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Innovation of Flipbook Teaching Materials in Supporting Student Learning Independence
Full text linkCurrently, it is still rare to find teaching materials that are innovative and use technology, so they have an impact on decreasing student motivation and independence in learning. The purpose of this study was to describe the stages of developing teaching materials, determine the validity and practicality of the teaching materials produced and determine the level of independence of students after using these teaching materials. This type of research is research and development by adapting the 4D development model. The steps are Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The subjects in this study were 16 fifth grade students and teachers at SD Negeri 173 Gaya Baru, Tellu Limpoe District, Bone Regency. The instruments used in this study were interview guidelines, validation sheets, student and teacher response questionnaires and learning independence questionnaires. The results showed that the resulting product was in the form of Flipbook teaching materials with the help of the Publuu application which was developed containing material in the form of reading materials, pictures, videos and evaluation through 3 stages of define, design and development. The data from the material expert validation results is 96.9% in the valid category and the media expert validation results are 76.6% which are in the valid category. In addition, the practicality test shows that the average student response is 89% and the teacher's response is 90.26% which is in a very high practicality category, so that it influences student learning independence. This flipbook-shaped teaching material makes a contribution to elementary schools for use in the learning process, because it is practical and flexible
Re-designing ESP Syllabus Design for Pre-Service Teachers in the Physical Education of Elementary Teacher Programs
Full text linkTechnology-cultivated learning opens opportunities to acquire knowledge from various resources. However, languages become a barrier for non-English major students. ESP allows students to familiarise their English with their specific subject. Nevertheless, less research develops PE lessons that integrate specific sports vocabulary and communication skills relevant to the activity. Thus, this study aims to explore the needs of the Physical Education of Elementary Teacher Program (PE-ETP) pre-service teachers. One hundred eighty-eight students participated in this study. The survey, focus group discussion, and interview formulated the findings. The result shows that 42% (80 participants) considered ESP very important as part of the curriculum. 56% (105 participants) consider it essential. Only 2% (3 participants) stated that ESP is not important and cannot be part of the curriculum. Further, eight possible topics were offered in developing ESP courses for the PE-ETP. The topics are teaching PE using English (92.02%), academic English for sports (87.77%), athlete communications (86.70%), referee communications (87.77%), coach communications (90.96%), sports category (91.49%), sports terms (92.55%) and Physiology terms (88.83%). The topics can be developed into specific course units in syllabus design
Elementary School Students’ Conflict: Fundamental Understanding, Forms, Post-Conflict Effect, and the Involvement of Teachers, Parents, and Friends
Full text linkElementary school age brings out many differences between students. It does not deny that it can lead to conflict, such as hitting, direct and indirect aggression manifested in the form of verbal abuse, gesture threats, and destruction of property. The impact of mishandling conflict in the school context can cause several negative consequences. This research aims to analyze the student conflict in elementary schools. It used a qualitative approach with a phenomenology method. The research subjects were 55 elementary school students (29 girls and 26 boys) in one city in West Java province. Obtaining further data through the help of research instruments, namely open-ended surveys and in-depth interviews. This research used the Miles and Huberman analysis technique. The result showed that (1) students' comprehension of conflict meaning lies to crime, dispute, problem or riot, argument, and enmity; (2) students found conflict words from the platform and other places they are used to; (3) students’ conflict forms are psychic and verbal; (4) there are the 11 post-conflict effects; (5) other parties’ involvement are students’ friend, teacher, and parents. Students’ fundamental method to understand a conflict is their experience and view relating to the level of conflict concept and handling method. External parties’ involvement is significant in offering help to l students’ conflict impact. The research result is expected as considered for the regulation or juridical matters directed at the knowledge of conflict and ways of handling it
Mathematics Learning Research for Deaf Elementary School Students in Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review
Full text linkMathematics education for deaf elementary school students is a crucial goal outlined in Article 31 of Indonesia's 1945 Constitution. Immediate and focused interventions are essential to support their mathematical education, a fundamental field for problem-solving in various aspects of life. This study involves a systematic literature review (SLR), examining the substance of multiple scholarly articles listed on Google Scholar and published across Indonesia from 2013 to 2022. Its primary focus is on different facets concerning the learning of mathematics for elementary school students who are deaf in Indonesia. While there hasn't been a notable upward trend in research studies focused on the learning of mathematics among deaf elementary school students over the past three years, it is revealed that the predominant research design is quantitative. The most researched material is "Numbers," and the commonly chosen instrument is "tests." Research locations are most frequently in Java, particularly East Java Province. Moreover, many studies highlight the central attention given to creating educational materials as a primary area of interest. These findings have led to the proposal of several suggestions for future research concerning the education of mathematics for deaf elementary school students in Indonesia, including the need to enhance research efforts in this area, explore more complex mathematical topics, and ensure a more equitable distribution of chosen research locations
Situational Leadership Analysis of Madrasah Principals in Improving the Effectiveness of Madrasah Management at MTs Asuhan Medan
Full text linkThis research addresses internal conflicts and challenges through a responsive and adaptive situational leadership approach. The study employs a qualitative descriptive research design, using observations, interviews, and documentation to gather data. The findings focus on the principal’s leadership practices, examining whether they are implemented effectively and appropriately. Situational leadership enables the principal to foster a positive learning environment, enhance teaching quality, and support students’ academic achievement. A supportive environment and effective management play crucial roles in achieving the goals of madrasah education. Overall, the situational leadership analysis indicates that the principal of MTs Asuhan Medan can significantly improve madrasah management through a flexible and adaptive approach. By understanding the unique needs and circumstances of staff and teachers and applying suitable leadership styles, the principal creates a productive and harmonious work environment, ultimately enhancing the quality of education offered to students. The situational leadership approach employed by the principal of MTs Asuhan Medan is instrumental in improving madrasah management effectiveness. By adapting to various needs and situations, this leadership style enables the principal to provide appropriate direction, support, participation, and delegation to staff and teachers. Situational leadership allows the principal to tailor their approach to staff competencies and commitment levels, boosting their motivation and engagement in administrative and instructional responsibilities
Sundanese Cultural Integration in English Learning: Insights from Young Learners and Parents
Full text linkAmidst globalization, there is an emerging issue to strengthen students’ local identity since the trend of English teaching is shifting from using English-speaking culture materials into integrating local culture. As a multicultural country, Indonesia has great potential to incorporate local culture into education. This concept, known as ethnopedagogy, utilizes local culture to strengthen genuine Indonesian education, considering that local culture is a source of innovation and skills that can be empowered in the classroom. Therefore, this research investigates the insights of young learners (aged 10-11 years old) regarding Sundanese cultural integration in their English language learning. Guided by an interpretivist paradigm, this qualitative case study seeks to explore the students’ learning experiences and insights. This research involved a class of English for Young Learners class in one of English language courses in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Data were collected using classroom observation, interview, and field notes. The findings revealed that integrating Sundanese culture into English lessons was a novel experience for the students, differing significantly from their school-based English learning. Furthermore, this approach fostered a sense of participation in preserving culture since students had better understanding about their own culture. In addition, it contributed to improvement in attention span, excitement, memory, knowledge, English score at school, and students relationship. Also, parents appreciated Sundanese culture integration into their children’s English learning. They perceived it as a means to preserve Sundanese culture while also support their cultural values and educational foundation at home and help them navigate the challenges of modern society
The Effect of Using Interactive Simulation in Science Laboratory on Knowledge Levels of Science Laws and Computational Thinking Skills
Full text linkToday, teaching strategies and methods changing with technology require a radical transformation in the teaching of science laws, which form the basis of science subjects. In this study, computational thinking skills, which will allow students to use information and communication technologies in today's conditions and the effect of these skills on their knowledge levels about science laws were examined. A university in the Central Anatolian Region of Turkey served as the institution that provided the study sample, which consisted of 61 science preservice teachers who were enrolled in the university's Science Teaching Department. In this study, pretest-posttest control group design, one of the experimental designs, was used. The participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group, with 30 people assigned to the experimental group and 31 participants assigned to the control group. To collect data, an achievement test with 20 questions aiming to measure the success levels of science laws by the researchers and the "Computerized Thinking Scale" for university students was used. At the end of the research process, it was concluded that the achievements of the students in the experimental group were significantly different from the students in the control group, and there was a significant difference in favor of the experimental group in all sub-dimensions of computational thinking and computational thinking
The Effectiveness of Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract Learning Strategy in Teaching Mixtures of Science Subjects to Students with Intellectual Skills Disabilities
Full text linkThe aim of this research is to examine the effectiveness of the concrete-pictorial-abstract teaching strategy presented with the direct teaching method in teaching the subject of mixtures, which is one of the science subjects, to students with intellectual disabilities. The study used multiple-probe model with a probe phase, one of the single-subject research models. While the dependent variable of the research was the level of showing the mixtures of the students participating in the study; the independent variable is the concrete-pictorial-abstract teaching strategy presented with the direct teaching method. The research was conducted with two girls and one boy living in Bolu, diagnosed with intellectual disability, and attending primary school. The data collected in the study were analyzed through visual analysis. As a result of the research, it has been observed that the concrete-pictorial-abstract learning strategy is effective in teaching the subject of mixtures to students with intellectual disabilities, that the permanence of this subject learned by the students can be maintained one and three weeks after the end of the education, and that all students can generalize this learning to different environments and tools
Survey on Transformational Leadership Models in Improving the Quality of Academic Services of Elementary Schools
Full text linkThis study aims to identify how the transformational leadership model in improving the quality of academic services implemented in elementary schools. This study was conducted using survey methods and interviews with 50 elementary school teachers in Sumedang, West Java Province, Indonesia. This study aims to find out how implementing transformational leadership in elementary schools improves academic services across different dimensions, aiming to identify the average improvement. The findings indicated that the overall dimensions of the transformational leadership model were rated as good. These dimensions include idealized influence (charismatic), intellectual stimulation, individual consideration, and inspirational motivation. While not achieving a perfect score, it is anticipated that the average scores across these four dimensions of the transformational leadership model will significantly contribute to improving the quality of academic services in elementary schools
Examining the Needs of MEB Public Schools for Special Education
No full textIndividuals start their educational journey with their differences, and it is important to plan education in accordance with the differences. Within the scope of examining the needs of MEB Public Schools for Special Education, the purpose of the study is to determine and examine the needs necessary for the continuity of the education-training process under the umbrella of the “Education System”. The study was carried out in a special education school. The data of the study was collected with a “Semi-Structured Interview Form” in the “Case Study” design of the qualitative research method. The findings obtained from the participants were classified under several headings such as special education teachers’ professional competence and personal rights, students’ educational needs and services offered to them, the location and structural condition of the school; the budget and financial needs of the school, the relations between the school and the family, the school and environment, etc. . In line with the purpose of the study, comparisons were made within the theoretical framework, and suggestions were made. The results of the study related to the needs show that the special education schools, special education students and their families, and even the social environment factor should be considered as a whole