Kota Batu Research Articles

Increasing the motivation of madrasah Aliyah students to learn cross-interest English subject by applying the game “relay race”

Cross-interest subjects are programs and policies from the government that aim to provide opportunities for students to choose and study subjects that are not in the specialization program so that they will add insight, experience, and knowledge that they have later. In theory, students should have a high motivation or enthusiasm for learning to study the cross-interest subjects they have chosen. However, the facts in the classroom show the opposite. This study aims to increase student learning motivation in English Cross Interest subjects in class XI MIPA Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Kota Batu through the application of a "relay race" or relay game. This research is a class action research with the research subject of XI MIPA 2 class with 36 students. The research was conducted with two cycles on simple past-tense material. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation through daily notes filled by both the teacher and students, and questionnaires filled by students to determine the level of student learning motivation. The results showed increased student learning motivation in cross-interest English subjects, with an average percentage in the first cycle of 81% and increased by 1% to 82% in the second cycle. Thus, it can be concluded that applying the "relay race" game can increase students' learning motivation while still paying attention to the teacher’s pedagogical skills during the learning process.

Disaster Mitigation for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Children with intellectual disabilities in Batu still find it difficult to understand the disaster mitigation process. In fact, in Batu itself, natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and tornadoes often occur. Teachers and parents of individuals with intellectual disabilities are the closest people who also experience difficulties when a disaster occurs, especially in the process of education and disaster evacuation. The purpose of this study is to increase understanding of emergency evacuation and early warning of natural disasters for children with intellectual disabilities among parents, teachers, and BPBD using psychoeducation and focus group discussion (FGD) methods. This research was attended by foure people from BPBD Kota Batu, seven teachers from SLBN 1 Kota Batu, and six parents of children with intellectual disabilities. The results of the study showed an increase in parents’ and teachers’ understanding of disaster mitigation. This increased understanding made the subject carry out a process of simulating disaster evacuation activities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
 Keywords: focus group discussion, intellectual disability, mitigation, natural disasters

Mainstreaming Gender in Accelerating the Reduction of Stunting in Kota Batu

Empirically, the study aims to describe and analyze the acceleration of stunting reduction in rural Kota Batu based on a gender mainstreaming perspective (PUG). In figures for 2022, Kota Batu is one of six cities in Indonesia with the highest stunting prevalence of 25.2%. The role of the government in terms of regulations, academics in formulating conceptuality and theory, and the citizen in implementation are elements of active participation in the fight against stunting. In cases of stunting, PUG positions women and men to the same degree. Data is collected through in-depth interviews with families with purposive stunting children, FGDs with stunting management convergence stakeholders, observation, and documentation. The first finding shows that stunting occurs in upper-middle-class families. Second, the lack of involvement of men (fathers) in all stages of activities accelerates the reduction of stunting. Third, a strong patriarchal culture in society and the family causes the domestic role of men in the family to be shallow. Fourth, the dominant cause of stunting is gender inequality, including inappropriate parenting styles, lack of nutritional intake for pregnant women and children, and lack of nutrition knowledge in Kota Batu rural communities.

Development of Blog-Based Mathematics Learning Media

The rapid development of technology goes hand in hand with its use in learning media. One of them is in the form of a blog, especially in learning that is often considered difficult and boring, such as mathematics. So this study aims to describe the development of Blog media in learning mathematics as well as validity. The method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE development model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) aimed at research subjects of 26 students in class 8C at MTsN Kota Batu. The results showed that the Development of Blog-Based Mathematics Learning Media had a media validity score of 95.39% and a material validation result of 87.5%, both of which were categorized as very good. Meanwhile, the media readability questionnaire in this study has a value of 85.19% in the very good category.

The Correlation between Mother’s Education and Knowledge in Nutritional Conscious Family Behaviour of Toddler in Kota Batu

The Correlation between Mother’s Education and Knowledge in Nutritional Conscious Family Behaviour of Toddler in Kota Batu

Utilization of Podcasts as Supporting Media for the Digitalization of Kumkm-Tangguh Schools in Batu City

The Resilient CMSMEs School Program is a mentoring and training program which is one of the services offered by PLUT-CMSMEs Kota Batu. However, the benefits of this program have not been widely accepted by CMSMEs. Digitalization efforts by utilizing digital platforms are expected to be able to expand the reach of the Resilient CMSMEs School. In addition, digital platforms such as podcasts can be used as media for introducing and marketing MSME products in Batu City. The Universitas Brawijaya’s MF Team is proactive in initiating and assisting Resilient CMSMEs School Digitalization activities. The purpose of this activity is to conduct (1) analyze the requirement for digitalization of Resilient CMSMEs School Program, (2) procure podcast development facilities and (3) assist in developing podcast content. Activities carried out for 6 months, which consists of 4 stages, namely (1) CMSME survey, (2) procurement of podcast tools, (3) implementation of making podcasts and (4) evaluation of activities. Based on the results of the CMSME survey, the MF team plans activities and digital content; procures podcast equipment and provides assistance in developing podcast content. Evaluation of activities is carried out at the end of the activity based on the number of viewers and likes on the video podcast uploaded on YouTube.

Crack Propagation Analysis of Fatigue Due to External Corrosion on the Construction of the Ferris Wheel in Alun-Alun Kota Batu

Ferris wheel is the main structure of the form from steel structure; its strength is directly related to the safety of passengers. The risk of failure due to fatigue occurs in the support pipe rods due to defects with external corrosion and cracks due to stress concentrations. Checking the crack indication at the defect point is carried out using the Liquid Penetrant Test method. Based on the inspection results, crack indications occurred at four defect location points. From the stress calculation, the value of the stress intensity factor is obtained at 4.52 Mpa√m, which still meets the fracture toughness value of 69.19 Mpa√m, from the results of the calculation of fatigue analysis, namely in the form of fatigue life at the defect location at each crack point. The structure's life span in the most resounding crack is six years, according to the minimum allowable thickness of DNV RP F01, which is 70% of its thickness. Cracks will continue to spread to structural defects with corrosion. The risk of failure will continue to increase; even total loss of the structure will undoubtedly occur if it has passed its operational design period and will be faster with dynamic loads.

Pengaruh Model Problem Based Learning (PBL) Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Pada Materi Sistem Peredaran Darah

This study aims to determine the effect of the problem based learning (PBL) model on students' critical thinking skills in the subject of the human circulatory system in class XI IPA SMAN 1 Na IX-X Aek Kota Batu, Labuhan Batu Utara Regency. This research is a quantitative research with a quasi-experimental approach (Quasi experiment). The instrument used is a test in the form of a description of 12 questions that have been validated by experts. The sampling technique was carried out by cluster random sampling with a total sample of 60 students consisting of two classes of 120 research populations.The results of hypothesis testing using the Independent sample t test statistic show that there is a significant effect between the PBL model on improving students' critical thinking skills in the human circulatory system material in class IX SMA Negeri 1 Na IX-X Aek Kota Baru, North Labuhanbatu Regency.

Building Repurchase Intention of Customers for Grab Transportation Services in Brosem Smes, Batu City With Customer Satisfaction as a Mediator Variable

The aim of this research is to determine effectiveness customer satisfaction in mediating service quality and customer value in building repurchase intention Grab transportation service for Brosem SMEs, Batu City. This research is quantitative descriptive. The population of this research is members of Brosem SMEs Kota Batu who use Grab transportation services with a sample of 76 respondents. Sample size guidelines using saturated samples. Data analysis in this research used descriptive statistical techniques and inferential statistical analysis with the SPSS application. The results of this research show that service quality proven to have no effect on customer satisfaction but it has been proven to have an effect on repurchase intention, either directly or through mediation customer satisfaction. Where as customer value proven to have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction and its influence on repurchase intention with mediation customer satisfaction. However customer value has no effect on repurchase intention directly.

DIGITAL VILLAGE TELEVISION AS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS MEDIA TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION

The gap in information dissemination is one of the problems that befell the people in Batu City. In 2020, the Ministry of Communication and Informatics’ service (Diskominfo) and KIM of Batu City formed 23 Digital Village Televisions named "TV Desa Kota Batu'' as media for information dissemination between stakeholders and the people. This research uses PENCILS theory and is a case study research. Data was collected through open interviews with figures who played significant roles in the program. The results showed that the TV Desa program was used as a medium of communication between the government and the people of Batu City. The Diskominfo and KIM of Batu City hold the role of Government Public Relations as facilitator, mediator, and collaborator. The dissemination carried out to KIM as a collaborator is empowerment through training. Meanwhile, information is disseminated to the people as the external public through many types of audio-visual content.

Analisis Kebutuhan Pengguna pada Pengembangan Malang Virtual Tourism dengan Ambience Lingkungan Terintegrasi

The use of VR in the tourism business continues to increase. The use of VR for tourism is known as virtual tourism. virtual tourism can simulate tourist destinations using a virtual environment (VE). Virtual tourism is expected to enhance the experience for tourists and attract new markets to tourist destinations. Malang City is one of the tourist destinations in East Java, and is always visited by both domestic and foreign tourists. However, Malang City is still not a major destination in tourism, compared to Batu City (Kota Batu) and Malang Regency (Kabupaten Malang), this is due to the lack of vigorous promotion. In order to provide a pleasant experience for its users, Malang Virtual Tourism must be developed based on user needs. Based on these problems, a virtual reality application will be developed that can provide immersive experiences to users related to tourist destinations in Malang City. At the requirement analysis stage, a specification design of the system to be made includes functional and non-functional requirements needed for the development of the system in this research will be carried out. The requirement analysis process involves potential users of the system. We were identifying the requirements by numbering each requirement that has been made with a Use case diagram and Use case Scenario. This step generates a general description and system requirements. The results of this stage get five functional requirements and one non-functional, usability.

Disaster Policy Strengthening in Indonesia: Case of Batu City

The article addresses the pioneer of policy transformation in emergency management system at sub national government of Indonesia by comparing two situation from previous starting condition and after the disaster flash flood. The Kota Batu Flash Flood in November 2021 helped to uncover problems with the Indonesia emergency management system. This study also analyses the importance of decentralized commitment and its relation of implementing cluster collaboration during emergency response. The paper also supported with a tool of geospatial aspect in disaster events of Indonesia to provide better understanding and trend of disaster, combined with the strength’s empirical practice of Kota Batu will upscale the benchmark on the cluster based implementation of disaster emergency management for national level policy in Indonesia. Policy learning and administrative reforms, including changes in the local disaster response organizations and practices in the Kota Batu Flash flood were highlighted. Our findings pointed out that we can collaborate with multiple helix in cluster emergency management system by investing goodwill of enabling policy and community awareness, collaborative model of management in decentralized context, facilitating leadership, and Institutional design relates to procedures and inclusiveness. These findings highlight the importance of focusing efforts on addressing cluster collaboration in disaster emergency management both on 1. National scale disaster by activating post command of emergency disaster management and cluster coordination and 2. Province/Municipal disaster by activating post command assistance as platform cluster.

MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS SISWA KELAS I DENGAN MENERAPKAN MODEL PBL DAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA MAGIC BOX DI SDN MOJOREJO 1 KOTA BATU

One strategy that can be used by teachers to achiveve One strategy that can be used by teachers to achieve success in the learning process is to choose the right learning model according to the material and characteristics of students. Appropriate learning models can help students become creative and independent individuals in the learning process. This study aims to improve the creative thinking skills of grade 1 students by applying the Problem Based Learning model and Magic Box media at SDN Mojorejo 1 Kota Batu. This research is a class action research (CAR). The data collection technique uses a test, by providing 10 test questions to measure the level of student creativity. Based on the results of research in cycle I it was found that the presentation of student creativity reached 72.47% of 30 students. In cycle II the presentation of creativity reached 93.3%. So seen from the presentation of student creativity in cycle I and cycle II there was a significant increase of 20.83%. From the results of the research that has been done, it can be concluded that the application of the Problem Based Learning and Media Magic Box learning models can improve the creative thinking skills of grade 1 students at SDN Mojorejo 1 Kota Batu.

Reporting Politics: A Political Journalism Study from the Perspectives of Journalists in Malang Raya

PPolitical journalism as a field of study under the banner of journalism study, needs to be explored deeper in the context of Indonesia. Indonesia is one of the biggest democratic countries in the world. The country has implemented the system of direct elections in every five years to elect regional leaders as well as president and vice president. This paper aims to shed light on the practice of political journalism in Malang Raya. Malang Raya is a region in East Java Province which is comprised of Kota Malang, Kabupaten Malang and Kota Batu. The writers conducted semi-structured interviews with 6 reporters. The findings of this research are: (i) journalist and contributors do not obtain a complete freedom in the process of gathering the news and writing the news; (ii) journalist and contributors have obeyed the Indonesian ethics of journalistic, and (iii) to some extent, there are some factors influencing political reporting, i.e.: the interests of media firms, local culture, and geographical locations. Furthermore, politics is an interesting and challenging issue to report. Journalists can face some challenges and problems in reporting politics, as it also happened to our informants. In general, media firms have capacity to interpret the politicians conduct, and influence voters behaviour. In return, politicians are also in need of media, in terms of disseminating their ideas and obtaining some information about the communities.

Emerging Market Potential for Organic Farming Products

Organic farming products need to be targeted towards specific market segments, particularly consumers who prioritize health and environmental concerns. However, the specialized market for organic agricultural products in Kota Batu is still in its infancy. This study aims to achieve the following research objectives: 1) assessing the potential and challenges of organic farming development, 2) identifying clusters within the organic farming sector, 3) developing an effective marketing system for organic farming products, and 4) determining optimal market locations for selling organic produce. The research was conducted in Kota Batu, East Java, in 2019, utilizing primary data gathered from farmers in fourteen villages. Quantitative descriptive analysis and the Analytical Hierarchy Process were employed to address the research objectives. The findings revealed the existence of organic farming clusters, including food crops (rice and corn), plantations (coffee), and horticulture (vegetables, fruits, and biopharmaceuticals). To develop the marketing system for organic agricultural products, emphasis was placed on organic certification, enhancing both the quality and quantity of products. Location development involved the centralization of markets, establishment of outlets for organic farming products, and improvements to infrastructure and facilities. To promote organic farming products, efforts were made to strengthen information dissemination through various media channels and foster a sense of community among consumers of organic farming products. The Town Square of Kota Batu and Central Market Batu emerged as the most strategically advantageous locations for marketing organic farming products, owing to their convenient accessibility for consumers

Learning Leadership Strategy in Indonesia during the Covid-19 Pandemic

This study was conducted to know the strategy of learning leadership of the elementary School Headmasters to keep the educational quality during the pandemic of Covid-19. The three strategies of learning leadership to increase the learning were modeling, monitoring, and professional dialogue. This research has used qualitative approach. The study population was 914 elementary school teachers in Kota Batu, province of East Java, Indonesia. The used sample selection was random sampling, using 76 persons or 8.31 percent of population. The sampling technic was performed through multistages technic which involving the distribution of population in sub-district groups. Then, it was seleced ramdomly every sub-district. The used approach was method of survey. It has grouped the data using questionnaries and analyzed by technic of analysis of multiple regression. The study results showed simultaneously that the strategies of modeling, monitoring, and professional dialogue of learning leadership of elementary school headmasters had influences to keep the educational quality during the pandemic of Covid-19. Keywords: Learning Leadership Strategy, Learning Covid-19 Era, Learning Strategy

PEMANFAATAN MEDIA STORYBOARD UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR BAHASA INDONESIA KELAS IV MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING

The aim of this study was to improve student learning outcomes in grade IV Indonesian at SDN Punten 1 Kota Batu. The type of research conducted was classroom action research and was carried out in 2 cycles. The learning model used in this research is Project Based Learning (PJBL). The instruments used in the research were formative test sheets, observation sheets and documentation. The success indicator is 80% with a minimum completeness criterion of 70. Based on the research that has been done, it can be concluded that the use of storyboard learning media can improve student learning outcomes in class IV Indonesian language learning at SDN Punten 1 Batu city. This can be seen from the comparison before and after the action is taken. In cycle one, only 12 students or around 39% achieved minimal mastery. However, after the action was carried out in cycle II, the number of students who achieved minimal mastery learning increased to 25 students or 89%. In addition, the class average value has increased, namely 89 in cycle II. Therefore, the use of interesting media is very important to implement because it can increase student motivation and student learning outcomes.

Improving Mathematical Connection Capability and Learning Outcomes Through Problem-Based Learning Model

This research is motivated by the low ability of students' mathematical connections and student learning outcomes in learning mathematics in grade IV of elementary school. Based on these problems, this study aims to improve mathematical connection skills and student learning outcomes through problem-based learning models in class IV mathematics learning whole numbers. The research subjects were fourth-grade students at SDN Mojorejo 1 Kota Batu. Data collection is done by testing and documentation. This research uses descriptive quantitative and qualitative analysis with the type of PTK research (classroom action research) by adapting the Kemmis and Taggart models which consist of four stages of planning namely, action, observation, and reflection carried out in two cycles. The results showed that the minimum mixed value of students in the pre-cycle obtained a result of 10%, then increased by 40% in cycle I, students' mathematical connection ability was 50% then increased by 39% to 89% in cycle II. In addition, the results of the average score, namely in the pre-cycle of students' mathematical connection ability, namely 45% then increased by 24% to 69% in cycle I then increased again by 19% to 80%. This shows that there is an increase in the ability of mathematical connections and student learning outcomes after learning using the problem-based learning (PBL) model.

PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN MENYIMAK SISWA KELAS IV SD MUHAMMADIYAH 4 KOTA BATU MELALUI MODEL PBL PADA MATERI CERITA RAKYAT


 Listening skills are one of the most important things that must be considered because listening skills are one of the guidelines for students' language skills. In fact, listening skills, especially in listening to students on folklore material at Muhammadiyah 4 Elementary School, Batu City, are still lacking. As a result, students have low listening skills so efforts need to be made to improve this ability. This classroom action research aims to improve students' listening skills through the application of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model. This research was conducted through four stages, namely observation, planning, action, and reflection. This research was carried out in two cycles, each cycle consisting of two meetings. This research was conducted in the Muhammadiyah 4 Elementary School class, Batu City, which consisted of 30 students who were selected by purposive sampling. Meanwhile, this study uses qualitative data analysis techniques. As for the qualitative data analysis technique, namely data reduction in the form of exposure to data obtained from data from observations, interviews, and tests. Then, through the data the researcher draws conclusions based on individual and classical completeness. The results showed that the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model at SD Muhammadiyah 4 Kota Batu has increased. This is evidenced in the completeness of students in cycle I by 70% and student completeness in cycle II increased to 92%. This shows that there is an increase in listening skills from cycle I to cycle II. Based on this, it can be concluded that the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model can be used to increase knowledge and insight in choosing an effective learning model to improve language skills, especially listening skills.

Pelatihan Pengolahan Sampah dan Aplikasinya pada Budidaya Sayuran Organik bagi Siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas

This service activity aims to foster knowledge, attitudes and skills of high school students regarding waste management and its application to organic vegetable cultivation. The community service is carried out through training which consists of the preparation, implementation and evaluation stages. The target partners for this service are SMAN 2 Kota Batu students with a total of 359 students. The evaluation instrument used a questionnaire and was then analyzed descriptively. The results of the service show that this activity has succeeded in growing students' knowledge and skills in processing organic waste into compost and planting organic vegetables from the compost produced. The results of the activity evaluation show that students have been able to carry out waste processing and planting organic vegetables properly and correctly according to the takakura method. The indicator of the success of this service is the increasing of students' skills in processing organic waste and planting organic vegetables. This has been proven by the success of students in processing organic waste at home and the many plants that have been successfully developed from the results of processing organic waste.