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The present study was conducted during school closure during the pandemic period, from 2020 to 2022. This study aims to explore teachers’ responses to the difficulties in using the online platform, and how teachers cope with the challenges in running online classes. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques included interviews, observations, and document analysis. The study participants were seven junior high school teachers in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. They had mixed work experiences. The results of the study showed that teachers responded differently to the demand for teaching using an online platform. Most teachers conducted online classes on a pro forma basis in order to comply with government policies. They viewed themselves unprepared to participate in online classes. The study also found teachers’ difficulties in teaching online classes due to students’ lack of adequate knowledge, skills and motivation in utilizing the online platforms provided by their schools. The study concludes that there is a need for comprehensive training and support for teachers to effectively adapt to online teaching methods. Additionally, it suggests that schools should invest in improving students' digital literacy skills to enhance their engagement and success in online learning environments.    

This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach by utilizing observation, interviews and documentation analysis to determine the difficulties faced by teachers in implementing thematic learning. Research participants included the principal and class VI teachers at SD Negeri Peninggilan 5. The research findings revealed several main difficulties faced by teachers. First, at the planning stage, teachers have difficulty integrating lesson material into classroom learning steps when preparing lesson plans. Second, during implementation, teachers consider thematic learning to be time consuming because it covers many subjects and remains teacher-centered. Finally, in terms of evaluation, teachers experience difficulties in assessing students' affective mood due to individual differences, as well as facing challenges in completing subject-specific student learning outcomes reports. Efforts to overcome these difficulties so that thematic learning can be useful in improving the overall quality of teaching for other teachers.    

This research aims to find a solution to the problem of difficulties in improving language skills in terms of early reading in early childhood in group A1 in Hidayatus Shibyan Surabaya. The research method used in this research is the research and development method or often called Research and Development (R&D). The subjects of this research are students in group A1 of the Hidayatus Shubiyan Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 academic year with a total of 15 students with an average age 4-5 years old, consisting of 9 female students and 6 male students. The results of the research presented data on the differences between the use of Flipchart-based Pop Up learning media and increasing initial reading ability in group A1 of Kindergarten Hidayatus Shibyan Surabaya. From the table above, the result is tcount = - with a significance level of 0.000. Because the significance level is smaller than 0.05, Ha is accepted, and Ho is rejected. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that "There is an influence of the use of Pop Up learning media on increasing the initial reading ability of children in group A1 of Kindergarten Hidayatus Shibyan Surabaya"

This research aims to determine students' difficulties in capturing learning and the factors that make students have difficulty learning. This research uses library research which is intended to describe students' difficulties in capturing learning. The results of the research are that there are factors that cause students to have difficulty learning, including; Internal factors and external factors. These internal factors come from the student, such as the student's IQ, student's attitude towards learning, motivation to learn, body health, and sensory abilities. Meanwhile, these external factors are caused by factors outside the student, including teacher variations in teaching, use of learning media, school infrastructure, and family environment.

The aim of this research is to find out how this curriculum is implemented, in Indonesian language lessons in class VII MTs Negeri 3 Subang, how the independent curriculum is implemented. This research was conducted qualitatively and data was collected through observation, interviews and questionnaires. The research results show that the Project Based Learning (PBL) approach, formative evaluation and literacy improvement for students, are all used to adopt the independent curriculum. The implementation of this curriculum has resulted in increased student independence and the development of soft skills. Overall, the Merdeka Curriculum at MTs Negeri 3 Subang supports student independence, facilitates critical learning, and develops Pancasila character. The obstacles faced require further attention to increase the effectiveness of curriculum implementation, although there are obstacles related to the availability of books and teacher understanding. The effectiveness of the curriculum is assessed through student self-evaluation and teacher observation. Limited resources and teachers' understanding of the curriculum are some of the obstacles. This research provides insight into the difficulties and opportunities of an independent curriculum to improve the quality of education at the secondary level.

The influence of the development of Science and Technology (IPTEK) on the world of education, so that both teachers and students are required to always adapt to existing developments. Technology is the result of knowledge originating from the world of education therefore the world of education should utilize technology to increase efficiency in learning. Chemistry among students is still considered material that is difficult to understand. One of its attractions is the abstract nature of chemical material. Chemistry learning does not only include theoretical learning but also includes practical activities. This research was carried out to determine the effect of using a virtual laboratory on students' skills during direct practicum. The method used in this research is a quantitative method that uses a lot of numbers, starting from data collection, interpretation of the data and presentation of the results. A total of 52 students in class XI, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at SMA Negeri 1 Sliyeg. Presenting the results in the form of a representative table will increase the reader's level of understanding and make it easier to access information. Virtual laboratories help students understand the practical process. Based on the results of data analysis obtained from filling out the questionnaire, it was found that 78.8% or the majority of students answered agreeing that the virtual laboratory had an effect on increasing pH testing. This proves that the use of virtual laboratories can be a way out so that when doing direct practicum students do not experience difficulties and the practicum runs more effectively.

Student learning disability is a situation where a student is unable to learn as they should. This cannot be ignored and must be addressed immediately by educators, because children's difficulties can become an obstacle in achieving optimal learning goals. The purpose of writing this article is to explore how to identify and overcome learning difficulties in elementary/MI students and to find out the factors that influence these learning difficulties. The research method used is literature study by analyzing several papers/scientific works through hypothesis testing. Based on the results of data analysis, the following results were obtained: a) The types of mathematics learning difficulties faced by elementary/MI students can be divided into two, namely difficulties that are internal to the student and difficulties caused by external factors. student. Ways to overcome this are: 1) Diagnosing students' learning difficulties, 2) Providing supportive mathematics learning advice, 3) Optimizing the implementation of BDR (Learning From Home), and 4) Personal resilience, the idea is to apply the curriculum and utilize blended. learn. b) Factors that cause elementary/MI students' learning difficulties include factors that arise from within the student (internal) and factors that arise from outside the student (external).

  Children with special needs are individuals with certain conditions of instability who require a special approach in education. Children with special needs often face learning and reading difficulties. Several factors that can cause these difficulties are neurological disorders, motor difficulties, visual perception difficulties, language and communication difficulties as well as lack of support and adjustments in the learning process. This research aims to dig deeper into this problem and provide an understanding of the factors that influence learning and reading difficulties in children with special needs. The keywords used in this research are children with special needs, learning difficulties, reading difficulties. The method used is qualitative with a case study approach. The research was conducted involving children with special needs, data was collected through classroom observations, interviews with parents and teachers, as well as observations of children's learning and reading progress

Abstract The role of teacher comunication is very important in the learning process, with technology tahers are required to be able to integrate technology in distance learning but also implement teacher communication strategies as the biggest connector in the effectiveness of distance learning. The way to facilitate good communicationis using a procedure from attention to action procedure. With five steps abbreviated as AIDDA. A is attention, I is interest, D is desire, D is decision, and A is action. The method used in this research is descriptive phenomena or data findings in the field as they are. This research was contuted by MA Zainul Bahar Wringin Bondowoso. Results of interviews that there are difficulties in convincing parents so that students are not asked to help work and provide motivation to study in group. The above requires a communicationstrategy with parents and childrenso that they can still carry out their duties as students and accept their rights as students by getting materials and teachers.

Each student has different abilities. There are students who can achieve it without difficulty, but quite a few students experience difficulties in learning. Several problems were found among students, such as laziness, easily discouraged, indifferent, accompanied by an attitude of opposition to teachers, which were part of students' learning problems. This article discusses the analysis of students' learning difficulties in active learning in elementary schools. The aim of this article is to gain a better understanding of what components influence students' ability to use active learning approaches in elementary schools optimally. The method used in this article is a qualitative method with a literature study approach. In reality, each student is often unable to achieve their learning goals or does not achieve changes in behavior as expected, this can indicate that students often experience learning difficulties and this is an obstacle in achieving learning outcomes at school. By knowing students' learning difficulties, they can of course identify and overcome these difficulties by looking for information about their learning problems, adjusting learning methods, providing additional support and using active learning strategies.    

This research aims to determine the content of the novel Laskar Pelangi, ethics education in the Laskar Pelangi novel, and the application of ethics education in the Laskar Pelangi novel. This thesis uses a qualitative research approach, where the type of research is liberary research. Data collection techniques use documentation methods and online searches. Then, data sources were obtained from primary data derived from the novel Laskar Pelangi by Andrea Hirata and secondary (Children's Moral Education books, theses, articles, internet sites, and journals). Laskar Pelangi is a novel written by Andrea Hirata published in 2005. It tells the story of education and contains motivational messages and enthusiasm to overcome life's difficulties, through perseverance and unyielding spirit. Several elements in the novel illustrate the importance of forming moral values in children, good ethics are considered an important foundation for building individuals who are tough, have integrity, and care for the surrounding environment. The application of ethics education in Laskar Pelangi does not only occur through formal learning in schools, but also through life experiences and social interactions.

This research aims to determine the content of the novel Laskar Pelangi, ethics education in the Laskar Pelangi novel, and the application of ethics education in the Laskar Pelangi novel. This thesis uses a qualitative research approach, where the type of research is liberary research. Data collection techniques use documentation methods and online searches. Then, data sources were obtained from primary data derived from the novel Laskar Pelangi by Andrea Hirata and secondary (Children's Moral Education books, theses, articles, internet sites, and journals). Laskar Pelangi is a novel written by Andrea Hirata published in 2005. It tells the story of education and contains motivational messages and enthusiasm to overcome life's difficulties, through perseverance and unyielding spirit. Several elements in the novel illustrate the importance of forming moral values in children, good ethics are considered an important foundation for building individuals who are tough, have integrity, and care for the surrounding environment. The application of ethics education in Laskar Pelangi does not only occur through formal learning in schools, but also through life experiences and social interactions.

Having English language skills is something that many people are very grateful for. including pre-school students who consider themselves to be learning English skills. Many students experience difficulties because their graduate backgrounds are not only from high school, but some are from vocational school. The researcher observed and saw what difficulties pre-school students had in learning English for early childhood. The aim of this research is so that students can develop good strategies in learning English for early childhood.  

This research discusses the preparation of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Ihsan Palembang in implementing the Merdeka curriculum. The Merdeka curriculum is an innovative approach to education aimed at providing autonomy to students in their learning. The objective of this research is to understand the methods and approaches used by Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Ihsan in preparing itself to introduce the Merdeka curriculum. We employed a qualitative method in this research. The first step in qualitative research methodology involves observation, interviews, and data collection. Research findings indicate that MI Al-Ihsan has started preparing itself to implement the Merdeka curriculum. This preparation includes teacher training, developing learning materials in line with the curriculum, creating adaptable lesson plans, and discussing difficulties and challenges faced when implementing the Merdeka curriculum, as well as its benefits and drawbacks compared to the previous curriculum. The importance of careful planning before implementing the Merdeka curriculum at MI Al-Ihsan is also emphasized in this article. With thorough planning, this curriculum will maximize the benefits of students' self-development in the future.

This research discusses the preparation of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Ihsan Palembang in implementing the Merdeka curriculum. The Merdeka curriculum is an innovative approach to education aimed at providing autonomy to students in their learning. The objective of this research is to understand the methods and approaches used by Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Ihsan in preparing itself to introduce the Merdeka curriculum. We employed a qualitative method in this research. The first step in qualitative research methodology involves observation, interviews, and data collection. Research findings indicate that MI Al-Ihsan has started preparing itself to implement the Merdeka curriculum. This preparation includes teacher training, developing learning materials in line with the curriculum, creating adaptable lesson plans, and discussing difficulties and challenges faced when implementing the Merdeka curriculum, as well as its benefits and drawbacks compared to the previous curriculum. The importance of careful planning before implementing the Merdeka curriculum at MI Al-Ihsan is also emphasized in this article. With thorough planning, this curriculum will maximize the benefits of students' self-development in the future.

The implementation of the program in 2013 has brought changes to the learning process. Minister of Education and Culture Regulation no. Decree Number 65 of 2013 concerning Primary and Secondary Education Process Standards points to the need for learning processes to be guided by the principles of a scientific approach. The scientific approach applies to all subjects at all levels. Adopting a scientific approach can certainly cause its own difficulties, especially in exact subjects such as social studies. This research aims to conduct a study of the implementation of the 2013 social studies curriculum in secondary schools that implement the 2013 curriculum. The results of this research show that in general the implementation of the 2013 social studies curriculum in secondary schools uses the mutually adaptive curriculum implementation method, social studies teachers still encounter several obstacles, doubts doubtful and difficult to adapt to real conditions. This is proven by the academic performance of social studies teachers who use scientific methods, but most social studies learning is only carried out in the classroom so it does not provide special training learning experiences for students.

The purpose of this research is to determine (1) Difficulty in calculating in class II of SD Negeri 1501 Hurung Jilok. (2) The teacher's efforts to overcome students' difficulties in calculating using number media in class II of SD Negeri 1501 Hurung Jilok. The type of research used is Classroom Action Research (PTK) which consists of 2 cycles, each cycle consisting of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. This research was carried out in class II of SD Negeri 1501 Hurung Jilok. The data sources in this research were divided into two, namely (1) primary data, namely students of class II of SD Negeri 1501 Hurung Jilok, (2) secondary data, namely teachers of class II of SD Negeri 1501 Hurung Jilok. . Data collection techniques in this research were obtained through observation, oral tests and documentation. The data analysis technique in this research is a qualitative data analysis technique. Based on the results of the research carried out by the author, conclusions can be put forward: (1) The difficulty in calculating in class II of SD Negeri 1501 Hurung Jilok based on the results of observations of the level of difficulty in calculating in the pre-cycle stage, there were 13 students experiencing difficulties in learning arithmetic, while 14 students did not have difficulty learning arithmetic. Based on the results of these observations, researchers want to overcome students' difficulties in calculating using number media in class II of SD Negeri 1501 Hurung Jilok. Because by using number media, learning will be more fun so that students will find it easier to overcome counting difficulties. (2) The teacher's efforts to overcome students' difficulties in arithmetic using number media in class II of SD Negeri 1501 Hurung Jilok have been resolved, because with each action taken, students' arithmetic difficulties begin to decrease gradually, as in cycle I, students' difficulties in arithmetic using using number media in class II of SD Negeri 1501 Hurung Jilok experienced a decline, namely the remaining 6 students or 22.22% who experienced difficulties in learning arithmetic, while 21 students or 77.78% had no difficulty in learning arithmetic, and in cycle II students had difficulty in learning arithmetic. arithmetic using number media in class II of SD Negeri 1501 Hurung Jilok cycle II experienced a decrease from the previous cycle, namely there was 1 student or 3.70% who had difficulty learning to count, while 26 students or 96.30% had no more difficulty in learning counting. So it can be concluded that by using number media, the numeracy difficulties of class II students at SD Negeri 1501 Hurung Jilok can be overcome.

Information Technology is technology used to manipulate data in various ways. For example, this technology can process, access, organize and store data. The aim of using information technology is to produce high quality information. Information and Communication Technology has influenced the way humans communicate, work and live. In the business sector, ICT has helped efficiency in business processes and communication between customers, employees and business partners. In the field of education, ICT has changed the way of teaching and learning, providing access to online educational resources, and opening up opportunities for distance learning as discussed this time regarding the utilization or use of information and communication technology in BANUH RAYA, SIMALUNGUN, which has a population of approximately 150 families where the use of technology in this area is still lacking due to network difficulties where sometimes residents have to climb to higher places to get a network. Information Technology is technology used to manipulate data in various ways. For example, this technology can process, access, organize and store data. The aim of using information technology is to produce high quality information. Information and Communication Technology has influenced the way humans communicate, work and live. In the business sector, ICT has helped efficiency in business processes and communication between customers, employees and business partners. In the field of education, ICT has changed the way of teaching and learning, providing access to online educational resources, and opening up opportunities for distance learning as discussed this time regarding the utilization or use of information and communication technology in BANUH RAYA, SIMALUNGUN, which has a population of approximately 150 families where the use of technology in this area is still lacking due to network difficulties where sometimes residents have to climb to higher places to get a network.

Exceptionally gifted children possess extraordinary potential; however, addressing their needs optimally often presents a challenge. On the other hand, specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia pose specific obstacles in the learning process for children. The aim of this research is to facilitate readers in understanding the core aspects related to the Analysis of Handling Exceptionally Gifted Children and Specific Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia. This research employs a library research methodology.The findings of this research encompass several interventions applicable to students with learning disabilities. One form of learning service for special needs children involves providing treatment to overcome the difficulties and learning barriers they face. The role of media is crucial in education, as it can effectively aid in conveying information from learners to the subject matter.    

This research aims to analyze the learning styles of 11th-grade students in Class MP 2 at SMK N 1 Bangli in the context of learning English. The findings indicate that the majority of students have a preference for kinesthetic learning style, followed by auditory and visual learning styles. Despite the dominance of the kinesthetic learning style, some students also show tendencies towards auditory and visual learning styles. Meanwhile, the research identifies several learning difficulties faced by students, such as a lack of motivation, basic English language proficiency, and limited school resources. To address these challenges, teachers and schools are advised to create an environment that supports students' learning motivation, pay special attention to mastering basic English language skills, and enhance students' access to quality learning resources, including the use of technology such as utilizing smartphones for learning activities. Learning Styles, English Language Learning, Analysis of Students' Learning Styles