Pedagogia : Jurnal Pendidikan

Principal Supervision Strategies in Improving Teacher Professionalism

Muh. Saidil Ikhwan — 2024-02-28

Teachers in providing knowledge to students must perform professionally. One way to increase teacher professionalism is to carry out teacher supervision. School principals must have special supervision strategies to increase teacher professionalism. The aim of this research is to determine the principal's supervision strategy in increasing teacher professionalism at MTs NW Dames. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach that focuses on teacher professionalism. The subjects of this research include school principals, teachers and education staff at MTs NW Dames. The results of this research show that there are three supervision strategies carried out by school principals, namely 1) supervision strategy using coaching activities, 2) supervision strategy using mentoring activities, and 3) supervision strategy using workshop activities.

Highlights:

Coaching activities: Principals engage in hands-on guidance to improve teacher performance and professionalism, providing direct feedback and support.
Mentoring activities: Principals foster long-term growth by offering personalized guidance and advice, building trust and rapport with teachers.
Workshop activities: Principals facilitate collaborative learning environments through workshops, promoting skill development and sharing best practices among educators.

Keywords: Supervision Strategy, Headmaster, Teacher Professionalism.

Exploring the Impact of Civic Education on Civic Participation Among Elementary School Students

Kanti Rahayu — 2024-02-27

Civic education is an urgency that must be considered in elementary schools, considering that current technological developments in the world have entered the era of digitalization 5.0. The purpose of writing this article is to examine further the importance of civic education for students in elementary schools. The writing method in this article uses literature study, a series of activities relating to methods of collecting library data, reading and taking notes, and processing various references that are related and relevant to the problem being studied. The existence of civic education in elementary schools equips students to become good citizens with good character, tolerance, and critical thinking. However, it is hoped that it can create moral citizens with superior character.

Highlights:

Civic education in elementary schools fosters good citizenship by instilling values of tolerance and critical thinking.
Digitalization 5.0 underscores the urgency of integrating civic education to navigate modern societal challenges.
The aim is to cultivate moral citizens with superior character through structured curriculum and interactive learning methods.

Keywords: civic education, elementary school, character

The Role of Teachers in Face-to-Face Learning After the Covid-19 Pandemic to Overcome "Learning Loss" in Elementary Schools: A Case Study at UM Blitar Laboratory Elementary School

Rizki Septa Hardhita — 2024-02-27

This study investigates the efficacy of teachers' roles in face-to-face learning to mitigate learning loss post the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on grade VI at an exemplary elementary school. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study method, the research involves principals, grade VI teachers, and students. Findings reveal that the teachers' effective implementation of diverse learning media tailored to student needs, consistent application of consequences and rewards, and utilization of a YouTube channel for supplementary learning materials contributed to a significant reduction in learning loss. Notably, the school achieved outstanding literacy and numeracy abilities, ranking among the top nationally. The implications underscore the importance of innovative teaching methods and technology integration in post-pandemic educational recovery efforts.

Highlights:

Effective teacher roles post-COVID: Diverse teaching media, consistent application of consequences and rewards, utilization of digital platforms like YouTube for supplemental learning.
Success factors: Adaptable teaching methods tailored to student needs, proactive use of technology, and maintaining high academic standards.
Academic achievements: Notable literacy and numeracy abilities, top-ranking nationally, and successful performance in standardized tests like OSN at the provincial level.

Keywords: teacher role, face-to-face learning, learning loss

Differentiated Instruction: Analysis of Elementary School Teachers’ Understanding in Bali Q-Ta School

Kadek Yudista Witraguna — 2024-03-09

Differentiated instruction is implemented to support the application of the Merdeka Curriculum. Teachers need to have a good understanding before implementing differentiated instruction. The study aims to determine and analyze the understanding of elementary school teachers regarding differentiated instruction at Bali Q-Ta School (SD Bali Q-Ta), as well as to identify the constraints in its implementation. The research was conducted using mixed methods. The subjects of this study were all elementary school teachers at SD Bali Q-Ta. Research data was obtained using questionnaires and interviews. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively. Findings indicate that the understanding of elementary school teachers at SD Bali Q-Ta falls into the "very good" category, with an average score of 77.9. The constraints faced by elementary school teachers at SD Bali Q-Ta include: (1) the preparation, implementation, and evaluation requiring a significant amount of time; (2) difficulties in preparing diverse teaching aids; (3) errors in diagnosing student needs; and (4) difficulties in developing suitable assessment instruments tailored to student needs

Highlights:

Differentiated Instruction: Tailoring teaching methods to accommodate diverse student needs.
Merdeka Curriculum: Framework for Indonesian education emphasizing autonomy and innovation.
Elementary School Teachers: Key agents in implementing differentiated instruction effectively.

Keywords: Differentiated Intruction, Merdeka Curriculum, Teachers Understanding

Development Development of the One in Diversity Application for Class V Students on Indonesian Diversity Material

Isti Widiyanti — 2024-03-13

This study employs Research and Development (RnD) methodology, utilizing the ADDIE model, to develop the One In Diversity application aimed at enhancing grade V students' learning of Indonesian Diversity in PPKn. The application's development involved analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. Media and material experts evaluated the application, achieving scores of 82.5% and 95.3% respectively, indicating high quality. Large and small group trials further validated its effectiveness, with scores of 86.29% and 87.47% respectively. This innovative approach offers promising implications for educators seeking to integrate technology into their teaching methods, fostering enhanced student engagement and comprehension in diverse subject matter.

Highlights:

Innovative Learning Solution: "One In Diversity" app enhances PPKn learning
Systematic Development: ADDIE model ensures effective app creation.
Expert Validation: High scores from assessments and trials validate app's efficacy.

Keywords: Application Development, PPKn, Indonesian Diversity

Needs Analysis Study of Blended Learning Model to Improve Communication for Students with Hearing Impairment

Iga Setia Utami — 2024-03-07

This study aims to analyze the need to develop a blended learning model that can enhance and facilitate students with hearing impairment communication in learning. Because of their barriers, students with hearing loss have challenges in developing communication skills. So educational institutes must implement a learning model that accommodates their demand. This research covered a needs analysis to identify the problems and challenges faced by deaf students in communication and analyze their perspectives and expectations of appropriate learning models. The study involved five students with hearing barriers enrolled in college. Data was collected through qualitative and quantitative approaches. According to research, a blended learning model must be established that considers the demands of deaf students for them to adapt communication in their learning.

Highlights:

Blended learning: Integration of online and traditional teaching methods caters to diverse learning needs.
Hearing impairment: Understanding unique challenges faced by students with hearing loss is crucial for effective education.
Communication skills: Developing accessible communication strategies enhances learning outcomes for deaf students.

Keywords: Blended Learning, Communication Skill, Hearing Impairment

The Implementation of Digital Entrepreneurship Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review

Siti Aenandari Hadatul Aysi — 2024-03-20

The phenomenon and topic of digital entrepreneurship learning remain popular for analysis in the era of digitization. Previous literature reviews discussed the context and concept of digital entrepreneurship only. This article presents a literature review aimed at facilitating the search for research publications on digital entrepreneurship, in order to understand the track record, learning models, the impact of implementing digital entrepreneurship learning, and future research opportunities. The article has used the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method using the Scopus database. This article has used "digital entrepreneurship" keyword for search the resources in January 2014 to May 2023 period. The result of the literature screening process yielded 19 relevant journals. The results of the literature review indicate that research on this topic has shown a significant increase and has the potential to continue to grow. Digital entrepreneurship learning can be designed using experiential learning approaches or the Internet of Things (IoT) and technology approaches. The implementation gives an impact on business opportunities, entrepreneurial intention, innovation, entrepreneurial attitude, and student problem-solving. This study contributes to providing an overview of learning models that can be replicated or modified in future research.

Highlights:

Growing research on digital entrepreneurship education; impactful learning approaches identified.
Experiential and IoT-based methods enhance digital entrepreneurship learning outcomes.
Positive impact on business opportunities, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills observed.

Keywords: Digital Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Learning, Learning Model