Education In Indonesia Research Articles

ARABIC LANGUAGE LEARNING BASED ON CHARACTER EDUCATION

This article explores the integration of character education into Arabic language learning in Indonesian education. Character education, foundational in Indonesian education, has gained renewed attention due to societal moral crises, prompting a closer examination of its implementation. The research employs library research methodology, focusing on literature related to Arabic language learning and character education. It identifies methods and approaches for integrating character education into Arabic language learning, emphasizing the significance of Arabic as the language of the Quran and Hadith, fundamental texts in Islam containing guidance on character formation. The article discusses the nature of Arabic language learning, goals, learning systems, and character education concepts, highlighting essential character traits and values. Strategies for character education and methods for fostering character development in students are explored. Moreover, the article outlines character-based Arabic language learning activities, from planning to evaluation stages, underscoring the role of teaching materials and educators as role models. Ultimately, it concludes that integrating character education into Arabic language learning can contribute significantly to the holistic development of learners, instilling moral values and ethical principles derived from Islamic teachings.

Implementation of Pancasila Learner Profile-Based Attitude Assessment in Junior High School Civics Study Field Based on Phase D in the Independent Curriculum Era

Indonesia's education system is facing numerous challenges due to the rapid development of information and communication technology, resulting in students being perceived as less empathetic and less skilled in addressing social issues. The Pancasila Student Profile is a policy by the Ministry of Education and Culture within the Merdeka Curriculum to strengthen national character. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Civics subjects, the attitude assessment models, and the supporting and inhibiting factors. The research employs a qualitative approach, with the subjects including the principal, curriculum vice-secretary, Civics teachers, and students. Data collection is conducted through source and technique triangulation, while data analysis involves data reduction, data display, and data verification. The findings reveal that the implementation of the Civics Curriculum has altered the concepts and meanings outlined in the teaching module; learning and assessment are now an integrated unit; the material's scope is more comprehensive according to the learning outcomes of four key elements (Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution, Unity in Diversity, and the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia) in phase D. The assessment model in the Merdeka Curriculum encompasses cognitive (formative, summative) and psychomotor (projects, practice, products) assessments as a unified whole. Attitude assessment is based on the Pancasila Student Profile (P5) strengthening program, with the selection of dimensions tailored to the objectives, subject matter, and the P5 theme set by the school. Daily assessments are the basis for the Pancasila Learner Profile-based attitude report card. Supporting factors include the synergy of the school community in implementing P5, while obstacles include some teachers' lack of understanding of the indicators in the six elements and sub-elements of the Pancasila Learner Profile, with assessments still being manual and done in Excel.

Implementation of Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka Program in Improving the Quality of Education in Indonesia

The existence of the Ministry of Education and Culture policy related to Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka Program (MBKM) is the right effort in creating a generation that has soft skills and hard skills, and is qualified in aspects of leadership and personality. The MBKM program was launched in 2020 as a new breakthrough for the Ministry of Education and Culture to increase the flexibility of Indonesia's higher education system. MBKM provides greater autonomy for universities and students in designing study programs through student exchange schemes, partner internships, to research or field projects.MBKM is one of the policies of the Minister of Education and Culture, Nadiem Makariem. One of the programs of this MBKM policy is the Right to Study Three Semesters Outside the Study Program. The focus of this study is to analyze the implementation of MBKM comprehensively in improving the quality of education in Indonesia, so that it can be useful for formulating strategies for improvement and development of MBKM policies in the future. The research method used is a literature study of the material or research that has been done. From the results of the study, it can be seen that the implementation of MBKM helps students in their self-development, in addition, additional skills and student academic achievement also increase.

Indonesian Language Teachers' Skills to Write Academic Articles in Reputable Journals

Indonesian Language Teachers' Skills to Write Academic Articles in Reputable Journals

STEAM-Based Learning Implementation Plan: Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics in Teaching Indonesian Language Education

The purpose of this study was to describe the ability of teachers and various factors that support and hinder the ability of teachers in preparing STEAM-based learning implementation plans. The data sources in this study were 30 learning implementation plans that had been prepared by Indonesian language teachers who had participated in teacher professional education training activities at a private university in Jakarta. The method used in this study was content analysis. In addition, data collection was also carried out through structured interviews to explore the opinions of teachers about the supporting and inhibiting factors experienced by teachers in the training of preparing STEAM-based learning plans. The results of the study showed that the average ability of teachers in preparing STEAM-based learning implementation plans was very good, namely (80). This means that they have been able to describe the learning steps using the STEAM approach well. The success factor for teachers in preparing STEAM-based learning implementation plans (LIPs) is influenced by the readiness of the implementing agency, instructors, and the optimal support of certain personnel.

Indonesian Early Childhood Teachers and their Lesson Plans

Indonesian Early Childhood Teachers and their Lesson Plans

MEMBANGUN KESADARAN HUKUM ANAK DI PANTI ASUHAN ASY-SYIFA’ TERHADAP BULLYING DI LINGKUNGAN SEKOLAH DAN MASYARAKAT

Cases of violations of child protection. Of the reports received, 837 cases occurred within the education unit, including: Children who were victims of bullying or harassment: 87 cases, Children victims of educational policies: 27 cases, Children victims of physical and/or psychological violence: 236 cases and Children victims of sexual violence: 487 cases. From data collected by the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) and the Federation of Indonesian Teachers' Unions (FSGI), bullying cases are still a terror for children in the school environment. Meanwhile, the types of bullying that victims often experience are physical bullying (55.5%), verbal bullying (29.3%), and psychological bullying (15.2%). Meanwhile, regarding educational level, elementary school students were the most victims of bullying (26%), followed by middle school students (25%), and high school students (18.75%). The aim of this service is to provide education to participants in community service activities so that bullying does not occur at school. The method used is a socialization method carried out face to face. The results are 50%. Orphaned children do not understand the limits of bullying itself, and their rights as children and citizens, despite the social and economic disparities they have. Some of the orphanage children are still insecure about their condition of not having parents, or having incomplete parents. So they tend to tolerate what happens to them, because they are not aware of these rights and also their own condition.

Enhancing Early Childhood Education: Boosting Educator Skills through Collaboration between PAUD Working Group and Higher Education Institutions

This research investigates the development and implementation of a cooperative strategy to enhance educational competence in early childhood education through collaboration between Early Childhood Education Groups (PAUD) and higher education institutions. Employing a qualitative case study approach, the study was conducted at the Pokja Bunda Secretariat in West Java. Purposive sampling was used to select relevant individuals and locations to explore the collaboration between the Bunda PAUD Working Group in West Java Province and universities aimed at improving educators' competencies in early childhood education. Data collection methods included observations, interviews, document studies, and analysis of audiovisual materials. The findings revealed that a collaborative strategy utilizing the Penta helix framework, particularly in Bandung City, effectively enhances educators' competencies. This was achieved through various collaborative activities involving International Women University, Indonesian Education University, Bandung Islamic University, SEAMEO CECCEP, CIMB Niaga Bank, and the West Java Provincial Office of Education.

Optimization of Cash Waqf-Based Crowdfunding: An Alternative Finance for Quality Education

Education in Indonesia still has significant problems such as the lack of adequate learning facilities, the low quality of education, the high cost of education and the large number of students who drop out of school. The main problem of Indonesian education is the high cost of education, making it difficult for students with middle to lower economy to continue their education. Waqf as an Islamic philanthropy can be a solution to education financing, supported by the MUI Fatwa with the provision of waqf developed with sharia securities through crowdfunding platforms. The regulation of cash waqf through the MUI (Indonesian Ulema Council) Fatwa was developed following the times in Fatwa No. 140/DSN-MUI/VIII/2021 which explains waqf as one of the sharia securities as financing waqf. However, the collection of waqf funds for education financing is still not optimal. So, this research aims to provide an alternative to waqf as an Islamic social financing system that can develop the quality of education in Indonesia with the aim of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) in creating quality education. This research method uses library research method with literature study analysis through MUI fatwa approach. The results of this study explain the contract scheme that can make it easier for waqif to waqf through crowdfunding in the form of education financing investment, namely the wakalah bil istismar contract and the syirkah contract. However, crowdfunding for education financing is not widely applied for.

Primary Education in Southeast Asia: A Comparative Analysis between Indonesia and Philippines School Curriculum

This study aims to compare the implementation of elementary curricula in the Philippines and Indonesia, focusing on ten key aspects: Curriculum Function, Curriculum Vision, Aims and Objectives, Values and Principles, Philosophy of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Architecture, The Importance of Competency, Areas of Learning, Teaching Methodology and Strategies, and Assessment. The objective is to describe and analyze the differences between the curricula of these two countries. A qualitative approach with a multi-site case study design was employed, involving elementary schools in both Indonesia and the Philippines. Data collection methods included surveys, in-depth interviews with staff from six schools in each country, lesson observations, and document analysis. Informants were selected using purposive sampling to ensure the inclusion of experienced individuals from the Education office, school principals, and teachers, totaling 12 informants from both Indonesia and the Philippines. The findings reveal notable differences in the curricula across the ten aspects studied. The Indonesian education curriculum emphasizes the development of character, morals, and social skills, whereas the Philippine education curriculum prioritizes the enhancement of students' cognitive abilities.

Implementation of Ethnoscience to Improve Elementary School Students' Critical Thinking Ability in Science Learning

This study discusses the importance of integrating ethnoscience into elementary school education to enhance students' understanding of local culture as well as their interest and motivation in science. The ethnoscience approach, which connects scientific knowledge with culture and local wisdom, can make learning more meaningful and relevant to students' daily lives. The research method used is empirical juridical with a descriptive qualitative approach through interviews and documentation. The results of the study show that ethnoscience-based learning can improve students' critical, creative, and systematic thinking skills, as well as foster a love for their culture and environment. The implementation of ethnoscience in the Indonesian education curriculum not only increases students' science literacy but also helps them apply scientific knowledge to solve real-life problems. Therefore, the development of ethnoscience-based learning models and methods is essential to support students' interest and academic achievement in science.

TEACHERS' PERCEPTION OF THE MERDEKA CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN ENGLISH VOCABULARY TEACHING AT RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

The Merdeka Curriculum is a new policy in the Indonesian education sector that aims to give teachers and schools the freedom to design learning that suits students' needs and abilities. This research aims to determine teachers' perceptions of the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in English vocabulary lessons in rural elementary schools. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with 3 class teachers in each elementary school in a rural area that had implemented the independent curriculum. The results of the research show that teachers have a positive perception of the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in English vocabulary lessons in rural elementary schools. Teachers feel that the Merdeka Curriculum gives them the freedom to design learning that is more creative and innovative, and better suited to students' needs and abilities. The findings of this research show that the Merdeka Curriculum has the potential to improve the quality of English language learning in elementary schools. However, further support is needed from the government and schools to assist teachers in implementing the Independent Curriculum effectively

Efektivitas Penggunaan Essay Pada Evaluasi Pembelajaran Matematika Kelas IV Di MIN 2 Kota Palangka Raya

In the midst of the dynamics of Indonesian education, learning evaluation plays a very important role. Evaluations not only measure student achievement, but also identify effective teaching methods. The success of teaching is not only seen from the learning outcomes achieved by students, but also in terms of the process. To determine the success of learning objectives, an educator needs to carry out learning evaluations. In conducting evaluations, teachers are given the freedom to determine their own form of evaluation used. There are many types of evaluation tools in learning such as multiple choice, essays, matching and many more. The aim of this evaluation is to make it easier for a teacher to carry out a task or achieve a goal effectively and efficiently. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using essays as a learning evaluation. This research uses descriptive qualitative research. The technique used in data collection was an interview with one of the 4th grade teachers at MIN 2 Palangka Raya City. The research results show that the use of essays in mathematics subjects in grade 4 is more effective than using other forms of evaluation. Because, students can be invited to think more critically in working on the questions given, so that students can solve them well.

Interpreter's Contribution in Conference Interpreting and Indonesia Education

The aim of this study is to report the interpreter’s contribution in conference interpreting and explore their contributions to the Indonesia's education. The grand theory used in this research is theory of interpreter's contribution proposed by Souza (2017). Qualitative research was utilized to collect and analyze data, employing open-ended interviews with professional interpreter as participant. The study found that interpreters play an important contribution in bridging communication gaps and ensuring effective communication in diverse educational settings such as importance of experience, technique, and overall skills in determining an interpreter's contribution. Additionally, the overall skills of an interpreter, including their cultural competence, adaptability, and ability to handle stress, are crucial to ensuring successful communication in educational contexts. By leveraging it, interpreters significantly contribute to the educational environment, promoting inclusivity and mutual understanding.

A New Program to Foster Inclusion: Unraveling Language Teachers’ Pedagogical Practices to Differentiated Instruction

The "Guru Penggerak" program is Indonesia's Merdeka Belajar initiative, aiming to enhance the quality of education by equipping teachers to implement differentiated instruction (DI). This study investigates its implementation focusing on Indonesian language teachers who have been qualified as the Guru Penggerak. Drawing on a qualitative case study conducted in three Indonesian senior high school teachers, this research explores how teachers integrate DI across content, process, and product domains in language education. Findings reveal that teachers adeptly differentiate content by curating diverse learning materials and collaboratively establishing classroom agreements. Process differentiation entails tailoring instructional delivery to accommodate varied learning styles and readiness levels, employing specialty grouping and facilitating student engagement. Moreover, teachers differentiate product by offering multiple avenues for demonstrating learning outcomes and leveraging technology for flexible assignment submission. Through DI, teachers create inclusive and engaging learning environments, promoting deeper comprehension, critical thinking, and student autonomy. This study underscores the transformative potential of DI in language teaching, advocating for pedagogical approaches that prioritize individual student needs and foster linguistic proficiency.

Scaffolding Assignments to Conciliate the Disinclination to Employ Project-Based Learning of English Pronunciation and Autodidacticism

Acknowledged as a far-reaching pedagogical method, Project-Based Learning is nationally imperative in Indonesian education despite the disinclination of its execution. This paper scrutinizes the phonetics and phonology-based English pronunciation dimensions and scaffolding traits as the bases to devise the scaffolding assignments for PBL execution, explores the process of PBL with scaffolding assignment adoption, and examines whether the exertion of the PBL enhances the academic achievement of English pronunciation and autodidacticism as Self-Directed Learning skills. The study exploits design-based research through repetitive actions of analysing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating. The result exhibit that the scaffolding assignments are designed by decomposing the phonetics and phonology pronunciation-related conceptions into smaller tasks of English pronunciation learnings and trainings based on instructional scaffolding fundamentals. The scaffolding assignments infused PBL is applied through orientation, action, reflection, and presentation stages which cover the learning activities of launching the project as the entry event marked with the driving question disclosure; building knowledge, understanding, and skills to answer the driving question; developing the project products and answers to the driving question; and presenting the products and answers to the driving question. The exertion of the PBL with scaffolding assignments is proven influential in promoting the students’ English pronunciation and Self-Directed Learning skills.

Investigating Senior High School Students’ Metacognition in Indonesian Learning Reading Comprehension: Does it Have a Positive Impact?

Metacognition and reading comprehension skills are believed to influence students' academic success. However, many studies report that students' understanding of texts is still low even though they have been able to read fluently. This study aims to investigate and describe students' metacognitive awareness in reading comprehension learning activities and the effect of metacognition on reading comprehension skills. The research method used is a mixed-method by utilizing the descriptive and quantitative correlational analysis results. The research subjects involved were 280 students and eight Indonesian language teachers from eight senior high schools. The research data was obtained from the observations of reading learning activities, interviews, distributing questionnaires, and reading skills tests. The results showed that most students did not know the right reading strategy for themselves. Overall, students have not been able to conclude the goals and benefits of learning to read comprehension for their lives, behave passively in learning, and have not been able to identify solutions to face reading comprehension difficulties according to their characteristics. Based on the results of correlational calculations, metacognition was positively correlated with students' reading comprehension skills. This study recommends that teachers and curriculum designers emphasize the components of metacognitive awareness activity for improving students' reading comprehension skills.

Gender Representation in Education: Evidence from English National Tests in Indonesia

Gender representation in Indonesian school textbooks has been widely analysed. However, the compulsory national tests have lacked attention although these used to be a main tool to determine students’ competencies. This research aims to evaluate gender representation in the Indonesian Education System, especially in the national tests. Using content analysis, we examined both male and female representation in the Junior High School English national tests from 1994 to 2004. The findings reveal that the English national tests were content-valid tests. Before 1998, the tests reflected the patriarchal culture embraced by Indonesians during the New Order era. For example, female names were associated with feminine traits and the domestic sphere, while male names were associated with masculine traits and the public sphere. Meanwhile, the tests after 1998 indicated how female names were given more opportunities in the public sphere although male names still dominated the discussion on employment. This result is in line with the theoretical and practical implications, in which gender roles are represented based on the culture of the society.

The Impact of Home Work Environment, Team Interaction, and Online Training on Employee Productivity in a Hybrid Work Model in the Indonesian Education Sector

This research examines the impact of the home work environment, team interaction, and online training on employee productivity within the Indonesian education sector operating under a hybrid work model. A quantitative analysis was conducted, involving 160 employees from various roles within educational institutions. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS) 3 software. The findings reveal significant positive relationships between the home work environment, team interaction, online training, and employee productivity. Conducive home work environments, robust team interactions, and effective online training programs emerge as critical factors in enhancing workforce performance in remote and hybrid work settings. The study contributes to a nuanced understanding of contemporary work dynamics and offers practical insights for organizational strategies aimed at fostering productivity in the Indonesian education sector.

Indigenous Wisdom-Based Literature at Buru Island: Situation and Need Analysis for Developing Indonesian Teaching Materials

The study of language and literature today are inseparable. Unfortunately, the phenomenon of Indonesian learning in junior high schools is in a hesitant position due to the lack of formulating literature as teaching material including indigenous wisdom-based literature that can threaten the extinction of indigenous literature. At Buru Island, literature learning is integrated into Indonesian subjects, but the teachers there are more focused on teaching language using general literature rather than indigenous wisdom literature. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the situation and needs analysis of the indigenous wisdom-based literature in teaching Indonesian language at Buru Island. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers employed Research and Development (R&D) applying Borg and Gall’s steps. This method has certain procedures for the information collecting data related to the situation and needs analysis of 350 junior high school students through questionnaire distribution, interview, and observation toward the process of Indonesian teaching in the classroom. The situation of learning literature in the study involved (1) the law of local content learning, (2) curriculum, (3) syllabus, (4) lesson plan, (5) coursebooks, (6) teachers’ competence, and (7) stakeholders’ concerns, while, the students’ need analysis involved (1) current ability and interest in literature, (2) feedback of students’ ability and interest in literature, (3) literature skills priority, (4) learning style, (5) literature learning facilities and infrastructure, (6) literature materials on indigenous wisdom, (7) coursebook of indigenous wisdom-based literature, and (8) learning approaches and strategies based on indigenous wisdom. The result shows that there were still many shortages in implementing of indigenous wisdom-based literature learning in junior high schools, so students’ ability and interest were lack. Therefore, the situation and need analysis becomes very important to be explored and to be a consideration in designing course books in indigenous wisdom-based literature for the future.