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This study aims to examine the application of a modified direct learning strategy combined with the demonstration method to improve students' cognitive abilities. The direct learning strategy is an approach that emphasizes the systematic and gradual delivery of material, so that students can understand concepts in a more structured manner. However, in practice, this strategy needs to be modified to be more engaging and appropriate to the characteristics of students. The demonstration method is used as a form of reinforcement in the learning process, where students not only receive information verbally but also directly observe the processes, events, or concepts being studied. This allows students to gain a more concrete and meaningful learning experience. Modifications to the learning strategy are carried out through adjustments to models, methods, media, and learning facilities and infrastructure to optimally support the achievement of learning objectives. Students' cognitive abilities are the main focus of this study, which include aspects of knowledge, understanding, application, analysis, evaluation, and creation according to Bloom's taxonomy. With the implementation of appropriate learning strategies, students are expected to be able to develop more active and critical thinking skills. The results of the study indicate that a modified direct learning strategy with the demonstration method has the potential to significantly improve students' cognitive abilities. Therefore, this approach can be used as an alternative, effective learning strategy to create a more interactive, engaging, and meaningful learning process.

This community service program was implemented to strengthen the digital literacy and competencies of health cadres in Simogirang Village, Prambon Sub-district, Sidoarjo Regency, particularly in the recording and management of Posyandu (integrated health service post) data. The initiative responded to ongoing issues stemming from manual documentation methods, which were prone to human error, inefficiency, and lack of integration with regional health information systems. To address these challenges, the program delivered an IT-based training module using a combination of direct instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on simulations. The training emphasized the use of accessible and cost-effective tools such as Google Forms and Google Sheets, designed in alignment with the principles of adult learning (andragogy) and Kurt Lewin’s change management model to facilitate behavioral adaptation and technology acceptance among the participants. A total of 25 health cadres participated in the program. Pre- and post-training evaluations demonstrated significant improvement in digital skills, with 80% of participants achieving a minimum of 85% accuracy in completing digital forms and managing records. In addition, a prototype digital system based on Google Workspace was successfully piloted in two Posyandu locations. This system enhanced the timeliness, accuracy, and integration of health data reporting to local health centers (Puskesmas), offering a scalable and sustainable solution for grassroots healthcare data management. Despite the positive outcomes, the program also identified key challenges, notably limited internet infrastructure and varying levels of prior digital exposure among cadres. These findings underscore the need for continuous mentoring, support from local government stakeholders, and potential investment in digital infrastructure. Overall, the initiative contributes to Indonesia’s broader goals of digital transformation in public health, particularly at the village level.

This study aims to enhance students' learning outcomes in Natural Science (IPA) through the demonstration method in fourth-grade students at SD Inpres Teas, Noebeba District, Timor Tengah Selatan Regency. The research was motivated by low science learning outcomes, with 60% of students failing to meet the Minimum Competency Criteria (KKM) of 70. Conventional teaching methods contributed to students' passivity and lack of engagement. This Classroom Action Research (CAR) follows the Kemmis and McTaggart model, consisting of two cycles with four stages: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The study involved 10 fourth-grade students, with data collected through learning outcome tests, observations, and teacher interviews. Descriptive quantitative analysis compared student performance before and after intervention. Results indicated that the demonstration method effectively improved science learning outcomes. Initially, students scored an average of 73.5, with a mastery rate of 40%. After applying the demonstration method in cycle I, the average increased to 84.1, with 70% mastery. In cycle II, refining teaching strategies led to an average score of 90.1, with 90% mastery. The method also enhanced student engagement, teamwork, and conceptual understanding. These findings suggest that the demonstration method is an effective strategy for improving science learning outcomes. Teachers are encouraged to incorporate demonstrations regularly, and schools should provide necessary resources to optimize learning experiences.

This research aims to improve the science and science learning outcomes of class IV students at SDN 1 Pokak academic year 2023/2024. This research uses the Classroom Action Research (PTK) method which uses the Kemmis and Taggart model. The subjects of this research were class IV students at SDN 1 Pokak, totaling 14 participants educate. Data collection techniques through evaluation tests, observation and documentation. The research results show that: (1) students become more active in learning activities. (2) there was an increase in mathematics learning outcomes for class IV students at SDN 1 Pokak. This increase was proven by the results of the pre-cycle test, the class average value was 72.5, then it increased in cycle I to 82.5 and increased again in cycle II to 85.7.    

This research is motivated by the low learning outcomes of cultural arts. The reason is that the use of the learning model and students' understanding of learning is not optimal. The purpose of this study is to describe the improvement of cultural arts learning outcomes by using the Discussion-Demonstration method in class XI.1 of SMA Negeri 1 Kuantan Mudik. This research is a Class Action Research (PTK) that uses qualitative and quantitative approaches. It is carried out in two cycles, namely cycle I consists of 2 meetings and cycle II consists of 1 meeting. Each cycle includes four stages, namely planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The subjects of this study are teachers and students of class XI.1 of SMA Negeri 1 Kuantan Mudik with a total of 36 people. The results of the study showed an increase in: a) the implementation in the aspect of teachers in the first cycle of meeting 1 with an average of 3.06 with good criteria, the first cycle of meeting 2 with an average of 3.41 with good criteria and the second cycle of 3.93 (very good), while in the aspect of students in the first cycle of meeting 1 with an average of 1.87 (not good), the first cycle of meeting 2 with an average of 3.31 (good) and the second cycle of 3.87 (very good),  b) Assessment of student learning outcomes in cycle I with an average score of 66 and cycle II with an average score of 90. Based on these results, it can be concluded that using the Discussion-Demonstration Method can improve the learning outcomes of cultural arts in class XI.1 students of SMA Negeri 1 Kuantan Mudik.

This research uses qualitative methods, a type of case study with a single case design. Data collection techniques were carried out using in-depth interviews, participant observation and documentation. Data is analyzed using an interactive model consisting of collecting data (data collection), reducing data (data reduction), presenting data (data display), and concluding (conclusion). Checking the validity of the data is carried out using credibility, transferability, dependability and confirmability tests.This research also aims to find out: (1) Are teaching media urgent in improving learning outcomes, (2) What steps must be taken in the learning process to improve learning outcomes.The results of this research show that: (1) teaching media is very urgent in the learning process in order to improve children's optimal learning outcomes, so that it can make it easier for students to receive lessons, can foster children's learning motivation, (2) Then the steps taken in the learning process To improve student learning outcomes is to provide adequate facilities and infrastructure and carry out the learning process based on the curriculum and local regional conditions using various methods including;  lecture method, question and answer method, discussion method, learning assignment method, demonstration method, experimental method, social drama and role playing method, project method and problem solving method    

This research aims to improve PAI learning using the demonstration method at SDN 17 Bilah Barat. This type of research is classroom action research. Action research is a type of research used in the classroom to solve learning problems with the aim of improving the quality of learning. Journal analysis of the results of this literature review uses the critical assessment method. research result. The conclusion that can be drawn is that the demonstration method can be an effective method in improving PAI learning, especially in helping students understand and apply difficult concepts.  However, it should be noted that the demonstration method must be used wisely and in the right context to ensure its effectiveness in improving PAI learning.

The problems that occur in this study are the low activities and learning outcomes of Civics content, because learning is one-way, students have difficulty understanding the material, lack of activities that build a sense of cooperation, confidence and responsibility, lack of activities that require students to think critically, lack of student involvement actively in learning and the lack of learning activities that can develop student creativity. Efforts to overcome these problems are by using the PBL learning model, Hands On Activity and Talking Stick. The purpose of this research is to increase student learning activities and outcomes. The subjects of this study were fifth grade students at SDN Telaga Biru 6 Banjarmasin, which consisted of 30 students consisting of 12 boys and 18 girls. The method used is a qualitative approach with the type of PTK and using qualitative data obtained through observing the activities of educators and students, while quantitative data through student learning outcomes from individual written test results. These results show that the acquisition of educator activities at meeting IV obtained a score of 31 in the "Very Good" category. Student activity reaches 97% and learning outcomes have reached an indicator of success, namely ≥81. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that using a combination of Problem Based Learning, Hands On Activity, and Talking Stick can increase student activity and learning outcomes.