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Perspectives of Stakeholders from Indian Secondary Schools about Conducting Board Examinations Twice a Year
Full text linkBoard examinations play a vital role in the academic journey of students and significantly influence teachers' responsibilities. However, the current examination system has been criticized for contributing to student stress, anxiety, inconsistent grading, and over-reliance on rote learning, which has led to a decline in public trust. To address these challenges, the introduction of conducting board examination twice a year, recommended by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework-School Education (NCF-SE)2023 represents a major reform in the education system. This study investigates the perspectives of stakeholders on conducting board examinations twice a year in Khurda district, Odisha, India. A descriptive research design and survey method were employed, with a randomly selected sample consisting of schools, head-teachers, teachers, and students. The total sample comprised 10 head-teachers, 100 teachers, and 200 students. The findings indicate that 78.18% of participants believe board examinations twice a year would reduce student stress, 81.81% agree it provides better preparation opportunities, and 86.36% think frequent and timely feedback fosters academic growth. However, 50% of stakeholders expressed concerns about increased teacher workload. Students supported conducting board examinations twice a year, believing it would encourage consistent study habits, reduced stress, and fostered a growth mindset. However, concerns were raised about resource inequalities benefiting well-supported students. These results underscore the potential benefits and challenges of implementing board examinations twice a year, offering valuable insights for policymakers and educators in shaping future examination reforms
The Aesthetic Authority of Sultan Hamengku Buwana X in the Creation of Traditional Dance: A Study on the Bedhaya Mintaraga at the Yogyakarta Court
Full text linkThe bedhaya dance is a significant Javanese dance genre, often associated with royalty, serving as a means to showcase the majesty and authority of a monarch. Therefore, it’s customary for a Sultan, occupying the highest social status in the Yogyakarta Court, to have bedhaya dances as part of his repertoire. One way for a Sultan to acquire bedhaya dances is by commissioning the creation of new ones during his reign, as exemplified by Sultan Hamengku Buwana (HB) X’s creation of the Bedhaya Mintaraga dance. This research aims to describe the Sultan HB X’s involvement, considering his hierarchical status and aesthetic authority, in the creation process of the Bedhaya Mintaraga dance. Understanding the Sultan HB X’s significant role in determining a new bedhaya dance during his reign is crucial. This qualitative research employs an ethnochoreological approach, utilizing non-field study data sources. Findings indicate that the Sultan HB X plays a significant role as the creator, evident in the dawuh dalem (royal decree) and controlling actions he exercises. Through these decrees and controls, the Sultan HB X manifests his aesthetic authority, having the power to determine his creations within the Bedhaya Mintaraga dance, which stands as a significant addition to his reign’s cultural legacy
Iconisation and Sociolinguistics of Communication in Nigerian Poetry of English Expression
Full text linkThis paper's objectives were to: (i) evaluate the iconic presentation of form in Nigerian poetry of English expression; and (ii) identify the textual organization and linguistic elements that serve as communicative signaling in Nigerian poetry. The study determines the implications of poetic discourse on society by using a qualitative research design to generate data and insights from the Peirce model of semiotic theory, specifically with regard to icons. Icons and a few sociolinguistic concepts, like the class variable, served as the foundation for this analysis. This study discovered that: 1. Nigerian poets employ iconic form presentation in their poetry. They can effectively convey their message to the readers by using this device. 2. Together, linguistic components and textual organization serve as articulate devices and communicative signaling, highlighting the expressive significance and implications of Nigerian poetry. The primary focus of literary creation ought to be moral principles. In a time like this, when people desperately need literary works that will change some "maladaptive behavior" in members of society, no work of literature that merely entertains and does not educate the general public can meet the needs of society. Given this, it is advised that poets from Nigeria in particular, as well as literary writers generally, question the moral decay of society and offer solutions. This can be accomplished by presenting the decadence of society in an iconic manner. If applied, social iconization will lead to intellectualism that corrects society's problems
Needs-Based Training Management Model for Educational Units in Preparing Teaching Modules on the Merdeka Mengajar Platform for PAUD Teachers
Full text linkThe study aims to analyze the development process, effectiveness, and feasibility of the training management model based on the needs of educational units in compiling teaching modules on the Merdeka Teaching platform for PAUD teachers. This study uses the Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model. The collection technique uses a Likert scale questionnaire, an open questionnaire, a discussion note format, and an observation sheet. The data analysis technique is descriptive analysis, model feasibility test analysis, and model effectiveness analysis. The results of the model feasibility were obtained from the expert validation results with a score of 3.49 in the Very Good category, indicating that the training management model based on the needs of educational units in compiling teaching modules on the Merdeka Teaching platform for PAUD teachers is suitable for use in schools. Finally, the model effectiveness test can significantly improve teachers' ability to compile teaching modules, with an average pre-test score of 59 and an increase during the post-test with an average of 93 and a gain test result of 0.82, which is categorized as high. Thus, the effective needs-based training model can improve teachers' ability to compile teaching modules for PAUD teachers at the work center of the Pantai Labu District Cluster, Deli Serdang Regency
Development and Validation of Contextualized Strategic Intervention Materials in Science for Grade 6 Learners
Full text linkThis study aimed to develop a contextualized Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) in Science for Grade 6 learners at Tungao Central Elementary School, South Butuan District 2, Division of Butuan City, for the school year 2021-2022. Employing a quantitative research design, the study involved 91 respondents and two evaluators. The research instruments included four First Quarter Summative Tests, an Evaluation Instrument for Quality Assurance of the Contextualized SIMs, and an Evaluation Instrument for Content, Accuracy, Recency of Information, and Contextualization. Data analysis was conducted using frequency count, percentage distribution, and weighted mean. The findings revealed that the majority of learners did not meet expectations in their performance on the four summative tests. Specifically, many learners struggled with differentiating solutes from solvents, describing the appearance of a suspension, and explaining methods for separating mixtures through decantation and magnet use. The SIMs were designed and developed using guide cards, activity cards, assessment cards, enrichment activity cards, reference cards, and answer keys. These contextualized SIMs were evaluated based on quality assurance, content accuracy, recency of information, and contextualization criteria. Enhancements to the SIMs were made according to the validators' suggestions
The Effectiveness of ICT-Based Academic Supervision Model in Improving Teachers' Professional Competence at Santa Lusia Kindergarten, Archdiocese of Medan
Full text linkThe research aims to accomplish three main things: first, to create a model for academic supervision that uses Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and website media to improve the professional competence of Santa Lusia Kindergarten teachers in Keuskupan Agung Medan. Second, to determine if the model can be implemented and evaluated in this educational setting. Third, to implement and evaluate the model. Making sure the model is feasible and usable in the real world is the main goal of the study. The result show that ICT-based academic supervision model that was developed proved effective in improving the professional competence of teachers at TK Santa Lusia. The N-Gain test results in cycle II, which reached 0.723 (72.34%), demonstrated the model's effectiveness, although it slightly decreased from cycle I (73.30%). With N-Gain values ranging from 46.15% to 88.89%, the model consistently provided significant improvements in teacher competence. The results indicate that the model effectively enhances teacher professional competence at Santa Lusia Kindergarten in Keuskupan Agung Medan
Implementation of A Blog-Based Journal Reading Strategy to Improve the Reading Comprehension Ability of UNIMED English Literature Students
Full text linkThis study explores the impact of a blog-based reading journal strategy on improving reading comprehension among English Literature students at Universitas Negeri Medan. Conducted over six months in 2024, the research involved 60 students who documented their reflections and analyses of assigned readings on blog platforms. The methodology included qualitative and quantitative approaches, with a rubric assessing comprehension, analytical skills, reflection depth, and coherence. Results showed significant improvement in reading comprehension, with 80% of students rating the overall experience highly and 100% finding the blog content very helpful. Critical and analytical thinking skills also improved, with 60% of students rating this aspect highest. Students were comfortable using the blog platform and suggested extending session durations and incorporating more visual aids. The study concludes that the blog-based strategy effectively enhances reading comprehension, engagement, and critical thinking, supporting its continued use and exploration in educational settings
Student Worksheets Literacy-Based to Improve High-Level Thinking Skill
Full text linkThis research is motivated by the lack of availability of LKPD that supports literacy activities to improve high-level thinking skills. This type of research is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model development method. The discussion of the research is adjusted to the ADDIE research and development procedures, namely: analyze, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The subjects of this study were 24 students of grade V SDN 101867 Payagambar. Determination of the level of feasibility of LKPD or Student worksheets is based on expert validation tests and trials on students through student response questionnaires. The effectiveness of LKPD was obtained from the results of the pretest and posttest of grade V students. The results of this study indicate that the validation of material experts was 80% with a feasible category, validation of language experts was 85.41% with a very feasible category, validation of layout design experts was 90.47% with a very feasible category. The percentage results of the student response questionnaire were 86.70 which were categorized as very feasible, so it can be said that LKPD is feasible for use by grade V elementary school students. The results of the student pretest reached an average score of 69.3 with classical completeness reaching 42% with an incomplete category. While the results of the posttest after using LKPD reached an average of 84.50 with classical completeness reaching 100% and declared complete. Based on the pretest and posttest values, the gainscore value can be seen as 0.51 with a moderate effectiveness category. This shows that the use of literacy-based LKPD to improve high-level thinking skills has been effectively used by grade V students of SDN 101867 Payagambar, Batang Kuis District
Striking Balance in Democratic Governance: The Battle for Control between the Administrative and Legal Branches
Full text linkThe perception of the role of the court in democracy is a complex and frequently debated aspect of political systems. It involves how individuals, institutions, and society at large view the function, powers, and responsibilities of the judiciary within the broader democratic framework. The role of the court is deeply intertwined with the principle of separation of powers, which delineates distinct functions for the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. However, the perception of the court's role in shaping and influencing public policies is a subject of discussion, since the effectiveness of the court in a democracy is closely linked to public trust and legitimacy. Prominent researches argue that the court should actively contribute to policy development, while others believe that its primary function should be limited to interpreting and applying existing laws. As a result, debates often arise over the extent to which the court should exercise its power of judicial review. A perceived lack of impartiality, independence, or transparency can erode public trust, impacting the credibility of the court's decisions and its overall role in democratic governance. While courts have the authority to render judgments, their ability to enforce decisions and ensure compliance with the rule of law relies on the cooperation of other branches and societal actors. The research highlights contrasting viewpoints on the court's responsibility in safeguarding constitutional principles through the rejection of legislative and executive actions that contradict constitutional norms. The core issue revolves around the significance of this and whether it presents a potential threat by enabling the court to supersede decisions made by duly elected representatives of the public
The Role of Geopolitical Components in Afghanistan's National Power
Full text linkThis study explores the complex link between geopolitical variables and Afghanistan's power as a nation, providing an important context for understanding Afghanistan's place in the world. The importance of national unity is shown by our findings since 96% of respondents agree that it is important. This highlights the Afghan people's historical fortitude in the face of outside pressures and internal strife.The analysis highlights several other significant geopolitical factors in addition to national unity, such as leadership, Aryan culture, human resources, and geographic position. Together, these elements plus Afghanistan's historical, cultural, and physical background shape the country's might. Notably, despite their historical significance, religion, and natural resources were seen as having less of an impact, defying accepted beliefs about their influence. The study also emphasizes how Afghanistan's national power is dynamic, with new geopolitical components like "Aryan culture" and "quality of diplomacy" becoming significant players in the changing geopolitical environment. In conclusion, this study sheds light on the intricate web of geopolitical variables supporting Afghanistan's sovereignty. The cornerstones of the nation's strength are its unity and a variety of historical, cultural, and geographical elements. Comprehending these dynamics is imperative to apprehend Afghanistan's position in the international sphere and to formulate strategies that augment its stability and sway