IJORER : International Journal of Recent Educational Research

Local Culture and Character Education Research Trends: A Decade-Long Bibliometric Study

2025-10-03T17:00:15+07:00

Objective: This article presents the findings of a literature review on research publications in the field of local culture and character education over the past decade (2014-2024). The study aimed to map the growth of publications, identify major contributions of authors and countries, analyze keyword networks, and pinpoint emerging research themes. Method: A bibliometric approach was employed, analyzing 189 Scopus-indexed articles using VOSviewer software. Results: The study indicates a significant rise in publications during the 2014-2024 period. Indonesia emerged as the most productive country with the highest number of citations. Dominant keywords such as "local wisdom," "character education," and "local culture" highlight growing academic interest in character education rooted in local values. The evidence suggests that local cultural values provide a strong foundation for character development, contributing to moral resilience and cultural identity amidst globalization. This study recommends further research into newly identified areas, particularly emerging intersections such as digital age character education, ethnopedagogy, and sustainability, while encouraging stronger international collaboration. These findings have implications for policymakers, curriculum designers, and researchers seeking to promote culturally based character development in diverse learning environments. Novelty: Unlike previous reviews focused on specific areas such as phisics or science education, this study offers a comprehensive mapping of the instersection between character education and local culture across educational domains. Through a systematic network analysis of 189 Scopus-indexed articles, it highlights interdisciplinary convergence and identifies emerging themes such as character education in the digital age, ethnopedagogy, and sustainability—that suggest promising direction for future research.

Early Childhood Teacher’s Perspectives on Children Digital Literacy Skills through Home Safety Heroes Media

2025-10-03T17:00:27+07:00

This research is motivated by the suboptimal use of digital media in early childhood education (PAUD), which causes children's digital literacy skills to not develop properly. The objectives of this study are to understand teachers' perspectives, implementation and role of teachers, challenges faced by teachers in realizing children's digital literacy abilities, as well as suggestions provided by teachers for realizing digital literacy through the digital media "Home Safety Heroes." This research employs a qualitative case study method with in-depth interviews conducted three times with one teacher. The research findings indicate that the teacher understands digital literacy indicators, particularly children's ability to use technological tools as intermediaries in using digital media safely and responsibly. The teacher has implemented various digital learning media in the learning process but faces the main challenge of limited internet access that hinders the realization of digital literacy in schools. Furthermore, this research provides new experience to contribute to exploring the use of "Home Safety Heroes" digital media as a means for developing early childhood digital literacy and identifying specific challenges faced by early childhood education teachers in implementing digital learning technology.

Strategic Function of Islamic School Principals in Combating Bullying Through the Promotion of Islamic Values

2025-10-03T16:59:59+07:00

Objective: This research aimed to examine the strategic function of Islamic school principals in combating bullying through the promotion of fundamental values. Method: A sequential explanatory mixed-method was used to collect quantitative data from 192 junior high school students at SMP Islam Tahfidzul Quran Sunan Gunung Jati to evaluate knowledge and conduct about bullying. The next step included qualitative interviews with school principal to investigate value-based solutions. Results: The results showed that students had a profound conceptual knowledge of the detrimental nature and manifestations of bullying, specifically in the physical and verbal forms. Behavioral data reported a continued prevalence of verbal and relational bullying, including name-calling and social exclusion, despite students' recognition of the detrimental effects. Qualitative results suggested that school principal actively incorporated Islamic teachings, such as adab (etiquette), ukhuwah islamiyah (Islamic brotherhood), and amar ma’ruf nahi munkar (enjoining good and prohibiting wrong) into school activities to cultivate ethical behavior among pupils. Novelty: This comprised religious instruction, counseling, character development activities, and peer ambassador initiatives. The research showed that successful anti-bullying initiatives must be extended beyond awareness by improving moral consciousness through values-based leadership. Despite being confined to a single Islamic educational context, the results presented a reproducible framework for institutions. Future research should include various educational institutions and evaluate the enduring effects of values-based treatments. The incorporation of Islamic ideals into educational culture was essential for cultivating respectful, nonviolent learning environments.

How Do Digitalization, Self-Efficacy, and Family Support Influence Perceived Work-Life Balance Among Indonesia’s Service Sector Employees?

2025-10-03T17:00:11+07:00

Objective: This study explores how digitalization, self-efficacy, and family support affect perceived work-life balance (PWLB) among service sector employees in Indonesia. While past research has primarily focused on public servants, this study shifts the lens toward private service workers who face unique pressures and demands in balancing professional and personal responsibilities. Method: A quantitative approach was employed, involving 383 service sector employees across five provinces: South Sumatra, Batam Island, Jakarta, Surabaya, and Banten. Participants were over 25 years old, employed since at least 2018, and selected through purposive non-probability sampling. Data were collected via online questionnaires and analyzed using IBM SPSS 23. Results: The findings demonstrate that digitalization, self-efficacy, and family support each have a positive and significant impact on employees’ perceived work-life balance. Digital tools enhance task efficiency, self-efficacy improves confidence in role management, and family support strengthens emotional resilience. Novelty: This study uniquely focuses on service sector employees outside the public sphere, highlighting how personal and structural factors interplay in shaping work-life balance. The inclusion of digitalization and family dynamics offers a holistic understanding of employee well-being in a rapidly evolving professional environment.

The Effectiveness of Interactive Multimedia “HEROKIDS” on Digital and Cultural Literacy: Reviewed from Students’ Cultural Interests and Frequency of Smartphone Use

2025-10-03T17:00:19+07:00

Objective: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of HEROKIDS, an interactive multimedia application based on the local wisdom of Kediri Regency, in improving cultural and digital literacy among elementary school students. Methods: The study employed a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre test - post test approach involving 30 fourth-grade students from two public elementary schools in Kediri. Data were collected using validated multiple-choice tests for cultural literacy and structured observation sheets for digital literacy. Two learner-based moderator variables—cultural interest and smartphone usage frequency—were analyzed through median-split grouping. Statistical analyses were conducted using paired sample t-tests and independent sample t-tests. Results: The results indicate that HEROKIDS effectively enhances students’ literacies, as evidenced by a significant improvement in cultural literacy (N-gain = 0.81, p < 0.001) and digital literacy (N-gain = 0.63, p < 0.001). Cultural interest did not moderate the outcomes significantly (p = 0.677), suggesting that the intervention was equally effective regardless of students’ initial interest. In contrast, smartphone usage frequency showed a significant moderating effect (p = 0.001), with students who were more familiar with smartphones demonstrating higher gains. Novelty: This study introduces HEROKIDS as a culturally grounded interactive multimedia that not only improves essential 21st-century literacies but also demonstrates nuanced interaction with students’ digital habits. The integration of local cultural values within a digital platform, assessed alongside learner characteristics, offers new insights into how contextualized digital tools can support equitable and engaging literacy development in elementary education.

The Internalization of Islamic Values in Student Technopreneurship Competencies in the 4.0 Industrial Era: Evidence from Kuningan University, Indonesia

2025-10-03T17:00:17+07:00

Objective: The Industry 4.0 era brings challenges and opportunities in education and entrepreneurship, particularly in technopreneurship, which combines technological innovation and entrepreneurship. However, the integration of Islamic values such as honesty, responsibility, and sustainability into technopreneurship remains limited, both in research and curriculum. This study aims to develop a learning approach that integrates technology, entrepreneurship, and Islamic values to shape ethical technopreneurs who contribute to sustainable development. Method: This study employed a qualitative approach. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis, and analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key patterns. Results: The study reveals that Islamic values such as honesty, responsibility, and sustainability play a significant role in supporting ethical and spirituality-based technopreneurship. Their integration into the technopreneurship curriculum helps students develop both technical and moral competencies, supported by academic environments and external communities. Novelty: This study offers a distinctive framework that formally embeds Islamic values into technopreneurship education, positioning them as essential competencies rather than complementary ethics. In contrast to prior research that treats spirituality as external motivation, this model integrates values like amanah and maslahah within structured academic, mentorship, and community systems. It highlights the transformative potential of value-based innovation, despite persisting institutional challenges.

A Sustainable Web Base Quality Model In Improving of Educational Service: A Structural Equation Modeling-Based Investigation

2025-10-03T17:00:21+07:00

Current problems in the world of education include the existence of quality gaps between schools, the emergence of resistance to change, and weak improvement in the quality of education services, especially in schools that are considered less superior than favorite schools. This study aims to analyze and develop a web-based student admissions system design as a strategy to improve the quality of education that is more equitable and fair. The study uses a mixed methods approach with an explanatory sequential design, which begins with the collection of quantitative data and continues with qualitative data. The research sample involved 32 people consisting of school principals and teachers in various regions of Indonesia, with cluster, quota, and random side sampling techniques. Data analysis techniques used include t-tests and structural equation modeling (SEM). The results of the study show that the implementation of a web-based student admissions system can improve operational efficiency, reduce discriminatory practices in accepting new students, and increase user satisfaction with the system. The novelty of this study lies in the integration of a digital student admissions model as an educational policy instrument that is not only administrative, but also strategic in encouraging continuous improvement in the quality of education. This model can be used as a reference for the government in formulating more inclusive, adaptive, and data-based education policies.

Analysis of pedagogical competences in Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS): A case study at SDN Ngaliyan 04

2025-10-03T17:00:13+07:00

Objective: This study analyzes the pedagogical competence of upper primary teachers in natural and social sciences (IPAS) at SDN Ngaliyan 04, identifies encountered barriers, and explores strategies for improvement. Method: Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research involved grade IV, V, and VI teachers and the principal. Data were collected through structured interviews, observations, and documentation. Credibility was maintained through source and method triangulation. Data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model: data collection, condensation, presentation, and drawing conclusions. Results: Findings suggest that teachers’ pedagogical competence is generally adequate; however, challenges remain, including limited resources, lack of school support, uneven ICT proficiency among teachers, and diverse student characteristics. Enhancing competence includes targeted training, collaborative activities, mentoring, and self-reflection. Novelty: This study provides a new perspective by examining upper primary teachers’ pedagogical competence in IPAS at SDN Ngaliyan 04 and emphasizing the effects of limited infrastructure and ICT utilization.

Smart School Management Through Digital Transformation: A Case Study of Nasima Elementary School, Semarang City

2025-10-03T17:00:23+07:00

Objective: This study evaluates the implementation of smart school management through digital transformation at Nasima Elementary School (SD Nasima), Semarang City, focusing on the managerial processes of planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising the school’s digitalization. Methods: This qualitative case study employed various data collection techniques, namely observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, to comprehensively investigate the management strategies applied throughout the digital transformation process. Results: SD Nasima has successfully integrated digital technologies into its curriculum, infrastructure, and school management. The implementation of a Learning Management System, smartboards, and other digital tools has enhanced the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process. However, challenges remain in areas such as teachers’ digital skills, team coordination, and the allocation of resources for continuous training and support. Well-structured planning, clear organization, effective implementation, and consistent supervision influence the success of digital integration. Novelty: This study presents a comprehensive digital transformation management model at the elementary school level based on a local case study approach, which remains underexplored in the context of Indonesian basic education. This provides practical insights for schools seeking to adopt similar approaches to educational digitalization.

Exploring the Potential of Local Wisdom as a Scientific Bridge: A Systematic Literature Review in the Educational Context

2025-10-03T17:00:09+07:00

Local wisdom has great potential as a rich and multidisciplinary learning resource. The development of technology has led the world of education to focus on involving digital devices and forgetting local wisdom that is actually inherent in everyday life. This study aims to identify the extent of local wisdom involvement in learning through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Article searches were conducted on the Scopus database (2017-2024). From the initial 236 documents, 40 articles were selected for analysis using Vos Viewer and Parsif.al software. The results of the analysis showed that research on local wisdom in learning covered a wide range of disciplines, education levels, and learner competencies. Four main groups were identified: demographic, cultural, educational, and thematic analysis aspects. Local wisdom is relevant in social sciences, humanities, medicine, engineering, agriculture, computer science, and earth and planetary sciences. Most research was conducted at universities (32%), mostly using qualitative methods (51%). Publication trends show an increase in interest from 2018 to 2023, with the United States and the United Kingdom dominating the field. SLR reinforces the potential of local wisdom as a learning resource that can enhance conceptual understanding, motivation, critical thinking, character development, and preservation of cultural heritage. However, further research is needed to determine effective integration strategies, teaching materials, and long-term impacts, especially for higher education that produces prospective primary school teachers. This study contributes to understanding the current state and potential of local wisdom integration in education across different disciplines and levels. The study provides valuable insights for educators, researchers and policy makers to utilize local wisdom as a multidisciplinary learning resource and identify future areas of research and development.

The Role of Ecosystems in Improving Cooperative Performance in the Education Sector Through Collaboration Strategies and Agile Leadership

2025-10-03T17:00:18+07:00

Objective: This study aims to identify the influence of ecosystems on improving cooperatives' performance within the education sector. It examines the impact of collaboration strategies on enhancing the competitiveness of education-based cooperatives. It explains the contribution of agile leadership in fostering innovation and organizational resilience amid rapid changes in the educational environment and digital transformation. Method: Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method was employed by analyzing peer reviewed scientific articles published between 2018 and 2025, with data obtained from reputable academic databases including Scopus, Crossref, and ScienceDirect. Result: The findings confirm that an ecosystem based approach, supported by effective collaboration strategies and agile leadership, plays a significant role in enhancing the performance and competitiveness of cooperatives in the education sector. These factors contribute to the cooperatives' ability to innovate, adapt to digital challenges, and deliver sustainable value in educational environments. Novelty: The main novelty of this study lies in its conceptualization of cooperative ecosystems in the education sector as strategic platforms. This perspective underscores that collaboration and agile leadership generate competitive advantage and institutional resilience and, more importantly, advance the scientific discourse in education research by strengthening governance, promoting equity, and ensuring sustainability in the digital age.

A Quantitative Analysis of the Effects of Academic Supervision, Learning Community Engagement, and Teacher Motivation on Learning Quality Improvement in Ngaliyan District Elementary Schools, Semarang City

2025-10-03T17:00:24+07:00

Objective: This study investigates the influence of academic supervision, learning community engagement, and teacher work motivation on learning quality in public elementary schools in Ngaliyan District, Semarang. The objective is to examine both the individual and combined contributions of these factors to the improvement of teaching and learning processes. Methods: A quantitative research design was employed, involving 187 teachers as respondents. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using statistical techniques to determine the relative contributions of each variable. Results: The findings reveal that academic supervision contributes 68.1%, learning community engagement 62.6%, and teacher work motivation 67.8% to the improvement of learning quality. Collectively, these three variables explain 83.4% of the variance in learning quality, demonstrating their strong and interrelated effects. Novelty: This study provides empirical evidence on how academic supervision, collaborative professional communities, and teacher motivation jointly and individually enhance learning quality within the Indonesian elementary school context. The results offer practical insights for school leaders and policymakers in formulating strategies to strengthen supervision, foster collaborative learning communities, and enhance teacher motivation to achieve sustainable improvements in educational outcomes.

The Role of Opportunity Recognition as a Learning Outcome in Mediating the Relationship between Entrepreneurial Orientation and MSME Performance

2025-10-03T17:00:28+07:00

Objective: This study examines the effect of Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) on the business performance of culinary Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in West Java, with opportunity recognition positioned as a mediating variable and learning outcome. Method: Using a quantitative approach with an explanatory survey, the Ministry of Communication and Information collected data from 301 MSME owners or managers registered in the Digital Entrepreneurship Academy (DEA) program. EO was measured through five dimensions: innovativeness, proactiveness, risk-taking, competitive aggressiveness, and autonomy, while business performance was assessed through internal process perspectives. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Results: The findings show that EO has a positive and significant direct effect on business performance and indirectly through opportunity recognition. Opportunity recognition partially mediates the relationship between EO and performance, highlighting its strategic role. Novelty: The novelty of this study lies in conceptualizing opportunity recognition not only as a cognitive ability but as a learning outcome of entrepreneurial behavior. This perspective emphasizes its developmental potential through entrepreneurship education and training, providing theoretical insight and practical implications for MSME resilience and growth strategies in emerging economies

The Influence of Problem Based Learning Model on Critical Thinking Skills of Elementary School Students in Social Science

2025-10-03T17:00:14+07:00

This study aims to determine the effect of the Problem Based Learning model on the critical thinking skills of grade V students in Social Science subjects at Pasirtalaga II Elemetary School. The method used was pre-experiment with a one group pretest-posttest design. The sample in this study amounted to 32 class five students selected through purposive sampling technique. The instrument used was a description test to measure student critical thinking skills before and after the application of the Problem Based Learning model. The results showed that the average student pretest score was 48.00 which was classified as less critical, while the average posttest score increased to 82.91 and included a very critical category. Statistical tests using Paired Sample T-Test showed a significance value of 0.000 (<0.05) and a t-count of -30.437 > t-table 2.040, which means there is a significant difference between the pretest and posttest results. Thus, it can be concluded that the application of the Problem Based Learning model has a significant effect on improving students' critical thinking skills in Social Science learning.

Unveiling Principal’s Collaborative Leadership to Improve Teachers’ Competence: A Case Study in Primary School

2025-10-03T17:00:00+07:00

Objective: This study aimes at investigating collaborative leadership incorporated by the elementary principal in SD Negeri Penanggal 03 to improve teachers’ competence. Method: This study employs a qualitative case study. This study is conducted at SD Negeri Penanggal 03. There are one principal and four teachers employed as the research subjects. In collecting data, the researcher employes semi-structured interview. In addition, systemic stages are employed to ensure the validity of data obtained from the research instruments. Results: The findings showed that there has been influence of collaborative leadership in improving teachers’ competence. It showed that shared vision, communication, stakeholder involvement, respect, and shared responsibility indicating the effective collaborative leadership. In addition, the principal conducted collaborative supervision, teachers’ involvement, innovation in learning, and strengthening 21^stcentury skills. Novelty: This study offered a novelty in presenting the conceptualized and practical collaborative leadership components and policies incorporated by the principal to increase teachers’ competence. In addition, the current study provided its novely in capturing reciprocal leadership policies emphasizing on the collaborative supervision, maximizing teachers involvement, innovation in learning, and strengthening 21^st century skills.

Design and Development of Ginna Digital Storytelling Media for Descriptive Text Instruction

2025-10-03T17:00:25+07:00

Objective: This study aims to design and develop digital storytelling media using Ginna for teaching descriptive texts. While digital storytelling has demonstrated effectiveness in various language learning contexts, there exists a significant research gap specifically in its application to descriptive text instruction, with no existing studies combining Ginna technology with digital storytelling for this pedagogical purpose. This research addresses critical educational challenges including limited digital-based learning tools in schools, restricted access to learning materials outside classroom hours, and low student participation rates. Method: The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach utilizing the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) to systematically create and validate the digital storytelling media. Results: The developed media demonstrated exceptional feasibility across multiple validation measures. Material expert validation yielded an average score of 97.49%, while media expert validation achieved 92.49%, both categorized as "very feasible." Student response evaluation further confirmed the media's effectiveness with an outstanding average score of 97.79%. Novelty: This study contributes a novel integration of Ginna technology into digital storytelling for descriptive text instruction, creating an innovative educational medium that significantly enhances student engagement while providing unprecedented accessibility to learning resources beyond traditional classroom constraints.

Leveraging the DIFFIT App for Culturally Integrated Language Teaching in Elementary Education

2025-10-03T17:00:20+07:00

This study examines the use of the Diffit app to improve language training and preserve local cultural values, notably wayang (traditional Javanese puppetry), at State Elementary School Jombor 1 in Bendosari, Sukoharjo, Central Java. The data were collected using a descriptive qualitative method with an embedded case study design through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and students, and supplementary documentation. The study showed that tailored training greatly enhanced teachers' proficiency in using Diffit, with measurable increases in comprehension and digital teaching skills. Prior to training, most teachers displayed basic comprehension; after training, many attained high mastery levels, with some improving by 100%. This shows the importance of structured digital training in improving teachers' technological and pedagogical competencies. In addition to improving language training, Diffit was useful in introducing and strengthening local cultural elements. Teachers found increased creativity and student engagement when using the app to access wayang-related books, while students showed better interest in and understanding of traditional culture through digital media. These results show how culturally relevant digital tools can connect traditional content and new learning environments. The findings are consistent with previous studies on the benefits of digital tools in education, particularly in circumstances needing both instructional efficacy and cultural preservation. This study emphasises Diffit's dual function as a language teaching aid and a medium for sustaining local tradition, indicating its broader usefulness in culturally sensitive, tech-enhanced elementary education.

Implementation of Joyfull Learning for Deep Learning in Indonesian Language Lessons

2025-10-03T17:00:26+07:00

Objective: This research aims to explore and formulate a conceptual framework for integrating the concept of joyful learning in the framework of deep learning in Indonesian learning in elementary schools. The main focus is to identify pedagogical strategies that are able to increase motivation, conceptual understanding, and emotional involvement of students. Method: The literature study was conducted by collecting reputable international literature published in 2020–2025 from the Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, and Google Scholar databases. Documents that meet the criteria (discussion of joyful learning, deep learning, and elementary school context) are analyzed using content analysis and thematic analysis. Library data is grouped into main themes game based learning, storytelling, project collaboration, art activities, and structured reflection and mapped to three pillars of deep learning: mindful, meaningful, and joyful. Results: The results of the study revealed five implementation strategies. Gamification and language games have been shown to be most effective at spurring intrinsic motivation and active participation; storytelling and creative writing projects improve vocabulary retention; project collaboration strengthens social-emotional skills and critical thinking; art activities reduce language anxiety; and structured reflection develops metacognitive awareness. The mapping showed a balance between cognitive and affective aspects, with success indicators in the form of increased quiz scores (>20%), vocabulary retention (+40%), and the quality of metacognitive journals (rubric ≥80/100) Novelty: This research presents an adaptive joyful deep learning pedagogical blueprint for primary schools in Indonesia an integrated model that combines concrete activities, assessment indicators, and practical recommendations for curriculum, teacher training, and resource procurement thus making an original contribution to the international literature on humanistic and sustainable language learning.

Assessment of Alumni's Professional Preparedness and Workforce Integration of Mechanical Engineering Departement State University of Surabaya

2025-10-03T16:59:58+07:00

Objective: Alumni professional readiness and success in the workplace are critical indicators of a university's educational quality and reputation. Method: The method used in this research is quantitative, The object of this study was alumni of the Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Study Program, class of 2023, classes 106, 107, 108, and 109 with a total of 73 respondents, where data information about alumni will be acquired using the study tracer application. Results:The research results show that the competencies mastered by alumni are quite good, with the highest competency mastery in teamwork and ethics. In contrast, the competency that alumni need to improve is communication. 66.67% of alumni work in the private sector, 11.76% work in BUMN/BUMD, 5.88% choose to be self-employed/own companies, 9.80% work in government agencies, and 5.88%, with a period of obtaining employment in the first 6 months after graduating reached 90.38%. Novelty: This study's strategy, which links the abilities acquired during the study period with alumni's post-graduation job accomplishments and analyzes their preparedness for obstacles in the workplace, is what makes it novel. It will summarize the skills and competencies employers seek in today's workforce and offer fresh perspectives on how higher education courses might be better tailored to industry demands.

Redesigning Website to Support Teacher Professional Development through Empowered Community

2025-10-03T17:00:12+07:00

Objective: This study aims to identify effective Teacher Professional Development (TPD) activities facilitated by LPTK and to design a supportive website to host these activities. Method: The research was conducted using an agile development method, encompassing iterative stages, including initiation, requirement gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and review. Results: The findings revealed that three main categories of TPD activities integrated into the platform: (1) comprehensive training programs, both structured and user-tailored; (2) interactive features such as forums, symposiums, research collaborations, and continuous support through empowered communities; and (3) certification and publication modules for training outcomes and scholarly work. The website design features essential components such as user dashboards, program access, user-contributed work, community forums, certification tools, and news sections. Functional testing showed that all features operated as intended during user experience (UX), particularly in ensuring seamless access to TPD programs and sustained peer interaction. However, improvements in user interface (UI) remains necessary to enhance visual appeal and user engagement. Novelty: This study contributes a sustainable digital platform for teacher professional development. It highlights key values such as empowerment, collaboration, and accessible participation among teachers, academics, and practitioners.

Implementation of the Multiple Intelligences Method at Bahtera Multiple Intelligence Preschool Malaysia

2025-10-03T17:00:31+07:00

Objective: This study aims to explore the implementation of a Multiple Intelligences-based curriculum in Bahtera Multiple Intelligence Preschool Malaysia, applied to children aged three to four years with a total of 12 participants. Research on Multiple Intelligences is important considering that education today still places greater emphasis on linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligence, while other types of intelligence are not yet optimally facilitated. This has negative impacts on children’s personality development, such as feelings of shyness, fear, and low self-esteem. Methods: This research employed a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation of the process of implementing the Multiple Intelligences method for children aged three to four years. Data analysis used Miles and Huberman’s model, assisted by NVivo 12 Plus software to support systematic coding, organization, and visualization of thematic relationships among learning strategies, challenges, and solutions in the implementation of the Multiple Intelligences method. Results: The findings indicate that children’s intelligence is not only measured by IQ but also by various other intelligences according to their individual characteristics. Play-based activities proved effective in fostering children’s multiple intelligences. The initial identification of each child’s dominant intelligence, supported by questionnaires and teacher observations, was a key factor in applying Multiple Intelligences-based methods tailored to the needs of each child. Thus, the stimuli provided by teachers were aligned with the developmental stages of children’s intelligences. Novelty: The novelty of this research lies in its comprehensive examination of all aspects of multiple intelligences integrated into a specialized curriculum, beginning with observation to identify each child’s dominant intelligence.

Effectiveness of CELL Model to Train Student’s Ethnoscience Literacy

2025-10-04T22:17:49+07:00

Objective: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Collaborative Ethnoscientific Literacy Learning (CELL) model to train student’s ethnoscience literacy competencies at Junior High School. Method: This research used a experimental method with one group pretest and posttest design. Data collection involved 32 students of VII grade at SMP Muhammadiyah 12 GKB Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. Data was collected throught scientific literacy competency test instrument enriched with Local Wisdom Science Issue (LWSI). The test instrument consists of 15 multiple-choice questions and essays designed based on three dimensions of scientific literacy ability.Data analysis technique using quantitative descritive. Results: The results of the data analysis showed that the application of the CELL Model was effective in improving students' ethnoscience literacy ability. This was indicated by a significant increase in ethnoscience literacy scores from pretest to posttest, with an average N-Gain of 0.72 in the high category. The results of the paired t-test showed a significant difference between the pretest and posttest. In addition, all ethnoscience literacy indicators increased with several indicators reaching the high N-Gain category. The highest increase was seen in the indicator of interpreting data and evidence scientifically. Novelty: Collaborative investigation activities in the CELL model provide a positive contribution to the achievement of ethnoscience literacy competencies. This shows that learning with a social emotional approach has a positive impact on improving students' understanding of science.

An Integrative Model of the Influence of Leadership, School Culture, and ICT Proficiency on Teacher Professional Competence

2025-10-03T17:00:33+07:00

Objective: This study aims to analyze the influence of school principal leadership, school culture, and information technology mastery on the professional competence of public elementary school teachers in Sale Subdistrict, Rembang Regency. Teachers' professional competence serves as a key indicator in improving the quality of learning and strengthening human resource capacity in the basic education sector. Method: This research employed a quantitative approach with an associative design. The study population consisted of 197 teachers, with a sample of 132 respondents selected using proportional random sampling. The primary instrument was a Likert-scale questionnaire, and data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with the aid of SPSS version 26. Result: The findings reveal that school principal leadership, school culture, and information technology mastery simultaneously have a significant effect on teachers’ professional competence, contributing 43.6% to the variance. Partially, school principal leadership exerted the most dominant influence (R² = 0.423), followed by information technology mastery (R² = 0.131) and school culture (R² = 0.046). Novelty: This study offers an integrative approach by examining the combined impact of leadership, culture, and ICT proficiency on teacher competence, while providing practical insights into challenges and strategies for sustainable teacher development.

The Title 'Gus' The Title 'Gus' from the Perspective of X Social Media Users in Indonesia: A Cognitive Linguistics Study and Its Implementation in Critical Literacy Learning

2025-10-03T17:00:34+07:00

His study examines emerging perspectives on the term Gus on social media, particularly on the X platform in Indonesia. Traditionally, Gus carries a positive connotation within Indonesian Islamic culture, symbolizing individuals of moral integrity and religious devotion. However, this perception has shifted following a viral incident involving Gus Miftah, who was accused of insulting a tea seller during a religious event. The controversy sparked public debate and criticism, reshaping how the title is viewed online.Using a qualitative descriptive method, this research collected and analyzed posts containing the keyword Gus to explore how the term’s meaning has evolved. The study is grounded in cognitive linguistics, focusing on imaginative processes such as model manipulation, cognitive planning, image schemas, and semantic interpretation.Findings reveal that Gus is no longer universally regarded as a symbol of piety, but increasingly perceived as a title used for personal or political interests. Public discourse now questions the legitimacy and moral authority of individuals bearing the title, reflecting broader skepticism toward religious figures.The results contribute to the development of teaching materials for Critical Discourse Analysis, helping students identify power dynamics and ideological bias in language. This study highlights how digital platforms shape public perception and demonstrates the role of language, power, and ideology in constructing meaning in online spaces

The The Interpretation of Bugis Philosophical Values in Patennung Dance as an Instructional Medium for Teaching Local Culture in Formal Education

2025-10-03T17:00:37+07:00

This study aims to explore and interpret the philosophical values contained in Patennung Dance as a representation of the local cultural identity of the Bugispeople, Indonesia. Using an Ethnochoreology approach, this study examines how these values reflect the outlook on life contained in the local community's culture. The method used is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques through literature studies, field observations, and in-depth interviews. The analysis was carried out using a phenomenological approach to explore the deep meaning behind the dance movements and the accompanying cultural symbols. The results show that the Patennung Dance, which functions as a welcoming dance for guests, contains values of elegance and civility, and uses symbolic properties, namely Lipa Sabbe', a woven sarong typical of the Bugis people. The movements of Mapettu Wennang, Massau, Matennung, and Maleppe Lipacontain strong philosophical meanings. In addition to its performance function, this dance also plays a role in education as a basic life value for students. These findings indicate that the Patennung Dance has great potential as an instructional medium in learning local culture in formal education, and can strengthen students' understanding of philosophical cultural values.

Predicting First-Year Academic Success: The Influence of Socioeconomic and Educational Backgrounds among First-Generation Scholarship Students

2025-10-03T18:26:45+07:00

Objective: This study examines the factors influencing the academic success of first-year students who are first-generation scholarship recipients (FGCS) at Universitas X, with a focus on the impact of socioeconomic background, parental education, and entrance exam scores. Uniquely, this study combines predictive modeling with a detailed analysis of regional, school, and familial factors, providing a comprehensive early-warning system to identify at-risk students and guide targeted interventions. Using a multivariate quantitative approach, data from 511 FGCS recipients from the 2021–2024 cohorts were analyzed. Descriptive statistics reveal significant disparities in academic performance across regions, school types, and study programs. Students from Java and Sumatra achieved the highest average GPAs (3.29 and 3.21, respectively), with state school graduates performing particularly well (average GPA: 3.24). Conversely, students from private schools in Papua and Maluku faced significant academic challenges, with GPAs below the average (2.55 and 2.94). Multiple linear regression modeling, which includes entrance exam scores, predicts first-year GPA with a 6.08% error margin, providing a reliable tool for early detection of academic risk. The regression model shows that entrance exam scores in Bahasa Indonesia and TPA, as well as regional background, significantly influence academic performance. Specifically, students from Sulawesi (β = 0.203) and Java (β = 0.175) are predicted to achieve the highest GPAs, followed by students from Nusa Tenggara (β = 0.118), Sumatra (β = 0.114), Kalimantan (β = 0.101), Papua (β = 0.068), and Maluku (β = 0.059). These results indicate clear regional disparities in predicted academic outcomes. The study concludes with evidence-based policy recommendations for targeted academic support programs and interventions to enhance the academic success of FGCS, particularly those from underprivileged regions and schools.

Implementation of New Student Admission Policy at SMPN 12 Tebo Jambi Indonesia

2025-10-03T17:00:35+07:00

Objective: the purpose of this research was to know the implementation of the policy for reception of new students at SMPN 12 Tebo regency,especially focuses on zoning policy. Method: The method was descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The techniques used in taking the analysis unit was purposive sampling and incidental sampling. The sample consisted of 14 (Fourteen) people. The data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data sources used primary and secondary data. The data analysis techniques were data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Results: The implementation of the new student admission policy at SMPN 12 Tebo regency has been carried out quite well, but there were several things that still not implemented in accordance with applicable regulations, namely the placement. The inhibiting factors in the new students admission process were the unsynchronized files of prospective new students, geographical factors, and the desire of parents and prospective new students who live outside the zoning to register at SMPN 12 Tebo regency, while the efforts of the PPDB committee were synchronizing files to Dukcapil, time dispensation, and continuing to accept prospective new students. Novelty focused on policy analysis related to the contribution of research in assessing social impact and equal access to education. The research not focused on the admission system through the zoning route but discusses the admission system based on regulations.

Development of Cloning Biotechnology Learning Media Based on Virtual Laboratory to Enhance High School Students’ Learning Motivation

2025-10-04T22:22:27+07:00

To evaluate the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of a cloning-based Virtual Laboratory in enhancing high school students’ learning motivation. Specifically, this study addresses: (1) the objectives of the research; (2) how the study was conducted; (3) the results obtained; and (4) the novelty of the work. This research employed a Research and Development (R2D2) approach consisting of definition, design–development, and dissemination phases. Media validation involved subject matter experts, instructional design experts, media experts, and biology teachers. Effectiveness was measured using the ARCS questionnaire (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction) and analyzed with a Paired Sample t-test. The media demonstrated very good validity (84.72–97.29%), high readability and practicality (85.20% and 90.69%, respectively), and positive student responses (86.62%). Students’ learning motivation increased significantly across all ARCS dimensions, with an average improvement of 0.77. This study addresses a gap in the application of Virtual Laboratories to the high school cloning topic a complex and abstract area rarely implemented due to limited laboratory facilities. The novelty lies in the development and validation of a cloning-specific Virtual Laboratory combined with motivation measurement using the ARCS model, offering an adaptive and effective solution to bridge the gap between curriculum demands and schools’ laboratory constraints.

Implications of Ibn Taymiyyah's Trilogy of Tawheed Thought Against the Radicalism Movement in Islamic Education

2025-10-03T17:00:37+07:00

Objective: This study aims to analyze the implications of the Trilogy of Tawheed Ibn Taymiyah, Rububiyah, Uluhiyah, and Asma wa Sifat on religious radicalism and its relevance to Islamic education. Method: This study uses a qualitative approach with literature study methods, interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), and digital content analysis. Results: The results of the study show that narrow interpretations of Tauhid Uluhiyah are often taught textually in some educational institutions, thus potentially fostering an attitude of exclusivity, claims of singular truth, and intolerance among students. On the other hand, the aspect of Tawheed Asma wa Sifat has a positive contribution to the formation of character education based on the values of justice, compassion, and wisdom. Novelty: This research emphasizes that Islamic education must integrate critical and contextual approaches in the teaching of monotheism, as well as distinguish between the theological dimension and the global political importance in the phenomenon of radicalism. The main contribution of this research is to offer a framework for the recontextualization of the monotheistic curriculum that emphasizes moderation, tolerance, and maqāṣid al-sharī'ah, so that Islamic education can be a strategic instrument for deradicalization and strengthening religious moderation in a multicultural society.

Bridging Literacy and Character: A Deep Learning Approach to Decodable Books Based on Human Security for Strengthening the Values of Pancasila in Elementary Schools

2025-10-04T16:51:17+07:00

Objective: This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the development of decodable books based on human security and deep learning as an effort to strengthen the characters of the Pancasila Student Profile in first-grade elementary students. Method: The method employed was Research and Development (R&D) using the ADDIE model, which includes five phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The participants were six teachers and 180 first-grade students from six elementary schools in Bekasi, selected based on their education report cards indicating low literacy levels. Results: The study successfully developed six decodable book prototypes that integrated human security themes and the core values of the Pancasila Student Profile. The prototype was rated highly feasible by expert validators with an average score of 88% and was proven to significantly improve early literacy skills based on statistical testing, leading to the rejection of H₀ and the acceptance of H₁. Novelty: The novelty of this study lies in embedding national character education within decodable texts unlike previous studies focused solely on phonics thus positioning the books as both effective literacy tools and impactful media for character education in early grade classrooms.