Teaching Efforts Research Articles

Efforts of Competent PAI Teachers in Fostering Student Morals at SMP Muhammadiyah Imam Syuhodo for the 2023/2024 School Year

This research aims to determine the competency of PAI teachers and the efforts of PAI teachers in developing student morals at Muhammadiyah Imam Syuhodo Middle School. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research. Data collection uses observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The results of this research conclude that PAI teachers' efforts to develop the morals of Muhammadiyah Imam Syuhodo Middle School students are carried out in a unified manner, namely by all elements in the school, both educators and education staff. Methods and time allocation remain under the school system. Muhammadiyah Imam Syuhodo Middle School, most of its students come from the area around Muhammadiyah Imam Syuhodo Middle School. The education system is running quite well. Muhammadiyah Imam Syuhodo Middle School students in carrying out their worship of Allah, have carried it out well, applying good manners, being responsible, and caring for the surrounding environment. Even though some students have carried it out on their own without being ordered, some students still have to be ordered to carry it out.

Islamic Religious Education Social Competence of Teachers in Increasing Students' Tolerant Attitudes: Qualitative Study in State High Schools of Jambi City

This research describes the efforts of Islamic religious education teachers to increase students' attitudes of tolerance and the social competence of Islamic religious education teachers as contributors to increasing students' attitudes of tolerance. The author's approach in this research is qualitative; the type of research is descriptive research analysis. The research location is State High School X, Jambi City. Data collection was carried out using observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. Determining research subjects used Snowball sampling. Data analysis techniques were carried out using data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions, and verifying research results' trustworthiness using extended participation techniques, careful observation, data triangulation, and supervisor consultation. The results of this research refer to the social competence of Islamic Religious Education Teachers as a factor that encourages students at State High School X Jambi City to increase their tolerance attitudes as well as the efforts made by teachers to increase students' tolerance attitudes, the need for an attitude of tolerance in various aspects, including tolerance in different opinions, or differences in religion, different ethnicities and cultures which makes it a benchmark that an attitude of tolerance is needed by every Indonesian citizen who has a variety of cultures, ethnicities and religions and as a solution in dealing with ethnic, cultural and religious differences in the school, community and state environment.

The broken link: Learning habitus of rural students in county key high schools during COVID-19 related school closure in China

School closures and remoted learning during the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively affected students worldwide, particularly those from disadvantaged families. This study examines the experiences of remote learning in county key high schools in China, which link selected rural students with urban educational resources and future social mobility. Our qualitative data suggest that during the school closure, the cultivation of a learning habitus of hardworking sprits and aspiration of upward mobility at school was disrupted, despite the devoted efforts of teachers and staff, and the students largely felt lost in their home environment in rural villages. Only a few of the students were pulled back to the school learning habitus by committed teachers, educated family members, or self-disciplining, combating the adverse impacts of COVID-19 related school closures. Implications for habitus change, remote learning, county key high schools, and educational development in rural China are also discussed.

Teachers' Efforts in Preventing Sexual Harassment in SDN 1 Watubelah Students

This study aims to find out how teachers' efforts in preventing sexual harassment in children in elementary schools. This study used qualitative research methods. In this type of descriptive research approach, the instruments in this study used interview instruments. The data collection techniques used were interviews and documentation. The subject of this study was one of the teachers at Watubelah 1 Public Elementary School. The results and discussion obtained from conducting this research are that teachers at SDN 1 Watubelah have made efforts to prevent sexual harassment of elementary school students. The efforts of teachers at SDN 1 Watubelah to prevent this are by 1) strict selection of teachers, 2) giving sexual education to children, 3) giving sanctions to perpetrators, and 4) creating a sense of security at school for students.

Implementasi kebijakan pembacaan asmaul husna dalam membentuk karakter religius peserta didik (Studi kasus di SMP Tamaddun Roudlatul Qur’an Lampung)

Purpose − The purpose of this article is to describe the implementation of asmaul husna recitation in shaping the religious character of the learners. In the world of education, many efforts can be made to instill values of a religious character. Asmaul husna is one way to form religious character in students at Tamaddun Roudlatul Qur'an Junior High School.
 Method − This study uses qualitative field research methods. Meanwhile, the data collection uses interviews, observations and documentation. And using three stages of data analysis, in the form of data reduction, data presentation and conclusions
 Findings − The results of this study showed that the implementation of asmaul husna reading in shaping the religious character of students in Tamaddun Roudlatul Qur'an Junior High School was carried out every morning before the learning and teaching activities began, as well as accompanied by other religious activities such as dhuha prayer in the congregation, reading prayers before and after studying and praying dzuhur in the congregation. The supporting factors in shaping the religious character of students in Tamaddun Roudlatul Qur'an Junior High School lie in the role of parents, motivation of learners, role and efforts of teachers and supportive facilities. On the other hand, inhibiting factors are promiscuity, learners' lack of awareness, and different backgrounds.

The effect of team teaching on Iranian ESP learners reading comprehension

This article defines team teaching as a teaching approach that utilizes the expertise and instructional capabilities of distinct educators to enrich the process of learning. Team teaching refers to an instructional strategy that involves the collaborative efforts of multiple teachers who jointly plan, deliver, and assess the learning experiences of a group of students. This approach integrates the diverse knowledge, skills, and perspectives of the participating educators to create a more comprehensive and engaging educational environment. This paper has examined the use of team teaching as a means of enhancing reading comprehension of English for specific purposes in Iranian context. A number of 100 intermediate-level ESP students in Iran participated in this study. They were divided to two groups, control group with 50 students and experimental group with 50 ones. Team teaching or collaborative teaching strategy was used for experimental group. For control group individual teaching or none collaborative teaching was employed. The data obtained from the study was given to SPSS software. Statistical procedure appropriate for this study was analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results of the study showed that in comparison with individual or none collaborative teaching, collaborative or team teaching has a better effect on Iranian ESP learners reading comprehension. It is also found that multilevel class has positive effect on learning language skills.

Evaluasi Strategi Guru PAI dalam Meningkatkan Kedisiplinan Siswa

This research aims to describe the efforts of Islamic Religious Education teachers in improving student discipline at SMP Plus Al Hidayah Sugihwaras Parengan Tuban, as well as identifying supporting and inhibiting factors. The research method used was descriptive qualitative with research subjects including school principals, PAI teachers, and class VII students. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research results show that the efforts made by PAI teachers are quite diverse, such as example, habituation, supervision, giving advice, motivation, and punishment. However, some students still lack discipline, especially when attending Dhuha prayers in the congregation. Factors that influence student discipline are divided into internal factors, such as difficulty getting up in the morning and managing time, and external factors, such as lack of parental attention. Even though the efforts are based on the concept of character education, continuous evaluation, and improvement are still needed by involving all related parties to be more effective in forming students' disciplined characters. Efforts to improve discipline need to be carried out holistically and continuously, both in the school and family environment, to prepare students to succeed.

Building paths to success: a multilevel analysis of the effects of an emotional intelligence development program on the academic achievement of future teachers.

The situation generated by the recent pandemic has had several effects on education, one of them being the necessary but hasty efforts of teachers and students to adapt to the demands of a virtual classroom environment. Thus, it is essential to promote the development of digital competencies in future teachers, enabling them to create effective learning situations in the digital medium. Moreover, the European university curriculum includes a set of specific competencies (specific to each degree) and a series of generic competencies, many of which are related to emotional intelligence. Our work emerges from these specific premises and the more general need to develop emotional skills and learning abilities in virtual environments for future educators. The sample comprised 240 students in higher education, pursuing a bachelor's degree in education at the University of Alicante, Spain (68.3% were female and average age of the participants was 19.43 years SD = 4.127). Using a quasi-experimental design with pretests, posttests, and a control group, we present the effects of an online program aimed at improving the emotional skills and academic achievement of future teachers in higher education. In this study, a 30-h emotional intelligence training program was implemented. Since the student sample was grouped into different classes, we analyzed, using a generalized linear mixed-effects model, whether students who took the program showed a significant improvement in their academic achievement at the end of their studies, compared to those who did not take it. The findings show a significant improvement in the academic achievement at the end of the bachelor's degree studies of the students in the experimental group. These results open up a field of possibilities for the implementation of this type of training using virtual environments, enabling interventions to enhance the emotional development of the teaching staff (and, subsequently, in their students), develop their teaching careers adequately, and employ the ideal strategies to address educational programs. Looking ahead, the integration of emotional development programs that incorporate emerging technology into university curricula could enhance the preparation of educators profoundly and create adaptable learning environments for contemporary students.

Teachers Efforts in Evaluating Islamic Religious Education Learning Using Discussion Learning Methods

This research evaluates Islamic education learning carried out by teachers at Public Middle School 1 Panji. This research method uses a qualitative approach, and the type of research used is field research. Selection of Research Subjects This research method uses a qualitative approach, and the kind of research used is field research. Teachers and students at Public Middle School 1 Panji proposed the choice of research subjects. The data collection techniques used in this research are observation, interview and documentation. The data analysis used by researchers is data analysis from Miles and Huberman's ideas, namely data condensation, data presentation, and concluding/verification. Islamic education learning requires a process to help students learn the Islamic religion. Evaluations carried out by teachers, both assessments of the learning process and evaluations of learning outcomes, are carried out to maximize students' intelligence in terms of knowledge, enjoyment of life, and ability to interact physically and socially. In the community environment. Islamic education learning must be pursued through good planning to influence students' choices, decisions and life developments. The evaluation results carried out by Islamic education teachers are effective and can increase students' active learning and thinking during the learning process and its application in everyday

Tantangan dan Solusi Pembelajaran Agama Islam di Sekolah Inklusi

This research aims to examine the challenges, the condition of religious material understanding, and effective strategies and methods of religious education for students at SMPLB Shafa Mojokerto. The study employs a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data collection is conducted through interviews, observations, and documentation of the school principal, three teachers, and three students. The research findings indicate that the main challenges faced by religious teachers are the disparity in students' understanding levels, resource limitations, and the difficulty of effective communication with students with special needs. Nevertheless, the maximum efforts of teachers and school support manage to overcome these various obstacles. Overall, the students' understanding and acceptance of religious material are relatively good, although some students still encounter difficulties in grasping specific topics. Effective learning strategies include implementing an inclusive approach, active and contextual learning, optimizing the role of parents and the family environment, and emphasizing the internalization of religious values in shaping students' character. Recommendations include improving the availability of learning resources and support facilities, providing teacher training, and continuously evaluating and refining religious education methods to adapt to students' evolving needs.

Teachers' Efforts to Increase Student Learning Motivation in PAI Learning

Motivation is an important factor in determining student learning success. The aim of this research is to analyze and determine teachers' efforts to increase students' motivation to learn Islamic Religious Education. Research setting took place at Dharma Karya Vocational School, specifically for class XI students. The focus of this research, apart from discussing teachers' efforts to increase students' learning motivation, is also aimed at analyzing various obstacles or barriers experienced by students while participating in the Islamic Religious Education Learning process. The type of research used in this research is field research using a qualitative approach with descriptive study methods. The primary data source for this research is the PAI Teacher at Dharma Karya Vocational School. The secondary data source in this research is Dharma Karya Vocational School students, which includes class XI students. Research data collection instruments use interview, observation and documentation techniques. Then the data was analyzed through data reduction techniques, data presentation and data verification. The results of this research conclude that the efforts of Islamic religious education teachers in increasing students' learning motivation in class Then, give assignments to individual students, give praise (appreciation) to students who answer questions correctly, and give marks to each Islamic religious education learning exercise.

Leadership of Private School Head Teachers for 21st Century: A Narrative Inquiry

The twenty-first century has brought many challenges in the education sector along with entire other sectors. The issue of accelerating globalization and digitalization has influenced the educational sector a lot. The stakeholders have faced many challenges in implementing the issue in their organization. The particular study has focused on the perceptions and role of school leadership in 21st-century schools. The study has tried to explore school leaders’ views. The particular research is based on the narratives of the school leaders based on their experiences, feelings, and expectations. Three school principals from private schools in Kathmandu were purposively chosen based on their execution of new practices in the school. They were interviewed physically and virtually and a conclusion was drawn from the process of coding, categorizing, thematizing, and meaning-making process. The school leaders have focused on organizational leadership, teamwork, and increased use of ICT as the major concern of schools and their leaders and they are found ready for every unpredictable situation that the school will be facing very soon in the complex, globalized, and culturally blended world making the educational organization service oriented. Still, there is room for development despite the great effort of head teachers.

Analysis of Effective Strategies and Teacher Motivation in Improving Literacy and Numeracy at State Elementary School Besowo 5 Kediri: Findings and Implications

State Elementary School Besowo 5, Kepung District, Kediri, is an elementary school that succeeded in achieving high literacy and numeracy results on the education report card and achieved recognition as the Best BOSP Performance in Kediri Regency, even though the school experienced infrastructure challenges such as limited road access and limited cellular signal. The aim of this research is to explore the challenges, strategies and collaborative efforts of teachers in improving students' literacy and numeracy skills. The method in this research uses case studies through observation, interviews and document analysis. The analysis technique of this research uses triangulation techniques. Through the use of educational report cards as a basis, SDN Besowo 5 teachers provide special additional hours by utilizing a variety of literacy and numeracy materials, implementing various learning strategies, including guidance on finding keywords, Polya steps, using innovative worksheet, involving students as peer tutors, and provide treatment according to students' abilities. Apart from that, teachers also collaborate. Teachers' motivation for collaboration includes, among other things, improving school achievement, developing knowledge, and strengthening the school's positive image in the eyes of the community.

Ta'lim Muta'allim: Solutions for Forming the Ta'dzim Attitude of Generation Z Students towards Teachers

This research aims to describe Ta'lim Muta'alim learning in the formation of Ta'dzim attitudes and Ta'dzim attitudes of students towards teachers at Mts Nurul Iman Dempok Grogol Diwek Jombang. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a case study research design. Data collection techniques in this research were carried out using observation, interviews, and documentation methods. Testing the validity of the data was carried out by extending observations, increasing persistence, triangulation, using reference materials, peer discussions, and member checks. Data analysis techniques use data reduction, data presentation, and verification. This research produces the conclusion (2). The Ta'lim Al-Muta'allim teacher's efforts in forming a student's attitude of ta'dzim towards teachers at MTs Nurul Iman Dempok Jombang were carried out by preparing Expository Learning Strategies (SPE) and Inquiry Learning Strategies (SPI). Using printed learning media based on the Bald Bible and Al-Muta'allim Ta'lim Translation, lecture, deductive, bandongan, and sorogan methods are used. The formation of students' ta'dzim attitudes is carried out using two patterns, namely habituation and modeling. Students' attitude towards teachers at MTs Nurul Iman Dempok Jombang is characterized by respecting knowledge and teachers. Please do not walk in front of the teacher or bend when walking in front of him. Obeying the teacher's orders, namely helping the teacher clean the school environment, reading waqia'ah before Duha prayers, praying Duha prayers in congregation, folding carpets, and participating in activities related to the madrasah's vision and mission. This research provides recommendations to educational institutions and practitioners regarding the potential for developing more effective learning approaches for forming ta'dzim attitudes in Generation Z students.

The meeting points of team entrepreneurial passion, transactive memory systems and team performance: examining mediation and necessity effects

PurposeTo support the advancement of an underrepresented category of research in the field of entrepreneurial teams, this study proposes and tests a novel empirical model that connects two team emergent states, namely team entrepreneurial passion (TEP) and transactive memory systems (TMSs), and their influence on team performance.Design/methodology/approachThe data were gathered using an online questionnaire distributed to undergraduate students who had formed entrepreneurial teams as part of a course assignment. Two methods were executed on the obtained data, namely partial least-square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and necessary condition analysis (NCA).FindingsThe results uphold the hypothesised mediation role of TMSs between TEP and team performance. Of the two direct relations in the model, only the necessary conditions were present for the effect of TEP on TMSs.Research limitations/implicationsThe issue of the small sample size, a common feature in entrepreneurial team research, as discussed in the methodical section of the paper, is sidestepped with the use of PLS-SEM tools. Nonetheless, a larger sample size could have increased confidence in the results' validity. In addition, a longitudinal approach to data collection and analysis could have been used to augment that confidence further.Practical implicationsThree practical implications stem from the empirical findings. First, it lends support for implementing teaching approaches and task designs that are envisaged to improve team functioning in university classrooms. Making a business plan boosts students' desire to exploit the received knowledge and find a venture, so the teaching effort in entrepreneurship courses can have real-world consequences.Originality/valueBy testing the mediation model, new insights are made into the associations between team emerging states and, subsequently, team performance. In addition, this study responds to recent calls in the literature to incorporate NCA in an entrepreneurial setting.

Transcending Educational Boundaries: Integration of Local Wisdom of the Ammatoa Indigenous Community in the Social Dynamics of High Schools

Purpose of the study: This research aims to determine the results of integrating local wisdom values of the Ammatoa indigenous community in social interactions in state high schools.
 Methodology: The research used is field research with a qualitative descriptive type. The approach used is a sociological approach. The data from this research comes from primary data and secondary data. The method uses observation, interviews and documentation, while the data collection techniques used are data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions.
 Main Findings: Based on the research results, it shows that the process of inheriting the values of local wisdom of the Ammatoa indigenous community in state high schools is greatly influenced by the efforts of teachers to take advantage of conditions to gain the trust of students, in this case trust provides an example of attitudes towards students, so that it can become a conscious effort that aims to pass on the values of local wisdom of the Ammatoa indigenous people. The inherited values include Pammopporang, Sipakatau, Sipakainga, and Tallasa Kamase-mase.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The main breakthrough of this article lies in the interdisciplinary approach used to integrate the local wisdom of the Ammatoa Indigenous community into the social studies education curriculum.

Use of the Animal 4D Application to Improve English Vocabulary for Elementary School Children

Utilization of the animal 4D application as an approach to increasing English vocabulary for elementary school children. However, problems also often arise, namely that a teacher's efforts to collaborate with students are very minimal, and managing responsibilities is difficult to implement because students have different points of view regarding the use of the Animal 4D application. Then there are other problems that also have an impact on students' academic knowledge, so that students' thinking becomes complicated to understand. Apart from that, raising student enthusiasm requires a supportive environment, but high academic demands are a challenge for students to face new concepts. This research aims to examine the influence of using the Animal 4D application to improve the English vocabulary of elementary school children. Apart from that, researchers also admit that in the educational environment, especially elementary schools, it is very necessary to apply English vocabulary which becomes a reference for these schools to increase the use of the animal 4D application. This research method uses a quantitative method, namely this method is an indication for respondents that this research is in the form of numbers. This was obtained through observations in the classroom and outside the classroom to find out how collaboration and cooperation between teachers and students went well during learning based on the Animal 4D application. Next, the researchers conducted interviews with teachers and students regarding the use of the animal 4D application to improve elementary school children's English vocabulary, as well as collecting quantitative data by distributing online-based questionnaires in the form of Google forms. The results of this research explain that the use of the animal 4D application has an impact on the motivation of elementary school students. When students are able to collaborate with other students, these students are able to develop innovative thinking skills and foster a sense of caring for each other. The conclusion of this research shows that a combination of good collaboration in learning based on the use of the Animal 4D application has great potential to increase students' creativity in mastering English vocabulary.

Enhancing English Language Learning In Tertiary Education Through Blended Approaches: A Bangladesh Perspective

Purpose of the study: Main purpose of this study to investigates the implications of adopting blended approaches in enhancing English language proficiency, bridging the digital divide, and preparing students for the demands of a globalized world. Through a Bangladesh perspective, this research seeks to illuminate the transformative power of blended learning.
 Methodology: This research employs a qualitative approach. In depth Interviews (IDI) and FGDs has been administered to thirty facilitators and thirty students to measure benefits and challenges associated with blended learning. Additionally, Interviews with ten pedagogy experts has provide insights into successful implementation strategies. Data has been analyzed thematically.
 Main Findings: Research findings show that by blending technology with traditional pedagogy, this approach prepares students for a world where adaptability and digital literacy are paramount. The success of this approach relies on the collaborative efforts of educational institutions, instructors, and students, all working towards a holistic and dynamic learning experience that empowers students to thrive in an interconnected global society.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: This study adds additional knowledge of the challenges and efforts associated with blended approaches to English language learning in tertiary education in Bangladesh.The study's findings can be used as a guide for interested parties, including educators and institutions of higher learning, to address the issues with English language teaching and learning in tertiary education and improve student language learning quality.

THE ROLE AND CHALLENGES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

This paper examines the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in information technology (IT) higher education and the key opportunities and challenges associated with its adoption. A review of 75-100 research studies published during 2016-2022 and industry perspectives reveals AI’s effectiveness in improving learning outcomes through personalized, adaptive systems. However, integrating AI also poses risks regarding transparency, accountability, automation, biases, accessibility, and ethical impacts. Faculty perceptions, technology readiness, curriculum reform needs, and policy implications are analyzed under a conceptual framework integrating technology adoption and AI ethics theories. Qualitative methodology entails literature analysis to highlight AI’s advantages in optimizing human teaching efforts while weighing concerns around dehumanization, data privacy, and disempowerment. Balanced policies and practices focused on developing students’ AI competencies alongside critical thinking abilities are recommended to harness AI’s potential equitably and ethically. Deliberate efforts are needed to engineer inclusion into AI systems and uphold transparency in automated decision-making. The study informs strategies for readying IT students to responsibly apply AI tools to augment human capabilities.

PROBLEMATIKA GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DALAM MENGELOLA PEMBELAJARAN PASCA COVID-19 DI SD INPRES JONGAYA 1 KOTA MAKASSAR

The problems faced by Islamic Religious Education Teachers in managing post-Covid-19 learning at SD Inpres Jongaya 1 are behavior and character, such as students' lack of discipline in attending lessons, lack of a culture of shame, namely shame if they break the rules. For example: embarrassed to come late, ashamed not to picket, ashamed not to do homework and so on. Supporting and inhibiting factors for Islamic religious education teachers in managing learning at SD Inpres Jongaya 1, namely: supporting factors are, such as the school providing a Wi-fe network, good teacher relations, and adequate school facilities and the inhibiting factor is that the teacher is not too able to know the characters of each student, the assessor that underlies the needs of students has not been conveyed in the learning process and lacks infrastructure. The teacher's efforts in overcoming problems in managing post-covid-19 learning at SD Inpres Jongaya 1, namely searching for and digging up information through training or by using search media to get updated information regarding how to manage learning and the development of the learning curriculum at SD Inpres Jongaya 1.