IJORER : International Journal of Recent Educational Research

Servant Leadership and Organizational Commitment in Female Academics: The Mediating Role of Work-Life Balance

Lintang Nezia Arkhindah — 2025-12-07

Objective: This teaching staff commitment is a crucial factor influencing the success and continuity of various activities within higher education. This research seeks to develop and evaluate a theoretical model that examines the impact of servant leadership on organizational commitment, with work-life balance serving as a mediating variable for female teaching staff in the higher education sector. Method: The study involved 117 female teaching staff who were permanent staff, married, and had at least one year of experience in higher education. Using a quantitative research design, the researchers employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for analysis. Data collection involved scales measuring organizational commitment, servant leadership, and work-life balance. The validity and reliability of the constructs were assessed using an outer model, and the research data were analyzed using an inner model in SmartPLS 4.0. Results: The study findings demonstrate the development of a theoretical framework illustrating the impact of servant leadership on organizational commitment, with work-life balance serving as a mediating variable, consistent with the empirical evidence. However, the results indicate that the relationship between servant leadership and organizational commitment cannot be explained by work-life balance acting as a mediator. Novelty: This study introduces a new approach by simultaneously testing a mediator involving the variables of organizational commitment, servant leadership, and work-life balance, with a special focus on female teaching staff who work and are married in a university environment.

Implementation of the Auditory Intellectually Repetition Method in BIPA Listening Learning with Tourism Content in Indonesia and Timor Leste at ESTVC. MM Lauala

Yohana Anita Naga — 2025-12-02

Objective: To analyze the implementation and effectiveness of the Auditory Intellectual Repetition (AIR) method, integrated with tourism content from Indonesia and Timor-Leste, in improving Indonesian language proficiency among foreign language learners. Methods: A mixed-methods approach, combining classroom observations, pre-posttests, and semi-structured interviews, was employed with 30 BIPA learners at ESCTV.MM. Lauala-Gleno over a 12-week period. Results:The results indicated significant improvement in students' Indonesian language proficiency across all four language skills, with the most notable improvements in listening comprehension (M = 18.4, SD = 3.2) and speaking ability (M = 16.7, SD = 2.8), p < 0.001. Novelty: The AIR method with tourism content effectively enhances BIPA learning outcomes by providing culturally relevant and contextually meaningful materials that facilitate language acquisition through systematic auditory processing, intellectual engagement, and strategic repetition, offering a novel pedagogical approach for Indonesian language learning in Timor-Leste.

Integration of Adaptive AI Conversational Models in Bipa Learning: Design, Implementation, and Effectiveness Evaluation

Jose Manuel De Fatima — 2025-12-02

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of integrating adaptive conversational AI models in enhancing language proficiency—specifically speaking and listening skills and learning motivation among BIPA (Indonesian for Foreign Speakers) learners. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed involving 30 BIPA learners at ESGC São João de Brito, Liquica, Timor-Leste. Participants were divided into an experimental group utilizing an adaptive conversational AI model and a control group following conventional teaching methods. Data collection encompassed language proficiency tests (speaking and listening), questionnaires to gauge learning motivation, and direct classroom observation. Results: The findings revealed significant improvements in the experimental group's speaking and listening abilities compared to the control group. Furthermore, learners using AI exhibited higher motivation levels, engaged in more active classroom interactions, and held positive perceptions of the AI-based approach, whereas the control group did not demonstrate comparable gains. Novelty: This research underscores the distinct potential of adaptive conversational AI not only for improving oral communication but also for fostering intercultural competence among BIPA learners. It offers valuable insights for designing innovative, responsive, and learner-centered teaching strategies within technology-integrated BIPA curricula.

Integrating Vocationalogy-Based Web Media with Blended Learning for Enhancing Practical Competence in Vocational Education

Endah Andayani — 2025-12-04

Vocational education requires learning media that not only support the delivery of conceptual knowledge but also facilitate hands-on practice relevant to workplace demands. This study aims to develop and evaluate a blended learning web-based media called Vocationalogy, designed to support project-based learning in office administration subjects at vocational high schools.

The study adopted the waterfall model as the framework for the development of the Vocationalogy platform, encompassing stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Quantitative data were collected through surveys involving 94 students who used the platform during blended learning activities. The evaluation focused on four main aspects: usability, content quality, interactivity, and user satisfaction. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to assess the platform's effectiveness, and results were further validated through literature comparison and theory-driven interpretation.

The results indicated that Vocationalogy effectively enhanced students' access to practical materials, facilitated self-directed learning, and increased engagement through multimedia-based content and asynchronous discussion forums. Students reported high levels of satisfaction, particularly regarding the clarity of content and ease of use. The integration of features such as digital portfolios and self-assessment tools also supported reflective learning and competency tracking. In conclusion, the Vocationalogy platform demonstrates strong potential as an adaptive and pedagogically sound learning management system (LMS) for vocational education. Future development should focus on strengthening collaborative features and integrating learning analytics to enhance personalization and feedback mechanisms.