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Project-based learning and its impact on the academic performance of middle school students
Get PDFThe adoption of active methodologies in the teaching-learning process allows the main actors of education to transform the classroom into scenarios of real experiences of learners. This research aims to analyze the Project-Based Learning methodology and its impact on the academic performance of middle school students. In this research, several methods were applied, including the qualitative documentary bibliographic review, the inductive-deductive method, allowing to identify the characterization of project-based learning, in addition, the academic results of the students of basic secondary of the Educational Unit “Aurelio Salazar”. As result, it was obtained that Project-Based Learning is an active methodology of current education where the teaching process is innovated, the academic performance of 62 students who attended the 2020-2021 school year was analyzed
Analysis of the influence of fundamental and external factors on stock prices in mining sector companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange
Get PDFThis study aimed to determine the effect of liquidity ratios (LR), solvency (DER), profitability (ROE), valuation ratios (PBV), inflation, and interest rates on stock prices of mining sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The research sample is 41 mining sector companies with a research period from 2015-2019. The results show that the liquidity ratio (CR) and solvency (DER) have no significant effect on stock prices of mining sector companies in 2015-2019. The variable profitability (ROE), valuation ratio (PBV) was concluded to have a significant positive effect on stock prices of mining sector companies in 2015-2019. Meanwhile, inflation and interest rates have a significant adverse effect on stock prices of mining sector companies in 2015-2019
Investigation of best digital technological practices in millennial classroom innovation: critical review study
Get PDFThis paper aims to critically review best technology practices for native digital students in Indonesia. The success of learning using technology today cannot be separated from educators' ability to choose technology practice models from various learning sources. To present practices used for the digital generation, we have looked at data from dozens of scientific findings that examine digital best practices, particularly those that improve learning outcomes. After the data has been collected, we continue the critical review process to discuss the phenomenon and its attributes. Searching for data, analyzing, and summarizing data to answer the research questions was carried out with validity and reliability. We rely on online data searches. The result uses devices, teleconferencing, smart boards, reflective web journals, cloud servers, 3D printing, learning and practicing, maintaining flexibility and persistence, promoting collaboration, feedback, and research culture. Thus, these results will serve as essential reminder inputs for educators and researchers, curriculum innovation
Study of folk crafts in school technology education classes
Get PDFThe article discusses the issues of educating students in the spirit of national values and traditions through the study of some topics relevant to the curriculum for the study of folk crafts in school technology education classes
Regulation on worship house establishment and implication towards minority relation of religious people majority in Indonesia
Get PDFThis study aims to determine the implications of regulations for building houses of worship for minority relations of most religious communities in Indonesia. Several studies have examined the implications of regulations regarding establishing places of worship for the relations of the majority of religious communities in Indonesia. The regulation appears to make it difficult for religious minorities to build houses of worship. This regulation has implications for religious disharmony and disruption of national unity and integrity. It is time for regulations related to development to be reviewed and refined so that relations between minority communities and majority religions can be adequately maintained, said the study. This research uses a qualitative approach. It is time for regulations related to the construction of places of worship to be reviewed and refined so that relations between minorities and the majority of religious communities in Indonesia are well maintained
Twitter ban in Nigeria: A metaphor for impediment on uses and gratification theory
Get PDFThe emergence of social media is an innovation that came into existence to bridge the barrier of physical distance between family and friends. This study examines the Twitter ban in Nigeria: a metaphor for impediment on uses and gratification theory. The cross-sectional survey research design method was adopted for this study and an online structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The study population is 120 active social media users. The Stratified random sampling method was used. Using Krejcie Morgan's sample size determination, the sample size was 92 Twitter users. Data collected were analyzed using Simple Percentages as a statistical tool. The findings revealed that the Twitter ban in Nigeria is truly an impediment to the uses and gratification theory. Also, Nigerians depend largely on Twitter to gratify their everyday needs; but with this new law, there is a gap in the need gratification of Nigerians. Twitter is a social media platform designed for the public to freely express themselves while staying connected; it is therefore recommended that the Nigerian government should not overlook the actual purpose of the platform in a bid to create an impression
A portrayal of portfolio as an alternative online learning assessment
Get PDFLearning assessment is a process of gathering information on the students’ learning outcomes. In conducting an assessment, teachers should pay attention to the principles of comprehensive assessment and put a strong emphasis on assessing the three domains. Moreover, the assessment process should be appropriately conducted to obtain real information about the students’ existing abilities. The principle of portfolio assessment is assessment for learning processes, learning outcomes, and continuous assessment. This study was intended to reveal the importance of portfolio assessment as an alternative online learning assessment. Document studies were conducted to collect the data and then the data were critically and descriptively analysed to establish valid and reliable findings. This study revealed that portfolio assessment is an effective assessment to be used to assess the student's competence through online learning systems. This study implies that teachers should consider utilizing portfolio assessment more intensively in their online learning-teaching activities
Learning management in integrating character education
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to determine: (1) learning planning, (2) organizing learning, (3) driving learning, and (4) supervising learning in integrating character education in SMP Negeri Kota Tangerang. This study used a survey method with a one-variable descriptive quantitative approach. The population of this study were 165 teachers at 4 (four) State Junior High Schools in Tangerang City, through the Slovin formula with an error rate of 7.5%, a sample of 86 respondents was obtained. The technique for data collection used a questionnaire. The results of the study: (1) in the lesson planning, the condition is at 56.01% or it is in the medium to good category. However, at the sub-indicator level, it was found that many teachers did not include the material and form of character education evaluation in their planning. (2) in organizing learning, the condition is at 63.91% or it is included in the medium to good category. However, at the sub-indicator level, it was found that many teachers did not have the art of creating a comfortable and pleasant learning atmosphere. (3) in driving learning, the condition is at 61.28% or it is in the medium to good category
Some considerations about paleoecology of central asia and migrations of ancient hominids during the pleistocene period
Get PDFThis article provides a brief overview of the paleoecology of Central Asia during the Quaternary (Pleistocene) period, the natural and climatic conditions of the region, as well as the migration of ancient hominids. Natural-climatic conditions in the Tertiary (Pleistocene) Central Asia is characterized by a dry, arid climate, and in some periods a humid (pluvial) climate, as a result of a comprehensive study of the Early Paleolithic monuments. In general, this article focuses on the Paleolithic of the Central Asian region in the Quaternary period and the development of this vast territory by our ancient ancestors, as well as some comments on the remains of ancient human bones found in the Selungur cave
Rebuilding the local government partnership model in tourism recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic: Case Study in Singkawang City, Indonesia
Get PDFThis research report explores government partnerships in the tourism sector in Singkawang City using the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism is also the sector that was first hit by restrictions on human mobility and will probably be the last to recover. This study aims to understand the condition of the tourism sector in Singkawang City during the COVID-19 pandemic and how this sector will recover in the future. To that end, this study explores the potential of multi-actor and multi-sector partnerships in restoring the tourism economy. Furthermore, this study uses a qualitative approach with in-depth online interviews with various tourism stakeholders in Singkawang City. This study resulted in a critical finding: the recovery of the tourism economy requires well-established strategic partnerships among various stakeholders. Partnerships must also be reciprocal and balanced for the recovery to run well. That is, a bottom-up approach should be prioritized; higher levels of the hierarchy should only facilitate the coordination process so that realities on the ground and national strategies are linked. This study makes a general recommendation that it is necessary to immediately reposition the government's role towards other stakeholders so that the ideal 'bottom-up' approach does not become mere rhetoric