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Design Thinking: A Creative Teaching Practice

Design Thinking is an ideology and a process; it’s all about solving complex problems in a user-centric way. It was created as a way of taking the processes and approaches that designers use and applying them to problems that designers don’t typically encounter. This approach is been widely used in the food and healthcare industry even in the design field or any field where the consumers and their needs are at the core. Various studies showed design thinking as an effective instructional methodology to develop students' creativity, innovation, collaboration, and non-linear problem-solving skills, among the 21st-century skills. In a typical classroom scenario, the teacher asks students questions accepting a ‘right answer’ from them without giving any importance to the creative and holistic development of the students. NEP 2020 primarily focuses on the conceptual understanding of the students. It is a teacher’s responsibility to provide students with an interactive classroom environment for developing 21st-century skills and competencies among them. The author’s ubiquitous goal is to present Design Thinking as an effective and creative teaching practice.

"فعّالية استخدام الطريقة الموجهة في تعليم مهارة القراءة في معهد "مفتاح العلوم الشرعية, جاندونج

In the thesis, the researcher is looking for teacing the skill of reading. Reading skill is the ability to recognize the contents of something written and understand it by reading it or digesting it by heart, but many of the students did not understand the contents of the reading text. This research is done through the students’ questionnaires when the teacher asks about the text that that they are reading. The purposes of this research are to find out the appropriate method for teacing reading skills at the “Miftahul Ulumi Syar’iyyah, Canduang”. The researcher used exsperimental research, and the same researcher worked at the “Miftahul Ulumi Syar’iyyah, Canduang meaning in chapter eigh 40 people, 220 in the exsperimental class and 20 in the control class. The result of the teaching a reading skill to students after using the directed method is the result. The mean for the post-test in the exsperimental semester is 75.5. the average result for the post-test in the control class is 65,5. The researcher found that the result of the calculation letter 2,001 and the result of the table 2,093. So the result of the calculation letter is smaller that the result of the table letter and the difference between them is 0,092. The researcher reached the conclusion that using the directed method is effective in teacing the reading skill and can improve the result of teaching reading to students in the eighth semester at the “Miftahul Ulumi Syar’iyyah, Canduang”.

Pembelajaran Tari Semarangan Di SLB Negeri Ungaran Kajian Penanaman Profil Pelajar Pancasila (Gotong Royong & Mandiri)

This research is motivated by the existence of an independent curriculum which has begun to be implemented in Indonesia in the 2022/2023 academic year, in the independent curriculum there are six character values that are expected to be achieved by students, namely faith, piety to God Almighty and noble character, global diversity, critical thinking, collaborative, independent, and creative. The implementation of the independent curriculum is of course carried out in all schools including Special Schools (SLB), therefore it is important for this research to be conducted to find out how the character values in the independent curriculum are applied in Special Schools (SLB). The purpose of this study is to analyze the inculcation of Pancasila student profiles in learning Semarangan dance, especially the values of mutual cooperation and independence. Data collection is done by interview, observation, and documentation. Testing the validity of the data using triangulation techniques with sources. The results of the study revealed that in learning the Semarangan Dance, Ungaran State SLB students, the teacher applied the planting of the Pancasila profile of mutual cooperation and independence with the result that the students could implement the values of mutual cooperation and independence. For students who are deaf and mentally impaired, they are able to carry out the values of mutual cooperation, such as taking dance properties to be used and preparing space for dance practice together. In addition, the value of independence is also instilled through learning the Semarangan dance when the teacher asks students to demonstrate the motions of the Semarangan dance individually.

Penggunaan Metode Audiolingual dalam Maharah Istima' di MTs. KH. Hasyim Asy’ari Malang

The research conducted by this researcher aims to find out 1) The use of the audiolingual method in maharah istima' at MTs. KH. Hasyim Asy'ari Malang 2) The steps of using the audiolingual method 3) The technique of using the audiolingual method 4) The advantages and disadvantages of the audiolingual method. The method used in this research is qualitative with research instruments in the form of interviews, observations, and documentation. As a result, 1) the use of the audiolingual method for listening skill aims so that students are able to understand speaker's speech correctly and well without feeling difficult 2) The steps for using the Audiolingual Method include presenting dialogue texts, students memorizing dialogues, presenting sentence patterns in dialogue, dramatize the dialogue, and the teacher asks students to compose sentences according to the sentence patterns in the dialogue 3) The technique used in the use of this method is listening to dialogue, memorizing dialogue, dictation, and connecting words 4) The advantage of this method is that students become proficient in forming patterns. sentences, have good and correct pronunciation, be active in dialogue, gain direct language experience while the drawback is that students tend to copy or imitate because they pay less attention to when learning takes place

Peningkatan Pemahaman Konsep Pecahan Siswa Sekolah Dasar dengan Media Kertas Lipat

The background to this research is the low understanding of concepts experienced by students, and the lack of student interest in learning mathematics. For this reason, teachers must choose the right learning media so that they can increase students' understanding of concepts, as was done by the teacher in class IV MI Darul Ulum 02. This research was conducted at MI Darul Ulum 02 for the 2023/2024 academic year. This research aims to analyze the increase in understanding of mathematical concepts regarding fractions in class IV using folded paper learning media. The method used in this research is observation, directly observing the mathematics learning process and interviews with class IV teachers. The results of this research show that the use of folded paper media increases students' understanding of concepts in mathematics regarding fractions. This is shown when the teacher asks students questions, and the students can answer correctly.

THE APPLICATION OF CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING (CTL) IN TEACHING AND LEARNING READING FOR THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA N 1 JATINOM

The study aims to answer the question which becomes a problem of this study: “How is the application of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) in teaching and learning reading for the eleventh grade students of SMA N 1 Jatinom?”. The data are collected through observation, interview, and documentation in the process of the implementation of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) learning method. This study uses four steps to analyze data, namely data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusions drawing. The step of application of Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) In the first step the teacher conveys the material to students and asks to listen to the material being explained. Secondly, the teacher asks students to read some of the material that has been explained. Thirdly, the teacher makes group discussions by dividing students into four groups, each group consisting of eight students. The fourth, students conducted discussions with their groups. Finally, students show the results of their discussion. After applying the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model, it becomes easier for students to understand the material and the teaching and learning process becomes more active and interactive.
 Keywords: application; reading; Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model

Optimalisasi Tindak Tutur Direktif Guru Terhadap Pembentukan Karakter Siswa dalam Proses Pembelajaran

This study aims to describe the use of teachers' directive speech acts in students' character-building during the learning process. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Primary data was collected in the form of speech from teachers in the form of directive speech acts. Primary data sources were obtained through direct observation or observation in the field. Secondary data were collected by recording. The subjects in this study were 11 subject teachers. Secondary data sources were obtained through documentation and direct recording. Data analysis went through six steps, including data collection, data simplification, data presentation, data classification, data interpretation, and conclusion drawing. In this study, the interaction conditions observed include: when entering the classroom, when starting the lesson, during the lesson, when the teacher gives assignments to students when the teacher asks for assignments from students, when the teacher asks students to correct the assignments, when concluding the lesson, and when ending the lesson. The conclusion is that the most dominant directive speech acts used are invitations, orders, and requests. The characteristics formed include discipline, religion, respect, curiosity, enthusiasm, responsibility, independence, hard work, collaboration, caring, and honesty.
 Keywords: directive speech acts, character, learning.

Penerapan Metode Imla’ Mandzur Pada Pembelajaran Maharah Kitabah

Factors related to writing skills to improve students' abilities include the methods used by teachers. And one of the learning methods related to writing skills is the imla' mandzur method. This method can train students in measuring memory and writing Arabic.This research is a type of qualitative descriptive research and the method used in this research is a qualitative method, with the Miles and Huberman approach. Data collection methods are interviews, observation and documentation, or what is usually called the triangulation method. The formulation of the problem in this research is how to apply the imla' mandzur method and what problems are faced. The aim of the research is to find out how to apply the imla' mandzur method, what are the problems in applying the imla' mandzur method. The results of this research show that the application of the imla' mandzur method in class VIII MTs Nurul Islam can improve students' writing skills. the process of implementing the imla' mandzur method includes giving mufrodat before learning, students are asked to observe the reading text, once it is sufficient then the teacher asks students to close the reading text, the teacher dictates the text and students are asked to write what the teacher dictates on the worksheet without looking at the reading text . Sometimes the teacher also writes a reading text on the blackboard, asks the students to observe the writing, the teacher erases the writing and dictates it. The problem faced is that students do not master Arabic vocabulary, making it difficult for them to follow writing skills using the imla' mandzur method.

ANALISIS PELAKSANAAN LITERASI BACA DAN TULIS SISWA KELAS IV SD NEGERI 1 NGROPOH TEMANGGUNG


 Literacy is seen as the ability to read and write. Literacy understanding then begins to develop into language skills, which include the ability to read, write, speak and listen. Over time, the definition of literacy has expanded to encompass a variety of scientific disciplines. The focus of this research is how is the implementation of reading and writing literacy for class IV students at SD Negeri 1 Ngropoh Temanggung? The author uses a descriptive qualitative approach method. This research aims to describe the implementation of reading and writing literacy in class IV students at SD Negeri 1 Ngropoh Temanggung. Qualitative research data analysis techniques through data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research results obtained in the field show that the reading and writing literacy activities carried out in class IV students at SD Negeri 1 Ngropoh Temanggung have the habit of reading and writing both inside and outside the classroom. The teacher asks students to read 15 minutes before class starts, provides a reading corner in the classroom so students can read without going to the library, gives rewards to students who have read and written a lot from a story or other, the teacher also encourages students to be interested in reading and writing by displaying audio visuals.

Career Confidential: New teacher wants a mentor

Phyllis Fagell gives career advice to educators. In this month’s column, a teacher asks if it’s acceptable to Google the names of students who are struggling to see if she can undercover underlying issues. A beginning teacher wants a mentor but isn’t sure how to go about building that relationship. A teacher who’s always willing to pitch in when the principal asks for help wants to get better at saying no.

ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' DIFFICULTY IN UNDERSTANDING ENGLISH PROVEBS

Proverb is one of the oldest literary works in the world. Proverb contains messages, values, morals, and advice that can give meaning to life. Many students have difficulty understanding the meaning of a proverb, so the teacher needs to provide appropriate teaching regarding the meaning conveyed in a proverb. This study aims to analyze students' difficulties in understanding the meaning of English proverbs when studying English literature. The method used in this research is qualitative through a descriptive approach. Participants in this study consisted of 35 students who studied English proverbs in English literature class. Data were obtained through documentation, observation, and interviews regarding the difficulty in understanding the meaning of English proverbs. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion. The results of the study show that students are still confused about explaining the implied meaning of a proverb. This is because knowledge about the pragmatic meaning and sociolinguistic meaning of figurative sentences is still low, so the teacher needs to explain in detail the implied meaning of a proverb. Then, so that students can better get the message conveyed, the teacher asks students to provide examples of these proverbs in everyday life so that the value or advice from a proverb can be used as knowledge in living life.

Implementasi Supervisi Klinis untuk Meningkatkan Profesionalitas Guru

The aim of this article is to learn more about how clinical supervision is used to enhance teacher professionalism. Professional teachers are teachers who have the skills to carry out educational and teaching tasks. Thus, the definition of an expert educator is a person who has extraordinary ability and mastery in the field of education so that he can carry out his obligations and abilities as a teacher with maximum abilities. Professional teachers are also educated, trained, and have extensive field experience. This research uses descriptive qualitative research, which is an analysis that uses words or sentences to describe a situation or. The results of research on the use of clinical supervision to improve teacher professionalism at MTsS Hidayatullah, teachers are very flexible, starting from plans that are only communicated to them in regular weekly meetings by the school principal. Only minor problems were encountered, and these problems were not too serious because prospective teachers met the minimum standards when they started at MTsS Hidayatullah. The teacher asks for help to overcome his teaching difficulties, which is why clinical is used here.

The Application of Disciplinary Values in Improving Character in the Learning Process of Pancasila and Citizenship Education at SMPN 2 Padang

This research was motivated by several problems, including: SMPN 2 Padang has an A accreditation and is one of the favorite schools but because student admissions under the zoning system have an impact on student behavior because tests are not applied when new students are admitted to school, problems related to student discipline are found. . An example is being late for school and there are students who do not do their homework when the learning process takes place. The purpose of this study was to describe the form of applying the value of discipline at the time of the implementation of activities to open learning to improve the character of students at SMPN 2 Padang. To describe the form of application of disciplinary values during the implementation of core learning activities towards improving the character of students at SMPN 2 Padang. To describe the form of application of the value of discipline at the time of the closing of the learning activities towards improving the character of students at SMPN 2 Padang. The research method used is qualitative with descriptive research which produces descriptive data in the form of written or spoken words from people and observed behavior at the research location of SMP N 2 Padang. With data collection techniques through Observation, Interview by seeking complete and in-depth information and Documentation Study. The results of this study indicate that first, the form of applying the value of discipline in the learning process of activities opens to improving the character of students at SMP Negeri 2 Padang, namely in this activity the teacher applies the value of discipline by coming to class on time, discipline in class cleanliness, delivering grades. -discipline values to students, explain the rules of the learning process as a form of applying discipline and also explain sanctions or penalties if students violate. Second, the form of applying the value of discipline in the learning process of core activities to improving the character of students at SMP Negeri 2 Padang, namely in this activity carried out by the teacher to shape the character of students by linking the material with the value of discipline, being consistent with the rules made, being able to behave assertive, giving praise to students if they can answer questions. Third, the form of applying the value of discipline in the learning process of closing activities to improving the character of students at SMP Negeri 2 Padang, namely before ending the learning activities, the teacher asks students to discuss things that have been learned, asking for the attitude of responsibility of students who are picket also including in applying discipline and closing learning activities by praying and giving greetings.

The Development and Effectiveness of Web Based Media Provider Costume by User to Improve Elementary School Students’ Understanding

<p><span lang="EN-US">The problem at elementary schools was the use of media that was not in accordance with the context and needs of teachers and students in the classroom through instructional design. The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based media provider costume by the user (Web-MPCU) to improve students’ understanding of the material and test the effectiveness of its application through instructional design at elementary schools. The development model used was Huang's instructional design development model. The results of the study show that instructional design provided information needs that were appropriate to the problems of the school context and resolves them by developing and implementing the Web-MPCU. The results of the development and evaluation of the use of the Web-MPCU show that it was valid, feasible, and effectively applied to improve understanding of the material in elementary schools. The effectiveness of the use of the Web-MPCU was also shown from the ease with which the teacher asks and analyzes the media needs of his students.</span></p>

The Teachers' Challenges on Teaching English Subject at MTsN 4 Tanah Laut during The Pandemic Era of Covid-19

Abstract. This pandemic has changed several aspects of human life, such as economics, society, politics, and education, throughout the world. At the same time, most of the teaching and learning processes have to be conducted from home because offline interactions between students and teachers are limited. Instead, the teaching and learning processes have to be conducted mostly through online learning. This study tried to investigate the challenges faced by the teacher of MTsN 4 Tanah Laut in teaching English. The subject of this research was one English teacher who was actively teaching online at MTsN 4 Tanah Laut. This study applied a descriptive qualitative method. The data were gathered from observations and interview. The findings showed that there were five challenges faced by the English teacher in teaching English, namely managing all online classes, limited media in teaching speaking skills in online classes, limited media in teaching listening skills in online classes, limited internet access, and learning media, and students who were not active in class. However, the teacher also gave solutions for each challenge mentioned before, namely, the teacher remains active and continued her class, the teacher suggested for the students to change the provider used by the student because the area where students live is known as a place that is difficult to get internet access, and for making students active in the online class, the teacher asks in Indonesian the same question (previously using English) so that students could be brave in answering the teacher's questions. This study is expected to be useful for English teachers to improve the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning English during online learning. Based on the findings, it is suggested to schools to maximize the supporting infrastructure and facilities and arrange an effective teaching schedule so that learning will run well and optimally.

Implementation of Active Learning-Based Arabic Learning at Muhammadiyah 5 Palembang Senior High School

This study aims to determine and understand how the implementation of active learning and student activity in Arabic learning activities. This research is qualitative, using a qualitative approach to phenomenological studies and descriptive methods by taking the background at Muhammadiyah 5 Palembang Senior High School. The data sources of this study were Arabic language teachers and class X students of Muhammadiyah 5 Palembang Senior High School. Data collection methods used are observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The results showed that 1) the implementation of active learning by applying three stages, namely a) preliminary (pre-instructional), namely the teacher opened the lesson by asking about students' attendance, repeating the previous learning materials; b) the implementation stage (instructional), namely the stage of conveying the learning content. explain the learning objectives that must be achieved by students, the teacher provides concrete examples, and uses learning media to clarify the discussion of each subject matter; and d) The closing stage (evaluation), where the teacher asks students questions about the material discussed, gives homework assignments, and informs the main material to be discussed at the next meeting. 2) student activity in learning Arabic is an effort or activity carried out by students when the teacher explains Arabic learning material. Students show the courage to ask about unknown learning materials, participate in discussing learning with friends, students creative, have interest and are independent in thinking, have responsibility and confidence in doing assignments that have not been studied, and students can learn independently.

Model Pembelajaran Kosakata Bahasa Arab di SMK Muhammadiyah Kartasura di Era New Normal Covid-19

Learn arabic vocabulary at the Muhammadiyah Vocational School Kartasura offline or face-to-face with students in the class, Arabic teacher's using direct model for teach in front of students in classroom. Steps of learning arabic vocabulary model in Muhammadiyah Vocational School Kartasura is teacher writes the vocabulary on the board, teacher reads the Arabic vocabulary in front of the students and asks students to repeat the reading of the vocabulary on the board, the students write the new vocabulary in the notebook, the teacher asks the students to memorize the vocabulary, teacher asks students to advance one by one, saying the vocabulary they have memorized. Sometimes, teacher gives material to support students in making the sentences because students were not able to form the sentences correctly.

Emerging Word Games to Improve Young Learners' Vocabulary Skills in Ambonese Islamic School

This study aims to determine the implementation of word games and their impact on student learning outcomes in learning new vocabulary in grade VII Mts Hasyim Asyari Ambon academic year 2020/2021. This research was conducted in three cycles. Using word games as a methodology in teaching English vocabulary starts with the preliminary activities of the teacher opening the class, preparing word game activities, and conveying the objectives of the material. Then in the core activity, the teacher applies the word games. The teacher gives instructions about the rules and activities of word games. In the closing activity, the teacher asks students to express their difficulties and problems when doing word games. The subsequent finding is that student learning outcomes increase each cycle, wherein only five students, or 20%, have completed the pre-cycle using conventional methods. During the first cycle, learning was carried out using word game methodologies. The number of students who achieved completeness threshold rose to 16 people or 64%. In the last cycle, all students can complete the post-test with the same methodology. It shows that using the word games methodology to deliver vocabulary learning materials has significantly improved student learning outcomes.

Pemanfaatan Whatsapp Group (WAG) pada Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh di Masa Pandemi Covid-19

The 21st century is a century of scientific development that is experiencing extraordinary acceleration so that the world of education must prepare itself to apply 21st century learning that integrates literacy skills, knowledge skills, skills and attitudes as well as mastery of technology. Teachers as agents of change in producing quality human resources as intelligent generations who have local wisdom that meets the demands of the character of 21st century, 4C students, namely communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving, and creativity and innovation. The Covid-19 pandemic is one of the triggers for changing the education system in Indonesia, from the conventional way of learning in the classroom to switching to distance/online learning. Online learning requires the creativity and innovation of a teacher so that the transfer of knowledge and skills can work. In facing the industrial era 4.0, teachers must be able to upgrade themselves by developing their pedagogical competencies so that they are able to guide and direct students to be able to use their thinking and reasoning power well. In this pandemic period, time, location and distance become a big problem, so the implementation of learning requires the use of a media that can bridge the implementation of learning. From several existing digital media such as E-Learning, Google Classroom, Zoom Cloud Meeting, Google Meet, Whatsapp. The Whatsapp application is an application that can be chosen as an alternative learning media because it is very familiar among students, parents and the community. In addition, the WhatsApp application is very simple and easy to operate so that it becomes an application that is the favorite choice as a learning tool that is of interest to teachers and students from various levels of education, especially schools with lower middle social class backgrounds. The features provided are also quite diverse so that they can be used as learning support facilities, including sending text messages, sending photos and videos stored in the gallery or camera, sending office files in the form of word, excel, and powerpoint, calling, sending voice messages, doing video calls, share location using GPS. You can also use the WhatsApp application by creating a group called Whatsapp Group (WAG). Through WAG the teacher can send messages in the form of learning materials, so that after being sent, the teacher asks students to observe, discuss, ask questions, and do assignments from the presentation of the material presented.

Assessing Students' Speaking Ability Using Communicative Language Testing Approach on Secondary Level in the Pandemic Era

The objectives of this study are: (1) to find out what types of speaking skills in the communicative language testing approach do the teachers use on the secondary level; (2) and to find out which of the five types of speaking skills on the communication language test were most used by teachers during the pandemic. This study used the descriptive qualitative method. Respondents of this study were English teachers at the secondary level in Jakarta, which consisted of 20 teachers. The results of this study indicate that: first, the English teacher only uses performance to assess students' speaking ability in this pandemic era. Second, Assessing Students' Speaking Ability Using Communicative Language Testing Approach on a Secondary Level in the Pandemic Era is only carried out during the initial assessment stage and formative test. The implementation of the assessment of students' speaking abilities using a Communicative Language Testing Approach was applied when the teacher asked students to build a response or performance that is not just providing information. The teacher asks students to solve specific case problems (problem-solving). The teacher asks students to select the correct response that requires information and concepts so that they are more active in class because they must be able to bring information to solve problems based on the learning material that has been previously delivered. Third, teachers' perceptions are assessment using Communicative Language Testing is very good for improving students' speaking ability because students clearly show their work. Students can convey their ideas without fear. Students not only understand the theory but practice it in real life. On the other hand, the use of authentic assessment takes a long time.