Pleasant Learning Research Articles

Fostering Student Happiness in Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study in Elementary School

Students` comfort while at school plays a vital role in learning. Teachers` representation is required to foster students` well-being. This mini research explores the perspective of the 1st-grade elementary school teachers on student well-being and their experience in promoting it. The data was obtained through an interview with one teacher and analyzed using the interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) approach. The analysis results showed four themes: the principles of student well-being, the ways the teacher encourages students` well-being, and support and challenges for the teacher. This study concludes that the role of teachers is very important in providing a pleasant learning atmosphere for students. There are many ways that teachers can be creative with support from schools and the community

School Connectedness and Academic Burnout in Middle School Students: A Multiple Serial Mediation Model.

Higher levels of school connectedness are associated with better study habits, but their relationship with academic burnout and the underlying mechanisms have not been revealed. We used a questionnaire to investigate the relationship between school connectedness and academic burnout and the mediating mechanisms of burnout in a sample of 394 Chinese middle school students, controlling for class, gender, and grade level. The results revealed that (1) school connectedness, autonomous motivation to learn, and core self-evaluations were significantly negatively related to academic burnout; and that (2) academic self-handicapping, core self-evaluations, and autonomous motivation to learn individually mediated the effects of school connectedness on academic burnout and mediated the effects of multiple factors. Therefore, educators should pay attention to the emotional needs of junior high school students, increase the level of school connectedness, consciously help students cultivate positive psychological factors such as autonomous motivation and core self-evaluations, reduce academic self-handicapping, increase their learning pleasure, and alleviate junior high school students' academic burnout.

Peningkatan Motivasi Berprestasi Bagi Santri Melalui Metode Peer Teaching di Pondok Pesantren Ar-Rohmah Grobogan

Learning motivation has a position that is quite urgent in supporting the success of the learning process. In general, the problems faced by students who study in two educational institutions such as the world and pesantren, in the case raised in the community service, are low motivation to learn and low time management. Learning activities using the Peer Teaching method turned out to make a positive contribution to improving achievement motivation among students of the Ar-Rohmah Grobogan Islamic Boarding School. Education that involves peers as supervisors and supervisors can also create a conducive and pleasant learning environment. However it is not without challenges at all. Mass media such as television and increasingly open internet access are problems that must be solved in the future so that the atmosphere of santri learning can be better conditioned

Development of English Board Learning Media to Increase Learning Motivation in English Subjects in Grade 3 of Elementary Madrasah

Students are less motivated to follow the English learning process. The methods and approaches used by teachers are less interesting to students, still centered on the teacher. This study developed English board learning media, and to increase student enthusiasm and make it easier for teachers to transfer knowledge to students. English Board is expected to be fun, interesting, and motivating, and not make students bored when participating in English learning activities. The "English Board" learning media can increase student enthusiasm in learning and provide a pleasant learning experience for students. English Board media uses a research and development model. This study was only conducted in five stages, namely: 1) potential and problem stage, 2) data collection stage, 3) product design stage, 4) product validation stage, and 5) product revision stage. The results of the media validity obtained an average percentage of 89.77%, this result is included in the category of very good or very suitable for use in implementing English learning activities.

Pendampingan Dan Pembinaan Pembelajaran Dengan Strategi “LESSUGAR” (Lingkungan Sebagai Sumber Belajar) Di TK Restu Ibu Kota Depok

Mentoring and coaching of learning at Restu Ibu Kindergarten is carried out by implementing the “Lessugar” strategy, which utilizes the environment as a source of learning. This strategy aims to realize the concept of Independent play and Independent learning, where children are free to explore and learn according to their interests and potential. Through direct interaction with the surrounding environment, children can develop curiosity, critical reasoning skills, and social skills. This contextual learning provides a more meaningful learning experience, so that children are able to connect the knowledge gained with their daily lives. The results of the mentoring show that this strategy is able to create a pleasant learning atmosphere and support the holistic development of early childhood. The lessugar strategy is expected to continue to be developed as an innovative learning model that supports inclusive and participatory early childhood education.

Peningkatkan Hasil Belajar Pak Dengan Metode Pjbl Berbantuan LKPD Fase D Kelas VII SMP N 2 Silima Pungga Pungga

This classroom action research is motivated by the low value of Catholic religious education and character education. This study aims to improve learning outcomes by increasing students' interest in learning using project-based learning. This research was conducted on September 23 to September 28, 2024, in class VII of SMP Negeri 2 Silima Pungga Pungga. The type of research is Classroom Action Research with a pre-cycle and two cycles. The first cycle uses the PJBL method on the material I Have Ability. The second cycle uses the PJBL method on the material My Ability is Limited. In this study, the researcher used student worksheets (LKPD) as an assessment medium. The results of the study showed that with the project-based learning method, a pleasant learning atmosphere occurred so that student learning outcomes increased, namely from the pre-cycle results an average of 74.55% was obtained, from the results of cycle I an average of 81.41% was obtained and from cycle II an average of 87.66%. So in this study, a total increase from pre-cycle to cycle II was obtained of 13.11%. It is concluded that the problem based learning method can improve the learning outcomes of Catholic religious education and character.

Improving Students Learning Outcomes through Implementing Make-a-Match Cooperative Model on Human Respiratory System Topic

The make-a-match cooperative model is a learning model in which the teacher prepares cards containing questions or problems and prepares answer cards, and then students look for their card pairs. The direct involvement of learners in the learning process will lead to the formation of knowledge and skills that will improve learning outcomes. Implementing the make-a-match learning model is more directed to the game because each learner can search for answers or pairs of question cards obtained more freely and actively. Science learning at MTs Negeri I Kubu Raya still needs to provide a pleasant learning experience. Students' interest in participating in science learning still needs to be higher. It impacts unsatisfactory learning outcomes, as seen from the many student learning outcomes below the Minimum Completion Criteria set by the school. This condition requires science learning that can encourage students to be directly involved and play an active role during learning so that the learning process can run well. The cooperative model of the match type is predicted to increase collaborative learning and student participation in a fun learning situation wrapped in a game situation. This model requires students to find question-answer pairs through interaction with friends in one class. This study aims to measure the improvement of students' learning outcomes in class VIII B MTs Negeri I Kubu Raya on the material of the human respiratory system using the make-a-match cooperative model. The research was conducted over two cycles, and each cycle consisted of two meetings with four stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection. The research subjects totalled 32 people, all of whom were female. Data collection techniques include observation and tests using observation sheet instruments and learning outcomes test questions that have been previously validated. The improvement in learning outcomes focused on this research is the improvement of cognitive learning outcomes. The data was presented as a percentage score of observation of the learning process of the match cooperative model and classical completeness. The results showed that the achievement of implementing the learning process using the make-a-match cooperative model was 100% in both the first and second cycles. The average learning outcome of students on human respiratory system material in the first cycle was 79.68 and increased to 84.84 in the second cycle. Activities carried out by students also increased in each cycle. The increase leads to the activeness or participation of students during learning. Based on the study's results, it can be concluded that learning using the make-a-match cooperative model can improve learning outcomes and students' activeness.

Examining the adoption of technology-enhanced learning in universities and its effects on student performance, satisfaction, and motivation

The integration of technology in Higher Education has witnessed substantial growth in recent years. While extensive research has explored the collective educational implications of Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) at universities, there remains an incomplete understanding of its effects on individual students when viewed through the lens of Person-Environment misfit theory and technostress. This paper aims to fill this gap by examining the impact of student and university misfit when adopting TEL and technostress on students' performance, satisfaction, and motivation. Utilizing a quantitative survey, we gathered data from a sample of 332 Higher Education students in the UK. The results reveal the significant influence of student and university misfit in adopting TEL on academic performance, satisfaction, and motivation. Moreover, the findings highlight the mediating role of technostress in these intricate relationships. Our research indicates that technostress stems not from the use of technology itself but from the misfit between students and the university learning environment. To address this, universities should enhance students' sense of belonging by offering additional pastoral and academic support. Moreover, providing training to boost students' digital confidence and skills is crucial. Creating a psychologically healthy technology-enhanced learning environment will ensure a more pleasant learning experience, alleviating student technostress.

The effectiveness of integrating classcraft: A gamified learning platform on enhancing writing skills among elementary school learners

The objective of this study was to examine the influence of incorporating Classcraft, a gamified learning platform, on the writing abilities of elementary school students. The research employed a quantitative approach, utilizing a pre-test post-test control group design. Thirty second-grade elementary school pupils from a variety of schools participated. The paired sample t-test was employed to analyze the data that was collected through a written test. The results demonstrated a substantial disparity in the writing skills of the students who utilized Classcraft between the pre-test and post-test scores, suggesting that the gamified platform significantly improved their writing abilities. The results provide empirical evidence that supports the use of Classcraft as an educational intervention to enhance the writing proficiency of elementary students. The research posits that the integration of gamification through platforms such as Classcraft can establish a more engaging and pleasant learning environment, resulting in improved writing outcomes for young learners.

Conceptualizing Creativity: Leading to an Efficacious EFL Teaching

Creativity in teaching focuses on a comprehensive outlook that develops innovative skills and a reflective approach inside the classroom. Creativity in English Language teaching is language teachers' attempt to promote active learning to attain credible learning outcomes. Creativity is a bunch of innovative skills that are required to produce original and new ideas in teaching. Creative teaching strategies are far better as compared to conventional methods, and they make learning more practical as they build ample self-confidence in the learners. This research sought to establish the role of the use of Creative teaching strategies in teaching and learning of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). It, therefore, aims to investigate that the EFL teachers are predisposed to inculcate different teaching techniques inside their classrooms, and they are fully aware of the merits of adopting creative teaching skills. They are also keen on gaining professional satisfaction and relief provided by this approach of teaching. The prime concern of this research is to evaluate whether Creative teaching strategies used by language teachers have crucial roles in enhancing the teaching and learning of the English language at the Undergraduate level. It further illuminates the significance of Creativity in English Language Teaching (ELT). The authors have based this research on a descriptive survey and have carried it out at King Khalid University (KKU), Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The authors have used a simple random sampling technique to select the teachers of English from various female undergraduate colleges of the KKU campus. In this study, a series of questions are created and combined, to measure a particular trait. That particular trait is the acquisition and preference to use Creative teaching techniques by the teachers of EFL to female undergraduate students at King Khalid University. Their opinions and experiences in an EFL classroom for enhancing language learning helped the authors in collecting the required data. The authors have used descriptive statistics to compare the efficacy of Creative Methods in the teaching of English to Arabic speaking undergraduate students. The results of this study eloquently manifest the mindset of EFL teachers who are aware of their role as facilitators to save their students from plunging into the sea of monotony and boredom. This research also postulated that generating a culture of Creativity in EFL classrooms exhibits multiple rewards: including student motivation, a compatible atmosphere, pleasant learning, enhancing teacher's confidence, and expertise. It further throws light on the importance of Creativity in English Language Teaching as it makes the teaching process quiet engaging whereas the instructors also achieve the learning objectives. Creativity plays a role in making the language classroom student-centered, where the students not just memorize theory or concept but get involved in a feedback session, collaborative learning, and employ creative and critical thinking skills.

Quizziz sebagai Alat Penilaian Teks Eksplanasi pada Peserta Didik di Kelas VIII B SMPN 2 Semarang

Learning is an activity that results in a change from those who do not know to know, from those who are unable to become capable. While learning refers to two concepts, namely learning and teaching. When the learning process takes place there will definitely be students who are not interested in the learning material delivered by the teacher. To overcome this, teachers must make innovations and updates in learning so that students can get motivation to learn and a pleasant learning atmosphere so that it is easier to accept material. Technology in the world of education is a learning system that supports learning so that learning becomes fun and achieves the desired results. Many learning platforms on the internet can be accessed for free, one of which is Quizziz. Quizizz is a platform for creating an interactive quiz game that can be used in class or outside the classroom in the form of homework. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with class VIII B students at SMPN 2 Semarang as the subject. Data collection techniques used are observation and documentation. The data analysis technique that the researcher used included three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and concluding data. The results that the researchers got from the application of Quizziz as an explanatory text assessment tool for class VIII B students at SMPN 2 Semarang. interactive quiz media on explanatory text material at SMPN 2 Semarang shows that the use of the Quizziz application is beneficial for teachers and students even though there are still drawbacks.

Pengaruh Kompetensi Sosial Guru Terhadap Proses Pembelajaran: Studi Kualitatif Di Kelas 5 SDN Batukali

Social competence is the ability of teachers to communicate and interact with students during the learning process. This competence is very important so that teachers can be good examples for students, help students develop individuals who are full of empathy, attention, and concern for others. This study aims to assess in detail the influence of social competence possessed by class teachers. This study uses a qualitative approach. The main subjects of the study, namely grade V teachers and supporting objects, namely students. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman's theory, including data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study showed that the social competence of grade V teachers, including inclusive attitudes, polite communication, adaptability, and communication with the professional community, had a positive effect on the learning process. Teachers who are effective in social competence create a pleasant learning atmosphere, increase comfort, motivation, and student learning achievement. This study concludes the importance of strengthening social competence in improving the quality of the learning process in the classroom.

Smart interactive whiteboard in EFL class at Islamic university

This research aims to investigate students’ perception of using Smart Interactive Whiteboard in the English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom in the State Islamic University in Jambi city. This research employs a quantitative survey method, utilizing a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. The questionnaire consisted of 26 five-point Lickert-scale items in order to measure the students’ perceptions about (1) Perceived Learning Contribution, (2) Motivation, (3) Perceived Efficiency, and (4) Perceived Negative Effects. The results of the survey show that students like having smart, interactive whiteboards in the classroom. The results show that these technological tools help people learn, get motivated, feel like they are working well, and don't have any bad affects. The combination of audio and visual elements makes it easier to understand and provides a stimulating learning environment. Students also say they are more engaged, focused, involved, and excited about learning. Smart, interactive whiteboards are thought to make classrooms more visible, more organized, and better at keeping track of time. The fact that most students disagree with the idea that these tools have bad results shows that they like using them. Overall, the results show how smart interactive whiteboards can be benefited for positive learning experiences, motivation, efficiency, and student engagement in a positive and pleasant learning atmosphere.

DEVELOPMENT OF FLAT-BUILT DIGITAL COMIC MEDIA BASED ON ETHNOPEDAGOGY TO IMPROVE THE MATHEMATICAL CONNECTIONS OF LOWER CLASS PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Meaningful and enjoyable learning is a strategy developed by teachers to optimize learning objectives. This strategy encompasses various aspects, including the approach used, material delivery, engaging instructional media, and creating a pleasant learning environment (Tisza & Markopoulos, 2021). The research was conducted using the Research and Development (R&D) approach, commonly known as development research that results in a product. The purpose of this study was to develop a digital comic-based flat geometry learning media grounded in ethno-pedagogy to enhance elementary school students’ mathematical connections in lower grades. The ADDIE model, developed by Dick and Carey in 1996, was employed as the framework for designing the instructional system (Mulyanitiningsih, 2016).The research outcomes, based on expert validation and field testing, indicate that the digital comic-based flat geometry learning media grounded in ethno-pedagogy aligns well with usability, appropriateness, accuracy, and suitability. The expert validation resulted in an 86% score, with an average material expert score of 96%, categorized as ‘Highly Suitable.’ Additionally, the language experts provided an average score of 82.5%, categorized as ‘Suitable.’ Overall, the combined scores from the experts yielded an 88.16% rating of ‘Highly Suitable’ for use with elementary school students. Based on the effectiveness test, the digital comic-based flat geometry learning media grounded in ethno-pedagogy demonstrated a positive impact on mathematical connections. The N-Gain calculation resulted in an average N-Gain score of 0.7061, categorized as "High.”

Example Non-Example Method: Students' Learning Outcomes Improvement Regarding Adding and Subtracting Two Fractions with Different Denouncors in Mathematics Subjects

This research departed from the phenomenon that occurs in the classroom, namely the low understanding and learning outcomes of students in mathematics learning about adding and subtracting two fractions with different denominators using the example non example learning model. Therefore, a teacher needs to consider learning strategies so that they can improve student learning outcomes. This research aims (1) to find out that the example non example learning model can improve students' learning outcomes regarding addition and subtraction of two fractions with different denominators in sixth grader of elementary school. (2) to describe the process of improving student learning outcomes regarding addition and subtraction of two fractions with different denominators before and after using the example non example learning model in sixth grader of elementary school. (3) to measure the magnitude of the increase in students' learning outcomes regarding addition and subtraction of two fractions with different denominators after using the example non example learning model in sixth grader of elementary school. The results of this research show that using the example non-example learning model can be a fun learning variation for students so that it is proven to improve students’ learning outcomes. Before using the example non example learning model, student learning outcomes only reached an average score of 64.10, then there was an increase after using the example non example learning model to 73.08 in cycle 1 and 81.28 in second cycle. From the description above, the researcher concludes that the use of the example non example learning model which is adapted to the learning material can create a pleasant learning situation resulting in an increase in student learning outcomes. Therefore, researchers suggests that the use of the example non-example learning model be socialized and used as an alternative in mathematics learning in schools.

Improving Creativity and Mathematics Learning Outcomes: Implementation of the Discovery Learning Model in Spatial Building Materials

Creativity of thinking in learning Mathematics is the most important goal in improving learning outcomes, it has an important role in providing stimulation, enthusiasm and pleasure in learning so that those who have high motivation are the problem in research to improve creative thinking skills and math learning outcomes. The role of the math teacher in using the Discovery Learning model shows the importance of the real context according to the situation in the environment by the students themselves in thinking about identifying problems in learning so that the concepts received by students are more meaningful. Quantitative experimental research with research subjects of class VIII students of MTs Wahid Hasyim, school year 2023/2024. The data in this study are quantitative data obtained from tests of students' knowledge and understanding through questionnaire tests. The results of this study indicate: the effect of the Discovery Learning model in the mathematics subject of building space material to improve students' creative thinking by 70.2%, the effect of the Discovery Learning model in the mathematics subject of building space material to improve student learning outcomes by 86.3%, and the effect of the Discovery Learning model in the mathematics subject of building space material to improve creative thinking and learning outcomes together by 76.6%. This means that the application of the Discovery Learning model in improving creative thinking and student learning outcomes has a significant effect.

Performance of Islamic Teachers in Madrasah: Analysis of Problems and Solutions in the Learning Process

This study investigates the performance achievements of 60 Islamic teachers in madrasahs during the learning process and identifies the problems and solutions needed to ensure all teachers meet the standards set by the Decree of the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia Number 209//P/2021. Utilizing a survey methodology and in-depth interviews, the study found several challenges: 19 teachers struggled with implementing contextual learning; 8 teachers faced issues with process and results assessment; 18 teachers had problems with remedial and enrichment programs; 15 teachers found it difficult to create a pleasant learning environment; 31 teachers encountered obstacles in promoting reading and writing literacy; 10 teachers had trouble ensuring student safety, comfort, and cleanliness; and 17 teachers faced difficulties optimizing school facilities and infrastructure. These challenges were attributed to the lack of active participation in teacher quality improvement training programs such as contextual teaching and learning, assessment instruments, active learning, literacy, and media and learning resource development training. Interviews with teachers who did not face these difficulties indicated that their participation in ongoing professional development programs helped them overcome these issues. Consequently, it is recommended that school stakeholders support teachers' involvement in these professional development programs to enhance their performance.

MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BAHASA ANAK USIA DINI 5-6 TAHUN (Studi tentang Pra dan Post Penerapan Metode Labatu di Kelompok Bermain Santo Vincentius A Paulo Kupang)

This research aims to evaluate children's language abilities before and after implementing the Labatu method, identify supporting and inhibiting factors, and measure the effectiveness of the method. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach to describe the influence of the Labatu method in improving the language skills of young children aged 5-6 years in the Santo Vincentius A Paulo Kupang Playgroup. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation, and data analysis. The research results showed that before implementing the Labatu method, children experienced limited vocabulary, difficulty in forming sentences, and low understanding of expressive and receptive language. On the other hand, after effectively implementing the Labatu method, it was proven that children's language skills had significantly increased in terms of vocabulary, speaking ability and understanding of instructions. This method is considered to really support holistic learning, creating a pleasant learning environment and encouraging social interaction as well as the active role of parents and teachers in supporting the language development of children aged 5-6 years at the Santo Vincentius A Paulo Kupang Playgroup.

Pelatihan Dan Pendampingan Pembuatan Media APE Dari Kardus Bekas Pada Guru RA Darussalam

Education today has increasing challenges due to the rapid development of technology and access by kindergarten children. Interest in digital media is higher than the learning process in the classroom which is monotonous or less interesting than digital media. So there is a need to reform the learning process by creating a pleasant learning atmosphere, namely teachers need to have creativity and innovation in building an active learning atmosphere. Efforts that can be made by teachers are to direct the learning process to play with the media of educational game tools by using used items such as cardboard. However, teachers at RA Darussalam have not implemented it. The purpose of this community service is to motivate and provide innovation to teachers in making APE media using used goods, namely cardboard. This research was conducted through community service research methods. The result of this service is to provide teachers with motivation and innovation and provide creative ideas in making APE media without high costs, namely through the use of used barracks around such as cardboard.

ENHANCING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS THROUGH HISTORY EDUCATION AND DIGITAL LITERACY IN THE TECHNOLOGICAL ERA 4.0

The development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is currently developing rapidly and rapidly. With the existence of Information and Communication Technology, to get any information you want to search for, you can access it via laptops, cellphones and so on that are connected to the internet network. Use a mixed approach (mixed methods) which combines quantitative and qualitative methods to get comprehensive data. Activities in learning at school effectively by an educator can create a pleasant learning process. The effectiveness of learning is a measure of the success of a school in providing education, so it is very necessary to have learning efforts that are able to arouse children's interest and willingness in learning activities to develop all the potential in children. which is combined with the five aspects of development and instilling strong religious values ​​in the child (Rohmawati, 2015). From the results of this research it can be concluded that the existence of Information and Communication Technology is very beneficial for the world of education. And based on the results of distributing questionnaires to respondents in the history education study program.