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Analysis of the Implementation of the Zoning System in New Student Admissions in High School
Full text linkVarious problems that arise are caused by the school quality zoning system policy, low student learning motivation, and low student competence. The purpose of this study is to analyse the problems/inhibiting factors of the zoning system. This study uses the sequential mixed methods method, especially the sequential explanatory strategy. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the advantages of the zoning system are cheaper, such as cheaper student transportation costs to school, no discrimination against favourite schools, and encouraging teachers to be more creative in designing learning that is in accordance with student conditions, while the problems and supporters of the implementation of the zoning system in accepting new students. Some implications and recommendations obtained from this study. First, for the central government, considering that the competition for prospective students with the zoning system is getting tighter, the Central Government must adjust the existing provisions by reducing the percentage of the zoning system path and increasing the percentage of the achievement path. Second, the Provincial Government in determining the zone does not only refer to the distance between home and school but also needs to optimize the involvement of community leaders in determining the zone of each school
Teacher’s Communication Strategies for Enhancing Students’ Speaking Motivation: Verbal and Non-Verbal
No full textThis study investigated the impact of teacher’s verbal and non-verbal communication strategies on students’ motivation to speak in English. Specifically, it explored the types of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies employed by the teacher and examined how these strategies influence students’ speaking motivation in the EFL context. A qualitative method was adopted, focusing on ninth-grade students at SMPN 1 Pallangga during the 2022–2023 academic year. Data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews. The results indicated that the teacher employed 13 distinct of verbal strategies and eight forms of non-verbal communication strategies. The findings suggested that both verbal and non-verbal communication strategies positively contribute to enhancing students' motivation to speak in English, highlighting the importance of teacher-student interaction in EFL classrooms
Trends and Gaps in Islamic Education Research in Indonesia: A Bibliometric Approach
No full textThis study aims to identify publication trends, key actors, thematic focuses, and research gaps in Islamic Education in Indonesia for the 2014–2025 period through a bibliometric approach. Using the PRISMA protocol, data were retrieved from Scopus using relevant keywords and analyzed with VOSviewer. Of the 884 initial documents, 380 documents were filtered that met the analysis criteria. The results show a sharp increase in publications since 2019, in line with the internationalization policy of higher Education and the accelerated adoption of digital learning technologies. The most influential authors are Zalik Nuryana and Suyadi, while the Journal of Islamic Education and Cogent Education are the publication channels with the highest impact. International collaborations are dominated by partnerships between Indonesia and Malaysia, with involvement from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, and China. Keyword analysis shows the dominance of the themes of Islamic Education, Religious Moderation, and Islamic Boarding Schools, with the emergence of new themes such as digital learning, gender equality, and multicultural Education. The mapping also identified seven key gaps, including weak pedagogical innovation, a descriptive approach to religious moderation, unsustainable digitalization, marginalization of gender issues, limited research on child protection and the welfare of Islamic boarding school students (santri), poor integration with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and limited research on interdisciplinarity. This study recommends strengthening the integration of digital pedagogy, developing a moderation model based on evaluative instruments, mainstreaming gender, and expanding global collaboration. The research's novelty lies in the full integration of the PRISMA and VOSviewer methods to produce a comprehensive, evidence-based thematic mapping, thus providing a methodological and strategic foundation for developing a more innovative and internationally competitive research agenda in Indonesian Islamic Education
Play, Learn, and Grow: Enhancing Character Education in Elementary Schools through Traditional Games
Full text linkTraditional games serve as a means of playing and, at the same time, a means of communication. A traditional game is one that has character values because it can build them. The object of this research is elementary school children who play traditional games. This research is qualitative research. Research data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The validity of the research data was retested using extended participation, observation, persistence, and triangulation. The results signaled that traditional games can be used as a vehicle for playing because they have benefits for children; not only that, they are also a means of communication and can build character in elementary school children
Implementation of Islamic Values in Learning in Islamic College
Full text linkThis study aims to describe the application of Islamic values in the learning process at three Islamic universities in Medan City, namely UISU, UMSU, and UINSU. The informants in this study numbered 18 people, namely 2-3 lecturers in each faculty, who were selected purposively based on their relevance in the application of Islamic values in the general learning process. The approach used is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation of lecturers and students from various faculties. The results of the study indicate that the Islamic values applied in learning include 19 main values such as discipline, responsibility, mutual respect, and tolerance. The process of internalizing these values takes place in stages starting from the stage of knowing, feeling, to acting. Each university has a different pattern of implementation, ranging from non-formal approaches to integration into the official curriculum. Although effectiveness varies between institutions, overall implementation shows a positive direction towards learning based on Islamic values that are integrated with mastery of knowledg
Self-Translated Writing in Academic Writing: Students’ Experiences in the Classroom Setting
No full textSelf-Translated Academic Writing Practice is a bridge or instrument for improved classroom communication. However, only some studies have examined how students incorporate translation into their foreign language writing. The purpose of the present study was to investigate how students engage in translation practice while writing in the classroom. To determine if there were any issues with the writing and translation practices, a brief exploration of experiences was conducted in class. Additionally, the correlation between translation activity and writing was investigated. The participant reported that these issues resulted from her limited vocabulary match due to the English text's readability. The translation procedure improves their English composition skills. According to the study results, more information is required about how self-translation operates in academic contexts; we need to learn more about the situations in which students self-translate when writing academic papers
Curriculum Development in Indonesia (2014–2024): A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends and Scholarly Characteristics
No full textThe curriculum is a guideline for implementing education. Indonesia has experienced 11 curriculum changes. This study uses bibliometric analysis to examine the trends and characteristics of curriculum development in Indonesia. This bibliometric analysis method is carried out by collecting articles in the Dimensions database, which are processed using VOSviewer. The number of articles collected was 431, which were then filtered into 426 articles. This bibliometric analysis uses two approaches: performance analysis (journals, publication institutions, and educational organizations) and science mapping (citations, co-citations, bibliographic merging, and keywords). The results found that the number of curriculum development publications in Indonesia from 2014 to 2024 tended to increase. Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Padang, and Universitas Sebelas Maret have the highest publications on curriculum development. The keyword Development gets the highest occurrence value of 94. 2020 is the year with many keywords appearing, namely 24 keywords. This research is expected to encourage and increase innovation in curriculum development research in Indonesi
Exploration of learning strategies in the social studies based on the Merdeka Curriculum
Full text linkThe objective of this study is to explores innovative social studies teaching strategies within the framework of the Merdeka Curriculum in Indonesia, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of social studies education. Utilizing a methodological approach that combines qualitative and quantitative methods such as classroom observations, teacher interviews, and student surveys the research evaluates the implementation and impact of various teaching strategies. The findings indicate that effective integration of these strategies can create a more dynamic and engaging social studies curriculum. The Merdeka Curriculum, emphasizing freedom and flexibility in education, offers a unique opportunity to integrate teaching methods tailored to the evolving needs of students. This research focuses on four main strategies: Project-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, and Experiential Learning. Each strategy is analyzed for its potential to foster critical thinking, engagement, and the application of social studies concepts in real-world contexts. Project-Based Learning is examined for its ability to connect academic content with real-world issues and develop students' problem-solving skills. Inquiry-Based Learning is analyzed for its role in promoting students' curiosity and independent research. Collaborative Learning is explored for its effectiveness in building teamwork and communication skills. Experiential Learning is evaluated for its capacity to provide hands-on experiences that deepen students' understanding of social concepts. This research integrates these strategies into social studies education by aligning teaching methods with Merdeka Curriculum principles, educators can create a more responsive and impactful learning environment that meets the diverse needs of students and prepares them to be active citizens in an increasingly globalised worl
Questioning in the EFL Classroom: Teachers' and Students' Perspectives
Full text linkInteraction is one crucial aspect that should occur between teacher and student to achieve learning objectives. Asking questions is one of the ways to get to the interaction. The interaction between teachers and students in the classroom, therefore, needs to examine. This qualitative research aims to analyze teachers' and students’ perspectives on teachers’ questioning. The purpose of this study is to know teachers’ and students’ perspectives on teachers’ questioning in the classroom. The result of this study was analyzed descriptively, and the data were collected by interviewing three teachers and eight students at an Islamic Junior High School in Banda Aceh. Based on the finding of the result, it showed that the teachers and students believe that teachers’ questions are important because teachers’ questions help teachers check their students understanding, motivate students in speaking practice, and motivate students in learning. The findings of this research help teachers realize that teachers' questions are important, so the teachers can use a proper type of questioning in the classroom. Furthermore, the teachers can build more interaction and help students to get more understanding and critical thinking. Finally, the researcher offers some implications and recommendations derived from this study. First, recommend that the teacher ask more high-order questioning in the classroom. Second, employing questioning strategies throughout the entire lesson. The third, paying attention to all students
Intercultural Communication Competence Model in English Speaking Classroom
No full textThis study aims to describe the application of the intercultural communication competence model in English speaking classroom. The researchers used descriptive qualitative research, in which two lecturers and eight students of English Education Department IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo as the participants. The data collection techniques used interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique was carried out through four stages, namely data collection, data reduction, data display and conclusions. The results showed that lecturers used American dialects, the lecturers used social media such as Instagram to introduce viral everyday English, the lecturers used personal experience and role play to make students understand about other people's cultures in English speaking classroom. and This research implied that that Intercultural Communicative Competence model provide information to lecturers how to apply that model in English Speaking Classroom