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This study explores the integration of Science, Technology, and the Arts (IPTEKS) within an educational psychology framework to support the development of creativity, innovation, and collaboration among prospective Christian religious education teachers in West Java. Using a mixed-methods approach with a sequential explanatory design, the research combines quantitative and qualitative perspectives to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon. Quantitative data were gathered through questionnaires distributed to prospective teachers, while qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews and participatory observations involving selected informants. The findings indicate that meaningful integration of IPTEKS contributes positively to the development of creative thinking, innovative teaching practices, and collaborative learning skills. Qualitative insights further reveal that institutional support, continuous professional development, and contextualized learning environments play a crucial role in optimizing the impact of IPTEKS integration. The study highlights the importance of aligning technological integration with psychological and pedagogical principles. It concludes that teacher education programs need to redesign curricula and training models that holistically integrate IPTEKS and educational psychology to foster relevant, transformative, and value-based learning in Christian education contexts.

Innovation in biology learning is increasingly necessary, as conventional instructional practices are often dominated by memorization-based methods that limit students’ active engagement and critical thinking development. Along with rapid advances in science and technology, digital applications offer new opportunities to enhance teaching and learning processes. One such application is Canva, a digital design platform that can be utilized as an effective learning media to support teachers and students in biology education. This study aims to describe the implementation of Canva-based learning media through a training program conducted at SMA Islam Terpadu Daarul Rahman and to examine its perceived usefulness for both teachers and students. The training involved teachers in developing biology learning materials using Canva by integrating visual elements, images, and videos to present complex biological concepts more clearly. The results of the training indicate that Canva is considered practical, user-friendly, and efficient by teachers in designing learning materials. Teachers reported that the application helped them present content in a more attractive and structured manner. Furthermore, students benefited from the use of Canva-based materials, as they demonstrated better understanding of the subject matter and increased interest in learning biology. The integration of visual and multimedia elements also supported the development of students’ critical thinking skills by encouraging analysis and interpretation of biological phenomena. Overall, the use of Canva as a learning medium shows potential to enhance the quality of biology learning and foster more meaningful learning experiences.

The development of artificial intelligence has revolutionized higher education by increasing the efficiency and personalization of learning, but it has also posed a major challenge in the form of a decline in students' critical thinking skills due to their dependence on technology. Therefore, an in-depth philosophical study through the post-positivism, critical theory, and constructivism paradigms is needed to understand its impact on cognitive and epistemological processes. This study aims to analyze how these three paradigms guide the development of critical thinking in the context of AI. It uses a descriptive-analytical method based on secondary data from academic literature such as journals and books that have been critically synthesized. The findings show that post-positivism views AI as a tentative critical realism tool for empirical verification. Critical theory critiques power relations, ideology, and the ethics of technological domination. Constructivism emphasizes the construction of social knowledge through human-centered design that supports creativity and collaboration. The positive impacts of AI include instant feedback and content adaptation, while the negative impacts include social isolation, weak digital literacy, and data privacy. Therefore, the implication is the wise use of AI with the assistance of teaching staff to strengthen reflective analysis, ethical literacy, and paradigm adjustments in accordance with the exact or social sciences to create multidimensional learning in the digital era.

Improving students' learning motivation in Natural Sciences (IPA) in fifth grade students of SDI Tabene through the application of the Quantum Teaching learning model. The Quantum Teaching learning model, with the TANDUR principle (Grow, Experience, Name, Demonstrate, Repeat, Celebrate), is designed to create a fun and relevant learning environment to students' experiences. This Classroom Action Research was carried out in two cycles, each consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects of the study were 32 fifth grade students of SDI Tabene. Data were collected through observation, tests, and documentation. The results showed an increase in students' learning motivation. In cycle I, the average student learning motivation was 60.7%, which was classified as sufficient. After improvements were made in cycle II by optimizing each stage of TANDUR, the average student learning motivation increased to 82.1%, classified as very good. This increase was seen from students' higher enthusiasm, active participation in discussions, and increased curiosity about science materials. It can be concluded that the application of the Quantum Teaching learning model is effective in improving students' learning motivation in fifth grade students of SDI Tabene.

This research is motivated by challenges in biology learning, including the lack of digital literacy assessment in schools and the use of conventional learning methods that tend to make students bored. Impractical printed teaching materials cannot be integrated into the form of videos. This research aims to develop an e-module based on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to analyze the feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of e-modules in improving students' understanding of concepts and digital literacy on human respiratory system materials. This research uses the Development Research (R&D) method with the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) development model.  The research was carried out at SMAN 1 Malinau. The implementation stage used a non-equivalent control group  design involving 34 students in the experimental class and the control class. Data collection instruments include validation sheets for media and material experts, practicality questionnaires for teachers and students, and pretest-posttest  tests to measure concept understanding and digital literacy.  Analysis of effectiveness data using N-gain test and hypothesis test (independent sample t-test for concept understanding and Mann-Whitney for digital literacy). The results of the research based on the validation of media experts and subject matter experts show that the STEM-based e-module is declared "Excellent". The e-module is also rated "Very Practical" by biology teachers and students. The e-module was shown to be effective in improving conceptual understanding, where the average N-gain value of the experimental class (58.63; Quite Effective category) was significantly higher (p=0.017) than that of the control class (40.62).

The 21st century of digitalization is very influential in life such as Education which must adapt to the development of world digitalization technology. Education is carried out by involving innovation, creativity, and also motivation to update more interesting learning methods with interactive media that have been designed. History learning in particular must develop and adapt to the digital era by utilizing technology to make teaching methods the goal of an active learning process. History learning which is considered boring has a great opportunity to be able to adapt to interactive media so that passive students during learning are reduced and become active students and can understand History easily. In this study involved a teacher with 30 high school students who were the objects of the research study. The method used was descriptive qualitative which refers to observation, documents, interviews, questionnaires, and also a social science approach. The results of the study explain the low interest in History learning to many passive students due to learning methods that are not in line with the digital era to attract Gen Z's interest in History Lessons and also show the results of History learning by involving interactive media with digital technology.

This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of curriculum development and teaching methods in Islamic education in Indonesia and Egypt. Both countries have a long tradition in the development of Islamic sciences, but they demonstrate different approaches in accordance with their respective social, cultural, and educational policy contexts. This study uses a literature review method with a descriptive qualitative approach through a review of journals, books, and Islamic education policy documents. The results of the analysis show that the Islamic education system in Indonesia emphasizes the integration of religious and general knowledge in its curriculum, in line with the spirit of religious moderation and the demands of modern society. Meanwhile, Islamic education in Egypt, especially through Al-Azhar University, emphasizes a traditional approach based on tafaqquh fi al-din with a focus on mastery of classical Islamic sciences. In terms of teaching methods, Indonesia is more adaptive to active and technology-based learning models, while Egypt maintains the talaqqi and memorization methods, but has begun to adopt modern pedagogical innovations. Overall, both education systems have their own strengths; Indonesia excels in contextualizing the curriculum, while Egypt sets an example in maintaining the authority and continuity of Islamic scholarship. These findings are expected to contribute to the development of a balanced Islamic education that integrates values and modernity.

Based on observation data, it can be seen that science learning in elementary schools still does not improve student learning outcomes. This is because the learning is still teacher-centered or learning that is centered on the teacher (the teacher is active while the students are passive) and the use of learning media is still lacking. This can cause the impression of boring learning and can result in low student motivation which has an impact on student learning outcomes in learning. Therefore, a study was conducted on the use of role-playing tools in improving science learning outcomes about the motion of objects and energy. The purpose of this study was to improve science learning outcomes about the motion of objects and energy by using teaching aids. This study used classroom action research (CAR). The research subjects were grade III students of SD Negeri 06 Dobo, Aru Islands Regency, Maluku. The results of the study showed that the use of role-playing tools can increase (1) student activity in learning, (2) increase teacher activity, (3) Improve student learning outcomes in science learning about the motion of objects and energy. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the use of teaching aids can improve student learning outcomes in science learning about the motion of objects and energy. Suggestions that can be given in this study are that student learning outcomes can be improved through other learning methods and media.

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 apply the Discovery Learning model in teaching the solar system in grade VI at SDN Patrang 02 Elementary School in Jember Regency. This model was chosen to overcome learning problems that are still teacher-centered and do not provide opportunities for students to think critically and discover concepts independently. Through this approach, it is hoped that students can be more active, creative, and understand the concept of the solar system more deeply through a direct discovery process. The research method used was descriptive qualitative with a participatory strategy. Activities were carried out through the stages of planning, implementation of learning, observation, and reflection with teachers and students. Data were collected through observation of learning activities, interviews with teachers, and documentation during the learning process. Data analysis was conducted descriptively to describe the effectiveness of the Discovery Learning application in improving the quality of learning.The results of the study indicate that the application of Discovery Learning can increase student active participation, critical thinking skills, and understanding of the solar system concept. Teachers also experienced an increase in their ability to design and implement student-centered learning. In addition, this activity encourages the formation of a collaborative learning culture and the growth of teacher leadership in learning innovation in elementary schools.

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has opened new opportunities for teachers in designing instructional materials. This study aims to describe the effectiveness of using Perplexity AI in designing Natural and Social Science Knowledge (IPAS) materials in elementary schools. Using a quantitative descriptive approach, data was collected through questionnaires from three elementary school teachers as a preliminary study (pilot study). The indicators measured included ease of use, time efficiency, material quality, and usefulness. The research results indicate that Perplexity AI is highly effective, with an overall average score of 4.29, falling into the "Good" category. These findings demonstrate that Perplexity AI significantly supports teachers in organizing systematic lesson plans and improving teaching material preparation. This research provides a foundation for the broader implementation of AI tools in the education sector, suggesting that AI can be an effective aid in the development of educational content, ultimately enhancing the teaching and learning experience in schools.

Low science learning outcomes at the junior high school level are a major problem caused by the dominance of conventional, teacher-centered teaching methods. The purpose of this study is to examine various innovative learning strategies, how effective they are, and their impact on student learning outcomes. The literature review method was used to review national and international articles published between 2020 and 2025 that discuss the application of innovation-based learning strategies in science. The strategy patterns, implementation effectiveness, and their impact on student learning outcomes were analysed using content analysis techniques. The research findings indicate that strategies such as problem-based learning (PBL), project-based learning (PjBL), discovery learning, environmental-based learning, and cooperative learning using the Think-Pair-Share (TPS) method are effective in increasing students' motivation and activity, as well as their learning outcomes in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. Generally speaking, the strategies are all student-centered. This is demonstrated by the constructivist approach, which emphasises contextual and collaborative learning. The results of this study indicate that implementing a creative learning approach can be an effective way to improve the quality of science learning and student learning outcomes in junior high school.

The use of technological resources, especially the internet, has a very important role in supporting the effectiveness of the implementation of the flipped classroom model. Through internet access, students can prepare before face-to-face learning by watching learning videos, reading materials, or doing exercises independently. This allows the classroom teaching and learning process to be more interactive, where face-to-face time can be focused on discussion, problem-solving, and application of concepts. Based on survey data collected from students of SMK Dewata Bali Denpasar, it is known that optimal use of the internet helps increase students' understanding and interest in learning science subjects. However, as time went by, it was found that some of the material was still difficult for students to understand and remember. Therefore, educators need to choose the learning platform that is most effective in supporting the implementation of this model. Using the ELECTRE (Elimination and Choice Expressing Reality) method, this study assessed various platforms such as features, price, ease of use, and user survey results. The results show that Google Classroom is the most suitable and efficient platform to support reverse learning because of its ability to integrate various learning media, ease of access, and support for interaction between teachers and students.

This study was motivated by the low interest and understanding of students regarding the human respiratory system due to conventional teaching methods that lack interactive media. The aim of this research is to develop and assess the validity level of a Pop-Up Book learning medium for the fifth-grade respiratory system material at SDN 001 Sawah Baru. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model, limited to the Development stage. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and validations by material, language, and media experts. The validation results showed that the Pop-Up Book achieved a very high level of validity, with an average score of 85.38% from material experts, 92.2% from language experts, and 93.33% from media experts. These findings indicate that the Pop-Up Book is a feasible, attractive, and interactive learning tool that effectively enhances students’ understanding of the human respiratory system. In conclusion, the developed Pop-Up Book is highly valid and potentially applicable for science learning in elementary schools.

This study discusses the application of a simple experimental method using eggs and salt water as a medium for teaching basic science at MI Jam'iyatul Mubtadiin. The main objective is to improve students' understanding of the concepts of mass and buoyancy through direct experience. The research method used was a descriptive qualitative approach with fourth-grade students as subjects. The learning process was carried out through simple experimental steps: preparing fresh water, adding salt, and observing changes in the position of the eggs in the solution. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and . The results showed that this experimental method was able to attract students' interest, increase active participation, and make abstract concepts easier to understand. In addition, this simple experiment-based learning also trains students' critical thinking skills and curiosity. Thus, the use of egg and salt water experiments can be an alternative to effective, inexpensive science learning media that is suitable for the characteristics of elementary school students.

This research is motivated by the low cognitive abilities of students in science learning in elementary schools, which is largely caused by conventional teaching methods that do not actively involve students. To overcome this problem, the Team Assisted Individually (TAI) learning model is used, which combines a cooperative approach and individual learning to improve the understanding of science concepts more effectively. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the TAI model on the cognitive abilities of fifth-grade students of SD Islam Baitul Salam Ciledug on natural phenomena material. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design and a pretest-posttest control group design technique. The sample consists of two classes, namely the experimental class that uses the TAI model and the control class that uses conventional learning methods. The results of the study show that there is a significant increase in the cognitive learning outcomes of students who participate in learning with the TAI model compared to the conventional method. Therefore, this study is expected to provide an alternative effective learning model for teachers, as well as improve the quality of the process and student learning outcomes, especially in science learning.  

Real analysis is one of the main branches of mathematics that serves as a fundamental foundation for the development of science and technology. This study emphasizes the understanding of basic concepts such as real numbers, limits, continuity, the principle of mathematical induction, as well as deductive and axiomatic approaches as a strong framework for mathematical proofs. This research employs the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method by examining articles and journals related to both the theoretical aspects and the implementation of real analysis in solving mathematical problems. The findings indicate that the application of Polya’s method, visualization through demonstration, and the use of modern technology such as augmented reality (AR) can enhance the effectiveness of real analysis learning. These approaches help students connect abstract concepts with real applications, thereby strengthening logical, systematic, critical, and rigorous thinking skills. However, several learning difficulties are also identified, including the complexity of the material, weak learning habits, social influences, and inappropriate teaching strategies. Therefore, more applicative, interactive, and contextual learning strategies are needed to support the achievement of learning objectives. The conclusion of this review highlights that the integration of theoretical understanding, problem-solving methods, and innovative technology is a strategic step to improve students’ thinking quality in real analysis courses. Thus, real analysis is not only positioned as a theoretical subject but also as a medium for developing problem-solving abilities and higher-order thinking skills that are relevant to both academic needs and real-world applications.

This study aims to analyze the learning difficulties experienced by fifth-grade students at Yayasan Al-Hidayah and identify innovative solutions in the learning process. The research uses a descriptive quantitative method with data collected through questionnaires. The results indicate that students still face challenges in understanding the material, primarily due to the fast pace of the teacher's explanations, a lack of supporting media and teaching aids, and limited learning facilities. The most difficult subjects for students to understand are Mathematics, followed by English and Science. Despite these challenges, parental involvement in supporting the learning process is relatively good, and students tend to prefer interactive learning, such as educational games, group discussions, experiments, and the use of digital media. Based on these findings, there is a need for innovation in learning, focusing on technology-based learning, the use of more varied teaching aids, and the application of creative strategies to enhance motivation, understanding, and student learning outcomes. Such innovations are expected to provide more engaging and effective learning experiences for students, addressing the difficulties they encounter in learning.

The curriculum serves as a guideline for the teaching and learning process in schools. In Indonesia, the curriculum continues to evolve in line with changes in time and societal needs. These changes aim to adapt to advancements in science and technology, address challenges within the education system, and achieve more effective learning outcomes. This research adopts a qualitative approach with a literature study method, drawing data from journal articles, books, research reports, and other documents. The findings illustrate the evolution of the national primary education curriculum from 1945 to the Merdeka Curriculum of 2022, depicting a lengthy journey of curriculum adaptation to Indonesia's educational dynamics. The implications of this research emphasize the importance of developing a curriculum that is responsive to both global and local developments, as well as the necessity for an adaptive education system to meet the needs of modern society.

The use of digital-based learning media has revolutionized the way we learn and teach. Particularly in teaching science at the elementary school level, the application of this type of media stands out as a relevant and interesting topic. This media can significantly improve the quality of science learning, while providing a more interactive and enjoyable learning experience for students. This study aims to review the literature related to the use of digital learning media in the context of science teaching. The approach used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The data collection process involved compiling and analyzing articles discussing digital learning media in science learning, focusing on publications from 2021 to 2023. A total of six articles from journals available on Google Scholar were collected by the researcher. From a systematic review of various published studies, it can be summarized that various types of digital media can be applied in the science learning process. The most commonly used media include digital elements such as images, videos, simulations, and interactive games, as these tools can motivate students to learn and strengthen their curiosity about the material being studied.