Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengkajian Ilmu Pendidikan: e-Saintika
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Mind Mapping in Learning Models: A Tool to Enhance EFL Students in Descriptive Text Writing
No full textThis study aimed to improve Grade X students’ descriptive writing skills through the application of mind mapping. This research was conducted at Diponegoro Depok Vocational School in Sleman, Yogyakarta. The participants of the study were 20 students who were identified as having difficulties in organizing and expressing ideas in written form. The research was carried out over 11 meetings, including a pre-test, two action cycles (each comprising three meetings), and a post-test. Data were collected using writing tests, observation sheets, interviews, field notes, and documentation, and analyzed through both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative analysis assessed improvements in students’ scores based on a rubric adapted from Brown (2010), while the qualitative analysis used thematic content analysis to explore student engagement and creativity. The results showed significant improvement in both individual and classical mastery levels, with students demonstrating enhanced organization, vocabulary, and idea development. The findings suggest that mind mapping is an effective technique for enhancing descriptive writing and fostering 21st-century skills such as collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. This study highlights the value of CAR as a reflective, data-driven approach to improving teaching practices and student outcomes
Enhancing Science Learning Motivation through Picture Storybooks in Elementary Schools
No full textThe motivation to learn science among elementary school students in Indonesia remains suboptimal, often hindered by monotonous teaching methods and a lack of engaging learning materials. This study addresses this issue by evaluating the effectiveness of a newly developed science picture storybook intervention designed to enhance student motivation through contextual, narrative-based learning. Unlike conventional textbooks, the storybook embeds scientific concepts within age-appropriate stories accompanied by colorfull illustrations, aiming to foster intrinsic motivation and conceptual understanding. While previous research has validated its practicality and content validity, its effectiveness in improving science motivation had not been empirically tested. This quasi-experimental study involved third-grade students at SD Negeri 5 Mas, Gianyar Regency, Bali (n=17), using a one-group pretest-posttest design. A science motivation questionnaire was administered, and the data were analyzed using paired sample t-tests and normalized gain scores. The findings showed a statistically significant improvement in students’ science learning motivation after using the picture storybook (p < 0.05), with a moderate normalized gain score (g = 0.42). These results highlight the storybook’s moderate yet meaningful impact. The novelty of this intervention lies in its integration of scientific content into culturally relevant narratives to promote engagement and motivation in early science education. The study contributes to the growing field of science education by demonstrating that picture storybooks can serve as an effective motivational tool in elementary classrooms, especially in contexts where motivation is low and student engagement is critical
Self-Efficacy in Elementary School Digital Competence: A Bibliometric Analysis of 21st Century Learning Research
No full textThis study aims to analyze bibliometric mapping of research on self-efficacy and digital competence in Scopus-indexed journals published between 2015 and 2025. The dataset was retrieved from the Scopus database in March 2025 using the query “keywords” with a filter for elementary school, covering a time span of 2015–2025. After screening, a total of 127 documents were included. Bibliometric data were processed using Microsoft Excel and VOS Viewer version 1.6.20 with parameters set at a minimum of five keyword occurrences and full counting method. The annual distribution of publications shows an increasing trend in recent years, reflecting growing academic attention to the topic. Analysis by country indicates that Spain and Germany are the most productive contributors, with active collaboration networks identified at regional and institutional levels. Co-authorship analysis confirms the presence of collaborative research, though large-scale international collaboration remains limited. Document type analysis shows that most outputs are journal articles, followed by conference papers. Keyword co-occurrence mapping highlights “self-efficacy,” “human,” and “digital competence” as the most frequently used terms. Less explored but emerging themes include “digital technology,” “human experimental,” and “questionnaire,” suggesting potential research gaps. Overall, the findings indicate that while research on self-efficacy in students’ digital competence is expanding, opportunities remain for broader international collaboration and exploration of underrepresented themes in 21st century educational practices
The Moderating Role of Religiosity in the Relationship Between Social Media Use and Social Concern Among Indonesian Adolescents
No full textSocial concern represents the moral and behavioral manifestation of empathy, responsibility, and prosocial engagement in addressing societal problems. Religiosity, as a deeply internalized system of belief and moral commitment, has long been recognized as a potential source of prosocial motivation. Meanwhile, social media has emerged as both a powerful channel for mobilizing collective compassion and a potential driver of self-centered or performative behavior. This study examines how religiosity moderates the relationship between social media use and social concern among senior high school students in Malang City, Indonesia. Employing a quantitative explanatory design with a sample of 414 respondents selected through stratified sampling, data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed through Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). After reanalysis and correction, the regression model shows that religiosity significantly strengthens the positive effect of social media use on social concern. The adjusted coefficient of determination (R²) increased modestly from 0.04 to 0.07 after including the interaction term, indicating that religiosity serves as a meaningful moderator in this relationship. This finding suggests that adolescents with higher religiosity levels are more likely to transform social media exposure into altruistic and socially responsible behavior. The study contributes to the sociology of religion and communication studies by offering an empirical model linking digital engagement and faith-based values in promoting social solidarity
Bioindicator Trends in Studying Environmental Pollution: A Systematic Review
No full textScientists, government agencies, and the public are keenly interested in evaluating ecosystem health. As a result, there has been an increase in research investigating the efficacy of various bioindicators as markers of environmental pollutants. This article presents a review of bioindicators from 2013-2023 indexed by Scopus. The overall aim is to examine temporal trends in publications regarding bioindicators, contaminants of concern, species used as bioindicators, and potential future research. By entering the terms “bioindicators, environmental pollution, and environmental literature” into the search menu of the Scopus database, we obtained a total of 136 articles. After applying our criteria, we narrowed down our research to only 31 articles. We used the PRISMA framework for inclusion and exclusion purposes. Our SLR results showed that the most studied environmental pollution was air and freshwater pollution. The dominant keywords used in this study were bioindicators, animals, environmental monitoring, and biomonitoring. The most studied country for bioindicators of environmental pollution is Italy. The most studied types of pollution are heavy metal and chemical pollution. The most used bioindicator organisms are invertebrates and plants, while the least used are algae or diatoms. Future research on potential bioindicators includes the application of diatoms in water quality assessment, the relationship between bioindicator monitoring and its impact on communities, interspecies comparisons to identify the most effective indicators, and studies on the level of understanding and skills of communities in the use of bioindicator organisms. Overall, this review serves as a comprehensive reference for the development of research and application of bioindicators in environmental monitoring
Improvement of Water Quality by Hematite Based on River Sand Magnetic Minerals of Lombok Island
No full textHematite synthesis has been carried out using magnetic mineral river sand from several areas on the island of Lombok, namely Tanak Beak, Sesao, and Lokoq Rangan. Hematite was then used for metal absorbance in polluted water from the river around the Kebon Kongok landfill. The synthesis method used is coprecipitation. The acid used is HCl with a concentration of 7 M and NH4OH base with a concentration of 25%. Mineral content analysis was carried out using AAS and EDX. Morphological analysis was made using SEM, crystal structure using XRD, and functional group analysis using FTIR, while TDS and water conductivity were measured using a TDS meter. Based on the results of AAS analysis, it appears that the iron content of hematite synthesized from magnetic minerals of tanak beak, sesaot, and lokoq rangan river sand is 8.79%, 10.84% and 9.01% respectively, while based on EDX analysis, it was found to be 70.42%, 77.99% and 72.55%. The particle size of Sesaot iron sand also has the smallest size, at (0.88 ± 0.17) micrometers, while the largest grain size is obtained in the Tanak Beak area, at (1,288 ± 0.23) micrometers. Based on the results of XRD and FTIR analysis, it can be concluded that hematite nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using iron sand based on the Lombok Island River sand. Mn ions absorbed by hematite-based mineralized magnetic river sand from several areas on the island of Lombok, namely Tanak Beak, Sesaot, and Lokoq Rangan, are 9.39%, 27.07% and 13.82% respectively, which is followed by a decrease in TDS and conductivity of the absorbed water. Hematite derived from river sand magnetic minerals can adsorb Mn metal and improve water quality better when compared to hematite based on Tanak Beak and Lokoq Rangan river sand
The Role of Gamification in English Language Teaching: Insights from Pre-Service Teachers
No full textGamification has emerged as an innovative approach to English language teaching, aiming to enhance student engagement and motivation. This study investigates pre-service teachers' perceptions of gamification in English language teaching practice. This study employed a mixed method based on an explanatory-sequential design as qualitative can clarify generalized quantitative results in a more thorough and appropriate interpretation. The study began by gathering quantitative data through a Likert scale questionnaire, followed by collecting qualitative data through semi-structured interviews with 100 pre-service teachers from Universitas Brawijaya post-teaching practice. The findings show that most pre-service teachers perceive gamification in English language teaching positively. Specifically, 89% of respondents reported increased engagement, while 85% noted improved motivation and focus. However, 15% of respondents remained ambivalent about how well gamification encourages self-directed learning. Additionally, 87% of respondents plan to continue using gamification in their teaching. In conclusion, gamification has the potential to be an innovative pedagogical approach in English language teaching, not only by enhancing engagement and motivation but also by facilitating differentiated learning by enabling students to gain the material at their own pace and fostering an immersive learning environment that enhances language acquisition. However, some challenges, such as limited infrastructure and pre-service knowledge and readiness to implement learning technology still need to be improved. Therefore, this study provides recommendations for educational institutions that can support the optimization of gamification in the context of English language teaching in the future. Further studies could explore its long-term effects on language learning to better understand its sustained impact
Instagram vs. Facebook: A Quasi Experimental Study on Expository Writing Outcomes among Grade X Students
No full textThe increasing integration of technology in education necessitates innovative learning strategies, especially in language instruction. This study investigates the comparative effectiveness of Instagram and Facebook as digital learning media for expository writing instruction among Grade X students at SMA Negeri 7 Bulukumba. The research addresses the gap in existing literature, which has seldom compared social media platforms simultaneously in genre-specific writing contexts. Employing a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group design, the study involved 54 students divided into two groups: one using Instagram and the other using Facebook as learning media. Pretest and posttest assessments were conducted to evaluate students' expository writing skills across five dimensions: content, structure, coherence, rules, and grammar. The results revealed a statistically significant improvement in the Instagram group, whose average score increased from 52.04 to 70.70, compared to the Facebook group, which only rose from 46.85 to 50.96. The findings underscore Instagram’s superior affordances—its emphasis on visual content, comment interaction, hashtag organization, and story features—supporting multimodal learning and peer feedback mechanisms. These affordances promote deeper engagement, collaborative learning, and alignment with students' digital habits, thereby enhancing motivation and skill development. In contrast, Facebook’s chronological and text-dominant interface yielded minimal impact. The study concludes that Instagram is more effective than Facebook for enhancing students’ expository writing outcomes and recommends its strategic integration in language curricula. Teachers should be trained in using Instagram’s pedagogical features, and policymakers should consider its inclusion in national digital literacy strategies. These findings align with the Merdeka Curriculum's emphasis on contextual, student-centered learning, and suggest that effective social media use can bridge formal education with students’ everyday digital experiences, paving the way for broader curriculum reforms that embrace relevant, engaging, and technology-enhanced instruction
The Impact of Traditional Game Belempongan on Elementary Students’ Physical Fitness: A Quasi-Experimental Study
No full textThe decline in physical activity among children, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitates innovative and engaging interventions in school settings. Culturally relevant physical education methods, particularly those grounded in local traditions, may offer viable solutions to improve children’s physical health, motivation, and sense of belonging. This study aimed to examine the impact of the traditional game Belempongan on elementary students' physical fitness, measured using the Indonesian Physical Fitness Test (TKJI). A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design was employed involving 30 students. Participants engaged in Belempongan sessions integrated into physical education over several weeks. Physical fitness components: 30-meter sprint, bent-arm hang, sit-ups, vertical jump, and 600-meter run, were measured before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using paired sample t-tests with JASP 0.19.3, assuming normal distribution. All physical fitness indicators showed statistically significant improvements (p < .001), with very large effect sizes across components: sprint speed (d = 2.180), bent-arm hang (d = 8.050), sit-ups (d = 5.623), vertical jump (d = 3.161), and 600-meter run (d = 1.985). The overall TKJI score also improved significantly (d = 7.938). These results affirm that Belempongan not only improves measurable physical health indicators but also offers a sustainable, low-cost, and contextually meaningful alternative to conventional physical education. Traditional game-based physical education offers a culturally resonant, enjoyable, and effective method for improving children's fitness and should be considered for wider implementation within school curricula. Future studies should explore longitudinal outcomes, cross-regional comparisons, and additional psychosocial indicators to broaden the empirical foundation for culturally integrated PE programs
Analysis of the Role of Psychological Factors in Learning Outcomes in Physical Education
No full textThis study examined the impact of four psychological factors—motivation, self-confidence, autonomy, and personal and social responsibility—on learning outcomes in physical education among grade X students in Narmada District, Lombok Barat. While prior studies have explored these factors individually, limited research addresses their combined influence. This ex-post facto study employed questionnaires to measure psychological traits and academic records to assess student outcomes. Regression analysis revealed significant positive correlations between each psychological factor and physical education performance. Motivation and autonomy had the strongest effects, accounting for 52% and 55% of the variance, respectively. Self-confidence explained 46% and personal and social responsibility 50%. Notably, self-confidence and responsibility also demonstrated moderate correlations with academic performance (r = 0.68 and r = 0.71, respectively). These findings highlight the integral role of psychological development in shaping physical education outcomes. Motivation boosts engagement, while autonomy—enabled through choice and self-direction—enhances both participation and performance. Though self-confidence and responsibility had slightly lesser effects, they remain vital contributors to success. The study underscores the importance of creating a learning environment that fosters psychological strengths alongside physical skills. Integrating these factors into physical education programs can enhance student engagement, accountability, and academic achievement. Educators are encouraged to adopt autonomy-supportive and responsibility-building strategies to support holistic development. The study concludes by advocating for continued research into the long-term effects of these psychological traits and their interactions. Emphasizing both mental and physical growth is essential for promoting sustainable student success in physical education contexts