School Pekanbaru Research Articles

Do Leadership Style and Work Culture Influence School Achievement?

This study explores differences in school achievement levels regarding leadership and work culture in public elementary schools in Pekanbaru. This study took a population of public elementary schools comprising achieving and non-achieving schools with 58 samples of teachers and staff. This study compares the achievements of elementary schools consisting of the National Student Art Contest Festival, the National Student Sports Olympiad, and the National Science Olympiad. The variables measured are moral leadership, change leadership, and work culture in schools using a questionnaire instrument, quantitative approach design survey type (Creswell & Creswell, 2018), and school achievement is used on documentation with comparative descriptive analysis. The results of the study found that moral leadership, change leadership, and work culture differed significantly Sig.(2-tailed) 0.0017, 0.027, and 0.015< 0.05 in of high-achieving schools and non-achieving. The analysis shows that the application of moral leadership, change leadership, and work culture in high-achieving schools is betterthan non-achieving schools. The implication is that schools need to apply moral leadership, change leadership and work culture properly.

ISLAMIC SCHOOL IMAGE AND SERVICE QUALITY ON ISLAMIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: THE ROLE OF WORD OF MOUTH AS MEDIATION

In the current era, schools founded by private parties are increasing. Of course, it increases the competition between these private and public schools. Schools with international concepts, for example, have also become many choices for prospective students. Besides that, religion-based schools such as Christian, Buddhist, or Islamic schools are also an option now. For this reason, this study aimed to analyze the role of school Islamic image, service quality, and word of mouth on parents' decisions to choose private Islamic schools in Pekanbaru. This type of research is quantitative research. This study used 200 parents of grade 1 students at a private Islamic elementary school in Pekanbaru as samples, and the sampling technique used was simple random sampling. A structural equation model (SEM) with PLS is the data analysis technique. The results of this study indicate that Islamic school image has no significant influence on word of mouth, Islamic school image has no significant influence on parents' interest, Service quality has an impact on word of mouth, Service quality has an influence on parents' interest, Word of mouth can't mediate the relationship of Islamic school image on parent's interest, and Word of mouth can mediate the relationship service quality on parent's interest. Therefore, the Islamic idea does not motivate parents to choose their children's schools. Still, the service quality is the key to increasing their competitiveness against other private schools.

Learning Analysis of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) of Pancasila and Civic Education Teachers of State Vocational High Schools in Pekanbaru

The background of this research is the teachers who have not fully implemented TPACK. During the implementation of TPACK in schools by teachers, many teachers are not familiar with the term TPACK, but on average they have implemented some of the indicators in TPACK. Therefore it is very necessary to examine how the teacher teaches, the use of technology when learning and others. The formulation of the problem in this study is How is Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) PPKn Teachers of SMK Negeri Se-Pekanbaru. This study aims to determine the Learning Analysis of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) for PPKn Teachers at State Vocational Schools in Pekanbaru. This research is included in the quantitative research with a descriptive survey method. The population in this study were all PPKn teachers in Pekanbaru State Vocational Schools, totaling 32 people with a sample of 17 people. Based on the research results, it was found that the results of the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Learning Analysis of PPKn Teachers at Sepekanbaru State Vocational Schools were in the "Medium" category. This can be seen from the results of the average alternative percentage value of 28.27% + 36.29% = 38.52% with an existence in the range of 33.34% - 66.67%. With these results, it can be concluded that the TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) of PPKn Teachers in Pekanbaru State Vocational Schools is at the "Medium" level.

Learning statistics using realistic mathematics education: A case of fifth-grade students of elementary school

This study aims to describe realistic mathematics education (RME) in helping students' understanding of concepts in statistical material about data collection. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods with a design research approach. The subjects of the study were 29 fifth-grade students of a public school in Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia. The results of this study show that RME is applied in learning with the following steps, namely first, providing and explaining contextual problems to be solved by students; second, students solve contextual problems for mathematical models in their own way; third, discuss and compare each problem solving given by students; Fourth, students conclude and summarize the learning concept. From these activities, students can develop knowledge and skills in collecting and presenting data.

The effect of GeoGebra-assisted interactive learning on student mathematical achievement of coordinate system

This present study aims to examine the effect of GeoGebra-assisted interactive learning on student mathematical achievement of coordinate system. The study applied a quasi-experimental method that included 41 fifth grade students from a private Islamic school in Pekanbaru, Riau. The students were randomized into an experimental group (n=21) that received GeoGebra-assisted interactive learning and a control group (n=20) that received traditional teaching approach. Student mathematical achievement was measured using items of coordinate system developed by the researchers, and the data gathering in this study was analyzed using nonparametric statistical analysis. The findings indicated that there was significant statistical difference in student mathematical achievement of coordinate system between the experimental and control group (Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.000 < 0.05)). The study concluded that the instruction based on GeoGebra-assisted interactive learning had a statistically significant positive effect on improving student mathematical achievement of coordinate system.

Generalizations and analogical reasoning of junior high school viewed from Bruner's learning theory

Inductive reasoning has an important role in mathematics learning. It includes making generalizations and analogical reasoning. While a generalization explains the relationship between several concepts applied in more general situations, analogical reasoning compares two things. This research is qualitative and descriptive. It reviews and describes the mathematical reasoning abilities of junior high school students based on Bruner's learning theory. It was conducted at one of the junior high schools in Pekanbaru in the eighth grade in the 2022/2023 academic year, involving 70 students. The students were divided into three categories of prior mathematical knowledge: low, medium, and high. The instruments used to obtain data on how mathematical reasoning abilities relate to Bruner's learning theory in this study were (1) a test of mathematical reasoning abilities and 2) an interview guide. The results show that the average mathematical reasoning abilities of the eighth graders in this study were very high for the material on arithmetic sequences and series and low for the material on geometric sequences and series. However, the eight grade students' average generalizing and analogical reasoning abilities were quite good for both materials.

The relationship between self-efficacy and computational thinking skills of fifth grade elementary school students

Self-efficacy and computational thinking skills are necessary in this technological development age. However, only some studies still discuss the relationship between the two variables. The purpose of this study is to determine the form of relationship between self-efficacy and computational thinking skills of fifth-grade elementary school students. This study applied correlational quantitative research without accompanying the treatment of the subjects. The respondents for this study were 84 fifth-grade students from three public schools in Pekanbaru. Two types of instruments are used in this study, including questionnaires and computational thinking skills tests. The results showed a correlation coefficient of -0.036 with Sig. (2-tailed) 0.747 > 0.05. That is, there is a very low relationship, it has a negative direction, and it is not significant between self-efficacy and computational thinking skills of fifth-grade elementary school students. Self-efficacy contributes to the influence of computational thinking skills by only 0.12%, and other factors influence the remaining 99.88%. This study is expected to provide an overview of self-efficacy and computational thinking skills of fifth-grade students in Pekanbaru and is expected to be an additional reference for further study.

Teachers’ perception of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) in Teaching at Senior High School in Pekanbaru

A framework called TPACK outlines the knowledge that instructors require in order to incorporate technology into the planning, carrying out, and assessing of learning. TPACK integrates diverse learning tactics, combining appropriate technology with thinking strategies for when, when, and how to employ technology knowledge, pedagogy, and material. Integration of technology in teaching is carried out by teachers at SMA Negeri Olahraga Riau. The aim of this study is to explain the teachers’ perception of TPACK in the teaching process at SMA Negeri Olahraga Riau. The method was descriptive quantitative, a survey research design with a sample of 30 teachers. The entire sampling method is employed. The major tool for gathering data was the questionnaire. The data were obtained by descriptive analysis, using the sum of the scores, the mean, and the standard deviation, and then were descriptively interpreted. The results indicate that most teachers believe their level to be quite high. Measured by averaging the seven TPACK indicators—technological knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, content knowledge, technological pedagogical knowledge, technological content knowledge, and technological pedagogical knowledge—into a single score. The results suggest that teachers have the skills necessary to incorporate the TPACK framework into their lesson plans.

Professional Performance: Analysis Based on the Optimization of Infrastructure and Work Ethics of Arts and Culture Teachers

This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of infrastructure optimization on the professional performance of Cultural Arts Teachers at Pekanbaru City High School; find and analyze the effect of work ethic on the professional performance of the Arts and Culture teachers at Pekanbaru City High School; found and analyzed the influence between the optimization of infrastructure and work ethic on the professional performance of the Arts and Culture teacher at Senior High School in Pekanbaru. The research methodology used in this study is a quantitative research method. The research tool used in data collection is a questionnaire. The population in this study were all 87 teachers of Cultural Arts at Pekanbaru City High School, with a sample of 47 teachers in this study. Methods of data analysis in this study using descriptive statistical analysis methods and inferential statistical analysis methods. Managing analytical, statistical data in the description of this study using Microsoft Excel tools and the Windows 23 version of SPSS. The results shown in the study are for the following reasons; a significant and positive effect was obtained between the variables of infrastructure optimization on the Professional Performance of Cultural Arts Teachers at Pekanbaru City Senior High School; a significant and positive effect was obtained between work ethic on the Professional Performance of Cultural Arts Teachers at Pekanbaru City Senior High School; There is a significant and positive influence between the optimization of infrastructure and work ethic variables on the Professional Performance of Cultural Arts Teachers at Pekanbaru City Senior High School. This means that the better or proper the facilities and infrastructure at the school, the higher the teacher's professional performance, then the higher the teacher's work ethic towards his work, the higher the teacher's professional performance, as well simultaneously.

Pelaksanaan Gerakan Lima Literasi (Literasi Membaca, Numerasi, Sais, Finansial, Dan Budaya-Kewarhanegaraan) Di SDN 009 Bina Baru, SDN 003 Bina Baru Kec. Kampar Kiri Tengah, Dan SDN 18 Pekanbaru

The background in this study is the lack of literacy skills in reading and writing, financial, sanis, numeracy and citizenship among students in three schools in the Kampar and Pekanbaru areas. The low ability of the five literacy is thought to affect student achievement. This is due to the low value of student achievement at school. In this study the authors used five literacy, namely reading literacy, numeracy, science, finance, and cultural-citizenship which were applied in three different schools in the Kampar district and Pekanbaru city, namely SDN 009 BINA BARU, SDN 003 Bina Baru Kec. Kampar Kiri Tengah, and SDN 18 Pekanbaru. The research objective is to find out about; 1) Knowing literacy skills in reading, numeracy, science, finance, and cultural-citizenship 2) Knowing the level of learning achievement through these five literacy and 3) Knowing the effect of these five literacy skills on student achievement at SDN 009 BINA BARU, SDN 003 Bina Baru Kec. Kampar Kiri Tengah, and SDN 18 Pekanbaru. In this study using a qualitative approach. the purpose of using this approach is to explain the implementation of the five literacy movement which was carried out to students in three elementary schools in Pekanbaru and Kampar. This research was conducted in three schools, SDN 009 BINA BARU, SDN 003 Bina Baru Kec. Kampar Kiri Tengah, and SDN 18 Pekanbaru. the results of the implementation of the five literacy movement in students and interviews that have been conducted by researchers, implementation at the habituation stage of the School Literacy Movement at SDN 009 BINA BARU, SDN 003 Bina Baru Kec. Kampar Kiri Tengah, and SDN 18 Pekanbaru are in the good category, students can receive new literacy that has never been done in their previous school

PENGARUH NILAI-NILAI GURU TERHADAP KOMPETENSI PEDAGOGIK GURU

Science is something commonly used worldwide and especially in the field of education. Suitable with teaching methods, science will be transferred to the students by the teachers. The need for better results on the educational system and educational evaluation in Indonesia requires a good quality of the educators of course in this phenomenon is the teachers. The professional teacher's personality is a combination of who the teacher is and the teachers are as educators. It means that teachers' capabilities and mindsets will affect the transfer of science to the students. The priority of this target is to get information about the value of English teachers in the Islamic Elementary School of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Pekanbaru (n=6), which teaches at five schools in Pekanbaru. The questionnaire and observation were given by representing the profile of the teachers, including educator requirements, teachers’ competence, professional graduation, and the teachers’ attitude. And how well the English teachers have the component to transfer knowledge and guide the students to learn English, as we know well that English is a communication language. This survey aims to determine how teachers meet the standards set out in UU No. 14 of 2005 for the Teaching Profession.

Effects of S-Curve Runs and Sprint In-Out Exercise Methods Against The Increase of Speed, in 100 Meters Sprint Observed from Foot Length and Height Ratios

The purpose of this study was to find the effect of differences between S-Curve Runs and Sprint In-Out exercise methods against the increase of speed in 100 meters sprint; the different increases of speed in 100 meters sprints for the runners with big, medium, and small ratios of foot length and height; and the differences of interactions between S-Curve Runs and Sprint In-Out exercise methods and foot length and height ratios against the increase of speed in 100 meters sprint. This research was conducted at Chevron Football School in Pekanbaru for 8 weeks by using the experimental method of 2 x 3 factorial designs. The research population contained students of the school. Purposive Random Sampling was utilized as the sampling method included 42 students with big, medium, and small ratios of foot length and height, for each took 14 students as the samples. ANOVA was employed as the data analysis technique. Prerequisite tests of data analysis were conducted beforehand by using the sample normality test (Lilliefors Test at α = 0.05) and homogeneity of variance test (Bartlett’s Test at α = 0.05). Results of data analysis indicated that there were significant differences between S-Curve Runs and Sprint In-Out exercise methods against the increase of speed in 100 meters sprint with Fcount = 10.54758 > Ftable = 4.07 in which the effects of S-Curve Runs exercise have better improvement than Sprint In-Out exercise, with the average increases for each are 2.17 and the 1.7; there were significant differences between the runners with big, medium, and small ratios of foot length and height with Fcount = 14.16068 > Ftable = 3.22. The increase of 100 meters sprint result on samples with big ratios of foot length and height was better than samples with medium and small ratios, for each having average increase of 2:43, 1.89 and 1:51; and there was no correlation effect between the S-Curve Run and Sprint In-Out training methods and the foot length and height ratios against the increase of running speed, in which the Fcount = 0.29174 < Ftable = 3:22.

Implementation of Thematic Learning in Elementary School

Education in elementary schools is very close to learning; for example, thematic learning contained in the 2013 curriculum is very close to the implementation of learning in the classroom. This study aims to describe the implementation of thematic learning in class V of elementary school so that by describing this, the teacher knows practical learning. This type of research is qualitative descriptive. Three data collection techniques are observation, interviews, and documentation. The informants in the study were two homeroom teachers of class V. This research was conducted in a State Elementary School in Pekanbaru. Data analysis uses data reduction techniques, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the thematic learning process includes 1) student-centred. 2) Provide hands-on experience. 3) subject separators. 4) present a concept of various subjects. 5) is flexible. Based on the research results, the implementation of thematic learning is still rudimentary, and there are still those who have not focused on learning mathematics. Nevertheless, most of the research indicators are appropriate.

Policy Patterns and The Application of Digital Literacy in Increasing Students' Religious Motivation

This article explains the implementation of digital school management through the Smart Classroom (SCR) program. This qualitative research approach uses descriptive analysis—data collection techniques through observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews. The study results show that a digital school is an educational institution with a learning process using digital equipment, books, and applications. Digital school management is establishing and implementing IT-based programs through the Smart Classroom program using software and hardware products. Second, Smart Classroom Learning at Al-Azhar 37 Islamic Middle School Pekanbaru uses an iPad. Educators create web-based, Google, and application-based learning materials. They were giving assignments/homework through tests and quizzes. Assessment of exam results through the Google form, students make important notes equipped with photo and video features that can be shared using the notes application as a collaboration with friends. This implementation has received support from the school by facilitating internet access via Wi-Fi hotspots within 24 hours. Third, the urgency of Smart Classrooms in educational institutions will make learning more effective, innovative, fun, comprehensive, and time efficient. The implications of this research are very beneficial for all elements of the school because it can facilitate the current student-centered learning process.

Manajemen Sekolah Digital Melalui Program Smart Classroom (SCR)

This article explains the implementation of digital school management through the Smart Classroom (SCR) program. This qualitative research approach uses descriptive analysis—data collection techniques through observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews. The study results show that a digital school is an educational institution with a learning process using digital equipment, books, and applications. Digital school management is establishing and implementing IT-based programs through the Smart Classroom program using software and hardware products. Second, Smart Classroom Learning at Al-Azhar 37 Islamic Middle School Pekanbaru uses an iPad. Educators create web-based, Google, and application-based learning materials. They were giving assignments/homework through tests and quizzes. Assessment of exam results through the Google form, students make important notes equipped with photo and video features that can be shared using the notes application as a collaboration with friends. This implementation has received support from the school by facilitating internet access via Wi-Fi hotspots within 24 hours. Third, the urgency of Smart Classrooms in educational institutions will make learning more effective, innovative, fun, comprehensive, and time efficient. The implications of this research are very beneficial for all elements of the school because it can facilitate the current student-centered learning process.

Development of animated videos in social science learning for fourth-grade elementary schools

This study aims to develop an animated video media for fourth grade social studies learning about economic diversity in Riau. This research is research and development with the 4D model, namely define, design, development and dissemination. The instruments used to obtain data were questionnaires (validation questionnaires and response questionnaires) and interviews. While the data obtained came from 2 validators, namely material experts and media experts, as well as 1 practitioner (teacher) and 12 students from one of the public elementary schools in Pekanbaru. Data collection techniques used were validity questionnaires, teacher response questionnaires, student responses and interviews. The results showed that the animated video media developed received very valid criteria with a proportion of 96.4% from material experts in the very valid category and very valid criteria with a score of 84.5% from media experts. The results of the teacher's answers get a very good score with a score proportion of 89.2%, one-to-one test results get a very good score with a score proportion of 90% and small group test results get a very good score with a proportion of 83.8%. It can be interpreted that animated video media is feasible and valid for use in learning.

Identification Ways of Working of Students' High School Pekanbaru in Chemistry Learning

The background of this research is the absence of an assessment of communication and collaboration skills of students in overall chemistry learning when learning shifts from home to face-to-face limited during the pandemic. This study aims to show the value of the working skills of high school students in learning chemistry in Pekanbaru. The research subjects involved were 379 students from high school in Pekanbaru. This research is survey research that uses a quantitative descriptive approach. Data collection methods used are questionnaires and interviews. The instruments used are self-assessment, peer assessment, and interview guidelines. The data analysis technique used quantitative analysis. The results showed that the average value of working skills (communication and collaboration) in chemistry learning in Pekanbaru had the same value. This value is 62% which is classified as a strong category. The implications of this research are expected to be useful as teacher quality in core competencies KI-2 and KI-4 in chemistry learning during the pandemic. In addition, this research needs to be carried out to identify students' communication and collaboration skills so that they can be used as reflective material for teachers to design learning that directs students to have communication and collaboration skills that are very much needed in today's 21st century.

Using Blended Learning to Increase Students’ English Learning Motivation

The goal of this study was to look at students' motivation for English studying at Cendana Senior High School in Pekanbaru. The researchers utilized a descriptive quantitative technique. There were 113 pupils in third grade, divided into four classrooms. The researchers employed a purposive selection strategy to choose 30 pupils from this group. The researchers employed questionnaires to collect data. According to the study's results, the degree of blended-learning students' English learning motivation was 73,2%, indicating that the students were well motivated. In this study, the instrumental factor was found to be the most crucial component in students' motivation for English blended learning. Blended learning is fascinating to the instructor and students because it allows them to exercise English in several ways. Students can learn not only by seeing and hearing the instructor in front of the class on a chalkboard but also by the teacher's excitement and personal characteristics. Students may get more engaged in studying English through various techniques, and they may also exercise their knowledge through blended learning. There might be other explanations from films or music.

Exploring Prajnamitra Maitreya Buddhists School Pekanbaru: Do leadership, work environment, and organisational culture influence the teachers' competence and work performance?

School administration must pay attention to professional teachers' roles rather than nonprofessional teachers as part of important human resources in imparting learning. This study aims to analyse the influence of leadership, work environment, and organisational culture on the teachers' competence and performance in Prajnamitra Maitreya Foundation Pekanbaru, Indonesia. A total of 57 teachers participated in this research. A descriptive analysis of questionnaires and hypothesis analysis using path analysis was used to analyse the data from the saturated sampling method, where 57 teachers became the sample and were categorised based on age, gender, level of education, years of service, and work unit. Using Smart PLS (Partial Least Squares), this research revealed that leadership and work environment positively but non-significant affect the teachers' competence. Meanwhile, organisational culture has a positive and significant effect on the teachers' competence but a non-significant positive effect on the teachers' performance. Thus, the work environment and teacher's competence have a positive and significant effect on the teacher's performance, yet leadership has a negative and non-significant effect on the teacher's performance.

PENGEMBANGAN PANDUAN PRAKTIKUM BIOLOGI BERBASIS DIGITAL PADA MATERI JARINGAN HEWAN KELAS XI SMA NURUL FALAH PEKANBARU

This research is research and development using a modification of the three stages of the 4D development model, namely Define, Design, and Develop. The samples in this study were 2 media experts, 2 material experts, 2 linguists, 1 biology teacher and 10 MIA class XI students from Nurul Falah High School Pekanbaru as respondents. The sampling technique is the Non-Probability sampling technique, namely by using a saturated sample. Data collection techniques used quantitative and qualitative data, namely interviews conducted with biology teachers, filling out questionnaires conducted by 2 media experts, 2 material experts, 2 linguists, 1 biology teacher, and class XI MIA students from Nurul High School Falah Pekanbaru, as well as documentation. The results showed that the average percentage of the validity of the two media experts was 95.36% (very valid), the percentage of the two material experts was 94.58% (very valid), the percentage of the two linguists was 95.33% (very valid). ), the practicality percentage of biology teachers was 88.88% (very practical), and the percentage of student response tests was 87.50% (very practical). Thus, a digital-based biology practicum guideline on animal tissue material is appropriate for class XI students to use.