Enjoyable Learning Research Articles

PENGUATAN KAPASITAS GURU BERBASIS MANAJEMEN PEMBELAJARAN

Learning is a very important activity in education. Teachers must also understand and master the knowledge of learning management both inside and outside the classroom. Teachers must be able to choose and apply learning methods based on the complexity of the material and the personality of each student. This will be realized if teachers, as learning designers, have learning management competencies. The teachers at SD Negeri 6 Dobo are not yet able to manage learning effectively and efficiently. The existing teachers still have many deficiencies in teaching competencies, the implication of which is that active, innovative, creative, effective, and enjoyable learning activities have not been realized. In connection with the description above, the teacher capacity strengthening program based on learning management established as a Community Service Program of the Education Administration Study Program, Faculty of Education and Teaching Sciences, Pattimura University is an effort to produce strong teachers in realizing the expected student quality of being active, innovative, creative, effective, and enjoyable in the learning process

Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi dengan Memanfaatkan Multimedia pada Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam(PAI)

The purpose of this study is to explain one of the uses of multimedia to support the PAI learning process, so that differentiated learning objectives can be achieved easily. This research uses qualitative types with a descriptive approach, which is a study that intends to understand the phenomenon of what is experienced by the research subject. The subjects in this study were a PAI teacher at SDN 215 North Bengkulu named Heri Budianto, M.Pd and 3 students grade VI named Fitratul Ikhsan, Ekha Diansyah Putra, and Anisa Saputra. The data collection techniques used in this study was interviews, documentation, and observation. The results of this study found that the use of multimedia in PAI learning can help teachers in teaching and better recognize the differences in student characteristics. Thus, students are more active, enjoy learning and can understand learning well and deeply.

The Quantitative and Qualitative Study of the Effectiveness of the Problem-based Learning Approach in Teaching Research Methods

Research methods is an essential ingredient of postgraduate programs across a wide range of social science disciplines. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of problem-based learning (PBL) and lecture-based learning (LBL) approaches to teaching research methods through a mixed-methods approach in an explanatory sequential design. The quantitative data were collected following a quasi-experimental design whereby two classes of research methods in a postgraduate program randomly received either an LBL or a PBL treatment. To assess students’ academic achievement, a final exam on the course was used. The results indicated a higher academic achievement of students in the PBL class compared to LBL class. The qualitative data were gathered through a semi-structured interview to gain deeper insight into the quantitative results. The thematic analysis of the interviews showed that PBL led to deeper and more meaningful learning, increased students’ knowledge in their field of specialty, provided more enjoyable and active learning, increased the students' skills in doing their thesis projects, enhanced their autonomy and independence, and also promoted their dignity and status.

Creating a watermill through steam activities for preschool children in the school yard

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) initiatives engage in classroom and schoolyard activities in early childhood education. In early childhood, learning through play provides children with the resources they need for an enjoyable learning environment, especially when the activities take place in the schoolyard, as this is where children can better concentrate and, at the same time, increase their creativity. This work investigates whether preschool children can create watermills through STEAM activities in the schoolyard. Thirty-four children aged 4-6 years participated in the research, and the results were encouraging as the children liked that the activities were outside. At the same time, the teachers were worried if they would be able to support such activities. Preschoolers have a spontaneous disposition toward science with a sense of curiosity and creativity. More research needs to be done on out-of-class activities with the STEAM app, and this training should be incorporated in all kindergartens.

Pre service teachers’ engagement with stem-based hands-on activities in online chemistry laboratory courses

ABSTRACT This paper examines the findings obtained in a chemistry laboratory course provided through online hands-on activities during the pandemic. Case study design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. The data collection period was 8 weeks. The study was carried out with 16 third-year pre-service science teachers within the scope of a chemistry laboratory course. Participants formed eight groups. Each week, a group performed an experiment using materials they could acquire at home and created video demonstrations, explanations, and reports of these experiments. Expert evaluations, self-assessments, and peer-review forms were used in the analysis. The results were evaluated at the end of the 8th week and revealed that STEM-supported hands-on activities positively affected pre-service teachers’ chemistry learning and provided an enjoyable learning environment. Moreover, it could be an efficient learning tool in distance education and can be used in the professional life of pre-service teachers.

How Positive Emotions Affect Foreign Language Learning Enjoyment of University Students in Mainland China

Positive emotions are viewed as a way of achieving psychological development, intellectual progress, and better well-being through time, as well as the ultimate goal of wealth and well-being. Previous research on the acquisition of a second language has failed to produce a consistent positive correlation between positive emotions and the second language learning enjoyment and studentsacademic performance in their foreign language classroom. However, the experience of many language educators suggests that the positive emotions required for foreign language learning are essential in improving one's language learning experience. This correlational study intends to investigate the association between students studying second or foreign languages at mainland Chinese universities and their positive psychological feelings (hope and happiness). 83 Junior students majoring in Business English were invited to the study, and the data were collected through the Wenjuanxing application. Based on the results of the questionnaires, we found that positive emotions have a positive impact on students' learning enjoyment. This implies that positive psychological factors may be positively associated with students' performance and learning experiences. We expect to integrate relevant elements of positive psychology into the design of instruction to provide a more engaging and inspiring learning environment for students.

Exploring vocational students' satisfaction with online learning

This study aimed to explore the factors that influence vocational students' perceptions of their online learning experiences and assess the quality of online learning that has an impact on student satisfaction. This research used structural equation modeling and partial least square (PLS-SEM) analysis. The purposive sampling technique was chosen to determine the sample of respondents. A total of 3206 students who participated in online learning from various vocational schools in Indonesia filled out an online survey. The results indicate that communication, digital media, interaction, facilities and tutorials have a direct effect on the quality of online learning. Schools that offer online education must prioritize the essential factors required for successful implementation to ensure that students have an enjoyable online learning experience. Teachers should focus on improving the quality of online learning to increase student satisfaction with it. Furthermore, teachers should consider the findings of this research when developing strategies for vocational education in online settings.

The Implementation of Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Model in Improving the Learning Outcomes of Students in Ushul Fiqh Subject in Class 4H at Pondok Modern Darusaalam Gontor

As part of the learning resources, teachers bear the responsibility of creating a creative and enjoyable learning environment for students in the classroom, with the aim of stimulating their learning motivation. In this framework, the emphasized approach is the utilization of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model, focusing on the full participation of students so that they can experience the learning process, connect it to real-world situations, and feel motivated. The expectation is that students can apply the acquired knowledge in their daily lives. This learning model encompasses a concept where teachers bring real-world situations into the classroom and encourage students to establish connections between the knowledge they acquire and its application in their daily lives. Therefore, the role of the teacher is to assist students in achieving their goals and engage more deeply with strategies rather than merely conveying information. One of the common issues faced by students in class 4H during Ushul Fiqh learning is a lack of concentration during the teaching process in the classroom. This can occur when the classroom environment lacks support, both in terms of cleanliness and comfort. Peer competition in the class, the physical structure of the classroom, both inside and during direct interactions with students, can also be contributing factors. In addressing these conditions, this research aims to find solutions to achieve the desired educational goals. The study employs a classroom action research methodology to enhance students' learning engagement and academic outcomes.

Improving Learning Outcomes of Grade 4D Students in Islamic History Using Mind Mapping Learning Media at Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor

The subject of Islamic History is one of the Islamic education subjects taught at Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor Putri 2. However, the learning process is currently limited to transferring knowledge, making it seem dull. Additionally, the textbooks used by the 4th-grade female students have shortcomings, such as the lack of practice questions and a less engaging book design. Therefore, given these conditions, the researcher aims to find a solution to achieve the intended learning objectives. In this regard, the researcher, also an observer, is obligated to create an engaging, creative, and enjoyable learning environment for the students. One approach is by using the mind map learning method, where the teacher prepares and presents a colorfully designed map during the learning activities to capture the students' attention. The purpose of using this media is to stimulate the students' thinking and train them to extract wisdom and values from the learning material. Based on the data obtained from the per-cycle results, there has been an improvement in the learning process in two aspects: student engagement and the completeness of learning outcomes. In terms of student engagement, during cycle 1, 21 students were actively paying attention and asking questions related to the lesson. In cycle 2, there was an increase, with 32 students actively participating in learning. Regarding the benchmark for the completeness of learning outcomes, in cycle 1, 25% of the total students scored above 60. In cycle 2, this increased to 80% of the total students. This indicates that the mind map method can enhance student engagement in the learning process and improve the completeness of learning outcomes.

Perancangan Game Kasada Aksara Dan Bahasa Sunda Sebagai Media Edukasi Menggunakan Unity Berbasis Android

The utilization of information technology as an educational medium is one of the efforts that can be chosen to preserve the Sundanese script and language because it is very relevant to modern times like now. Educational media in the form of Android-based Games can be a means of entertainment as well as provide information about the Sundanese script and language, besides that it is effortless to access because it is enough to use a device that uses the Android operating system. The type of Game chosen is a puzzle Game and a Game of arranging letters into words so that it can train the memory and accuracy of the users of this Game. The Game interface design process uses the Figma application and Adobe Illustrator, then the Game design process uses the Unity application. It is utilizing Android-based Games as educational media will provide a more enjoyable and flexible learning experience.

ARAH BARU KEBIJAKAN KURIKULUM MERDEKA BELAJAR DI SEKOLAH DASAR

The government has launched an independent learning curriculum complete with its socialization strategy. However, many educational institutions still have difficulty implementing the independent learning curriculum policy. This research aims to analyze the direction of the independent learning curriculum policy for elementary schools. The research method that researchers used was library research. Data collection techniques used documentation methods. Data analysis techniques used content analysis techniques. The data obtained were then analyzed to be presented. This study's results indicate three directions of independent learning curriculum policies at the elementary school level: independent learning, independent innovation, independent self-learning and creative. Applying these three directions in each learning process can facilitate students to have an enjoyable learning experience.

Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Berbantuan PDF Corporate Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas X SMA Negeri 5 Kota Ternate

Teaching materials are one of the elements that support the teaching and learning process. Science learning is the most enjoyable learning so that in the process of learning biology on the material concept of the general characteristics of plants, especially in the sub-subject matter of ferns, it can be done with learning media assisted by corporate pdf. This study aims to (a) determine the validity of the use of PDF corporate learning media on the concept of material General characteristics of plants in class X students at SMA Negeri 5 Kota Ternate, (b) To find out the learning outcomes of SMA Negeri 5 Kota Ternate on the material characteristics concept -general characteristics of plants using coprate PDF media. Learning media validation was assessed by 4 validators to obtain media and material validation data, while learning outcomes data were analyzed using Excell 2010. The results of this study show that the media validation results obtained a score of 89% with valid criteria, while the material validation results obtained a score of 91.3%. with very valid criteria. The learning outcomes of class X IPA 4 at SMA Negeri 5 Kota Ternate experienced an increase in learning outcomes after the teaching and learning process used PDF Corporate assisted learning media.

UPAYA MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELAJARA SEJARAH SISWA KELAS X MELALUI PENERAPAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION DI SMK NEGERI 4 KEPAHIANG

This research aims to be an initial study of collecting information about students' low interest in learning history by applying the Small Group Discussion learning method to learning History in Vocational High Schools (SMK). This research is a type of Classroom Action Research (CAR) using two cycles, namely Cycle I and Cycle II, this Classroom Action Research is a Quantitative Research. The results found in this study were that the majority of students with a lack of interest in learning history in Class X Motorcycle Engineering, many students thought that learning history was boring due to the use of learning methods that were less interesting, less interactive, and did not involve students directly in use of learning methods. That's why an innovation is needed in the form of a history learning method. The Small Group Discussion Method is recommended for history teachers as a method that can be a solution to the problems raised so that learning history is expected to be more enjoyable learning and the goals of learning history can be fulfilled.

Pelaksanaan Metode Hypnoteaching Berbantuan Media Gambar Pada Mata Pelajaran Sejarah Kelas X IPS SMA N 1 Sitiung

This thesis examines the implementation of the hypnoteaching method assisted by media images in history class X IPS SMA N 1 Sitiung. The implementation of the hypnoteaching method assisted by media images in the history subject of class X IPS is carried out to increase students' interest in learning history. This writing aims to describe the implementation of the hypnoteaching method assisted by media images in the history subject of class X IPS SMA N 1 Sitiung. This research method is quantitative using a descriptive approach. Data collection is through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. Questionnaires were distributed to students in class X, totaling 30 people. The data analysis technique is through the data collection stage, through descriptive analysis techniques using the percentage formula and after that conclusions are drawn. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of the Haypotiching method assisted by media images in history subjects at SMA N 1 can create an effective and enjoyable teaching and learning process and is able to provide meaning for students so that the material provided by the teacher can be well received and stays in students' memories.

Recreational Activities as an Integral Part of Innovative Mathematical Pedagogy

As mathematics teachers we know this fact that students of all the levels feel anxiety while learning mathematics. This may me because of our conventional way of teaching and following traditional pedagogy of teaching mathematics. That’s why, when student does not understand any topic, step, formula, he starts cramming or memorizing facts. We need such innovative pedagogy which will focus on students’ centred strategies, interesting activities of teaching mathematics. Innovative pedagogical approach indicates towards imbibing recreational activities which will help in enhancing student participation while learning mathematical facts, such mathematical activities which will motivate students in learning collaboratively and in enjoyable way .This paper is an attempt to introduce such recreational activities in mathematics which are an integral part of innovative pedagogy through years and which can give U turn of conventional mathematical teaching to innovative activity based enjoyable mathematics learning.

The role of enjoyment and boredom in shaping English language achievement among ethnic minority learners

ABSTRACT Progress in the field of positive psychology has stimulated an increasing body of work that examines the role of various emotions and their influence on English learning attainment in the second and foreign language (L2/FL) learning context. The present study contributes to this new wave of research by investigating the complex relationship between two emotions, foreign language enjoyment (FLE) and foreign language learning boredom (FLLB), and English language achievement (ELA), and how L2 learners’ demographic factors affect learners’ FLE, FLLB, and ELA in a less-featured context of ethnic minority learners in China. Employing the pearson correlations analysis, t-test, and regression analysis, the current study analyzed the responses of 783 middle and high school students from western China. The results indicate that FLE and FLLB co-exist as twins with adverse natures regarding students’ language learning, with a high level of FLE and a low level of FLLB. Furthermore, that gender and educational background influence learners’ emotional perception and ELA. In addition, FLE significantly and negatively correlates with FLLB, and FLE and FLLB influence students’ ELA. However, of the two, FLE has the more substantial predictive power. Pedagogical implications are suggested to support learners’ achievements from a positive psychology perspective.

Mengatasi kejenuhan siswa kelas X Religi MA Darul Hikmah dalam belajar bahasa Arab melalui kegiatan Ice Breaking

This classroom action research aimed to improve the learning motivation of 23 students in the Class X Religious Program at MA Darul Hikmah Pekanbaru in Arabic Language class, using ice-breaking activities. The research was conducted in two cycles: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The results showed that the performance of ice-breaking activities in Arabic Language class improved the students’ learning motivation. The ice-breaking actions also contributed to a more active and enjoyable learning process. In conclusion, ice-breaking activities can effectively improve student learning motivation in Arabic Language classes. Teachers should apply this strategy in their teaching practices to create a more engaging and enjoyable learning atmosphere.

The Effectiveness of Using H5P for Undergraduate Students in the Asynchronous Distance Learning Environment

As the COVID-19 pandemic caused many schools to go online, asynchronous distant learning has become popular. One of the main challenges of asynchronous distance learning is keeping students engaged and motivated, as they do not have the same engagement with their peers and teachers as in traditional face-to-face learning environments. HTML 5 package (H5P) is an interactive learning tool that has the potential to fill this need due to its numerous immediate interactive features, such as interactive videos, pop quizzes, and games during media playback. This study investigates the effectiveness of using H5P and Moodle in asynchronous distance learning environments for undergraduate students. The data collection methods included pre-and post-surveys for Moodle and H5P and the questions related to the student perspectives towards H5P features. The technology acceptance model (TAM) is employed to find student satisfaction. The results of this study suggest that both the H5P and Moodle could be valuable tools for making E-learning more effective. The interactive and engaging nature of H5P can provide students with a more enjoyable and effective learning experience, helping to keep them motivated and engaged throughout their studies.

The Development of Ecosystem E-Module Based on Inquiry Learning to Improve High School Students Learning Outcomes

The development of ICT has driven changes in the learning process by utilizing the latest innovative teaching materials called mobile learning that can be applied to learning using Android-based smartphones . Learning innovations that need to be developed by utilizing mobile learning are e-module. Learning ecosystem material requires analysis and direct observation so effective teaching materials are needed using Information Technology (IT) which is based on inquiry learning and is used by students for independent and enjoyable learning. Technological advances in education have not been implemented in teaching materials in schools. This study aims to analyze the feasibility and analyze student learning outcomes using the e-module ecosystem based on inquiry learning. The research location is SMA Negeri 1 Bandar. Research and Development (R&D) stages include identification of potential and problems, data collection, e-module design, e-module validation, revision I e-module design, small-scale trials, revision II e-module design, scale e-module design large trials, final revisions and product material e-module ecosystem based on inquiry learning. The method of data analysis was carried out by administering media and material validity questionnaires, as well as practicality questionnaires on small and large-scale tests. Data analysis uses descriptive percentages. The results showed that the e-module was feasible as a teaching material with a media percentage of 91.25 % and material of 71.25%. The subjects of this study were students in classes X IPA 1, X IPA 2, X IPA 3, and X IPA 4. Practical e-modules were used as teaching materials with a percentage of small-scale trials of 78% and the percentage of completeness of small-scale classical was 86%. A large-scale trial based on teacher responses of 100% and student responses X IPA 1, X IPA 2, and X IPA 3 totaling 103 students getting a percentage of 99.02% in the very good category. The students' classical completeness in the large-scale test for class X IPA 1, X IPA 2, and X IPA 3 was 89.63% . Based on these results, it can be obtained that the e-module ecosystem based on inquiry learning that has been developed can be applied in learning for high school students in class X IPA and the learning outcomes of class X IPA students in the study have fulfilled the classical completeness criteria with a percentage of ≥85%.

Power-curriculum, collective memory, and alternative approaches in learning history

This study analyzes the curriculum's influence, collective memory formation, and alternative approaches to learning history. This research was carried out using qualitative methods with a descriptive approach. The data in this study consisted of 3 sources: informants, documents, and learning activities. Data analysis applied Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). The research findings show that, as a reference document, the curriculum also has a negative impact on teachers, one of which is the perception that the curriculum is a rigid document and inhibits teacher freedom. So that in learning history, collective memory is formed based on official history, which is very difficult for teachers to provide information about alternative history. Teachers must implement alternative learning approaches such as humanism, critical pedagogy, and reflective approaches. To create a more enjoyable learning atmosphere and to accommodate all groups in Indonesia to be involved in discussing the history of their nation, which is humane and free from grudges and hatred.