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This study aims to analyze the role of accounting lecturers in helping Diploma 3 Accounting students at Politeknik Negeri Medan to understand Financial Accounting courses. The research focuses on the various teaching methods and strategies applied by the lecturers and how these influence students' understanding. Data was collected through interviews with lecturers and questionnaires distributed to students. The results show that practical teaching approaches, including case studies and feedback, significantly enhance students' comprehension of the course materials. Lecturers play a crucial role not only as educators but also as facilitators who bridge the gap between theory and practice in financial accounting. The study concludes that lecturers should continue to innovate their teaching methods to improve learning outcomes.

Learning is essentially a process of interaction between students and educators and learning resources in a learning environment, according to Gagne (Kanusta 1977: 19). The purpose of this study was to measure the level of student activeness in the classroom by using the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning method. Based on the results of observations that have been made by researchers in history learning activities in class X SMA Swasta Gabriel Wanibesak from 24 students, only 49% of students are active in learning history, this also shows that in cycle I the level of student learning activeness has a classical percentage level of 49% where this is further confirmed based on the formula for calculating student activeness criteria in learning according to Arikunto (2007: 18) If the level of activeness is below 75% then students are less active in participating in the teaching and learning process. In cycle II researchers used the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning method, there was an increase in the level of student activeness where the level of activeness in cycle II classically averaged 83%, this shows the level of enthusiasm of students in participating in the teaching and learning process that occurs in the classroom, in cycle II the teacher also tries to guide students to be more active in the teaching and learning process, such as answering questions given by the teacher, being able to express opinions, students are also active in group discussions, students actively ask the teacher regarding the material that has been conveyed, with the help and guidance of the teacher so that in cycle II the average level of student activeness has increased well.

Curriculum administration is all business processes that have been planned and attempted deliberately and earnestly as well as continuous guidance on teaching and learning activities effectively and efficiently in order to achieve the educational goals that have been set. The importance of curriculum administration in educational institutions, which includes the selection of materials, teaching methods, and assessments that are in accordance with educational goals and student needs. Curriculum administration plays a role in ensuring that the curriculum is well structured and organized through various levels of planning, implementation, and supervision. Curriculum evaluation is also an important part of education management, aiming to collect information about the effectiveness of curriculum implementation and the impact of learning outcomes. In addition, this journal highlights the role of teachers in curriculum administration as implementers, adapters, developers, and researchers. The presence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology presents an opportunity for educators to carry out a learning process that focuses on the needs, interests, and learning styles of students, because the independent curriculum requires educators to carry out differentiated learning as an initiative in facilitating students, especially in Pancasila education, which incidentally is still carried out by conventional models or methods.

This research explores the critical need for maritime vocational education to align more closely with the evolving demands of the maritime industry, particularly in the areas of technological integration, environmental compliance, and industry collaboration. By analyzing the qualitative perspectives of maritime professionals, educators, graduates, and senior government officers, the study identifies key gaps in the current educational framework. The findings highlight the moderate effectiveness of existing programs, with strengths in regulatory knowledge and industry-academia partnerships, but weaknesses in preparing students for advanced technological systems and practical environmental challenges. The study emphasizes the need for curriculum modernization, increased hands-on training, and deeper, long-term industry partnerships to equip future maritime professionals with the skills necessary to navigate a rapidly changing sector. Ultimately, this research provides actionable insights for improving the responsiveness and agility of maritime vocational schools, ensuring that graduates are better prepared for the technological, regulatory, and environmental challenges facing the maritime industry.

This research examines the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives within the maritime sector, focusing on their environmental and economic impacts. Through qualitative analysis of perspectives from maritime professionals, educators, and graduates, the study identifies key successes and challenges in implementing sustainability programs. Larger maritime companies have shown significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving operational efficiency, while smaller enterprises face financial and logistical barriers to adopting green technologies. The study also highlights the gap between sustainability education and its practical application in the industry, calling for stronger collaboration between academic institutions and industry leaders. The findings underscore the need for continued innovation, policy support, and investment to ensure that sustainability initiatives contribute to both environmental preservation and long-term economic growth in the maritime sector.

This study examines the servant leadership of Jesus Christ as a model for Christian educators in an effort to realize social harmony towards 2045. Using a qualitative method involving literature analysis and in-depth interviews with a number of Christian educators, this study aims to explore the understanding and application of servant leadership principles in an educational context. The main focus of this research is to explore the values that Jesus taught, such as unconditional love, empathy, collaboration, and humility, and how these values can be applied in an educational setting. The research also analyzes the impact of applying these principles on the formation of students' socially sensitive characters and their ability to contribute positively to society. The results are expected to provide practical recommendations for Christian educators in creating an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment. By forming students who are not only academically smart, but also have social awareness, it is hoped that they can become agents of change who bring positive impact in facing social challenges in the future. Through the application of Jesus' servant leadership, this research seeks to demonstrate the relevance of Christian values in creating a harmonious and equitable society in Indonesia in 2045.

article aims to analyze the use of digital platforms in English language learning in Class XB at SMA 2 Bangli. The background of the study focuses on leveraging technology to enhance learning effectiveness in the digital age. The purpose of the research is to evaluate the application of three digital platforms PowerPoint, Quizizz, and Kahoot and their impact on student engagement and learning outcomes. The method employed is qualitative observation in Class XB to identify how these platforms are utilized in teaching. The findings reveal that PowerPoint facilitates visual presentation of materials, Quizizz enhances student understanding through interactive quizzes and immediate feedback, and Kahoot boosts motivation and participation through game-based quizzes. The implications of this research are that integrating these three digital platforms into English language learning can increase student engagement and teaching effectiveness, offering varied approaches to the learning process. This study is expected to provide guidance for educators on optimizing digital technology for more effective teaching.  

The impetus driving this investigation is fundamentally that a trilingual curriculum is essential to prepare students for global competitiveness due to their mastery of English. and Arabic. This research aims to explore the execution, evaluation, and find out the difficulties and obstacles in the trilingual program based on holistic education at Daarul Huda Islamic Boarding School Sukoharjo. This research method is descriptive qualitative. This study employs various data gathering methods including interviews, observations, documentation, and surveys. The technique for analyzing data entails three phases: data reduction, data representation, and conclusion drawing. The findings of this research reveal that the execution of the trilingual program manifests as the use of English in English classes. The assessment of the bilingual program, based on a holistic educational approach, incorporates practice, training, and enrichment activities. Challenges and hurdles faced include students’ incomplete comprehension of the learning process conducted in English. This research concludes that the execution of a holistic education-oriented bilingual program is achieved through the application of three distinct curricula featuring diverse methodologies, the recruitment of educators proficient in English, and the incorporation of mixed languages during instruction. Teacher evaluations are performed through monthly meetings organized by school administration, while student evaluations occur through daily assignment reviews, mid-term exams, and final examinations. The challenges encountered include varying student capabilities, diverse family support levels, and some students’ lack of understanding regarding the advantages of language education.

The problem formulation in this research is “How is Children’s Expressive Language Ability using Audio Visual Media in Group A Children Of TK ABA Dehuwalolo, Limboto Subdistrict”. This rsearch aims to describe the expressive language ability of children using audio-visual media in group A (15 children) of TK ABA Dehuwalolo, Limboto subdistrict. This is descriptive qualitative research. The subjects were the principal, educators, students in group A, and parent. Observation, interviews, and documentation were carried out using data collection techniques. Based on the research and discussion results, it can be concluded that teachers and parents have successfully applied children’s expressive language skills using audio-visual media. In some indicators of expressive language skills, some children can use it expressively and others’ skills have started to appear and can express their languages. Children’s expressive language skills using audio-visual media can be seen through how children were able to use short sentences, describe pictures or what is in the video, speak when needed and know when to ask and argue, and use more than two question words.

This research aims to explain how moral principles are assimilated in Islamic Religious Education (IRE) learning at SMP Panca Budi Medan. Internalization of moral ideals refers to efforts made to develop moral behavior consistent with Islamic beliefs. This is accomplished by the use of techniques such as example, practice, and direction. In this context, IRE subjects play a vital role in developing religious and responsible students. This study took a qualitative approach, with data gathered through 16 weeks of observation and conversation with educators. The study's findings indicate that a systematic learning strategy, which incorporates congregational prayer and reading the Koran before classes, is beneficial in raising pupils' moral consciousness. However, various issues exist, such as students' lack of awareness and a limited learning time. This research aims to improve character education in schools and serve as a resource for educators to properly implement moral ideals.

Digital transformation in the agricultural sector is becoming increasingly important in increasing farmer productivity and efficiency. One innovation that supports this process is the use of the Farmer Apps application, a digital platform that facilitates access to information, marketing and agricultural management. This research aims to analyze the role of agricultural extension workers in supporting digital transformation through the application of Farmer Apps in the Air Joman rural area. This research method uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and field observations. The research results show that agricultural extension workers have an important role as facilitators, educators and mediators in the adoption of digital technology by farmers. However, some of the challenges faced include limited digital infrastructure and low technological literacy among farmers. The conclusion of this research is the importance of increasing the capacity of agricultural extension workers and providing infrastructure capable of accelerating the digital transformation process in the rural agricultural sector.

Digital literacy for students can be an obstacle in finding information circulating, especially if they cannot filter the information circulating. Therefore, a digital literacy culture in schools is very important to prevent them from negative things obtained from social media. The role of teachers as educators is also very important, so they must be able to become leaders in mobilizing this literacy. The PKM method used is an introduction and training approach. Target achievements (1) This PKM program is able to provide an in-depth understanding of Digital Literacy. community service results Digital literacy training is an important step in increasing understanding in the millennial generation of digital technology. This is the main component that was successfully implemented in this PKM. In addition, this training also helps in the implementation of learning digitization.

This research aims to explore effective communication in Physical Education, Health and Recreation learning, with a focus on the role of Indonesian as an essential language of instruction. The method used was a questionnaire distributed to several Medan State University students to collect data regarding their perceptions regarding the clarity of instructions, understanding of the material, and its impact on learning motivation. The questionnaire consists of 20 questions to measure students' level of agreement with various aspects of communication in learning. The results of data analysis showed that 96.5% of respondents felt that clear and effective communication from teachers greatly contributed to understanding the subject matter and significantly increased their motivation in attending class. These findings confirm that good and correct use of Indonesian is very important in creating a more interactive and effective learning environment in the fields of Physical Education, Health and Recreation. It is hoped that this research can provide insight for teachers and educators about the importance of communication strategies in improving the quality of learning.

Language is humanity's primary tool for communication, enabling the exchange of ideas, feelings, and ideas between individuals in social and academic contexts. The use of formal and informal language by students is an important topic in the educational context, especially for Faculty of Education students who will become teaching staff in the future. This research aims to analyze the use of formal and informal language in the daily lives of students at the Faculty of Education, Medan State University, and understand the importance of mastering these two types of language in their role as prospective educators. Using a questionnaire method distributed to 47 respondents, the research results showed that students tend to use informal language in everyday social interactions, while formal language is more dominantly used in academic situations. However, there are difficulties in maintaining consistent use of formal language in academic environments due to the influence of social media and informal habits in everyday life. This research highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the use of language appropriate to the context, both formal and informal, in order to improve students' communication skills in their role as prospective educators.

This training aims to introduce and apply a product-based learning (PBL) approach in a kindergarten (TK) environment. PBL is a student-centered learning method where children learn through exploration, problem solving and collaboratively in producing a product. In the kindergarten context, PBL focuses on developing children's cognitive, social and motor skills through hands-on learning and writing activities. This training was developed for kindergarten teachers with a theoretical understanding of PBL, PBL planning methods that are adapted to child development, as well as creative and effective classroom implementation strategies. Educators are trained to design programs that connect to the kindergarten curriculum, conduct product-based learning, assess children's progress in critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. The hope is that this training can help teachers create an interesting and meaningful learning environment for children, encouraging creativity, curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. It is hoped that the results of this training can improve the quality of children's education through the effective implementation of PBL.

Generation Z, which includes individuals born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, faces various significant social and economic challenges in the modern context. This journal explores key issues faced by Gen Z, including mental health, education costs, job market uncertainty, and social isolation. Additionally, the research identifies the impact of social media and changing social values on their well-being. Through in-depth analysis, this journal proposes a series of mitigation strategies, such as enhancing financial education, improving access to mental health services, and providing skills training relevant to industry needs. By focusing on implementable solutions, this journal aims to offer valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and society in supporting Generation Z in navigating the complex challenges of the digital era.

Marriage and marriage must be positioned as something sacred because it is needed to prevent early marriage. The implementation of marriage at a young age is influenced by economic factors, poverty, the effects of bad relationships, premarital sex, and spiritual maturity. This article aims to prevent underage marriage for Christian teenagers. This article uses qualitative methods through observation, interviews and literature studies. This study shows that if Christian educators are more diligent in implementing the prevention of underage marriage, then Christian teenagers will increasingly understand that marriage and marriage are God's gifts that are only allowed for everyone who has experienced adulthood. Conclusion; marriage and marriage are God's gifts that must be carried out when each person has experienced physical, intellectual, social, emotional, moral and spiritual maturity.

Biodiversity is an essential learning source in biology education, providing contextual and meaningful experiences for students. This study aims to explore the integration of biodiversity as a contextual learning source within the biology curriculum. The research employs a qualitative approach through literature studies and case studies in selected schools. Findings indicate that utilizing biodiversity in learning enhances students' ecological awareness, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Moreover, it fosters a sense of environmental responsibility. The study highlights the importance of developing instructional strategies that effectively integrate local biodiversity into the curriculum. These findings have significant implications for curriculum designers and educators in promoting contextual and sustainable biology learning.

Financial reports as a record of a company's financial information to understand this, efforts are needed to increase student awareness of the importance of financial reports as an important initiative in ensuring that students understand and are proficient in managing the financial dimensions in their personal and professional lives. Educational institutions can implement pedagogical and training programs that emphasize contemporary and effective financial reports. Obtaining the right financial literacy can equip students with the ability to understand the importance of managing finances in a broader context. The objectives of carrying out this Community Service activity are: (1) Introducing financial reports to SMK Palembang students, (2) Upholding the Tri Dharma of Higher Education at Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang, (3) Fostering effective cooperation between Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang and other stakeholders who influence the prospective progress of Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang. The methodology for implementing Community Service involves disseminating information to SMK Palembang students, with a total of 40 participants. The benefits obtained from this Community Service activity include: Students and educators gain a comprehensive understanding of financial reports and foster a public that has a broad perspective and knowledge of financial reports. Keywords: cognition, recognition, financial reports

Childhood is a golden period in individual development, so understanding the childhood stage is crucial for parents. The first and foremost educators for children are parents. Unfortunately, not all parents have adequate knowledge about how to care for children that is appropriate and in accordance with child development. For example, some parents in Dusun Karangmojo, Gunungkidul, they admit that they still do not understand the stages of child development, both in terms of affective, cognitive, and psychomotor. The purpose of this community service is for parents in Karangmojo Gunungkidul to gain insight into how to educate children according to the stages of child development. Based on the results of the implementation of community service carried out offline to parents in Karangmojo, Gunungkidul, it was found that training activities on how to educate children according to the stages of child development can be useful for participants, in understanding the stages of child development and tips for parenting children according to their age.