School In Bandung Research Articles

Analysis of Students' Questioning Skills During Discovery Learning: A Descriptive Study Based on The Revised Bloom's Taxonomy Framework

The problem in this study is the lack of questioning skills based on cognitive process dimensions and knowledge dimensions. This research aims to analyze questioning skills through students' written work using the revised Bloom's Taxonomy framework, specifically the cognitive process and knowledge dimensions. The participants were 32 students (15 males and 17 females) from class XI MIPA 3 at a high school in Bandung. This descriptive study employed documentation analysis using Google Forms for individual questions and worksheets for group questions. The results depict students' cognitive processes at the levels of remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating as 18.25%, 47.44%, 9.49%, 18.25%, 2.92%, and 3.65%, respectively. In terms of knowledge dimensions, the percentages for factual, conceptual, procedural, and metacognitive knowledge were 24.82%, 72.99%, 2.19%, and 0%, respectively. It can be concluded that questioning based on cognitive processes is distributed across all levels from remembering to creating, while questions based on knowledge dimensions are predominantly conceptual.

Islamic Education Program Approach to Islamic Personality Development

The development of science and technology, on the other hand, raises new problems in the world of education in higher education, especially the behavior shown by students with the rampant consumption of alcohol, drugs, promiscuous behavior, and abortion, which is undeniable evidence of the negative impact of scientific and technological progress. This research aims to analyze the Islamic education program's approach towards Islamic personality development in Miftahul Khoir Student Boarding School Bandung. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were conducted by means of interviews, observations, and documentation studies. Based on the results of the study, the Islamic education program at PPM Miftahul Khoir has a distinctive feature by referencing four main concepts in designing Islamic education programs, namely first getting to know the basics of boarding school science. Second, Tafaqquh Fiddīn. Third, leadership and entrepreneurship. Fourth, adab and ethics. This concept makes the program at PPM Miftahul Khoir different from Islamic education programs in Salafi boarding schools in general and other student boarding schools. The Islamic education program at PPM Miftahul Khoir will support the implementation of the objectives of Islamic education at PPM Miftahul Khoir, because the program is made by the educational objectives it wants to achieve. The Islamic education program at PPM Miftahul Khoir is divided into two program scopes: the program listed in the syllabus and the non-syllabus program.

Investigating the impact of three levels of representation-based visual media on students’ mental models

Abstract This study examines the effect of visual media on students’ mental models regarding battery functions and electrical resistance concepts. The study presents a novel visual media approach consisting of phenomena videos, dynamic analogies, and microscopic models. The development of the visual media followed the ADDIE model. The research subjects were 25 12th-grade students from a private senior high school in Bandung, West Java. Students’ mental models were assessed using open-ended test that examined four concepts: (1) electromotive force (EMF) in batteries; (2) electrical resistance; (3) resistors in series; and (4) resistors in parallel. The test were administered as both pre-tests and post-tests.The pre-test results revealed that the majority of students had initial mental models regarding battery functions and electrical resistance concepts. By the end of the study, most students had developed synthetic mental models. However, the majority successfully achieved scientific mental models concerning electrical resistance concepts. In other concepts, only a few students achieved scientific mental models. Overall, the visual media had a significant positive effect on students’ mental models, with corrections observed in 92% of students for EMF in batteries, 96% for electrical resistance, 80% for resistors in series, and 84% for resistors in parallel.These findings encourage physics teachers and researchers to develop innovative visual media focused on correcting students’ mental models in scientific concept learning.

Impact of Servant Leadership, Self-Efficacy and Work Stress on Teachers’ Performance at Christian School

This study aims to analyze the effect of servant leadership, self-efficacy, and work stress on teachers’ performance. Aside from that, the study will also investigate if work stress can mediate the effect of servant leadership and self-efficacy on teachers’ performance. The approach used in this study is a quantitative approach, to confirm relationships between the variables. This is done by using a 36-person sample and a questionnaire modified from a number of other research. Data was collected by giving questionnaires to the teachers of a Christian High School and Middle School in Bandung. Then, the data was processed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling, by testing the validity and reliability first, and then testing the hypothesis. The result of this research shows that servant leadership has a positive effect on performance, although not significant. Meanwhile, self-efficacy has significant positive effect on performance. Work stress can affect performance negatively, although it wasn’t found to be significant in this study. For the mediation effect, work stress can mediate the positive effect of servant leadership and self-efficacy on performance, but not significantly. So in order to maintain or increase the quality of school, teachers need to have high self-efficacy level, and the school can help with that by mentoring and coaching, or other methods.

Meningkatkan Kemampuan Bernalar Kristis Melalui PBL Berbantuan Audio Visual pada Peserta Didik Kelas VIII SMP Santo Yusup Bandung

This research project aims to ascertain the efficacy of the PBL model in enhancing critical reasoning abilities among students at SMP Santo Yusup Bandung. The research is based on the identification of issues pertaining to student engagement, particularly the tendency of students to exhibit minimal attention and participation during classroom discussions. Another issue pertains to cognitive processes, whereby students are prone to being unduly influenced by information that they initially encounter, without engaging in critical reasoning to seek further evidence. Furthermore, learners are inadequately trained in the analysis of information. This research employs a classroom action research design, comprising four phases: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research was conducted in two cycles at Santo Yusup Junior High School in Bandung. The participants were students in class VIIIA, and the material covered was Jesus Proclaimed the Kingdom of God Through Parables and Miracles. The research was conducted in September 2024. The data collection techniques employed included observation, field notes, and the documentation of students' abilities to reason critically. The data analysis employed descriptive qualitative techniques. The findings of the initial cycle of research indicated an enhancement in the capacity to reason critically and a heightened level of student engagement. However, these outcomes did not yet align with the anticipated objectives. In Cycle II, there was a notable enhancement in both critical reasoning and affective learning. The research results demonstrate a 40.12% increase in critical reasoning and learner involvement in Catholic Religious Education. It is hoped that the PBL approach will foster a more active and collaborative learning atmosphere, in alignment with the objectives of the Merdeka Curriculum and the values espoused in the Pancasila Learner Profile. It is anticipated that this research will contribute to the provision of holistic and meaningful education for learners.

The Impact of Pencak Silat Training at Night on Physical Fitness Levels

Several pencak silat schools in Bandung in particular often carry out training at night. The pencak silat school at BTC performs this exercise from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM. It is very interesting to research, especially its impact on physical fitness and overall healthThe purpose of this study is to assess how engaging in pencak silat training during the evening affects physical fitness. This investigation employs an ex post facto approach with a Contilation research design. The participants in this research were individuals who are part of the Pencak Silat Pencak Silat Faithful Heart Terate Brotherhood in Bandung City. The research instrument uses the Multistage Fitness Test. Using quantitative survey data analysis techniques. Based on data analysis, it was concluded that there was an influence for training pencak silat focuses on physical fitness and takes place in the evening.. The results of the study showed that members of the Bandung City Pencak Silat Brotherhood Setia Hati Terate had a diverse distribution of fitness levels: 13.6% had a low fitness level, 40.9% had a medium fitness level, 36.4% had a fair fitness level, 9.1 % achieved a good level of fitness, while none achieved a high level of fitness. Consequently, it can be inferred that practicing pencak silat at nighttime yields favorable results, even though it is not significant or only reaches a moderate fitness level. This is mainly due to the intensity of training which tends to be low and does not increase consistently over time, resulting in slow and non-optimal physical improvement.

Implementation of Discovery Learning Model with Window Shopping Approach to Improve Mathematical Communication Ability of High School Students

The low ability of students' mathematical communication in learning mathematics, especially in expressing mathematical situations or problems in the form of pictures, diagrams, language or mathematical symbols, or mathematical models makes students less active in learning and their learning motivation decreases. This study aims to determine the achievement of students' mathematical communication skills through the discovery learning model with a window shopping approach. The method in this study is a quasi-experimental research type consisting of 2 classes, namely the experimental class that uses the discovery learning model with the window shopping approach and the control class that uses ordinary learning at school with a total of 70 students from class XI SMA in one of the public high schools in Bandung. The research test instrument was in the form of a test that would be analyzed using SPSS 21 to compare learning outcomes between the experimental class and the control class. The result of the study was that the achievement of the students' mathematical communication skills in the experimental class was better than that of the control class at a significance level of 0.05 where the average communication ability of the experimental class was 81.74 and that of the control class was 77.31. The effectiveness of learning in the experimental class showed that it was more active in group discussions as indicated by the interaction and creativity of students in presenting learning material in each group, and almost 85% of students enjoyed learning using the discovery learning model with the window shopping approach.

Investigating EFL Learners’ Autonomous Use of Vocabulary Learning Strategies Outside of School

As communication in English relies on a robust vocabulary, high school learners must now take responsibility for independently mastering vocabulary through effective learning strategies driven by the shift toward promoting learner autonomy in modern teaching methods. Therefore, this study examines the vocabulary learning strategies that English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners use autonomously outside of school and the factors that influence their strategy choices. This qualitative study utilizes questionnaires and semi-structured interviews involving 66 eleventh-grade students from Istiqamah High School in Bandung, Indonesia, who completed the questionnaires and 4 of whom participated in the interviews. The results of this study reveal that learners exhibit a moderate level of autonomy and use vocabulary learning strategies at a moderate level. Metacognitive strategies are the most frequently employed, followed by determination, affective, social, compensation, memory, and cognitive strategies. The study also highlights several factors that influence learners' awareness of the importance of autonomy and the use of vocabulary learning strategies, including gender—where males tend to show higher levels of autonomy and strategy use—age, with 18-year-olds demonstrating higher autonomy and 17-year-olds more actively using vocabulary strategies, and motivation, driven by personality, goal achievement, and the desire to improve language skills. Personal consistency in learning also emerged as a critical factor in learners' success in improving their vocabulary. This research implies that students may benefit from focusing on metacognitive strategies as a practical approach to learning vocabulary in English.

The Psychological Well-being Index for Use with School Children and Adults in Indonesia

Psychological Well-being Index-School Children (PWI-SC) and Psychological Well-being Index-Adult (PWI-A) have been validated and used in many countries. However, no validated PWI-SC and PWI-A in Indonesian contexts were found. The aims of this study are twofold. First, to translate the PWI-SC and PWI-A and adapt them for use in Indonesian contexts. Second, to test the validity and reliability of these PWI-SC and PWI-A. The study participants were middle school students (N = 968; 56.8% girls; 43.2% boys; M age = 13.76) and adults (N = 534; 42.1% males; 57.9% females; M age = 43.63), children and parents in this case.. They were randomly chosen from 16 middle schools in Bandung and their parents. Product moments have been used to validate PWI-SC and PWI-A. Results showed that the Indonesian version of PWI-SC and PWI-A have been translated and adapted excellently. The reliability of PWI-SC was 0.864, and the reliability of PWI-A was 0.916. PWI-SC can be used for school-aged children and adolescents, and PWI-A can be used for adults. PWI-SC and PWI-A can be used for research and practice in Indonesia. Keywords: adults, adolescents, children, Indonesia, PWI-A, PWI-SC

Increasing Empowerment of Islamic Boarding Schools with Entrepreneurship in Indonesia and Malaysia

Islamic Boarding School, which is synonymous with the spirit of Islamic education and the study of Islamic law, needs to empower students and benefit from the surrounding community. Thus can synergize for community development. The purpose of this community service is to develop the ability of the sociopreuneurship spirit of students to have life skills for independence and be able to maintain the independence of the community around the Islamic boarding school. In addition, it is to be able to transform this spirit of independence in the surrounding community. One of which is the Daarut Tauhid Islamic boarding school in Bandung, West Java, where community service was carried out between LPPM Unisba and UITM. This method is carried out through training and mentoring in entrepreneurship practices. Data analysis were done using qualitative method with pretest and posttest. The result is that entrepreneurial activities were able to have an economic impact and life skills for the students. Economic impact can contribute to Islamic Boarding Schools in land development and subsidizing students’ personal needs. While the impact of life skills is in the form of instilling entrepreneurial values in students. These values include self-confidence, taking risks, leadership, creative, and innovative santripreuneurship. Keywords: Islamic boarding School, entrepreneur, santripreuner, sociopreuneurship

The Role of Parental Communication in Supporting the Achievement Needs of Children

Parents have an important role in shaping personality and influencing a child's achievement, where this can start from communication between parents and children. Good communication supports increasing children's achievements, which automatically influences the children's needs and motivation. So, closeness and good interpersonal communication skills will be needed between children and their parents. This research aims to explore the role of parental communication in supporting children's achievement needs, especially at Pribadi High School Bandung. This research uses qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach to understand the experiences and views of research subjects. Data was collected through interviews with a number of students and parents at Bandung Private High School. Research findings show that the role of effective communication between parents and children in the aspects of openness, supporiveness and positiveness plays an important role in supporting children's academic achievements, increasing children's self-confidence and independence in achieving academic achievements. Additionally, this research found that parents who are actively involved in their child's education can provide significant emotional and moral support. Based on these findings, researchers recommend that parents pay attention to the quality of their communication with their children and create a supportive environment for their children's academic development.

Design Of a Portal Website for One of The High Schools in Bandung

Design Of a Portal Website for One of The High Schools in Bandung

Analysis of Follow-Up Activity in Guidance and Counseling for Better Service Accountability

Follow-up in guidance and counseling is carried out to improve and develop the quality of services or program effectiveness as well as ensuring accountability for the services provided. As a form of accountability, follow-up activities are an essential process that can ensure that the goals and objectives of these programs are achieved, the services provided are of high quality and relevant to student needs, and the services provided can be accounted for. This study examines and evaluates the effectiveness of process follow-up in schools as a means of ensuring the accountability of guidance and counseling services. The research methodology employed was a case study with an embedded single case-study design. The study participants were three high schools in Bandung, Indonesia, selected based on a purposive sampling technique. The findings indicate that the follow-up guidance and counseling activity, particularly in the three selected schools, has not been implemented correctly. This is due to a failure to adhere to the prescribed procedures and guidelines for follow-up activities.

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL LITERACY TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS' DEMOCRATIC ENGAGEMENT IN CIVIC EDUCATION LEARNING

Civic education serves as a crucial foundation for students' character building, particularly in fostering their understanding of democratic principles. With the advancement of technology, digital literacy has become an essential element that significantly enhances student engagement in democracy. This study aimed to investigate the impact of digital literacy implementation in civic education across three schools in Bandung: SMA Negeri 11, SMA Negeri 22, and SMK Negeri 14. The research involved three civic education teachers, three IT staff, and nine students from these schools as participants. The methodology adopted was qualitative, utilizing data collection techniques such as observations, interviews, and documentation. The findings revealed that integrating digital literacy in civic education at SMA Negeri 11, SMA Negeri 22, and SMK Negeri 14 positively influenced students' participation in democratic activities. However, the results indicated that significant improvements were not achieved across all indicators, particularly in creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. The study suggests that while digital literacy has the potential to enhance civic education, further efforts are required to optimize its benefits comprehensively. Overall, the research highlights the need for innovative approaches to effectively integrate digital literacy in civic education to foster a more engaged and democratically active student body.

Students' Difficulty in Understanding Problems in the Contextual Problem-Solving Process

The main procedure that students need to master in the problem-solving process is understanding the problem before proceeding to the next steps. This research aims to investigate students' difficulties and the factors causing these difficulties in understanding the problem. This research is qualitative in nature and is based on the philosophy of phenomenology. The research was conducted in an eighth-grade class at one of the Junior High Schools in Bandung, consisting of 28 students. Data collection techniques included tests, interviews, and think-aloud methods. The data collection instruments used were tests and interview guides. The tests used in this research had been previously validated for content, construct, and face validity by mathematics education experts. Data analysis in qualitative research involves data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The findings of this research indicate that the difficulties faced by students in understanding the problem include difficulties in comprehending language, difficulties in grasping both explicit and implicit meanings, difficulties in identifying the necessary information, and difficulties in connecting meanings. The main factors causing students' difficulties in understanding the problem are a lack of careful reading skills and a lack of understanding of the concepts held by students.

Discovery-Learning Based Handout Teaching Media Using Design-Thinking Model to Improve Students’ Learning Outcomes on Earth Structure Material

This study aims to develop a discovery learning-based handout teaching media to improve student learning outcomes on earth structure material. The research method used was development research with Educational Design Research (EDR) design which refers to the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model with a design thinking framework. The population of this study was 32 eighth-grade students in one of the junior high schools in Bandung, using a convenient sampling technique. One class was selected, which consisted of 16 male students and 16 femalestudents, all with an average age of 14. The class selection was based on the science teacher's recommendation. The research instrument was a validation sheet and student learning outcomes test. The data analysis technique used was the validity test of the teaching media and the effectiveness test of student learning outcomes. The results of this study indicated that the validation test data obtained a validity percentage of 93.57% in the highly valid criteria. The N-gain result of the learning effectiveness test was 0.56 in the medium category. The findings showed that using media effectively supports and improves student learning outcomes. This research makes a significant contribution to the field of education, providing clear and practical guidance for educators in creating more interesting and effective teaching media. In addition, this research also contributes to efforts to improve the quality of learning at the secondary education level, especially in the context of science learning in Indonesia.

Reflective practice in the teaching practicum program: Pre-service English teachers’ reflections

Reflective practice has gained significant importance in various professional educational settings. There has been a surge in research conducted on reflective practice across different fields, including English teaching, which indicates an increasing interest in this area. This study explores how pre-service English teachers reflect on their teaching journey, spanning from their initial teaching experiences to their future aspirations. Furthermore, these participants have undergone a teaching practicum program at public high schools in Bandung, Indonesia. In addition, the study uses a qualitative approach through a narrative inquiry design, with three pre-service English teachers participating in interviews to share their experiences. Before the interviews, the participants were required to complete a narrative framework. In addition, the collected data are analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings demonstrate how reflection in teaching practice can positively impact the teaching performance of pre-service English teachers by enhancing their instructional strategies, addressing areas for improvement, and promoting continuous professional development. In conclusion, this study highlights the significance of reflective practice in the field of English teaching and offers insights into its benefits for pre-service teachers. It emphasizes the importance of ongoing reflection to improve teaching effectiveness and enhance the overall quality of education.

Analysis of Junior High School Students’ Misconceptions About the Human Excretion Using a Four-Tier Diagnostic Test

This study aimed to measure middle school students’ conceptions and misconceptions related to human excretion using a four-tiered diagnostic test. Using a cross-sectional survey design, responses of 113 eighth-grade students, convenience sampled from two schools in Bandung were collected. A four-tiered instrument was developed specifically for the focus of this study and the data analyzed below consists of test results and interviews with teachers. The findings indicate that students’ conceptions of the human excretory system fall into several categories: scientific knowledge (SK) at 46.90%, false positive (FP) at 13.09%, false negative (FN) at 6.13%, misconception (M) at 20.45%, and lack of knowledge (LK) at 13.43%. The most common misconceptions relate to diseases and disorders (38%) and sweating and body thermoregulation (31%). These misconceptions may arise due to factors such as students’ lack of enthusiasm for learning and limited engagement during the learning process. Consequently, there is a need for improved teaching approaches to address misconceptions associated with human excretion and to foster a more comprehensive scientific understanding among students.

Development of Attendance Information System For Teacher Attendance at Pertiwi Elementary School Bandung

Development of Attendance Information System For Teacher Attendance at Pertiwi Elementary School Bandung

Exploring Students’ Perceptions of Outdoor Biology Learning Activities in Botanical Garden

Outdoor learning has become a relevant learning method to enrich students' learning experience in biology. Botanical gardens, as places that reflect biodiversity, offer unique potential for integrating outdoor learning. This study aims to describe students' perceptions of outdoor learning that has been carried out in the botanical garden as well as the potential and barriers. This research method is a case study. Data collection techniques were questionnaires, structured and semi-structured interviews. The sampling technique used was convenience sampling with a sample of 32 class x students at one of the high schools in Bandung. Responses were expressed in perception numeric index to quantitatively reveal the perceptions of grade 10 students towards the outdoor learning experience that has been carried out. The results revealed that out of 32 respondents, most students showed positive perceptions towards outdoor learning in the botanical garden with a mean index = 55.23 (range 42.5-65.0) with standard deviation (sd) = 6.0. This perspective is influenced by the potential and obstacles in the implementation of outdoor learning conducted in botanical gardens. The implications of this study open up opportunities to design learning strategies that are more effective and can be applied by teachers in organizing biology learning at the high school level.