Schools In Surakarta Research Articles

Elementary School Teacher's Competence in Implementing Differentiated Learning in Surakarta City

In elementary schools, differentiated learning is crucial as this phase is a critical period for establishing fundamental learning and child development. Differentiated learning aims not only to improve academic outcomes but also to develop students' social and emotional skills. The findings are expected to offer concrete recommendations for developing more effective teacher training programs and educational policies that support differentiated learning, enhancing education quality and student learning outcomes in elementary schools. This study evaluates elementary school teachers' competencies in implementing differentiated learning in Surakarta. A survey research design was used to collect data on teachers' abilities to plan, implement, and evaluate differentiated learning. Using a quantitative approach, the study involved 214 teachers randomly selected from various elementary schools in Surakarta. The distributed questionnaire collected data on knowledge, skills, and differentiated learning practices. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis with SPSS software. The results reveal variation in teacher competencies, with strengths primarily in using differentiated learning media and practice reflection, while the greatest challenges are in assessing student learning progress and implementing strategies. These findings highlight the need for additional training and support to enhance the effectiveness of differentiated learning implementation in elementary schools.

Forms and effects of verbal bullying: Perceptions of junior high school students in Indonesia

One form of bullying that frequently occurs is verbal bullying. Several studies have shown that perpetrators of verbal bullying often do not realize that their actions are categorized as violence, which is why these actions have not received sufficient attention. Therefore, it is important to take steps to stop verbal bullying, one of which is to scientifically explore the utterances categorized as bullying and their effects. This study aims to describe the forms and effects of verbal bullying according to students' perceptions. The research uses a case study approach. The participants were 200 students from public, private, and sports schools in Surakarta. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews, then analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The results showed that the majority of junior high school students agreed that verbal bullying has negative emotional and psychological impacts. Most students identified words referring to physical deficiencies or body shaming (71%), academic achievement (56%), and family background (57%) as significant forms of bullying. Verbal bullying related to physique and family background was reported as the most hurtful. Approximately 40% of students reported feeling hurt, and 38% felt embarrassed by verbal bullying, which impacted their self-confidence and emotional well-being.

Extended Theory of Planned Behavior Model to Predict Factors Affecting the Behavior of Eating Halal Food (Case Study of Santri Tahfidz Pondok Pesantren Al Muayyad Surakarta)

This study examined the characteristics that impact tahfidz students' food choices at Al Muayyad Islamic Boarding School in Surakarta, particularly halal food intake. This is quantitative descriptive research. Halal food purchases are mainly influenced by the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior model. Awareness, behavioral habits, religious self-identity, moral commitments, and trust also affect this technique. The sample included Al Muayyad Islamic Boarding School pupils memorizing the Qur'an. Data collection techniques with random sampling method through distributing questionnaires. Furthermore, the data analysis technique uses the SPPS version 26.0 application with multiple linear regression tests. Moral obligation has a significant positive effect on halal food consumption behavior, subjective norm or subjective norm has a significant negative relationship. Other components or factors, do not have a significant influence on the decision to consume halal food for students even though they have a positive relationship.

In-depth Analysis of Students' Mathematical Problem-Solving Skills: Influence Factors Motivation and Effective Teaching Strategies

Problem-solving (PS) skills are efforts to find solutions when faced with challenges. This study aims to examine students' mathematical PS skills by focusing on the influence of learning motivation and identifying factors that were previously overlooked. A qualitative approach with a case study design was used, where the researcher acted as the primary instrument. The research also utilized PISA-type test instruments, observation sheets, and interviews. PISA-type questions were designed around content, context, and process components, adhering to the PISA framework. The study was conducted in a school in Surakarta, chosen for its alignment with the minimum competency assessment system similar to PISA. Using snowball sampling, nine students were selected for response analysis. These students were categorized based on their motivation levels: high, moderate, and low. The results show that students with high motivation are proactive in problem-solving, directly addressing the problem, reviewing each step as they proceed, and ensuring accuracy. Moderately motivated students take more time, often using scratch paper, and review their work only at the end. Low-motivation students face greater difficulties, frequently making mistakes, relying heavily on scratch paper, and often skipping the review process due to time pressure. To improve PS skills, future research could explore the integration of interactive digital tools with instant feedback, adaptive learning platforms tailored to student motivation, and collaborative learning exercises. Additionally, incorporating real-world scenarios into problem-based learning could enhance engagement and develop deeper problem-solving abilities across different motivation levels.

Exploring Middle School Students' Challenges in Mathematical Literacy: A Study on AKM Problem-Solving

Mathematical literacy is the ability to formulate, apply, and interpret everyday problems. The Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM) program in Indonesia is designed to evaluate these essential skills, similar to the PISA framework. Assessing mathematical literacy through the AKM ensures that students meet basic competency standards, helping to improve overall educational quality and better preparing students for global competition. This research reveals the characteristics of students' mathematical literacy when solving AKM problems. The study was conducted at a junior high school in Surakarta, Indonesia. The research stages included giving AKM problems, observing students' problem-solving processes through think-aloud methods, conducting interviews for confirmation, reducing data, coding data, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. The data used included students' answers, observation sheets, and interview transcripts. When formulating problems, students often struggle to accurately understand the issues at hand. This leads to incomplete data during the problem-solving process, resulting in calculation errors or mistakes in applying formulas. These errors create a domino effect, leading to incorrect answers. Students' difficulties in formulating mathematical problems can potentially cause calculation errors and improper use of formulas, ultimately leading to incorrect solutions. This negatively impacts their conceptual understanding, learning motivation, and readiness to face educational challenges or enter the workforce. To address these difficulties, teachers can enhance students' conceptual understanding, promote critical thinking, implement problem-based learning, use visual aids, provide targeted support, and focus on developing mathematical literacy from an early age.

The Effect of Mindfulness Meditation on Nursing Students’ Stress and Anxiety Levels

Nursing students often face significant stress and anxiety, impacting their cognitive function, academic performance, and clinical skills. Effective interventions to support their mental health are needed. This study investigates the effect of an eight-week mindfulness meditation course on stress and anxiety levels of nursing students during clinical placements. Conducted from February to May 2024 at nursing schools in Surakarta, Indonesia, the quasi-experimental study included 35 students who attended weekly 50-minute mindfulness sessions. The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (Zung-SARS), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were administered at baseline (T0), post-intervention (T1), and four weeks post-intervention (T2). Results showed significant improvements in mindfulness, with FFMQ scores increasing by 11.43 from T0 to T1 (p < 0.001) and by 10.86 from T0 to T2 (p < 0.001). Anxiety and depression levels significantly decreased, with Zung-SARS scores dropping by -6.89 from T0 to T1 (p < 0.001) and -7.08 from T0 to T2 (p < 0.001), and BDI scores decreasing by -5.89 from T0 to T1 (p < 0.001) and -5.86 from T0 to T2 (p < 0.001). The study suggests mindfulness meditation can significantly enhance mental health among nursing students.

Analysis of Education Character Policy to Realize Pancasila's Value to Elementary School Students

This research analyzes character education policies to realize Pancasila's values in elementary school students. Using qualitative methods with case studies at some primary schools in Surakarta, data was collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. Research results show that character education policies are implemented through the integration of Pancasila values into curricula, extracurricular activities, and teacher training. Collaboration between schools and parents is also effective in supporting student character education. However, challenges such as resource constraints and different understandings of character education remain. In conclusion, a character education policy based on Pancasila can effectively shape the character of elementary school students, with sustained support from all sides.

Connecting Indigenous Knowledge of Keris with Science Through an Ethnoscience E-module : A Case Study in Surakarta, Indonesia

Based on its history, Surakarta is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia which has various cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge. These can be integrated as ethnoscience-based science learning in schools. One of indigenous knowledge in Surakarta is Keris, a sharp weapon with a curved or straight blade. This paper attempts to explore students’ understanding in connecting indigenous knowledge with science through ethnoscience e-module in science learning. This covers students’ understanding about local indigenous knowledge and its scientific explanation. This mixed case study contains a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative data is obtained based on the questionnaire results of 125 students from 5 schools in Surakarta, while qualitative data is in the form of in-depth interviews of 5 students. The questionnaire results show significant impacts in increasing students’ understanding about local indigenous knowledge and its connection with scientific explanation. Then, the in-depth interviews indicates that students are happy and have interest in learning with ethnoscience. This paper also contributes to cultural preservation by providing indigenous knowledge as well as scientific understanding by linking culture with science.

Pemanfaatan Bahan Alam untuk Pembuatan Foot Care di SMK Batik 1 Surakarta

Improving entrepreneurship skills is very important in the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of layoffs carried out by the industrial world is one of the reasons for the high number of layoffs now. Entrepreneurial skills are an important part of educating school children from the start so that after graduation they are expected to open up job opportunities for themselves and others. Vocational High School (SMK) is now one of the schools that can produce skilled and innovative personnel. One of the private vocational schools in Surakarta that is trying to do that is SMK BATIK 1. The UHAMKA FFS Service Team provides training and guidance on the pharmacy expertise program to make foot care preparations, in the form of foot sanitizer and foot lotion. Preparations made from natural ingredients lemongrass extract, ginger extract, and coffee extract. Activities include lectures and workshops. Activities provide benefits in the form of increasing the soft skills and hard skills of students in utilizing natural materials in dosage forms which will increase the selling value.

Parents’ Participation in Extracurricular Programmes at Primary Schools in Surakarta

Participation plays an important role in the success of school programs. However, in reality, there are still obstacles to increasing parental participation, so a strategy is needed in an effort to optimize parental participation in school programs. The objectives of the study are (1) to describe parents’ participation in school programs; (2) to describe school strategies to optimize parents’ participation in school programs; and (3) to describe the outcomes achieved when a school strategy was implemented to maximize parent participation in State Elementary School Sayangan. The methodology utilized is a subjective way to deal with the plan of contextual investigations. The research results show that (1) parent and teacher communication through WAG and written invitations; (2) an intense approach strategy or open communication by maximizing the role of IOM for each class through regular meetings to develop programs; and (3) IOM’s involvement can increase the success of the adiwiyata competition program, alert bazaar, steady front group, and work title festival during learning. The conclusion of the research is that communication is very important in student activities at school and that success will be achieved with good cooperation between teachers, students, and parents.

Bioecos: Suatu Media Berbasis Project Based Learning (PjBL) untuk Mengembangkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif

Bioecos is a Project Based Learning (PjBL) multimedia aimed at developing students' creative thinking abilities. This research addresses the observed issue of underdeveloped creative Thinking among junior high school students. The study aims to enhance the creative thinking skills of seventh grade students in science education, specifically on the topic of Ecosystems, using Bioecos based on Project Based Learning. The research method employed is qualitative descriptive. The subjects were seventh grade students from Muhammadiyah 5 Junior High School in Surakarta, with a sample size of 51 students from classes VII-C and VII-D. Data collection utilized observation sheets and project assessment sheets designed in alignment with creative thinking indicators: fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. Based on the research findings, the percentage achievements of creative thinking for each indicator were as follows: fluency indicator at 90.0%, flexibility indicator at 83.6%, originality indicator at 80.6%, and elaboration indicator at 77.9%. The results show that 63% of the students achieved a very creative category, totaling 32 students, while 37% achieved a creative category, totaling 19 students. From the conducted research, it can be concluded that the creative thinking abilities of Muhammadiyah 5 Surakarta Junior High School students in the learning process can be enhanced through the implementation of Bioecos based on Project Based Learning (PjBL).

Chemistry Textbook Analysis Based on Science Literacy

This research is included in the type of qualitative descriptive research that is used to analyzing the content of science literacy in chemistry textbooks for class XI SMA Negeri in Surakarta. The book that was selected using the purposive sampling technique is textbook chemistry used by public high schools in Surakarta. The science literacy category consists of four categories, which is science as a body of knowledge, science as a way of investigation, science as a way of thinking, and the interaction of science, technology, and society. Category fulfillment results in science literacy in book A has a ratio of the first category: second category: third category: the fourth category is 5:2:3:0. The ratio in book B is 6:2:2:0, the ratio in books C and D are 7:1:1:0, and the ratio in book E is 7:0:2:0. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that book A is closest to the ideal standard of the ratio of science literacy categories according to Wilkinson (1999) which is 4:2:2:2.

CODE-SWITCHING PRACTICES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PEDAGOGY: CLARITY ENHANCEMENT IN INDONESIAN EFL EDUCATION

This study investigates the impact of code-switching on communication clarity in an EFL classroom in Indonesia. Data were collected through one classroom observation and interviews with one teacher and three students at a senior high school in Surakarta. Results indicate that code-switching significantly enhances communication clarity, boosting students' confidence and interest in the EFL classroom. The finding highlights the necessity for EFL teachers to incorporate code-switching strategies for effective communication and language learning activity.

Understanding Vocational School Students’ Work Readiness : The Synergistic Role of Fieldwork Practice and Self-Efficacy

This study aims to analyze the synergy between fieldwork practices and self-efficacy in improving the work readiness of vocational school students. This research used a survey method with a quantitative approach. This study involved 1289 populations and 306 samples from three state vocational schools in Surakarta, selected using a proportionate random sampling method. The instruments used in this study consisted of Fieldwork Practice (FWP), Self-efficacy (SE), and Work Readiness (WR) questionnaires. The data obtained were analyzed by statistical testing of descriptive analysis, correlation, and mediation using path analysis. The results of this study revealed that fieldwork practices and self-efficacy contribute significantly to students’ work readiness. The analysis shows that self-efficacy serves as an important mediator in the relationship between fieldwork practices and work readiness, reinforcing the role of practice-based education in preparing students for the world of work. In this study, it was found that the development of education and training programs that focus on improving students’ self-efficacy through fieldwork practices can be a major key in the school-to-work transition.

The Positive Perceptions of Technology Utilization in EFL Vocational High School Classroom From In-service and Pre-service Teachers

This study describes and compares in-service and pre-service teachers’ perception and utilization of technology in the form of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Vocational High School Classroom. This research was conducted at one of the vocational high schools in Surakarta and accommodated a multiple case study. The data of the research was obtained through document analyses, interviews, and observations. This study accommodated interactive model data analysis. The findings of this study revealed that teachers show positive and negative views on technology usage in the classroom. The positive themes found in the study are familiarity, ease of use, ease of access, interest in use, and provision of various options and qualified sources while the negative themes were mostly technical problems. This study also revealed that both groups of teachers utilized technology for three main themes: (1) presenting, (2) assisting, and (3) assessing. The differences in terms of perception and utilization of technology usage between both groups teachers were revealed to be small. To conclude, while both groups hold positive views, the actual utilization of technology is still limited so that teachers should explore more on technology usage for future implementation. Keywords: CALL, EFL, MALL, Perception, Teacher

Perbandingan Pendekatan Computer Science Unplugged dan Plugged-In Learning pada Pembelajaran Informatika

Currently, informatics learning at Al-Islam Abidin Junior High School in Surakarta is often faced with the challenge of choosing effective and interesting learning methods for students, so that it causes teachers and students to find it difficult to determine which methods are more suitable to be applied in the classroom. There are several kinds of approaches to learning in informatics subject matter, namely by using CS unplugged and plugged-in learning. This study aims to analyze the comparison of CS unplugged and plugged-in learning approaches applied at Al-Islam Abidin Junior High School in Surakarta. The method used in this study is to use a quantitative approach. The participants involved totaled 40 people who would be divided into 2 classes, namely the control class and the experimental class, each class consisting of 20 people. Data collection in this study used pre-test and post-test. The results of pre-test and post-test testing show that learning using computer media (plugged learning) gets higher scores so it can be concluded that the plugged learning method is more suitable for use in informatics subjects. The impact of plugged-in learning method is that students can play and learn using technology, meanwhile unplugged learning makes the student can learn dependence on technology.

Relaxation Technique to Improve Children’s Attention

Nowadays, the new generation is very familiar with technology. The use of gadgets increases the prevalence of the risk of attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity because gadget addiction affects the excessive release of the hormone dopamine, causing a decrease in the maturity of the Pre pre-frontal cortex. Unfortunately, impaired concentration will ultimately have a prolonged impact on a child's academic performance. Symptoms of lack of concentration in children will interfere with cognitive development, behavior, and social and communication skills. One of the factor is the gadget usage. The gadget provided too much stimulus at once, while attention is the ability to focus the mind or mental ability in sorting information that is not needed and focusing only on the required information. Relaxation is a technique believed to help improve attention. Unfortunately, only a few literature present relaxation carried out on children. This research involved 34 children of elementary school in Surakarta. The experiment was carried out using the one-group pre-post test technique. Corsi block and digit span are used as measurement instruments. The results show a significant difference in children's attention ability before and after the intervention.

Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi: Analisis Literasi Kimia pada Materi Ikatan Kimia melalui Pendekatan Culturally Responsive Teaching Terintegrasi Etnokimia

This study aims to obtain information and analyze the chemical literacy profile of class X students of one of public high school in Surakarta on chemical bonding material after carrying out differentiation learning with Culturally Responsive Teaching integrated with ethnochemistry. This research used descriptive qualitative approach with post-test only design. The research was conducted on 36 students of class X at one of public high school in Surakarta during 2 meetings. The results of the study showed that the literacy level of students after learning was carried out there were 25% of students classified as high, 56% classified as medium, and 19% classified as low. Based on the results of the analysis on each indicator of chemical literacy, students showed very good levels on all indicators, namely content, context, high-level learning skills, and affective. Therefore, the level of chemical literacy of students is classified as good after learning is differentiated with Culturally Responsive Teaching integrated with ethnochemistry because learning becomes contextual, meaningful, and in accordance with student learning readiness.

Teacher Performance Supervision in International Elementary Schools: Principal Challenges

Supervision conducted by school principals is an important element in improving the effectiveness of teaching and learning in schools. Through the supervision process, principals provide support, feedback and guidance that are essential for teachers' professional development. This collaborative approach to supervision that focuses on improving the quality of learning plays an important role in achieving the educational goals of the school. This study aims to describe and analyze the challenges faced by principals in conducting teacher performance supervision in international primary schools. This type of research is qualitative research with a narrative approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and document analysis of seven principals of international primary schools in Surakarta. The results of this study showed that principals in international primary schools face several challenges, including (1) the time of supervision; (2) communication; (3) the consistency of assessment; (4) perceptual differences; and (5) the skill for conducting supervision. This research provides an in-depth insight into the complexity of the principals’ challenges in conducting teacher performance supervision in international primary schools. This research is expected to help understand the dynamics of supervision in the international primary schools, which can be applied more broadly in improving teacher professionalism in the academic process.

Developing an autistic child assessment model through art therapy on concentration ability in inclusive early childhood education: A case study in Indonesia

The aim of this study is to produce a product in the form of an assessment model for autistic children through art therapy to improve their concentration ability in inclusive early childhood education schools. This research is conducted as a Research and Development (R&D) exploration employing the ADDIE model, which involves (1) analyzing the need for implementing assessments in the field, (2) designing assessment models based on the results of field analysis, (3) developing the assessment model through validation and revision towards a product that is ready for trial, (4) implementing assessment models for autistic children in five inclusive early childhood education schools in Surakarta to test the feasibility of the model, and (5) evaluating to determine the final product. The population consists of autistic students from inclusive early childhood education schools in Surakarta. Research instruments include interviews/observations, questionnaires, tests, and product validation instruments. Data analysis was conducted to observe the mean difference between the two samples using a t-test. Based on the independent sample test, a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.019 was shown. In other words, autistic children who undergo assessment with an art therapy approach exhibit better concentration skills compared to autistic children who undergo assessment without the application of the art therapy approach.