MI Teachers Research Articles

Analysis of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Teachers' Understanding of Differentiated Learning Training for Merdeka Curriculum

Differentiated learning is crucial for addressing student diversity and ensuring all students have equal opportunities to achieve their learning objectives. Therefore, it is essential that teachers understand and implement these strategies in the classroom. This study analyzes Islamic primary school (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah/MI) teachers' understanding of differentiated learning. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research involved 54 MI teachers (10 male and 44 female) from 34 MI schools in Babat Lamongan, East Java. Instruments included written tests and interviews. The written test featured a pre-test and post-test via the Quizizz application, while interviews followed the differentiated learning training. Data analysis combined quantitative and qualitative techniques. Quantitative results showed that the MI teachers' conceptual understanding, measured by the N-gain score, was 0.078, categorizing it as low. However, qualitative findings revealed that, post-training, MI teachers demonstrated a solid understanding of all indicators: explaining concepts, identifying characteristics, providing examples and non-examples, and applying differentiated learning strategies. The study concludes that training in differentiated learning significantly enhances teachers' understanding. Regular and consistent training is recommended to sustain and further develop teachers' expertise in this area.

Tantangan dan Peluang: Inovasi dalam Kurikulum Merdeka bagi Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah di Trangkil

The curriculum merdeka has been implemented simultaneously in the 2023/2024 academic year. At the Elementary School and Madrasah Ibtidaiyah levels, it has been implemented in grades I and IV. This service aims to provide a deeper understanding of the implementation of the independent curriculum regarding initial assessment, differentiated learning, preparation of teaching modules and preparation of P5P2RA modules. The implementation methods used are observation, coordination with partners, outreach, implementation of activities and program evaluation. The intended target is MI teachers in Trangkil District. The results obtained from this service are that teachers are able to understand in more depth how to implement the independent curriculum concept according to the characteristics and needs of students. Apart from that, teachers know the differentiated learning process in accordance with the concept of teaching at the right level.

Ethnomathematics-based Fraction Number E-modules for Prospective Elementary School Teachers

Fractions are one of the materials that could be clearer to understand for students and prospective MI teacher students. Problems in understanding fractions often arise due to the need for more connection with everyday life. This research aims to develop ethnomathematics-based fractional number e-modules. This research type uses the ADDIE model, which is limited to the development stage. The subjects involved in this study were experts consisting of material experts and media experts, as well as twelve students in second-semester class A as small group test subjects. Data collection in the study was carried out through observation, interviews, and questionnaires with research instruments in the form of module validation sheets, response questionnaires, and test questions. The data obtained were then analyzed using qualitative descriptive and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results obtained from this development research are as follows: (1) the validity of the ethnomathematics-based fractional number e-module was declared valid with the results of the material expert review of 97.93% and the results of the media expert review of 96.66%, (2) the practicality of ethnomathematics-based fractional number e-module based on student responses is declared practical, namely with test results of 90.21% Based on these results, it can be concluded that the ethnomathematics-based fraction number e-module teaching materials developed are valid and practical qualifications.

Pembelajaran Menulis Teks Narasi dengan Metode Mind Mapping pada Siswa MI

The purpose of this study was to determine the skills of writing narrative texts using the mind mapping method for fifth grade students of MI Muhammadiyah Al Qomariyah Wates Boyolali at the pre-writing, during writing, and post-writing stages. The research method used descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results showed that the application of mind mapping method contributed positively to the improvement of students' skills in writing narrative text. The learning phases carried out include pre-writing stage activities, during writing, and post-writing, successfully achieving satisfactory results, with grade V students of MI Muhammadiyah Al Qomariyah Wates Boyolali successfully obtaining a very good category with a score of 90.0 and a class average of 82.7. This research is expected to be a reference for MI teachers to use the mind mapping method in learning activities to write narrative texts.

Two-Year Evaluation of AKMI (Indonesian Madrasah Competency Assessment) Implementation at Islamic Elementary School (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah)

The Indonesian Madrasah Competency Assessment/Asesmen Kompetensi Minimum Indonesia (AKMI) is a form of assessment developed in schools under the auspices of the Ministry of Religious Affairs which refers to PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) and the National Assessment (AN) system. This research aims to examine the improvement in AKMI results for Madrasah Ibtidaiyah/Islamic Elementary School (MI) students in 2021 and 2022. The approach used is quantitative descriptive and analyzed in percentage form at each level of proficiency. The author also conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in 2022 with several teachers in the AKMI Follow-up Instructor Candidate class. The results showed a shift in higher proficiency levels in all types of literacy: reading literacy, scientific literacy, numeracy literacy, and socio-cultural literacy. The increase in proficiency levels in these four types of literacy is influenced by massive Continuous Professional Development/Pengembangan Kompetensi Keberlanjutan (PKB) carried out through teacher working groups (KKG–MGMP/MGBK), working groups of madrasah heads, Kriteria Kelulusan Minimum/Graduate Minimum Criteria (KKM) and supervisory working groups (Pokjawas). In addition, the increase occurred due to the Technical Guidance/Bimbingan Teknis (BIMTEK) follow-up of AKMI results for MI teachers. Through this activity, BIMTEK participants can increase their knowledge about literacy

Effectiveness of Experiential Learning Based on Multiple Intelligence to Increase MI Student Learning Interest

In understanding learning, interest is needed as the main factor, while to foster interest, appropriate and effective learning methods are needed, in which case the multiple intelligence-based experiential learning model is expected to be a solution. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of multiple intelligence-based experiential learning to increase MI students' learning interest. This research method is quantitative with the type of experimental study, the number of participants is 25 people who are MI students in Kab. Jember, data collection was carried out using a questionnaire technique with pre, experimental and post procedures, while for the analysis test using a paired T-Test. Based on the research conducted, it was found that multiple intelligence-based experiential learning can significantly increase MI students' interest in learning. By carrying out this research, it is expected that MI teachers can apply this learning method so that students' interest in learning increases and results in achievement in the end.

Pelatihan Desain Pembelajaran Kreatif dan Menyenangkan MI Miftahul Ulum

The profession of SD/MI teachers as professional educators who act as facilitators in learning requires their creativity to explore the potential of learning resources and media in their environment in order to teach their students in a quality manner. In order to become a good facilitator, elementary school teachers are expected to be able to equip themselves with insight and skills in developing the design and creation of learning media so that teachers can carry out their role well. The reality shows that MI teachers in Jombok sub-district, Jombang Regency generally experience difficulties in improving the quality and effectiveness of learning in their respective elementary schools. This situation is caused by a lack of knowledge, creativity, knowledge possessed by teachers and the facilities and infrastructure in schools are unable to support students' activeness and enjoyment in learning. Teachers lack insight and skills in designing creative learning, and making students active and enjoyable in learning. Therefore, supervisors and school principals at MI Miftahul Ulum are holding creative and fun learning design training for MI teachers in Jombok District, Jombang Regency with the hope of increasing the effectiveness and quality of the learning process at MI Miftahul Ulum and ultimately supporting the achievement of educational goals.

Upaya Peningkatan Kemampuan Guru Dalam Penulisan Karya Ilmiah Melalui Pelatihan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas Di Wilayah Binaan Kecamatan Kalidawir Kabupaten Tulungagung

The aim of this research was to strive to improve teachers' abilities in writing scientific papers through classroom action research training in the target area of ??Kalidawir District, Tulungagung Regency. Training activities are carried out in three stages, namely: preparation stage, implementation stage and reporting stage. The implementation of this training can be said to be successful. The indicators that serve as benchmarks for the success of implementing this service activity are the achievement of the activity objectives, namely increasing teachers' understanding of PTK, increasing motivation in implementing PTK and teachers gaining direct experience in preparing PTK proposals. The results of the research are scientific work which is rarely done by teachers, especially in madrasas. On the other hand, teachers realize that one of their tasks is to develop their ideas in the field of education in the form of scientific work. This is likely caused by limited abilities in compiling scientific work. The implementation of this training can be said to be successful. The indicators that serve as benchmarks for the success of implementing this training activity are the achievement of the activity objectives, namely increasing teachers' understanding of PTK, increasing motivation in implementing PTK and teachers gaining direct experience in preparing PTK proposals. The indicators that show success in providing experience implementing PTK and reporting PTK results cannot yet be measured. This is because no participant has officially submitted a request for assistance in implementing and reporting PTK results. Further training activities can be strengthened by providing special assistance to MI teachers to carry out classroom action research so that they are able to make PTK reports properly and correctly.

Eksplorasi Penerapan Kurikulum Berbasis Teknologi bagi Siswa MI Nurul Huda Kabupaten Kediri

The lack of dissemination of information regarding technology-based learning is a problem in developing new curricula. This is in line with the problems that exist at MI Nurul Huda, Kediri Regency, such as; 1) The madrasah only applies technology in a few conditions because there is no clear information regarding the implementation of technology-based learning by the Ministry of Religion; 2) The implementation of technology in the Computer-Based National Assessment (ANBK) is only applied to class V students; 3) The use of e-books in learning is still teacher-centered or teacher-focused; 4) Implementation of the Merdeka curriculum only in grades I-IV; 5) Lack of facilities and infrastructure to support technology-based curriculum development; and 6) The location of the madrasah is located in a rural area which causes limited access. The aim of this research is to find out whether there is an application of technology-based learning at 3T schools, namely MI Nurul Huda, Kediri Regency. The data collection technique used interview observation with one of the MI teachers, Nurul Huda.

The Role of Job Satisfaction as a Mediator: Exploring the Impact of Communication Quality and Principal Conflict Management on Teacher Performance

The purpose of the study was to analyze and test the effect of communication quality and principal conflict management on the performance of elementary / MI teachers in Trenggalek Regency with job satisfaction as an intervening variable. Explanatory research is a type of research used in research with a quantitative approach and data collection methods using survey methods Types of research using explanatory research types, survey methods by giving questionnaires to 132 teachers as respondents. The SEM-PLS method is used in data analysis and testing with the help of the SmartPLS 3 application program. The results of the direct test found that the quality of principal communication, principal conflict management, and job satisfaction each had a positive and significant influence on teacher performance, the quality of principal communication and principal conflict management each had a positive and significant effect on teacher job satisfaction. The results of indirect influence testing with the results that teacher job satisfaction was able to mediate the influence between the quality of principal communication and the principal's conflict management on teacher performance positively and significantly.

Strengthened the Concept of Numerical Literacy for Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Teachers Through Technical Guidance Follow-Up of Competency Assessment Results of Indonesian Students

The description of AKMI results needs to be conveyed to MI teachers so they can be used as a reference in developing numeracy literacy learning in class. In developing numeracy literacy learning, teachers need a good understanding and skills about numeracy literacy. So that it is necessary to strengthen the concept of numeracy literacy for Madrasah Ibtidaiyah teachers through technical guidance following up on the results of the Indonesian Student Competency Assessment. This activity consists of lectures, discussions, questions and answers with teachers; collaboration and discussion between teachers and other teachers; and demonstration/practice. The partners involved in this activity were Madrasah Ibtidaiyah teachers in Magelang Regency, Central Java, totalling 31 people. This activity ran smoothly, was interactive, and the participants were enthusiastic. Many participants took the pre-test and post-test, as many as 29 people. There was an increase of 27 people, although it has yet to occur significantly. In contrast, as many as two people are still at the same value—as many as 29 people have done peer teaching. Thus, there was an increase in participants' knowledge and skills regarding numeracy literacy.

The Effect of Work Ethics on the Teacher's Performance of State Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in Medan City

This study aims to determine the effect of work ethic on teacher performance. This type of research uses quantitative research with a path analysis approach with a population of 281 State MI teachers in Medan City. Sampling was carried out by Proportional Random Sampling with a total sample of 164 and data collection was carried out using a questionnaire. The questionnaire used was first tested to obtain a valid and reliable instrument. Prior to testing the instrument, a requirements analysis test was carried out as a path analysis requirement, namely the normality test and linearity test. The results of the research findings are that there is a positive direct effect between work ethic on teacher performance.

PELATIHAN ASESMEN DALAM KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI YAYASAN MIFTAHUL HUDA KECAMATAN BUMI AGUNG KABUPATEN LAMPUNG TIMUR

The implementation of community service activities (PKM) aims to provide training to RA, MI, MTs, and MA teachers at the Miftahul Huda Foundation, Bumi Agung District, East Lampung Regency regarding assessment in the independent curriculum. This activity is carried out through expository and discussion methods. This activity consists of: (1) presenting the flow of understanding the independent curriculum; (2) presentation of material regarding assessment in the independent curriculum; (3) discussion; and (4) activity evaluation. The number of activity participants is as many as 20 teachers who teach various subjects. The response given by the service partners was very good, so that this service activity could be carried out smoothly and the participants were actively involved in discussion and question and answer activities. The results obtained from the PKM activities are that the teacher's knowledge and understanding of the independent curriculum and the assessment or evaluation contained in the independent curriculum increases, so that teachers can better prepare and carry out this curriculum. Merdaka curriculum can run well in schools. However, various seminar, training and workshop programs need to be continuously improved to strengthen teacher knowledge and skills in implementing the independent curriculum, especially at the student learning assessment stage.

Conducting Training in Developing the Creativity of Early Childhood Islamic Education (PIAUD) MI and MTs Teachers

Pendidikan kesenian masih mendapat porsi yang minim dalam pembelajaran, baik pada jenjang pendidikan dasar maupun menengah. Sebaliknya, pada jenjang pendidikan anak usia dini seni justru menjadi fokus utama. Pada sisi yang lain, materi yang diajarkan selama ini lebih bersifat teoretis. Sedangkan fakta di lapangan lebih membutuhkan dalam bentuk praktik seperti pada setiap acara resmi dan upacara hari-hari besar nasional. Untuk itulah pengabdian kepada masyarakat berupa pelatihan conducting/dirigen diperlukan bagi pengembangan kreatifitas guru PIAUD, MI dan MTs. Kegiatan pelatihan ini menggunakan metode; ceramah, diskusi, dan praktik. Hasil Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dimaksudkan untuk membantu para guru PIAUD, guru Kesenian MI dan MTs dalam mengembangkan kreatifitas pada bidang seni antara lain dengan tahapan kegiatan yang dijalankan meliputi persiapan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi serta bekerjasama dengan HIMPAUDI, IGRA dan Kepala Sekolah PIAUD, MI dan MTs se Kecamata Kaliwates Kabupaten Jember. Materi yang dirsampaikan yaitu: Teori Musik, Birama, dan Teknik Conducting. Praktik dan latihan yang berulang pada para peserta serta mulai berkembangnya pemahaman akan teori musik dan tanda birama, dapat di tarik satu kesimpulan bahwa pelatihan conducting ini dapat lebih mengembangkan kreatifitas para guru PIAUD dan Guru Kesenian MI dan MTs di Kecamatan Kaliwates Kabupaten Jember.

Perception Of Early Grade Teachers Of Madrasah Ibtadaiyah Towards Attributes Innovations Of Thematic Learning

Thematic learning is an integrated learning model that links or combines several subjects in one particular theme, in order to make it easier for students to see meaningful relationships, and make it easier for them to understand the material/concept as a whole. This study aims to analyze the perceptions of early grade MI teachers in Bireuen Regency towards thematic learning as an innovation based on its attributes (relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability and observability). This study used a quantitative approach and diffusion research procedures developed by Rogers. The data in this study were collected by giving questionnaires to 29 MI early grade teachers in Bireuen District. The results showed that the thematic learning innovation attributes were relatively positively perceived by MI early grade teachers. Thus thematic learning is perceived to be more profitable (relative advantage) than previous learning models, a high level of compatibility with the values ​​and norms adopted by the community, easy to implement (low level of complexity), trialability (can be tried out) and Early grade MI teachers perceive negatively the observability attribute.

Inequality of digital learning for social sciences: Critical role of strategic management of education

This study aims to investigate the inequality of digital learning during the pandemic. The focus of the research is on digital learning in the field of social studies which is located in Indonesia. The research method used is qualitative research using observation, interview, and documentary studies that investigate the inequality of online learning in social studies and strategic education management studies conducted by MI teachers. This study concludes that the inequality that occurs is not much different from elementary schools in general. However, MI has the advantage of the competence aspect of its teachers who also have Islamic religious knowledge so that they are able to provide moral support to students and parents who have a central role during digital learning carried out from home. This study has implications for the importance of the government's role as a facilitator and policyholder to support a better learning system to minimize the disparity in digital learning which is increasingly worrying during the pandemic. 
 
 Keywords: Education inequalities, online learning, social studies, digital divide, strategic education management.

Digital Literacy During a Pandemic: Learning from MI Teacher in Kudus Teaching During The Covid-19 Pandemic

The development of technology in the 21st century has changed the direction of education and learning practices, therefore, educators need to respond to these technological developments by upgrading both hard skills and soft skills. Educators are required to have various kinds of skills including having digital literacy skills, of course this ability is important for 21st century educators, and faced with the current pandemic conditions, digital literacy skills are certainly a solution and innovation for educators in carrying out lessons, given the limitations of face to face. in learning. With digital literacy skills, educators are able to formulate learning in this pandemic era to keep it running as it should. The research method used by researchers is descriptive qualitative research with the type of research (field research) which studies intensively about the background of the current situation, and social interactions, individuals, groups, institutions and society. An important idea of this type of research is that the researcher goes to the field to make direct observations about a phenomenon that occurs. The object of this research study is the digital literacy ability of MI Teachers during the pandemic in Kudus Regency. The population of this study were MI teachers in Kudus Regency with a sample using a random sampling technique. The sample consisted of nine 9 MI in Kecamatan Kudus Regency with 27 teachers. The results showed that most of the teachers did not have digital literacy skills. Digital literacy competencies are based on high category internet searching aspects, medium category hypertextual navigation aspects, medium category knowledge assembly aspects and low category knowledge assembly aspects. This states that digital literacy is supported by the social competence of teachers in KKG activities. Therefore, the Teacher Working Group (KKG) can support the development of teachers' social competence in the field of digital literacy.

Gaya Kognitif Field Independent Sebagai Ikhtiyar Kontrol Fokus Siswa dalam Pembelajaran

The purpose of this study is to describe how the character of the field independent cognitive style of students as a control focus of their learning on aswaja learning at MI Miftahul Khoir. This study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive research type. The research data collection technique used 3 instruments, namely observation, and students' cognitive style tests through the GEFT (Group Embedded Figure Test) which included 16 items regarding control of student learning focus. The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman Interactive Model with data reduction activities, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data validity with source and technique triangulation process. The results show that the independent field cognitive style identified by MI teacher Miftahul Khoir that out of 15 grade IV students, there are 13 students with the field independent cognitive style category and 2 students with the field dependent cognitive style category. So, it was concluded that classically as much as 86% of fourth grade students have a field independent cognitive style that is able to control student learning focus. The conditions and observations seen from students with field independent cognitive styles have characteristics in controlling the focus of their learning such as concentration of attention, verbal response, active giving statements, answering questions, and psychomotor responses. So, with this cognitive style, students are able to make it a focus control in learning and able to prove its position as a productive learning subject, not a passive-static object in learning.

Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Pembelajaran Bagi Guru Berbasis ICT dan VSDC Di MIS Al Abrar Kota Makassar

This study used the lecture method and questions and answers were given to convey the material to be given to partner MI teachers. 1) The lecture method aims to convey a series of theories and procedures for making literary teaching materials, and how the learning process can be carried out properly and effectively through Microteaching, 2) The discussion and question and answer method is used to make it easier for instructors or executors to determine strategies to be applied in mentoring. While the debriefing is conducted to check whether the participants have understood the ICT-based learning material provided by the instructor, besides that the question and answer session helps participants adapt the media to the subject to be taught. The assignment method is used to train teachers to make ICT-based learning media using VSDC and PPT and implement these media to students. 3) Practice and assignment methods are used to provide training to workshop participants to prepare and compile ICT-based learning media using VSDC and PPT. 4) The process of making ICT-based learning media is preparing a laptop or PC complete with an Internet network, then preparing a guidebook that can be used by teachers in running applications for making ICT-based media using VSDC and PPT. The first problem encountered in learning literature is 1) the teacher's inability to master literature, 2) the lack of teaching skills for teachers, 3) the lack of understanding of literature. Furthermore, the second problem in the field of technology is 1) not being able to package media properly, 2) have never attended training in making teaching media, 3) lack of motivation in improving IT skills. Given the problems mentioned above, the solutions offered are 1) training in making teaching materials for literature, 2) training for making learning media 3) training and mentoring for packaging literary learning media, 4) training and strengthening strategies in using media that have been made by the teacher , 5) Training on promoting works through websites/youtube. Through this media the teacher will be helped to explain how to read poetry properly according to what is shown by the audio-visual media. School is a place for seeking knowledge, but if the school is not able to make children excited, it is necessary to re- evaluate what is lacking in the learning process. While those who are assessed are still at the level of memorization ability. Therefore, this service is carried out to help solve problems that occur in learning in Madrasas.

Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Mata Kuliah Aqidah untuk Mahasiswa Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau

The PGMI study program is a study program that produces prospective teacher graduates who have competency standards at the Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Teacher Education School. Based on the agreement with stakeholders who will later use PGMI graduates, then one of the competencies that must be mastered by a prospective MI teacher is the maturity of knowledge of Islamic Aqidah. This is due to the findings of several teachers at the MI School forbidding Islamic values that mix with superstition, bid'ah and superstition. This of course has a negative impact on the students' Aqidah, keeps them away from Allah's mercy, even without realizing that these actions can expel them from their Islam. The problem encountered in the learning process is that the number of special textbooks (primary books) that discuss Aqidah courses in accordance with the syllabus does not yet exist, there are only supporting books (secondary books) whose material is separate and independent from each sub-subject. teaching materials. To overcome this problem, it is necessary to develop a teaching material book (primary book) based on the needs and characteristics of students. To make the teaching material book, there will be a lot of material from existing secondary books and which have been used as learning resources for secondary students. This teaching material research was developed using the R2D2 Model (Reflective, Recursive, Design, and Development). In fact, it gave birth to a reference book for teaching materials with an ISBN.