must be more creative in using learning media. This research aims to develop audio visual learning media using the Kinemaster application on the subject of the hajj and Umrah pilgrimages that is valid, practical and effective. This research is development research which has 4 stages, namely the definition stage, design stage, development stage, and dissemination stage. The results of this research are that audio visual learning media using the kinemaster application received a final validation score of 0.84 in the valid category, the practicality score obtained by the teacher was 95 in the very practical category, the practicalitu score by students was 86 obtained in the very practical category, and the effectiveness score was 0.74 obtained in the very practical category effective.

This study aims to understand the implementation of the Independent Curriculum in learning the Qur'an and Hadith at MI Misbahul Adhim. With a qualitative approach and field research methods, this research explores the views and experiences of teachers and students regarding their adaptation to curriculum changes. Data were collected through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and review of relevant documents. The research findings reveal that the Independent Curriculum provides more flexibility for educational institutions to design a learning process that is more in line with the needs of students. The main focus of this curriculum is meaningful learning, character building, and the application of integrated technology. However, the implementation of the Independent Curriculum also faces a number of obstacles, such as limited resources, readiness of teaching staff, and changes in mindset in learning. Overall, the Independent Curriculum has significant potential in improving the quality of religious education. This study recommends the need for more intensive support from various parties, including the government, educational institutions, and the community, to ensure the successful implementation of the curriculum. Further research can be focused on identifying factors that influence the success of curriculum implementation and developing more optimal strategies.