This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of group counseling in improving students' social skills in schools through an analysis of 20 articles that meet the inclusion criteria. The results of the review show that group counseling is effective in developing various aspects of students' social skills, including interpersonal communication, cooperation, empathy, and confidence. Various approaches are applied in the implementation of group counseling, such as modeling techniques, role playing, assertive approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and group discussions. The program also creates a safe space for students to share experiences, gain emotional support, and learn to manage emotions and build positive social relationships. Factors that support the success of the program include counselor skills, a good program structure, and support from teachers, parents, and the school environment. Based on these findings, group counseling can be considered as one of the effective strategies to support students' social and emotional development and improve the quality of learning in schools.

This study explores various factors relating to the implementation of digital learning tools intended to inspire excitement among fourth-grade students. The motivation for this research stems from the noticeable lack of student participation, which is associated with the limited availability of diverse and stimulating educational resources. It is proposed that the adoption of digital educational tools can create a more engaging and relevant learning environment, subsequently boosting students' drive to learn. The investigation follows a qualitative framework, utilizing a case study method where data is gathered through the observation and documentation of fourth-grade students in elementary education. Findings from this research indicate that the incorporation of digital educational materials, including teaching videos, interactive assessments, and online learning platforms, markedly enhances students’ engagement and participation in their educational experience. The utilization of digital content fosters a more vibrant classroom atmosphere, aiding students in grasping the material more effectively. In summary, digital educational resources have the potential to significantly improve student motivation, especially within primary schooling.

This study aims to determine the effect of picture matching activities on the development of children's fine motor skills at RA Darun Najah. Fine motor skills are skills that involve coordination between small muscles, especially the hands and fingers, which play an important role in children's daily activities and academic readiness. Picture matching activities were chosen as a method to train children's fine motor skills through fun, creative, and educational activities. This study used a quantitative approach with an experimental design involving samples of early childhood children at RA Darun Najah. The instruments used were observation and assessment of fine motor skills before and after participating in picture matching activities. The results showed that there was a significant effect of picture matching activities on improving children's fine motor skills, such as grasping skills, placing objects with precision, and hand-eye coordination. In addition, this activity also contributed to improving children's concentration, focus, and problem-solving abilities. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that picture matching activities are an effective method in supporting the development of fine motor skills in early childhood children at RA Darun Najah.

This research focuses on the application of the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) learning model to enhance student participation at SMAN 6 Pandeglang. This topic is significant because many students exhibit low engagement in collaborative learning environments. TGT, as a cooperative model, involves students in competitive games that encourage their active involvement. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method, following five steps of TGT implementation: information delivery, team formation, games, tournaments, and group awards. The findings indicate that the application of the TGT model successfully improved student participation and motivation. Students reported feeling more engaged and enthusiastic during the learning process. In conclusion, the TGT model is effective not only in increasing student participation but also in fostering 21st-century skills such as collaboration and communication.
 
 

Effective educational planning requires a data-driven approach to optimize time, resources, and decision-making. Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) is a project management method that can support this, especially in large-scale educational projects. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of PERT in educational planning, with a focus on time optimization, resource efficiency, and data-based decision-making. The method used is a literature study, by reviewing various library sources such as journals, books, and research reports. The results of the study indicate that PERT is able to reduce project implementation time, improve resource efficiency and PERT supports data-based decision-making. In conclusion, PERT is an effective method to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of educational planning. Successful implementation requires training, technology support, and good coordination between stakeholders.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the world of education, forcing a massive transformation of learning from face-to-face to the virtual world. In this article, we emphasize how technology, digital media, and online learning strategies have changed during the pandemic and how they are applied at various levels of education. In the online learning process, both teachers and students face challenges and opportunities, according to literature research conducted in several recent books and journals. Information technology is very important to convey information and encourage students to learn. This transformation not only affects learning methods but also requires innovation in curriculum and teaching methods to be more flexible and adaptive. The digital era has encouraged the use of technology in education. This is despite many obstacles, such as limited infrastructure and lack of human resources. This study shows that the readiness of the education system to face the crisis is very important. In addition, in the future, educators and students must be strengthened in digital skills.

Many problems during the learning process result in a decrease in student learning motivation which has a negative impact on academic achievement and makes students less active. This can be seen from (1) the rarity of students asking or responding to questions (2) students rarely communicate difficulties to teachers (3) students are also often late in submitting assignments. With these problems, researchers tried to apply the project based learning model with a constructivist approach analysis implemented at SMA Negeri 1 Majene. The subjects of this study were 38 grade X MIPA students of PAI subjects and one of the PAI subject teachers. The method used is descriptive qualitative, data collection techniques are observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques by means of data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this study students have been faced with a problem and have the ability to analyze complex problems, investigate, evaluate, viewpoints and draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning coupled with the spirit of student collaboration is very compact in each group, where a collaboration is a process of achieving a goal that is done together helping each other, and the most supportive thing in the learning process activities is the extrinsic factor of students which is the stimulation from outside, namely the people around them. In the application of constructivism in learning, it is expected that students are more active and teachers as facilitators become more innovative.

This research examines the effectiveness of using Kahoot as a learning evaluation medium for mufradat (vocabulary) in Arabic language at LKP Kampung Arab Al-Azhar Pare. The research background indicates that mastering mufradat is crucial in Arabic language learning, yet conventional teaching and evaluation methods are often monotonous and less motivating for students. The objective of this study is to test the effectiveness of Kahoot as an evaluation medium in Arabic language learning for students of Takallam 1 Program. The method used is a combination of qualitative and quantitative with a one-group pre-test-post-test experimental design on 24 students. Research findings show a significant increase in students' average scores from pre-test (35.6250) to post-test (83.5417) after using Kahoot , as well as positive responses from students stating that Kahoot is enjoyable, easy to use, and engaging. The implication of this research is that the use of Kahoot is effective in increasing motivation and learning outcomes of Arabic.

Bullying in elementary schools is a social problem that negatively impacts children’s psychological, social, and academic development. This study aims to examine the various forms of bullying occurring in elementary school settings, the underlying causes, and effective, sustainable prevention strategies. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach, collecting data through observation, interviews, and document analysis. Findings reveal that bullying in elementary schools includes physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying forms, which often go undetected due to underreporting. Contributing factors involve family environment, parenting styles, school supervision, and weak character education. Effective bullying prevention requires a comprehensive approach involving character education based on empathy and tolerance, teacher training, parental involvement, and firm yet educative anti-bullying policies. In conclusion, collaboration among all stakeholders in creating a safe and inclusive school environment is crucial to reducing bullying behaviors and supporting children’s optimal development.

This research is motivated by the implementation of the Full Day School system which has a significant impact on students' learning motivation. The formulation of the problem in this study is: (1) How is the implementation of the Full Day School system at SMA Negeri 1 Ngunut? (2) What is the strategy in increasing the motivation to learn history subjects for class X students at SMA Negeri 1 Ngunut? (3) What are the obstacles or barriers to the implementation of the Full Day School system in increasing the motivation to learn history subjects for class X students at SMA Negeri 1 Ngunut? The objectives of this research are (1) to find out the implementation of the Full Day School system at SMA Negeri 1 Ngunut, (2) to find out the strategies for increasing motivation to learn the subject of History for class X students at SMA Negeri 1 Ngunut, (3) to find out the obstacles or barriers to the implementation of the Full Day School system in increasing motivation to learn the subject of History for class X students at SMA Negeri 1 Ngunut. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive approach with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis is carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The informants of this study include History teachers and grade X students at SMA Negeri 1 Ngunut and all parties involved. The results of the study indicate that there are 2 strategies in increasing student learning motivation by History subject teachers at SMA Negeri 1 Ngunut, namely Intrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic Motivation. The obstacles or barriers experienced include: 1) Physical fatigue, 2) Mental saturation, 3) Teacher capacity and varied learning methods.