This study aims to examine the role of Social Studies (IPS) teachers in implementing Pancasila values in Social Studies learning for eighth-grade students at MTs Negeri 2 Jombang. A qualitative descriptive approach was used, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research subjects consisted of Social Studies teachers and eighth-grade students. The results showed that the implementation of Pancasila values was carried out by integrating values such as tolerance, mutual cooperation, and social justice into Social Studies learning and students' daily interactions. Strategies included regular religious activities, moral messaging, and exemplary behavior by teachers. This implementation positively impacted character development, reduced bullying behavior, and increased awareness of diversity and unity. Challenges included students' diverse backgrounds and limited instructional time. These findings indicate that Social Studies teachers play a central role in instilling Pancasila values to shape students into individuals with strong character and a sense of national identity.
 

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between parental and teacher support with geography learning achievement of grade X students at MA Ma'arif Udanawu Blitar. This research uses quantitative research and the type of correlation and relationship research. Data collection methods for parental and teacher support in this study using a questionnaire, while to obtain learning outcomes data using odd semester report card scores. This study used a sample of 96 students from a total population of 642 grade X students at MA Ma'arif Udanawu Blitar. Analysis data on hypothesis testing using product moment correlation test and multiple linear regression test. The results of this study indicate that parental support and teachers have a positive and significant relationship with geography learning achievement of grade X students at MA Ma'arif Udanawu Blitar, as evidenced by the significance value of the F test of 0.000 <0.05 then H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted.

One of the most important aspects of formal and informal education in educational institutions is character education. Two types of character that should be formed are discipline and responsibility. Possession of discipline and responsibility are highly valued qualities, as character plays an important role in one's daily social interactions. Helping, grouping, and socializing are all included in it. Character development throughout human life as a whole is closely linked to the process of learning and self-formation. Character development can be achieved in the context of family, school, and the environment, which includes communities and groups. The objectives of this study are to (1) describe the teacher's approach in teaching social studies class VIII SMP Negeri 1 Kunjang Kediri that instills the character values of discipline and responsibility. (2) Determine what motivates and what hinders educators to foster the character values of discipline and responsibility in their students through social studies learning in class VIII A of SMP Negeri 1 Kunjang Kediri. (3) To find out the results of social studies learning techniques used to build character values of discipline and responsibility in students of class VIII A SMP Negeri 1 Kunjang Kediri. A descriptive qualitative approach was used in this study. In collecting data, the methods used were observation, interviews, and documentation. The Miles and Huberman approach was used in the design of this research, which used descriptive analysis techniques through three stages: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Triangulation of data sources was used in assessing the validity of the data. The teachers and students of SMP Negeri 1 Kunjang Kediri became the research subjects. Based on the data analysis, the following conclusions were obtained: 1) Motivation and exemplary teachers, active involvement of students in learning, self-habituation, and sanctioning violations are strategies used by social studies teachers at SMP Negeri 1 Kunjang Kediri, 2) Strong motivation, family support, school regulations, and the environment are the driving factors faced by social studies teachers at SMP Negeri 1 Kunjang Kediri in instilling the character values of discipline and responsibility to students. Meanwhile, the unsupportive atmosphere and students' lack of willingness to learn make them less effective learners are the inhibiting factors. In this case, the teacher's duties have been carried out in accordance with their responsibilities as educators, motivators, mentors, and assessors. 3) The results of the social studies teacher's strategy in the implementation of cultivating the character of discipline and responsibility for students in grade VIII through motivating activities, students become enthusiastic in discipline and responsibility for the mandate carried out, namely as students. Through exemplary, students have successfully applied and instilled forms of discipline and responsibility in terms of dress, time, and duties through their active participation in classroom learning. This is indicated by students' active participation in discussions, students' activeness in completing and collecting assignments given by the teacher, students' enthusiasm for learning that is always high, self-habituation that has been applied by social studies teachers, the ability of social studies teachers to train students to be more disciplined and responsible in terms of worship, students' habits to help others and parents, and the appearance of disciplined and responsible students, by making efforts to impose sanctions on students who commit violations so that they do not repeat them again and encourage them to be more aware of their obligations as students.

This study aims to determine the influence of learning discipline and peer environment on student learning outcomes in grade VIII social studies subjects at SMP Negeri 2 Kauman Tulungagung both partially and simultaneously. This research uses a quantitative approach with Ex-post Facto research type. The population in this research was grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Kauman Tulungagung and 89 students were billed as a sample with proportional random sampling technique. Data collection techniques use questionnaires and documentation, while the data analysis used is multiple linear regression. The results showed that: 1) Learning discipline has a positive and significant effect on learning outcomes. 2) The peer environment positively and significantly affects learning outcomes. 3) Learning discipline and peer environment simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on learning outcomes. The Coefficient of Determination (R2) of the two independent variables is 0.625 or 62.5% of student learning outcomes in class VIII social studies subjects at SMP Negeri 2 Kauman Tulungagung.
Keywords: Learning Discipline, Peer Environment, and Learning Outcomes