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The problem of Indonesian learning at higher education institutes has been encountered by Indonesian language instructors. The lack of animosity of students to learn Indonesian language and lack of variation in learning methods are one of the main problems occurred. These may cause the Indonesian language learning not to meet the expectation of instructors and students. Indonesian language course has an important goal to improve the students’ language skills and to develop a deep affection for the Indonesian language. One of the methods that may be used in order to handle this problem is needs analysis. This method is expected to accommodate students’ needs pertaining to Indonesian language learning in several study programs at De La Salle Catholic University. The findings of this research will be a reference for the syllabus reconstruction process of Indonesian Language course in order to improve the quality of language learning and to achieve the goals of learning. This syllabus reconstruction consists of several components, namely learning objectives, materials, learning method, and assessment. Pertaining to the components, the results of this research showed that (1) the learning objectives of Indonesian Language course in university cannot be limited to writing skills developments, but can be included also with speaking skills; (2) in materials, the scientific genre and spelling also need to be emphasized; (3) students recommend to use the problem-based learning method, especially for grammar error cases; and (4) the assessment of Indonesian language needs to be designed not only in the form of assignments, but also in the form of objectives and/or essays in accordance with the criterion of HOTS.    

Providing motivation is something that is absolutely necessary for world campuses to increase learning motivation and learning outcomes. Internal and external motivation is a requirement that cannot be ignored. This study aims to analyze the causes of the increase in N-Act members of the University of Muhammadiyah Makassar through PKM. The research method uses qualitative methods with descriptive analysis research types. The data was obtained through interviews with 5 students from Muhammadiyah Makassar University. Analysis of presentation of motivation is based on David McClelland's theory. The research results: 1) Achievement of N-Ach Through Student Creativity Programs, 2) Giving motivation encourages the desire to achieve, 3) The influence of providing information encourages students to achieve achievements. The implication of providing motivation is not only to increase interest in developing student creativity but also to create an atmosphere of competitive competition within the scope of the University of Muhammadiyah Makassar  

Pendidikan merupakan sarana utama dalam upaya meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia. Sekolah sebagai lembaga pendidikan yang dituntut untuk selalu meningkatkan kualitas atau mutu suatu sekolah. Orang tua semakin dituntut untuk memiliki animo dan strategi khusus dalam memilih sekolah bagi masa depan anak-anaknya. Sekarang ini begitu banyak orang tua yang termotivasi untuk menyekolahkan anaknya ke sekolah berbasis Islam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar animo dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi orang tua untuk menyekolahkan anaknya di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Nahdlotur Rijal Kecamatan Kroya Kabupaten Indramayu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan rancangan studi kasus. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan wawancara mendalam, observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa animo orang tua sangat tinggi untuk menyekolahkan anak di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Nahdlotur Rijal Kroya Indramayu. Hal ini karena; 1) Ingin anaknya memiliki pengetahuan agama, 2) MI Nahdlotur Rijal memiliki kualitas KBM yang baik. 3) Lokasi madrasah dekat tempat tinggal. Adapun faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi diantaranya; 1) Animo masyarakat Desa Kroya, 2) Latar belakang pendidikan orangtua dan anak, 3) Lingkunga keluarga dan masyarakat Desa Kroya, 4) Sarana dan prasarana MI Nahdlotur Rijal.