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The research intends to formulate an integrative approach for designing the Merdeka Curriculum based on Deep Learning in the Economics subject at SMA N 1 Boyolali. The rapid advancement of digital technology demands more adaptive, contextual, and student-centered learning models aligned with 21st- century competencies. Using a an exploratory research approach supported by a structured assessment of prior studies (SLR), this research synthesizes theoretical perspectives and previous studies related to curriculum design, deep learning, and educational innovation. The results reveal that the incorporation of Deep Learning into the Merdeka Curriculum offers a more responsive and data-driven framework, enabling deeper conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in Economics learning. However, several challenges were identified, including teachers limited digital competence, insufficient infrastructure, and minimal curriculum innovation training. The study emphasizes the significance of combining technological and pedagogical innovation to strengthen learning quality. The results provide a conceptual model that educators can adopt to design an adaptive curriculum aligned with students’ characteristics and contemporary educational demands.

The transition toward Society 5.0 demands a workforce capable of integrating technological proficiency with strong human-centered soft skills. This community engagement program aims to enhance the digital mindset and soft skills of PKK women in Boja District, Kendal Regency through a structured mentoring model rooted in human-centered learning principles. Using a needs assessment, experiential training sessions, and group mentoring, the program focused on increasing participants’ abilities in digital literacy, communication, collaboration, creativity, and community-based leadership. The mentoring activities revealed significant improvements in participants’ understanding of basic digital functions, such as the use of smartphones for communication, information access, and household economic opportunities. Engagement in interactive sessions—such as role play, guided discussions, and problem-solving simulations—strengthened participants’ confidence, interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills. Furthermore, several participants demonstrated emerging leadership abilities, particularly in facilitating peer learning and supporting other members during digital practice activities. These findings align with recent literature emphasizing the effectiveness of contextual digital training and experiential adult learning in promoting behavioral change and improving community readiness for technological transformation. Overall, the program successfully enhanced the participants’ readiness to face the challenges of Society 5.0 by fostering digital mindset growth, essential soft skills development, and strengthened leadership capacity. The results indicate that human-centered mentoring can serve as a sustainable approach to empowering local communities and improving their competitiveness in the digital era.  

The transition toward Society 5.0 demands a workforce capable of integrating technological proficiency with strong human-centered soft skills. This community engagement program aims to enhance the digital mindset and soft skills of PKK women in Boja District, Kendal Regency through a structured mentoring model rooted in human-centered learning principles. Using a needs assessment, experiential training sessions, and group mentoring, the program focused on increasing participants’ abilities in digital literacy, communication, collaboration, creativity, and community-based leadership. The mentoring activities revealed significant improvements in participants’ understanding of basic digital functions, such as the use of smartphones for communication, information access, and household economic opportunities. Engagement in interactive sessions—such as role play, guided discussions, and problem-solving simulations—strengthened participants’ confidence, interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills. Furthermore, several participants demonstrated emerging leadership abilities, particularly in facilitating peer learning and supporting other members during digital practice activities. These findings align with recent literature emphasizing the effectiveness of contextual digital training and experiential adult learning in promoting behavioral change and improving community readiness for technological transformation. Overall, the program successfully enhanced the participants’ readiness to face the challenges of Society 5.0 by fostering digital mindset growth, essential soft skills development, and strengthened leadership capacity. The results indicate that human-centered mentoring can serve as a sustainable approach to empowering local communities and improving their competitiveness in the digital era.  

This study aims to determine the implementation and challenges  of the Promblem Based Learning (PBL) learning model and contextual approach to students. So, by knowing the results of the implementation, it is hoped that teachers can improve the way to teach students better. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative with interviews via chat via whatsapp and provides google from to be filled in by Yuselvin Beo Wesso as a PPG student who teaches at SMP Negeri 6 Banjarmasin grade 8. She was chosen because she was a student of the Teacher Professional Program and also directly taught at school. The results obtained are the advantages and disadvantages of this model and approach. The advantage of this model is that it helps students to hone critical thinking skills through problem solving that can build students' connectivity with learning. The shortcoming faced in its application is that students find it difficult if they are directly asked for problem-solving discussions. In addition, the challenge faced is that teachers must be able to design learning that varies with the context of problem-solving and not all students can construct their experiences into written text. Therefore, efforts are made by applying the jigsaw method. The result of the application of this model and approach is that the students are quite good. Students can work together to complete assignments and be able to bring up topics relevant to daily life.

This study aims to analyze the impact of using learning media on the character development of Pancasila students in grade V of Manumuti Elementary School. This study used a qualitative approach with a case study. Data collection was conducted through observations that measured students' perceptions of the learning media and based on Pancasila student profile indicators. The qualitative approach allows researchers to gain a deeper understanding of the phenomenon being studied by examining in detail different cases within the problem being studied. Information was collected directly from the field through verbal expressions and observation of actions. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of learning media in grade V of Manumuti Elementary School varied and presented. Meanwhile, the character profile of Pancasila students in grade V showed positive development in the dimensions of mutual cooperation, independence, faith, devotion to God Almighty, and noble character. This study concludes that the use of planned and relevant learning media is an effective strategy in strengthening the character profile of Pancasila students.

This study focuses on the development of a case study–based digital book aimed at improving learning quality in Office Management education, where students are required to master both conceptual understanding and practical decision-making skills. Despite the increasing use of digital learning resources in higher education, existing instructional materials often lack contextual integration between theory and real workplace scenarios, resulting in limited student engagement and insufficient opportunities for problem-based learning. To address this issue, the present research aims to design and develop an interactive digital book enriched with authentic case studies that align with course learning outcomes. The study employed a Research and Development approach using the 4-D model Define, Design, and Develop to produce learning materials validated by experts and tested through limited trials. The results show that the digital book achieved high feasibility, with an average expert validation score of 87.33%, while student responses reached 93.87%, indicating strong acceptance, improved motivation, and enhanced perceived understanding. The synthesis of these findings demonstrates that embedding case-based learning elements into digital book formats can effectively support critical thinking, contextual reasoning, and independent learning in Office Management courses. In conclusion, the developed digital book is classified as highly feasible for instructional use and holds substantial potential to enhance learning experiences, although further research is recommended to examine its broader effectiveness and long-term impact on student learning outcomes.

This study aims to describe the implementation of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model in teaching personal and official letter writing, and to examine its impact on improving the writing skills of Grade VII B students at SMP Negeri 2 Banjarmasin. The study is motivated by students’ difficulties in distinguishing the structure and language style of personal and official letters, as well as their low engagement in the learning process. This research employed a descriptive quantitative approach using a One Group Pretest-Posttest design. The instruments included writing tests (pre-test and post-test) and observation sheets to assess students’ activities and attitudes. The results indicate that PBL positively influences students' writing abilities. This is evidenced by a significant increase in the average post-test scores compared to the pre-test, along with improvements in critical thinking, collaboration, and independence. Students also demonstrated better understanding of the structural and linguistic features of both types of letters. Thus, the PBL model is recommended as an effective instructional strategy to enhance the quality of writing instruction, particularly within the framework of the Kurikulum Merdeka.

This literature review examines the effectiveness of planning history learning based on the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model in developing students critical thinking skills. The study is motivated by the persistent dominance of teacher-centered instruction in history classes, which limits students analytical and reflective engagement with historical issues. This research aims to analyze how structured PBL, based lesson planning especially in designing problems, learning activities, media, and evaluation tools. Can enhance critical historical reasoning. Using a qualitative descriptive method through a review of journal articles, books, and research reports, the study finds that effective PBL planning requires identifying authentic historical problems, organizing collaborative inquiry activities, providing adequate scaffolding, and using critical thinking oriented evaluation rubrics. The results show that PBL consistently improves students’ analytical, evaluative, and interpretive abilities when supported by systematic planning and sufficient learning resources. The study implies that teachers must strengthen the planning phase, particularly in preparing learning scenarios and assessment instruments, to maximize the impact of PBL on critical thinking development.

This study aims to improve early childhood learning activities by utilizing vacant land as a nature center at Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal 50 Kindergarten, Surabaya. The underlying problem is the lack of variety in early childhood learning, which tends to be limited to the classroom and the suboptimal use of the surrounding environment as a learning resource. This study used a qualitative approach with the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method, conducted in two cycles. The subjects were 15 children in Group B, characterized by active learning but limited focus on learning and environmental exploration. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, while data validity was tested through triangulation of sources and techniques. The results showed that children's learning activities increased significantly after the implementation of nature-center-based learning. Children became more active, enthusiastic, and were able to interact better with their environment and peers. Activities such as planting, watering, observing insects, and maintaining garden cleanliness provided meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences. In addition, the utilization of vacant land was an effective solution in creating a contextual and child-friendly learning atmosphere. The environment around the school was optimally utilized as a learning medium appropriate to the development of early childhood. This study concluded that the nature center significantly contributed to increasing children's learning activities. Therefore, this nature-based learning model can be recommended as an innovation in early childhood learning for other educational units. 

Fifth grade students' consistently poor reading comprehension abilities, which impeded their overall academic development and participation in language acquisition, served as the driving force for this study. Using a comic assisted problem based learning (PBL) model, the study, which involved 39 students at SDN Purwamekar, aimed to improve learning activities in order to increase teacher and student participation and, eventually, improve fifth grade students' reading comprehension skills. By using comic strips to illustrate issues, this creative method made learning more engaging and accessible for younger students. In order to enable iterative improvements, the study was conducted over two cycles using classroom action research technique. Only 25% of students (eight people) successfully completed the learning objectives in the first cycle, according to preliminary findings, while 75% (24 students) failed, suggesting difficulties with student motivation and comprehension. This led to changes like improving comic material and fostering more cooperative conversations. Significant progress was seen by the second cycle, with 30 students meeting the completion criteria and only four falling short of the objectives, indicating improved engagement and skill growth. In conclusion, the comic assisted PBL model effectively boosted reading comprehension skills among fifth grade students. The research underscores the value of integrating visual aids and problem solving in education, offering practical insights for teachers to create more dynamic classrooms. Nonetheless, factors like time constraints and resource availability warrant further exploration to ensure sustainable implementation in diverse educational settings.

This study aims to identify various aspects that pose obstacles or difficulties for students in learning Mechanics. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach that focuses on describing the types of difficulties students encounter in solving mechanics problems. The research subjects were first-semester students of the Science Education Study Program at KH. Mukhtar Syafaat University (UIMSYA) Blokagung Banyuwangi who were taking Basic Physics courses on Mechanics material. Data collection was carried out through diagnostic tests and interviews with students. The instruments used were diagnostic tests and interview guidelines. The location of students' learning difficultdiies was analyzed based on the errors that appeared in the completion of the diagnostic test. The results showed that the main difficulty students had in learning mechanics was in mastering basic mathematical skills, particularly in differential and integral material. Therefore, lecturers or teachers need to design and develop more appropriate learning strategies so that students' problem-solving skills can improve.

This community service program was implemented to address the problem of the low quality of students' Quran reading at TPQ Al-Litfilah Nur, Situhiang Village, which was caused by the lack of implementation of a structured and sustainable tahsin learning method. This activity aims to improve students' Quran reading skills through training and mentoring using the Tilawati method combined with the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, so that the potential and resources of the community can be optimized. The program was implemented in stages, including mapping the initial conditions of students' and teachers' abilities, training TPQ teachers on the principles and techniques of the Tilawati method, mentoring the learning process in a classical and individual manner, and evaluating the development of students' reading skills. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the accuracy of makhraj, the application of basic tajwid, and the fluency of students' Quran reading. In addition, TPQ teachers experienced an increase in pedagogical competence and were able to apply the Tilawati method independently in teaching and learning activities. These findings indicate that strengthening community assets through targeted and participatory training can create meaningful and sustainable changes in improving the quality of Qur'an learning at the TPQ level.

This study aims to improve the English speaking skills of students in class XI DPIB B at SMK Negeri 2 Malinau through the application of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model. The background of this research is the low speaking ability of students, which is characterized by limited vocabulary, lack of confidence, and low participation during English learning activities. The research employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) using the Kemmis and McTaggart model, which was conducted in two cycles consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The research subjects were 32 students of class XI DPIB B. Data were collected through speaking performance tests and observations of students’ learning behavior during the implementation of the PBL model. The collected data were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative techniques. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ speaking skills, as indicated by the increase in the average score from 64.00 in the pre-test to 68.75 in cycle I and 76.00 in cycle II. Furthermore, the percentage of learning completeness increased from 25% in the pre-test to 81.25% at the end of cycle II. Observational data also revealed positive changes in students’ learning behavior, including higher participation, increased motivation, and greater confidence in speaking English. These findings demonstrate that the Problem-Based Learning model is effective in improving students’ English speaking skills and learning engagement.

The government has implemented various illiteracy eradication programs at both central and local levels. However, illiteracy remains high, with South Sulawesi ranking sixth nationally. This condition is influenced by the imbalance between the number of Non-Formal Education Units and target areas, limited human resources, as well as learner-related factors such as motivation, age, occupation, distance to learning sites, and monotonous teaching methods. Community learning services through literacy clinics using collaborative methods Reading, Writing Beginning, Structure, Analysis, and Synthesis, combined with project-based learning serve as alternative models to increase community participation and improve learning outcomes. The problem of this research is how the description of the implementation of basic literacy programs through the model "Community Learning Services Through Literacy Clinics"?, and how effective the model "Community Learning Services Through Literacy Clinics with the collaborative method approach?. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of the implementation model of basic literacy education programs and determine the effectiveness of learning outcomes. The results of the study illustrated that the basic literacy program was carried out in collaboration between the resources of the Non-formal Education Unit and the resources in the village/kelurahan government as the organizer and tutor Learning outcomes show that the Community Learning Service Model through the Literacy Clinic with a collaborative method approach was declared effective in improving student learning outcomes.

This study aims to strengthen the role of students' contributions in improving their understanding of Social Studies (IPS) subjects at SMP Negeri 4 Takalar using the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. The method used in this study is Classroom Action Research (CAR) with a qualitative approach that combines observation, interviews, and initial and final exams to assess the effectiveness of teaching. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the PBL method is successful in improving students' activeness and critical thinking skills in understanding the IPS material, despite challenges such as adaptation to the service and limitations in learning media. The evaluation of this service program emphasizes the importance of good cooperation between universities and schools as well as continuous support for students so that the service provided can provide an optimal impact on improving the quality of education and developing students' interpersonal skills. These findings contribute to the development of active learning strategies that facilitate improving the quality of education at the junior high school level.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the STEM approach and the scientific approach in learning Trigonometry in terms of students’ mathematical problem-solving ability and self-efficacy. The research employed a quasi-experimental method with a nonequivalent comparison group design. The study population consisted of all Grade X MIPA students at MA Al-Ma’had An-Nur in the 2023/2024 academic year, with the sample taken from classes X MIPA 1 and X MIPA 2. Data collection instruments included pre-test and post-test assessments of mathematical problem-solving ability and a student self-efficacy questionnaire. Effectiveness criteria were based on post-test averages exceeding 75 for problem-solving ability and self-efficacy scores above 72, as well as improvements from pre-test results. Data were analyzed using the t-test at a 5% significance level to determine learning effectiveness in both groups. Differences in students’ initial conditions and treatment effects were examined using Hotelling’s T² and the N-Gain score test. An independent-sample t-test of N-Gain was used to compare the superiority between the two approaches. The results indicated that both the STEM and scientific approaches were effective in improving students’ mathematical problem-solving ability and self-efficacy. The STEM approach significantly influenced both variables and was superior in enhancing problem-solving ability, although not superior in improving students’ self-efficacy.

This study aims to determine the application of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in improving Civic Education (PKn) learning outcomes among fourth-grade students at SDI Harekakae, Malaka Regency. This research employed an experimental method using a post-test only control group design. The population consisted of all fourth-grade students, with class IV B serving as the experimental group and class IV C as the control group, totaling 42 students. The experimental group was taught using the Problem-Based Learning model, while the control group was taught without applying the model. Data were collected through learning outcome tests, observations, and documentation. The results showed that the experimental class achieved an average score of 85 out of an ideal score of 100 with a standard deviation of 8.25, while the control class obtained an average score of 62.6. These findings indicate that the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning model significantly improves students’ Civic Education learning outcomes. Therefore, the Problem-Based Learning model is recommended as an innovative alternative to enhance the effectiveness of Civic Education learning in elementary schools.

This study aims to identify and analyze effective learning strategies for improving Qur’an reading and writing skills among elementary school students. The ability to read and write the Qur’an serves as an essential foundation for students’ spiritual, moral, and cognitive development, shaping their Islamic character from an early age. This research employs a descriptive approach using a literature study method that reviews various sources, including books, journals, and previous studies related to Qur’an learning at the elementary school level. The findings indicate that a combination of several innovative strategies proves to be highly effective in enhancing Qur’an literacy skills. These strategies include the use of engaging and interactive digital learning media, the application of contextual learning approaches that connect Qur’anic teachings to students’ daily lives, and the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning model to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, strengthening students’ intrinsic motivation through a supportive and religious learning environment plays a crucial role in maintaining learning interest and discipline. The integrated implementation of these strategies not only improves students’ technical ability to read and write the Qur’an but also reinforces their character, responsibility, and spiritual awareness in the context of Islamic education at the elementary level.

This study analyzes the need for training design for accounting vocational teachers using Project Based Learning (PjBL) approach to achieve deep learning through systematic literature review. The gap in teachers' competence in implementing PjBL and the limitations of relevant training designs are major problems in vocational education. This research aims to identify trends, gaps, and needs for developing PjBL-based accounting teacher training designs oriented towards achieving deep learning. The systematic literature review method was employed by analyzing 25 articles from Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases from 2018-2025. The research identified 25 unique articles categorized into three main themes: Deep Learning perspectives (10 articles), Vocational Teacher Training and Development (6 articles), and Project-Based Learning implementation (9 articles). The results show four main trends: (1) increased global adoption of PjBL as an innovative learning method, (2) demands from accounting professional organizations for active learning methods, (3) popularity of deep learning concepts in contemporary educational literature integrated with 21st-century skills, and (4) urgent need for comprehensive teacher training designs. Significant gaps were identified in the limitations of relevant training designs for vocational contexts and lack of systematic training development research. This study concludes that accounting vocational teacher training designs with PjBL approach are urgently needed to bridge the gap between theoretical competence and practical industry applications, with emphasis on achieving holistic deep learning encompassing cognitive, interpersonal, and intrapersonal domains.

This research aims to analyze the influence of Deep Learning on problem-solving skills, digital literacy, and student learning outcomes. The background of this research is based on the educational needs of the 21st century, which require students' critical thinking skills, adequate digital literacy, and optimal academic achievement. This research was conducted quantitatively using a quasi-experimental method. The study involved 121 tenth-grade students, and the total sampling method was used to select the research sample. The research instruments consist of questionnaires on the Deep Learning approach to problem-solving skills, digital literacy, and learning outcomes tests. Data analysis using the MANOVA test to determine the partial and simultaneous influence of Deep Learning on the dependent variables. The research results show that Deep Learning has a significant effect on students' problem-solving skills, digital literacy, and learning outcomes, both partially and simultaneously. The results indicate that the application of Deep Learning can improve students' higher-order thinking skills and prepare them to face the challenges of the digital era. Therefore, to achieve sustainable improvement in learning processes and outcomes, teachers and educational institutions must integrate this approach into their teaching strategies.