School Partnerships Research Articles

Membangun Generasi Emas: Peran Kampus Mengajar dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pendidikan Dasar

Basic education plays a crucial role in shaping a competent generation ready to compete in the global era. However, the quality of basic education in Indonesia still faces challenges, particularly in students' literacy and numeracy skills. The Kampus Mengajar Program, as part of the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy, aims to address these issues by involving university students as teaching partners in elementary schools, especially in remote areas.This program contributes to improving elementary students' literacy and numeracy skills. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data was collected through literature reviews and documentation related to the program's implementation at the University of Mataram. The findings indicate that the Kampus Mengajar Program has successfully increased literacy skills by 35% and numeracy skills by 33%. Additionally, the integration of technology in learning further enhances the program’s effectiveness, aligning it with modern educational developments. It is hoped that this success can serve as a reference for policymakers to expand and optimize the Kampus Mengajar Program across Indonesia.

The Administration of Heritage Language Schools in Multicultural Societies: The Case of the Hellenic School of Ottawa, Canada

Many ethnic communities living in multicultural societies have established Heritage Language Schools (HLS) to transmit ethnic language and preserve ethnic culture. The administration of these HLS is no easy task however (Arvanitis, 2004; Pu, 2012; Tamis, 2010). Research is needed to help better understand how HLS programs, such as the Hellenic School of Ottawa (HSO), are administered and what can help enhance administration practices and the sustainment of these schools (Zoupa & Karlis, 2015). The purpose of this paper is to examine the perceptions of administration towards the administrative practices of the HSO. Specifically, the objectives of this study are to present the perceptions of HCO administrators toward: (1) the structure and objectives of the HSO, (2) the strengths and weaknesses of the administration of the HSO, and (3) suggestions for the enhancement of the administration of the HSO. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on ten former administrators of the HSO who have been responsible for operation of the HSO. It was found that the structure of the HSO focused on the instruction of the Greek language, including the four language skills- listening, speaking, reading, and writing; whereas, the objectives of the HSO focused on instilling a love for the Greek language. Moreover, administrators presented two strengths of the administration of HSO - (1) support from the HCO, and (2) people involvement as well as three weaknesses - (1) support from the HCO, and (2) people involvement. Further, the administrators presented ten suggestions for the enhancement of the operation of the HSO - (1) teachers of higher qualifications, (2) addition of more Greek-content activities, (3) time-frame expansion, (4) resources, (5) teacher support, (6) summer camps in Greece, (7) create school partnerships, (8) Webinars and seminars, (9) trips to Greece, and (10) engagement in Greek-content activities. Keywords: heritage language schools, Hellenic School of Ottawa, administration, ethnic language, ethnic culture

Eksplorasi Data Sains dalam Pendidikan: Membuka Wawasan Baru untuk Siswa SMA

Data science literacy is an important skill in the digital era, but high school students' understanding of this concept is still limited. This study aims to improve students' data science literacy through interactively designed training, including theory delivery and discussion sessions. This study was conducted in Surabaya involving 32 students from five partner schools. The research instruments included a pre-training questionnaire to measure the level of initial understanding, training materials in the form of presentations and educational case studies, and a post-training questionnaire to evaluate the results. The analysis was carried out quantitatively based on the results of the pre-test and post-test, and qualitatively through observation and discussion. The results showed a significant increase in student understanding, with the average post-test score increasing from 45% to 80%. Positive responses from students and teachers indicated that the case study-based training approach was relevant and effective. However, obstacles such as differences in student understanding levels and limited training duration were obstacles to implementation in maximizing knowledge for participants.

Dyadic mechanisms of effect in home–school consultation: Evidence from two school-based consultation models

The United States educational system struggles to provide supportive services as rates of autism spectrum disorder rise. Teachers face challenges in shared decision-making with caregivers for developing high-quality intervention plans tailored to the strengths, challenges, and needs of students with autism and their learning environments. We describe two school-based consultation approaches for supporting shared decision-making between parents/caregivers and teachers of students with autism – Partners in School and COMPASS. Both approaches bring parents/caregivers and teachers together for collaborative goal setting facilitated by a consultant through shared dyadic mechanisms of effect, which include shared decision-making, caregiver-teacher alliance, and agreement on educational goals. These innovative consultation models incorporate both the teacher and parent/caregiver perspectives early on when deciding on specific goals and strategies.

Pelatihan Mikrokontroler Dasar Arduino UNO dan Simulasi Tinkercad

The Electrical Engineering study program of the Faculty of Engineering, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia has been collaborating with Harapan Bagi Bangsa Christian Middle School, Cilincing, North Jakarta for several years in an extracurricular program for junior high school students, as a form of community service from Electrical Engineering lecturers. The extracurricular activity program implemented is in the form of basic electronics training. The theme of the activity varies, according to the requests and needs of the partner schools. The first activity is to provide basic electronics skills training to students. This program received a very positive response from teachers and students. From the evaluation results of previous activities, all students wanted training activities with advanced materials. The training provided is an introduction to basic Arduino Uno microcontrollers using Tinkercad simulation software. The purpose of this activity is to conduct training on the introduction and how to program the Arduino Uno microcontroller to turn on Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The training was carried out at Harapan Bagi Bangsa Christian Middle School. The training began by assembling the resistor and LED components on the project board. After all the components were installed, an Arduino Uno microcontroller program was created to turn on the LEDs alternately according to the order of the program created. The training used Tinkercad simulation software and the Arduino Uno microcontroller board. From the results of the student evaluation, 92.2% of students gave good and excellent ratings, while 7.8% gave neutral ratings for this training.

Efektivitas Program Asistensi Mengajar dalam Kesiapan Menjadi Guru Pada Mahasiswa FKIP Universitas Ekasakti

The Teaching Assistance Program at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education has an important role in preparing students to become professional and competent teachers. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the program in improving student teaching readiness. The approach used is qualitative with a descriptive-analytical method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis is carried out qualitatively with the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study show that the Teaching Assistance Program provides significant hands-on experience for students in managing classes, developing learning plans, and interacting with students. Factors supporting the success of the program include the guidance of senior teachers, the support of partner schools, student motivation, and their involvement in curriculum management. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the quality of guidance be improved, cooperation with partner schools is strengthened, and program evaluations are carried out periodically. Thus, this program can run more optimally in preparing competent teacher candidates.

PKM Pembuatan Media Pembelajaran IPA dan Matematika Berbasis Bahan Lokal

Community service activities have been carried out in the form of activities to create science and mathematics learning media based on local materials for elementary school teachers at GMIT Manumuti Kupang. This activity lasted for two days at the GMIT Manumuti Elementary School Hall, Kupang Regency. The aim of this activity is to provide insight into knowledge and skills regarding making science and mathematics media using local materials. This service activity uses lecture, discussion, question and answer, simulation, practice and training methods. The results of the activity conclude (1) that this service activity has improved the skills of GMIT Manumuti Tarus Elementary School partner teachers in designing and making science and mathematics learning media based on local materials to make it easier for students to understand basic science and mathematics concepts, (2) This service activity has provided the basics of Science and Mathematics to partner teachers at GMIT Manumuti Tarus Elementary School as a concept for teaching science and mathematics material to students so that learning becomes more meaningful.

Microteaching to Develop Prospective Biology Teachers' Basic Teaching Skills Following Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Prospective biology teachers have good mastery of the material but are still weak in several indicators of basic teaching skills. Preparing prospective professional biology teachers in Indonesia expects graduates to be able to teach not only in domestic schools but also in schools abroad by integrating Next Generation Science Standards. This study aims to develop prospective teachers' basic teaching skills that integrate Indonesian standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) through best practices of microteaching innovation. The research used the Research and Development method. Microteaching lecture tools for prospective biology teachers were developed. The research targets were 82 prospective biology teachers in microteaching courses who were given the same learning environment. The six biology teachers involved came from three partner schools with different statuses: public, nationalist private, and religious private. A t-statistic model comparison test strengthens this finding, where the score of the second microteaching practice differs from the first practice. This research is a form of curriculum implementation for prospective science teachers who integrate NGSS. This research finds that the practice scores in the second microteaching increase after analyzing the first teaching practice video. The impact of these findings provides solutions to create skillful prospective biology teachers.

Preservice Teacher Perceptions of School Field Introduction Program for Achieving Sustainability in Education: A Survey at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

School field introduction program is intended to solidify academic and educational field competencies through various activities in schools. The aim of this research is to analyze the various responses of students in the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan towards the School Field Introduction Program (PLP) II, and to identify internal and external factors that can act as supports or obstacles for students in the implementation of the PLP II program in partner schools or laboratory schools for achieving sustainability in education. This research is quantitative with a descriptive approach and utilizes a survey method. The population of this research includes active odd-semester students in the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, class of 2016, totaling 324 students. The sample size was determined using the Slovin formula with a 5% margin of error, resulting in a sample size of 179 student respondents. Data collection was conducted online using a questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed descriptively and presented in percentages using SPSS. The results of this study show that the responses of students in the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan towards the PLP II program are categorized as very high, with a percentage of 42.5%. The research findings on internal and external factors are also categorized as very high, with percentages of 58.9% and 62.0%, respectively, indicating that internal and external factors can serve as support for the PLP II program. Thus, this research can serve as a benchmark for the success of students in implementing the PLP II program for achieving sustainability in education.

Implementation of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka Program on Curriculum Management and Human Resources at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Indonesia encounters substantial challenges in higher education during the digital revolution and post- COVID-19 era, particularly in aligning graduates with the demands of the workforce. The Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program has been implemented as a solution, offering experiential learning opportunities through off-campus activities. However, its implementation at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ) encounters various obstacles, including limited human resources, challenges in developing flexible curricula, and disparities in educational access. This study explores the implementation of MBKM at UMJ using a qualitative case study approach, focusing on curriculum management, human resource readiness, and challenges faced. The findings reveal that while MBKM contributes to enhancing students’ skills and the relevance of education to workforce needs, barriers such as limited technology in partner schools, intensive schedules, and inadequate administrative support persist. This study provides strategic recommendations to enhance MBKM implementation, including enhanced faculty training, better resource management, and increased accessibility for students from diverse backgrounds. These findings are expected to serve as a foundation for developing inclusive and competency-oriented higher education policies.

NASUP Exemplary Mentor Award Winners – 2023 and 2024

PurposeThe following narratives describe how successful relationships between mentors and pre-service and inservice teachers go beyond observations and feedback. The purpose is to share the multifaceted approach mentors take to support teacher candidates in generative ways so they can develop their potential as practitioners and how they nurture a culture of professional respect and understanding about how the school–university partnership supports teachers and students across the school and beyond the individual placement classrooms.Design/methodology/approachThe article contains first-person experiences of the recent National Association for School–University Partnerships (NASUP) Exemplary Mentor Award Winners for 2023 and 2024.FindingsThe work of mentors facilitates the growth of pre-service and inservice teachers, empowering them to innovate and enjoy a sense of autonomy within their placement site and supports the growth of the university program, making the partnership more responsive to the needs of the pre-service and inservice teachers. These narratives are evidence of the power of the school–university partnership in growing teachers who exemplify the profession.Originality/valueA successful Professional Development Schools (PDS) partnership includes exemplary mentors who support pre-service teachers, in-service teachers and teacher candidates as they prepare for the profession.

Innovation in Medical Education on Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Report on the National Inclusive Curriculum for Health Education-Medical Initiative.

The lack of physician training in serving patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) has been highlighted as a key modifiable root cause of health disparities experienced by this high-priority public health population. To address gaps in medical education regarding the lack of IDD curriculum, lack of evaluation/assessment, and lack of coordination across institutions, the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry created the National Inclusive Curriculum for Health Education-Medical (NICHE-MED) Initiative in 2016. The aims of NICHE-MED are to: (1) impact medical students' attitudes and/or knowledge to address underlying ableism and address how future physicians think about disability; (2) apply a lens of health equity and intersectionality, centering people with IDD, but fostering conversation and learning about issues faced by other disability and minoritized populations; and (3) support community-engaged scholarship within medical education. As of 2024, the NICHE-MED initiative consists of close to 40 Medical School Partners, each with their own community-engaged disability curriculum intervention paired with a rigorous evaluation that ties centrally to coordinated program evaluation. The NICHE-MED initiative demonstrates implementation success at scale and is a successful community-engaged curriculum change model that may be replicated regarding disability more broadly and regarding necessary medical education efforts that center other marginalized populations.

Quality Management Based on Education Report Cards at the Education Office

This study aims to analyze quality management based on education report cards in the Education Unit at the Education Office with the main focus: (1) the achievement of education report cards, and (2) the design of quality management forms. This research focuses on quality management based on education report cards. The research subject is carried out purposively by considering that the subject is the principal to carry out his duties as a managerial in the educational unit which is his main task. This research method uses a qualitative method. The results of the study show that the achievement of education report cards from 14 UPT State High Schools is in the good category and will increase from 2023 to 2024, although some dimensions such as literacy and numeracy still require intervention. The results of the design of the form of quality management based on the education report card in this study include: analysis of report cards, goals, needs, development, implementation, as well as monitoring and evaluation. Suggestions are given to teachers to continue to develop themselves and to school principals to use this management model in planning and implementing education report cards. Suggestions for School Supervisors as school partners to continue to oversee the process and evaluation of the implementation of education report cards in schools. Keywords: quality management model, education report card, needs database

California’s Historic Investment in Community Schools: Early Evidence to Understand Shifts in Community School Practices Before and After Grant Participation

To improve students’ educational success and well-being, policymakers and educators across the United States are investing in community schools. In 2020, California became a leader in these investments via the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP), which invested over $4 billion dollars for the development and implementation of community schools. To gain an initial understanding of whether participation in CCSPP is associated with shifts in community school practices, this study presents findings from a pre-post survey assessment of the CCSPP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Cohort, which consisted of 19 local education agencies serving 206 schools. Descriptive and inferential analyses shed light on changes in grantee-and school-level practices associated with the Four Pillars of Community Schools from the beginning to the end of the grant period. Although meaningful changes in grantee practices were limited to the Collaborative Leadership and Practices for Educators and Administrators domain, changes at the school-level were observed for each scale reflecting the Four Pillars of Community Schools, suggesting participation in CCSPP supported shifts in varied school practices. Given the magnitude of the CCSPP investment, these findings serve as a first crucial step at understanding the impact of the CCSPP initiative.

OPTIMALISASI KOMPETENSI PEDAGOGIK GURU SD MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN BERDIFERENSIASI BERBASIS ETHNO-RME

This community service is motivated by the importance of differentiated learning to facilitate students' learning needs, in addition to the need to use teaching materials that are close to students' daily lives through an approach based on Ethno-Realistic Mathematics Education. The purpose of this activity is to optimize the pedagogical and professional skills of elementary school teachers through training and mentoring in digital differentiated learning based on Ethno-Realistic Mathematics Education. This activity was carried out at SD Negeri Tunjung 1 involving 38 elementary school teachers who are members of the Teacher Working Group (KKG) Gugus 1 Korwil Kec. Tunjung Teja. Mentoring and training were carried out by three lecturers from La Tansa Mashiro University with presentations of materials related to differentiated learning, Ethno-RME materials and sharing good practices of differentiated learning based on Ethno-Realistic Mathematics Education. The activity procedure consists of observation and interviews with partner schools, training and mentoring in preparing learning designs, developing differentiated learning and implementing Ethno-RME. The results of this service were an increase of 59,6% in the pedagogical and professional competence of teachers in digital differentiated learning based on Ethno-Realistic Mathematics Education.

Empowerment program through project-based learning and assessment to enhance teachers' scientific writing

The traditional lecture-based learning followed by questions or assignments from the teacher, as observed in partner schools, often fails to fully empower students' abilities. Research conducted by the PKM team has shown that practicum-based and project-based learning can effectively enhance various student skills, including cognitive abilities, critical thinking, creativity, process skills, and attitudes. The Community Empowerment Program (PMP) aims to empower and enhance the knowledge and skills of teachers in developing project-based learning tools and assessments, creating learning products, as well as writing and publishing scientific papers. This activity involves socialization, training, mentoring, and review of project-based learning and assessments, as well as article writing and publication using PTK methodology for science teachers. Participants in the program are science teachers from schools in the Sepauk sub-district, Sintang, West Kalimantan. The program was implemented from June to September 2024. The results of the activities indicate that teachers actively and enthusiastically participated in the socialization, training, mentoring, and guidance sessions. The products generated from the PKM activities were 90 percent successful, and there was an 80 percent increase in teacher empowerment through these activities.

Sosialisasi dan Pelatihan Senam Bugar Pelajar Muhammadiyah bagi Guru dan Siswa Sekolah Muhammadiyah

Muhammadiyah is the largest religious organization in Indonesia which has various charitable efforts, one of which is in the field of education. These charities range from kindergarten to tertiary levels spread throughout Indonesia, including in the city and district of Sukabumi, West Java. There are 13 Muhammadiyah schools in Sukabumi city and district ranging from elementary school to high school. Based on research, the level of physical fitness of students in the city and regency of Sukabumi is 21.77% in the poor category and 65.31% in the very poor category. Apart from that, based on the results of interviews and observations, it was found that physical education learning at school was not optimal and there were minimal alternative physical activities carried out at school. This socialization and training was carried out to provide knowledge and skills to physical education teachers and students regarding alternative physical activities that can be used to improve fitness for students. The method used in this socialization and training was to invite teacher and student representatives from each school partner to be provided with training. During the training, partners were very active in paying attention to the resource person's explanations and practising “Senam Bugar Pelajar Muhammadiyah”, starting from warm-up, core and cool-down movements. This activity provides benefits for partners, namely knowledge related to alternative physical activities for students and skills in providing “Senam Bugar Pelajar Muhammadiyah”.

'I'm sick of being the problem': Autistic mothers' experiences of interacting with schools for their autistic children.

Good relationships between families and schools make a difference to children's learning - and the same goes for autistic children. But parents of autistic children often find it very stressful interacting with teachers and school staff. In this study, we focused on autistic parents of autistic children. We wanted to know about their experiences of interacting with schools and the impact these had on them and their children. We spoke to 31 autistic mothers of autistic children about their experiences. They told us that they felt they were constantly fighting with schools to get the support needed for their autistic children and compared it to like being in a 'war zone'. They were 'sick of being [viewed as] the problem' and felt that their views and autistic expertise were not taken seriously by teachers and schools. This was damaging to their autistic children's mental health as well as their own. Autistic mothers did share some positive experiences too. They spoke about the value of mutual respect and its impact on successful school partnerships. Autistic mothers also spoke about standing up for themselves and their children and how this advocacy and self-advocacy helped them to build better relationships with schools. This research showed how difficult it can be for autistic families to interact with teachers and schools and the impact this can have on the whole family. It also showed us that strong, trusting relationships between school and families are possible - when autistic parents feel safe, and when their knowledge and lived experience are taken seriously by educators.

Leadership Strategies in Addressing Out-of-School Children: A Comparative Study of Heads of Government and Public–Private-Managed Schools in Sindh, Pakistan

The issue of Out-of-School Children (OOSC) presents a significant policy challenge in Sindh, Pakistan, where 44% of 5–16-year-olds are not attending school. This study examines how different leadership strategies in government and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) schools address this crisis. Drawing on transformational leadership theory and institutional theory, this research investigates the influence of school governance structures—specifically government schools, Education Management Organizations (EMOs), and Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) schools—on school leaders’ abilities to increase student enrollment and retention. Through a multiple case study design, this study collects qualitative data from three school heads, augmented by perspectives from vice principals and teachers. The findings indicate that leadership agency is constrained in government schools due to centralized decision-making, while PPP schools, particularly SEF schools, offer more autonomy, enabling more adaptive and community-centered leadership strategies. This study concludes that decentralized governance in SEF schools is more effective in addressing the OOSC issue, particularly in marginalized areas. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers seeking to enhance educational access in regions with similar socio-economic challenges. The implications of this research underscore the need for flexible, context-specific leadership models to combat the OOSC crisis.

Analysis Results and Impact of the Sekolah Penggerak Program at Kolese Xaverius Ambon High School

This study describes the results and impact of the Sekolah Penggerak program at Kolese Xaverius Ambon High School. The focus of the research is four dimensions, including: Sekolah Penggerak program preparation, Sekolah Penggerak program planning, Sekolah Penggerak program implementation as well as results and Sekolah Penggerak program impacts. This research uses a descriptive-analytical approach used to describe in depth research problems to describe descriptively the phenomena that occur in the field. The participants this research were the school principal and deputy head of curriculum. The data collection techniques used were assessment rubrics, observation, free interviews and documentation studies. Data analysis was carried out descriptively (quantitative and qualitative). The results of data analysis in all dimensions obtained the results: 100%+92%+72%+87.5=351.5%/4= 88%. These results are in the category: (75% < The results of the analysis of dimension 1: Driving School Preparation obtained 100% results. These results are in the category (75% < X ≤ 100% = 4) meaning very good. Results of data analysis on dimension 2: Sekolah Penggerak program Arrangement, obtained a result of 92%. These results are in the category (75% < X ≤ 100% = 4) meaning very good. Results of analysis of dimension 3: Sekolah Penggerak program implementation the drive obtained a yield of 72%. These results are in the category (50% < X ≤ 75% = 3) which means good. Results of data analysis on dimension 4: Sekolah Penggerak program results and impact a result of 87.5% was obtained. These results are in the category (75% < X ≤ 100% = 4) meaning very good. The results obtained include: the school principal has become a role model by implementing team leadership, understanding assessment, learning tools, innovative learning models and information technology this has implemented differentiated learning, both content, process and product differentiation. There has been an increase in literacy, numeracy, character and school reports. Perceived impact: Energy used for partner schools, one student Kolese Xavier Ambon High School passing the selection and getting a scholarship to study in the United States, enthusiasm for entering high school, the trend of students graduating and entering their favorite college. Keywords: analysis, Sekolah Penggerak Program, leadership, assessment, school principal