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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Literacy is very important for students because literacy skills will affect the success of their learning and their lives. Good literacy skills will help students understand oral, written and visual texts. oral, written, and pictorial/visual texts, therefore, the development of literacy in literacy in learning is always carried out in an integrated manner between listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. This is because the four skills have a very close relationship, although each has certain characteristics. One way that can be do to improve teacher competence in building a Literacy Culture in Madrasahs is through Technical Guidance with the Method of Direct Guidance. Bimtek is an activity that is intended to provide assistance which is generally in the form of advice and guidance and guidance to solve problems / problems that are technical in nature. From the results of research conducted on teachers at MTsN 1 Siak, namely as follows: Organizing Technical Guidance with the Direct Guidance Method can improve teacher competence in building a culture of Literacy in Madrasahs at MTsN 1 Siak in the 2023/2024 academic year. This This is indicated by the score of the observation of the teacher which continues to increase from cycle 1 to cycle 3. In cycle 1 the score obtained was 78, then increased in cycle 1 to cycle 3. obtained was 78, then increased in cycle 2 to 120, and the achievement of the maximum score of 144 occurred in cycle 1 to cycle 3. achievement of the maximum score of 144 occurred in cycle 3.

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of project-based collaborative learning in improving the English speaking skills of high school students. Using a quasi-experimental design, this study involved 64 eleventh-grade students divided into an experimental group (n=32) using project-based collaborative learning methods and a control group (n=32) using conventional methods. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test speaking assessments, classroom observations, and interviews with students and teachers. The results showed that the experimental group experienced a significant improvement in English speaking skills compared to the control group (p<0.05) with a large effect size (d=0.87). Qualitative analysis revealed that project-based collaborative learning increased students' motivation, confidence, and critical thinking abilities. These findings indicate that the project-based collaborative learning approach can be an effective strategy for developing English speaking skills in the EFL (English as a Foreign Language) context.

The condition and situation of education after the Covid 19 Pandemic caused "Learning Loss" and "Learning Outcomes Loss". It takes a learning experience by providing students' reasoning insights and intellectual competence through a portfolio. The presence of educators with the ability to transform learning is needed as a learning conditioning for the ability of students' portfolios.  Quantitative research using a Likert scale questionnaire instrument constructed and developed from the teacher assessment system and David M. Johnson's portfolio. The population is 80 teachers and 80 students of grade VI elementary school in the Kebon Jeruk area, West Jakarta. The findings of the study provide information that the ability of students' portfolios can be constructed and optimized through learning transformation with three dimensions in the form of active participation and success of students, assessment and feedback on the progress of learning experiences and management of students and learning materials.

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.

Microteaching is a simulation or training for prospective teachers to explore the ability of skills in teaching that combines the components of learning. The purpose of this study was to analyse the implementation of microteaching learning in terms of the use of various biology learning media with a touch of technology. The method used is descriptive quantitative with observation sheets and interviews. This research uses a squential explanatory design that combines quantitative and qualitative methods sequentially the first stage of collecting and analysing quantitative data followed by collecting and analysing qualitative data to help explain quantitative results. The results of the study regarding the pattern of using technology-based learning media showed that PowerPoint 92% and learning videos 78% were the most widely used media in microteaching practice. While the level of effectiveness of the media used varies. The 4.6% digital microscope showed a high level of effectiveness even though the frequency of use was still low. This indicates that high technology-based learning media has considerable potential in improving the quality of learning. Furthermore, the analysis of students' digital competence shows that 70% of students have good to very good mastery of technology. Furthermore, creativity in media development shows an even distribution while time management is still a challenge for 35% of students at a sufficient or insufficient level. The use of technology-based learning media in micro teaching has considerable potential, but still faces several challenges. A systematic and comprehensive approach is needed to optimise the use of technology in developing the teaching competence of prospective biology teachers.

Rapid advances in technology and science can be a challenge in maintaining local wisdom. Education is one alternative way to overcome these problems. Educational innovations carried out by teachers in learning activities can integrate local wisdom into teaching materials such as Student Worksheets. This study aims to describe the analysis of local wisdom-based Student Worksheets in Situbondo Regency, which includes the curriculum analysis process. These mapping materials will be integrated with local wisdom culture, and materials will be determined based on learning achievements and indicators. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with teachers in Situbondo Regency as research subjects. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. Data collection uses observation, documentation, and interviews. The study was conducted by analyzing the curriculum, focusing on Student Worksheets, mapping materials, determining Student Worksheets, and making Student Worksheets. The results of this study show that there is a need for the development of local wisdom-based Student Worksheets so that students have knowledge about culture and values ​​that can be taken. Furthermore, this study recommends that teachers develop Student Worksheets by incorporating local wisdom values ​​from their respective regions.

The Community Service carried out at this school aims to provide a direct contribution to the quality of education and skill development for students and teachers in the school environment. This activity is focused on empowering and increasing the competence of students and teaching staff in facing educational challenges in the modern era. The methods used include education, sharing sessions and mentoring based on real needs in the field .This service activity is carried out with the aim of increasing the quality of the learning process through the application of methods that are more effective and enjoyable for students. It is hoped that, through this activity, a more inclusive and innovative educational environment can be created, which in turn will have a positive impact on the quality of education in schools and encourage active community participation in supporting educational progress in the area.

This study aims to describe how a positive culture in schools is instilled through activities that have become a habit in schools. This study uses a qualitative approach with the type of case study research because it wants to explain in detail and explore more deeply about the implementation and implementation of a positive school culture, as well as the challenges and obstacles in the implementation and implementation of a positive school culture at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Malang. The results of the study show that the school culture applied at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Malang cannot be separated from character values, namely religious values, nationalist values, mutual cooperation values, independent character values, and integrity values. The school culture includes teachers guarding the gate to welcome students into school, reciting before starting learning, praying dhuha between breaks, students greeting and shaking hands when crossing paths with teachers, and not hesitating to help teachers when they need help

Character is important in human life. Character building must begin at an early age. The church must also realize this, because the church has an important role in shaping character, especially the character of Christ in children. Through the teaching of Sunday school teachers, the church can take part in the formation of children's character at an early age. The role of a Sunday school teacher is quite large for the character building of Sunday school children. Therefore, Sunday school teachers must know the importance of childhood, the role of Sunday school teachers in the formation of children's character, the process of character formation, influencing factors in character formation and shaping children's character according to the stages of child development. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which the role of Sunday school teachers in GBIS Salatiga on the character building of Sunday school children in GBIS Salatiga. This research was conducted using qualitative method and data collection was done through interviews. The results of the research were then reviewed in detail and critically using theoretical studies so that it is known to what extent the role of Sunday school teachers regarding the character building of Sunday school children in GBIS Salatiga.

The Christian Religious Education teacher plays a strategic role in shaping students' understanding of the importance of living in harmony and peace, despite different backgrounds. However, in practice, not all Christian Religious Education teachers are able to effectively integrate teachings about unity and solidarity. The role of Christian Religious Education  teachers in fostering a sense of national unity among Junior High School Tanah Sereal-Bogor students is crucial, especially in the context of Indonesia's diversity. This study aims to examine the strategic role of Christian Religious Education teachers based on guidelines derived from Romans 15:5-7. The research will use a qualitative approach, exploring the role of Christian Religious Education  teachers in fostering a sense of national unity among Junior High School Tanah Sereal-Bogor  students based on the teachings of Romans 15:5-7. The results show that the implementation of teachings from Romans 15:5-7 in the Christian Religious Education curriculum can have a significant impact on shaping students' characters to have attitudes of national unity and solidarity. Thus, Christian Religious Education teachers act as agents of change who can strengthen the sense of national unity through education based on Christian values.

This research aims to instill and strengthen the spirit of democracy and nationalism in every student. When they have the spirit of democracy and nationalism, their love for the nation and enthusiasm for fighting for this nation will be strong and great. One effort to instill a spirit of democracy and nationalism in the next generation is by learning Pancasila and citizenship education. The type of method used in this article is a literature review. The writing of this literature review adopts national articles published on various journal provider platforms on a national scale which discuss the importance of increasing democratic values ​​and nationalism in students through learning Pancasila and citizenship education. The results of the research show that increasing democratic values ​​and nationalism in students through learning Pancasila and citizenship education shows a positive direction. This means that students who have received Pancasila and citizenship education material have experienced a good improvement in their democratic attitudes and nationalist feelings. This learning is implemented in Indonesia with the aim of forming students into individuals who have strong character and are based on the values ​​of Pancasila, who have faith and devotion to God Almighty, have global diversity, mutual cooperation, independence, critical reasoning and creativity. Apart from that, through Pancasila and citizenship education we are present to provide in-depth understanding from teachers about the essence of Pancasila and the urgency of citizenship education.