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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.

Difficulty reading the Qu’ran in students will usually be obvious. With the emergence of unusual behavior, one of them is difficulty in reading the Qu’ran. So the efforts of Al-Quran Hadith teachers in overcoming difficulties in reading the Al-Quran in class VII at MTs Al-Ma'ruf Denpasar are very much needed in overcoming students' difficulties. Based on the problems above, the focus of the research is: 1) What difficulties do students experience in reading the Koran? 2) How do Al-Quran Hadith teachers try to overcome students'difficulties in reading the Al-Quran? 3) What are the supporting and inhibiting factors for Al Quran Hadith teachers in overcoming difficulties in reading the Al-Quran? The aims of this research are 1) To find out what difficulties students experience in reading the Qur’an, 2) Efforts of Al-Quran Hadith teachers in overcoming difficulties in reading the Al Quran 3) Supporting and inhibiting factors for Al-Quran Hadis teachers in overcoming difficulties in reading the Al-Quran. This type of research is qualitative with a descriptive approach,informants are determined purposively. The informants are the head of the madrasah, Alquran Hadis teacher, class VII students and parents. Data is collected by interviews, observation and documentation, then analyzed using the stages of data reduction and presentation. data and drawing conclusions The research results show that 1) Difficulties in reading the Qur’an include: difficulty in pronouncing makharijul letters, difficulty applying the laws of reciting tajwid, difficulty in recognizing punctuation, not knowing the length and shortness of reading the Qur’an and lack of fluency in reading the Qur’an. 2) The Al-Quran Hadith teacher's efforts to overcome difficulties in reading the Al-Quran are by making morning recitations of the Al-Quran, arousing students' interest in reading, providing encouragement and motivation, selecting and developing learning methods and providing good role models. 3) Supporting factors for teacher efforts in overcoming difficulty reading the Koran, there is guidance to read the Koran every morning, supporting facilities and infrastructure. The inhibiting factors for teachers in overcoming student difficulties include: low student interest and also family factors.

This research aims to optimize the use of interactive flipbooks as a literacy learning media in elementary schools. Interactive flipbook media offers an innovative approach in the learning process, combining engaging visualization, interactivity, and digital accessibility that meets the needs of 21st-century students. The method used in this research is a literature review involving the collection, analysis, and synthesis of various literature related to the use of interactive flipbooks in the context of primary education. The results indicate that interactive flipbooks can enhance reading interest, literacy skills, and student comprehension through a combination of text, images, audio, and animation. This media also allows students to learn independently and collaboratively by utilizing interactive features. In addition, interactive flipbooks have proven effective in supporting thematic and integrative learning, which is often implemented in elementary schools. This study recommends the development of curriculum-based interactive flipbooks, teacher training in their use, and the integration of this media into teaching strategies. With proper optimization, interactive flipbooks can become an innovative solution to improve the literacy quality of elementary school students.

This study explored the adaptation strategies of pre-service English teachers during their teaching practicum (PPL) in junior high schools implementing the Kurikulum Merdeka framework. The aim of the study is to explore how pre-service English teachers integrate the flexible and student-centered curriculum while adjusting to a variety of problems in a real-world classroom environment. Semi-structured interviews and non-participant observations were used in this qualitative study to collect data from six pre-service teachers. The results showed that pre-service teachers used a variety of strategies to deal with procedural, managerial, psychological, instructional, and cultural obstacles, such as reflective practices, collaborative mentoring, and differentiated instruction. In addition to highlighting the necessity of successfully promoting Kurikulum Merdeka, the study emphasizes the value of mentorship and reflective practices in promoting professional development. These findings help to enhance programs for preparing future teachers and offer insightful advice to pre-service English teachers as they enter into professional teaching roles.

"Improvement of Short Story Writing Ability Through the Personal Experience of Class VIII Unismuh Junior High School Makassar". Thesis of Indonesian Language and Literature Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Makassar Muhammadiyah University.This type of research is a Class Action Research (Class Action Research) which aims to describe the improvement of short story writing skills through the personal experience of students of class Class VIII Unismuh Junior High School Makassar and describes the process of improving the ability to write short stories through the personal experience of the MA class Class VIII Unismuh Junior High School Makassar. The instruments used in data collection were tests, observation guidelines, interview guidelines, and the data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The data in this study are in the form of tesp there are 24 students and the results of observations in the learning process.The results showed that quantitatively there was an increase in the learning outcomes of short story writing through the personal experience of 24 students, namely on the pretest results, an average score of 56.63%. In the first cycle the average score of student learning outcomes was 68.13%, while the second cycle of student learning outcomes writing short stories through personal experience was 81.74%. In the first cycle, students who finished 9 students or 46.48% and categories of incomplete were 15 students or 53.52%. While in the second cycle category there were 21 students or 89.96% and the incomplete category were 3 people or 10.04% meaning that there was an increase of 13.61%.Based on the results of the research above, it can be concluded that the results of learning to write short stories through the personal experience of students of class XI MA Darul Istiqamah Maccopa Maros Regency can be improved through students' personal experiences.

The purpose of this study is to determine the strategy of the Youth Organization of 1000 Teachers in Samarinda City in recruiting volunteers so that prospective volunteers who join have an interest in participating directly in helping with educational problems in remote areas and the obstacles faced by the Youth Organization of 1000 Teachers in conducting the recruitment. Youth with its social control function that has an active role in fighting for various values ​​of life that exist in society, the Youth Organization of 1000 Teachers in Samarinda City as an agent of change plays an active role in implementing education, especially for remote, underdeveloped, and border areas in East Kalimantan Province which still need special attention. This study is descriptive qualitative with a focus on describing and describing the strategy of the Youth Organization of 1000 Teachers in Samarinda City in recruiting volunteers so that prospective volunteers have an interest in participating directly in helping with social problems in the field of education, especially in remote areas and the obstacles faced. The data analysis used is the interactive model data analysis proposed by Miles, Huberman, and Saldana, where this data analysis consists of data collection, data condensation, data presentation and drawing conclusions. This study uses secondary data collection techniques by conducting library research and other secondary data sources and conducting direct research in the field to obtain primary data through in-depth interviews. From the results of the study, it shows that the Strategy of the 1000 Teacher Youth Organization in Increasing Volunteer Interest in East Kalimantan Province has been running well so far. This is because the members of the organization in it, both the Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and donations, Creative and event Team, Survey and Logistics Team, and the members of the 1000 Teacher Youth Organization management in Samarinda City are able to adapt and be creative in recruiting prospective volunteers.

This study aims to analyze teachers' and students' responses to critical thinking skills in biology learning at SMA Negeri 3 Pekanbaru. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method using observation, interviews, and documentation. The subjects were 11th-grade students and biology teachers. The results indicate that the evaluation process conducted by teachers was inconsistent. Essay-based evaluations were deemed effective in measuring critical thinking skills, although not always based on specific indicators. Most students assessed critical thinking questions as moderately difficult, with their evaluation results categorized as high. However, a gap in students' understanding was identified, requiring further attention. This study recommends the systematic use of critical thinking indicators to better support the development of students' critical thinking skills.

This research is motivated by the lack of teacher performance in utilizing the Merdeka Mengajar platform application. Therefore, PAI teachers are required to be able to operate the Merdeka Mengajar platform application. This study aims to obtain clear information about: 1) Planning the Merdeka Mengajar platform in improving the performance of PAI teachers at SMP Negeri 5 Jawai. 2) Steps of the Merdeka Mengajar platform in improving the performance of PAI teachers at SMP Negeri 5 Jawai. 3) Evaluation of the Merdeka Mengajar platform in improving the performance of PAI teachers at SMP Negeri 5 Jawai. The subjects of this research are PAI teachers and the principal of SMP Negeri 5 Jawai. To obtain data related to the research focus, researchers conducted interviews, observations, and documentation. The data validity checking techniques used are: 1) Triangulation technique, 2) Member Check technique. The results of the research can be concluded: 1) Planning the Merdeka Mengajar platform in improving the performance of PAI teachers at SMP Negeri 5 Jawai is done by preparing activity programs, scheduling, preparing materials based on the Merdeka Mengajar platform application, and evaluating the program implementation. 2) Steps of the Merdeka Mengajar platform in improving the performance of PAI teachers at SMP Negeri 5 Jawai are done by: forming facilitators, analyzing the level of school readiness, designing dimensions to be used, themes, time allocation, and compiling project modules and reporting strategies, introducing and guiding teachers who have not been able to operate the Merdeka Mengajar platform application. 3) Evaluation of the Merdeka Mengajar platform in improving the performance of PAI teachers at SMP Negeri 5 Jawai includes: increased teacher engagement in using various PMM features, improved pedagogical and professional competence of teachers, increased ability of teachers to adopt innovative learning approaches, and a balance between accurate evaluation and realistic workload for teachers.

This study aims to develop erfina game as ecosystem learning media and to know and describe the results of expert validation, teacher responses, student responses and student learning outcomes of the developed media. This research uses the research and development method (Research & Development). The model used in this research is ADDIE consisting of 3 stages, namely Analysis, Design, and Development. The trial was conducted on 10 students of Class VII of SMP Negeri 02 Satu Atap Suwawa Selatan. The results of the study found: (1) validity test based on the percentage of media validation of 85% (Very Valid) and material expert validation obtained a percentage of 87% (Very Valid). (2) Practicality test based on teacher response results obtained a percentage of 91% (Very Practical) and the results of students' responses of 93% (Very Practical). (3) Student learning outcomes test obtained from the results of student learning tests through Preetest and Posttest evaluations, based on the N-Gain scale obtained a value of 0.53 or 53% which is included in the moderate category

Teacher leadership is critical in shaping the educational environment and promoting positive change within schools. Teacher leadership fosters educational innovation and creates supportive learning environments. This study investigates the self-perceived leadership qualities of pre-service teachers, focusing on essential domains of teacher leadership, including self-awareness, leading change, communication, diversity, instructional proficiency, continuous improvement, and self-organization. Utilizing a structured survey instrument adopted and adapted from TLSA (Teacher Leadership Self-Assessment) by Katzenmeyer and Moller (2009). Data was gathered from a sample of teacher candidates to assess their competencies in these domains. The teacher candidates were the final-year Primary Teacher Education Program students at Esa Unggul University.  The findings indicate varying levels of readiness among the participants. The categorical analysis provides insights into specific areas where future teachers demonstrate potential and highlights domains where further development may be beneficial. This research contributes to the understanding of teacher leadership in the context of teacher preparation programs and underscores the importance of targeted support in nurturing well-rounded teacher leaders. Implications for curriculum adjustments and the integration of leadership training in teacher education programs are discussed.

Education plays an important role in the development of a nation, with the quality of education being the responsibility of all parties, especially teachers. In Elementary Schools (SD), teachers must utilize various open materials in learning to motivate students, help them explore basic abilities, and guide them to discover their potential. Teaching materials in learning, such as developing teaching materials using a project-based approach that has great potential to integrate local values ​​and utilize the potential of the surrounding environment, so that learning becomes more meaningful for students. In SD Negeri 8 Dobo, it was found that many teachers were not yet skilled in creating open materials in learning and the learning process was still teacher-themed. To overcome this, community service activities were carried out by creating a Workshop on Developing Teaching Materials Based on Projects for Elementary School Teachers in Small Islands. This workshop aims to improve teacher competence, especially in small border island areas, in developing project-based teaching materials. Teachers will be trained to design learning projects that are interesting, challenging, and relevant to the local context, and support their implementation with appropriate open materials. The expected end results include improving teachers' pedagogical skills, the formation of collaborative networks between teachers, and the creation of learning project plans that can be implemented in their respective schools. In addition, this activity will also provide practical strategies to overcome the geographical and social challenges facing teachers in border areas. Thus, this workshop is expected to be a strategic step in improving the quality of education in the region.

Learning technology continues to develop as time goes by. Technology is the science of tools and skills that make humans work more efficiently. The implementation of daily learning often follows technological developments in the world of education, as do teachers and lecturers. In the field of education, technology has an influence on improving the quality of education, types of educational technology, information technology and communication and learning technology have a major role in learning. The role of technology in the field of education is as an information center and doing new things to illustrate learning and determine online learning methods. With increasingly developing technology, it can also provide benefits that have both good and bad impacts. One of the developments in technology has had a good influence by increasing self-openness in terms of expanding knowledge as information for all life in the world across borders, places and times. Negative impacts include changes in behavior, morals, rules or morals of life so that they conflict with the moral rules that apply in society. Therefore, to prevent the negative impact of using technology in learning, it is necessary to supervise parents and educators who work together in carrying out teaching and supervising children in using technology. The presence and function of technology in the world of education provides the development and growth of human resources as a determinant in achieving success in education. This kind of thing is caused by human resources themselves which are still lagging behind in using this technology in training. With today's technological developments in education, there are many new innovations to support learning. In this case, one way is to provide changes in educational facilities which are increasingly increasing and developing rapidly through technology.

Students' physical fitness conditions can be developed to the maximum so that they can achieve maximum academic achievement. But in reality, many students ignore a healthy lifestyle, such as staying up late and other negative activities. This usually results in a decline in the quality of students' physical fitness, making it difficult to achieve optimal academic performance. This research aims to obtain a clear picture of the level of physical fitness of students at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Subang University. The research method used is a descriptive method. The research subjects were 70 FKIP University Subang students. The research instrument was a physical fitness test observation sheet. In this study, five components of physical fitness were examined, including sprinting 60 meters, push ups, sit ups, vertical jumps, and middle distance running 1200 meters. The results of the research show that the overall physical fitness condition of Subang University FKIP students is in the poor category.

The purpose of this research was to determine the readiness and ability of teachers to face information and communication technology-based learning in the Industrial Revolution Era 4.0. The research method in this article is qualitative. The type is literature research, and the data analysis is descriptive analysis. Data obtained from library research. The data collection technique used by this researcher is a literature study. Data analysis techniques in this study use qualitative analysis techniques in a deductive way. Technology is developing exponentially, changing the way humans move, communicate, communicate and interact. Especially now that there is an era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 known as the era of disruption. Education is one aspect affected by RI 4.0. Learning 4.0 requires a technological approach as a tool in the learning process. Teachers need to interconnect with subjects to gain relevant learning experiences. Teachers have only mastered basic applications commonly used daily, but are reluctant to learn to use new applications that can facilitate their work. Teachers in the digital era must have a mindset. In connection with that, teachers are required to be good at using technology in learning. The use of technology in learning is a necessity.

The role of women in Christian missions is often overlooked, despite church history and the Bible recording their significant contributions to the spread of the gospel. Mission is a calling for all believers regardless of gender, as stated in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). This study aims to highlight the role of women in missions from a biblical perspective and its application in today's church. Using a qualitative method based on a literature review, this study analyses various biblical female figures involved in missionary work, such as Mary Magdalene, Lydia, Deborah, Esther, and Priscilla.The results of the study show that biblical women have a wide range of roles in various aspects of spiritual and social life, whether as leaders, prophets, teachers, or supporters of ministry. Women like Deborah and Esther show that women's leadership is not alien to God's plan, while figures like Mary Magdalene and Lydia prove that women also had key roles in the spread of the gospel. In the early church, names like Phoebe and Tryfosa show that women have long been active in ministry. However, to this day, there are still challenges for women in church mission, including restrictive theological interpretations, patriarchal culture, as well as social stigma. Therefore, the church needs to reflect on the role of women in mission by considering an inclusive theological foundation and making more room for their involvement. This study confirms that without the contribution of women, church growth and the spread of the gospel will face greater challenges.

Reading plays an important role in building a literate generation that is able to improve academic skills, broaden horizons and maintain local cultural identity. However, the low interest in reading in Indonesia, especially among students, is a big challenge. Internal factors, such as student motivation, and external factors, such as family and school support, are highly influential. Strategies such as reading for pleasure, edutainment and the School Literacy Movement are effective in fostering a reading culture as well as shaping students' characters, such as honesty, empathy and critical thinking. Challenges in implementation include limited reading materials, teacher training, technology support and collaboration with the community. Strategic steps, such as enrichment of reading materials, intensive teacher training and community involvement, are needed to overcome them. With good literacy, students can think critically, have character and contribute positively. This research uses a qualitative approach through a literature study to examine the importance of literacy culture.

Advances in technology, particularly Generative AI (GenAI), have opened up great opportunities in improving critical and creative thinking skills in education. It offers the potential for personalizing learning, strengthening collaboration, and creating innovative environments that support the development of essential 21st century skills. This article discusses the relevance and implementation of GenAI in learning, examining the benefits it brings, such as increased student analysis and innovation, as well as the challenges faced, including technology dependency, accessibility gaps, and teacher training needs. With thoughtful implementation strategies, GenAI can be a catalyst for empowering students in an inclusive manner, although it requires regulations and policies that support its sustainability and equitable distribution of benefits. The results of this discussion confirm that the integration of GenAI in education requires a holistic approach to ensure its significant impact on student learning and skill development.

The Inclusive Education Programme is an effort by the government in promoting education for students with special education needs especially in Malaysia. The implementation of the Inclusive Education Programme puts great pressure on mainstream teachers to prepare themselves to teach students with special educational needs. This study aims to identify the knowledge, skills and attitudes of trainee teachers towards the implementation of the Inclusive Education Programme in primary schools. The respondents were 59 trainee teachers who were pursuing study at the Institute of Teachers' Education Special Knowledge Campus. This survey study uses a quantitative approach through questionnaire instruments. The data obtained is analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for The Social Sciences) version 29 software. Researchers used the Theory of Constructivism and the Theory of Behaviorism in this study. The overall findings showed that the level of readiness of trainee teachers towards the implementation of inclusive education in primary schools in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes is at a satisfactory level (mean 3.25; sp=1.14). This study has had implications for policymakers, trainee teachers and college training institutes. Among the recommendations of researchers in increasing the level of readiness of trainee teachers for the implementation of inclusive education is that by increasing their knowledge, skills and self-attitude in implementing inclusive education, policymakers in education should further diversify the teacher's professional development program on inclusive education to trainee teachers such as courses, workshops and training programs and the trainee teachers themselves need to increase their self-sufficiency in implementing inclusive education in elementary school.

This study aims to determine the efforts of teachers in increasing students' interest in learning the subject of fiqh through the application of simulation methods in class IV MI Nurul Huda Manyarejo. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a focus on the implementation of simulation methods in the learning process. The formulation of the problem in this study includes: (1) what are the steps in implementing the simulation method in increasing students' interest in learning, (2) how is the quality of the simulation method in fiqh lessons, and (3) what are the supporting and inhibiting factors in implementing the method. The data analysis technique uses an interactive analysis model which includes the stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research procedure was carried out through four stages, namely pre-field, data collection in the field, data analysis, and preparation of research reports. The results of the study showed that the simulation method was able to create a more enjoyable and less boring learning atmosphere, thus increasing the enthusiasm and enthusiasm of students, especially when studying fiqh material such as the zakat chapter. The teacher succeeded in arousing students' interest in learning through an interactive and applicable approach. Thus, the simulation method is considered an effective learning strategy in increasing students' interest in learning the subject of fiqh.

The 21st century has witnessed a rapid digital transformation in global education, reshaping traditional learning paradigms and creating new opportunities and challenges. This study explores the impact of digitalization on educational accessibility, teaching methodologies, and student engagement. The research employs a qualitative approach, analyzing current trends, technological advancements, and policy implementations in various educational systems. The findings highlight the benefits of digital transformation, such as increased accessibility, personalized learning experiences, and the integration of artificial intelligence in education. However, challenges such as the digital divide, cybersecurity concerns, and the need for teacher training persist. The study underscores the importance of strategic policies and investment in digital infrastructure to ensure equitable and effective educational transformation worldwide.