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Management of Islamic Aqeedah Based Curriculum at Khoiru Ummah Tahfizh Plus Elementary School

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Management of Islamic aqedah based curriculum is implemented by Tahfidz Plus School (STP) SDIT Khoiru Ummah Liwa Lampung Barat. The process of planning, organizing, implementing and supervising the curriculum is implemented as a means of achievsing educational goals. This research aims to analyze and describe management of Islamic aqedah based curriculum. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with descriptive research type. Data collection techniques use interviews, observation and document study. Data analysis techniques are carried out by collecting data, reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research show that: (1) Planning by formulating the vision, mission, objectives and content of Islamic aqedah curriculum formulated by various authorities. (2) Organizing by compiling an organizational structure and division of tasks, (3) Implementation is carried out by school principals, educators and education staff using learning methods, talaqiyan fikriyan, in collaboration with parents and related parties, (4) Supervision is carried out by the school principal and related institutions, and the results of the supervision are utilized to improve the quality of management of Islamic aqedah curriculum.

Proposed Human Capital Management Strategy to Improve Elementary School Teachers’ Competencies in Rahuning, North Sumatra, Indonesia (Case Study of SDIT Ar-Rahmah)

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The issue of low teacher competence in Indonesian schools outside of the big cities requires solutions from the outside and inside of the school. From within the organization, Human Capital Management (HCM) provides a beneficial framework for improving teachers’ competence and overall school quality. This study aims to understand the low competency issues and the HCM system in Ar-Rahmah Rahuning Integrated Islamic Elementary School (SDIT Ar-Rahmah) and formulates competency development programs using Lifelong Learning (LLL) approach. In this mixed method research, a survey conducted on teachers’ competency in SDIT Ar-Rahmah using the Teacher’s Competence model outlined by the Director General of Teachers and Education Personnel in 2023 to evaluate four teacher’s primary competence (pedagogic, personal, social, and professional competence), followed by a qualitative study on the HCM system, focusing on the competency development program. The study reveals that the average teachers in SDIT Ar-Rahmah indicate the need to improve pedagogic and social competence. Further, the HCM system in SDIT Ar-Rahmah lacks Professional Development and Performance Management for its teachers. The HCM system is highly reliant on the School Principal, which causes issues in developing Professional Development and Performance Management. A competency development program is formulated using Lifelong Learning approach to ensure continuous improvement throughout the teachers’ employment. The program focuses on six key elements: 1) formal and nonformal education, 2) introspection and self-assessment, 3) self-motivated learning, 4) application of knowledge and skills, 5) evaluation and improvement steps, and 6) provision of facilities and tools that foster Lifelong Learning habits.

Mysterious Card Box: Analysis of Creative Thinking Skills in Elementary School Thematic Learning

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The use of media in learning is very urgent. Thematic learning students are required to have the ability to think creatively and complexly. This study aims to determine the use of media in thematic learning to foster students’ creative thinking skills. This study used a qualitative descriptive method which was conducted in three schools involving teachers and fifth grade elementary school students as respondents. Data collection instruments used questionnaires, interviews and observations by providing questions and questionnaires regarding the use of media in thematic learning. The results of data analysis in this study indicate that the lack of use of media in thematic learning. Learners can cultivate creative thinking skills by using alternative media in learning. Mysterious card box media is one of the media that can be used to foster students’ creative thinking skills in thematic learning.

Development of Ethnomatematics-Based E-Book Teaching Materials to Train Numeracy Skills in Geometry Materials in Elementary Schools

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This study aims to develop ethnomathematics-based E-Book teaching materials to train students’ numeracy skills and to determine student learning activities when using E-Book teaching materials. This research is a type of Research and Development (R&D) research. The development model used in this study is the ASSURE development model. This research will later develop valid, practical and effective ethnomathematics-based E-Book teaching materials as well as analyze student learning activities. Data collection instruments in this study used validation sheets, questionnaires, tests and observation sheets. The data analysis technique used is the analysis of validity, practicality, effectiveness and analysis of student learning activities. The results showed that the validity of the media and material validity of E-Book teaching materials based on ethnomathematics obtained results of 93.7% and 89.2% with the “Very Valid” criteria. The practicality of ethnomathematics-based E-Book teaching materials obtained results of 94.2% from teacher responses and 82% from student responses so that ethnomathematics-based E-Book teaching materials can be said to be “Very Practical”. Furthermore, the effectiveness of E-Book teaching materials based on ethnomathematics obtained an average N-Gain result of 42.50% with the “Medium” effectiveness criterion. Meanwhile for the results of student learning activities, the results obtained in the experimental group were greater than in the control group, namely 87% with the criteria of “Very Active”.

Development of Quizz-Based Creative Thinking Skill Assessment in Thematic Learning of Elementary School Class V Students

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This research and development aims to develop Quizizz-based assessment instruments of creative thinking skills. This study applies the type of development research using the ADDIE model (Analysis Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate). The Quizizz-based creative thinking skills assessment instrument was tested on a limited scale with 15 students from 3 different schools (SDN 1 Pasir Gintung, SDN 1 Kota Baru, and SDN 2 Kampung Baru). The improved instrument was tested on a large scale in 3 schools (SDN 1 Pasir Gintung, SDN 1 Kota Baru, and SDN 2 Kampung Baru). Data collection techniques using non-test in the form of questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis in this research is descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. (1) Qualitative descriptive analysis techniques are used to analyze data from experts and user validation results. (2) Quantitative analysis descriptive techniques are used to analyze the data obtained from the questionnaire scores. The results of this study indicate that research on the development of Quizizz-based creative thinking skills assessment instruments in thematic learning of fifth grade elementary school students is declared valid (suitable for use), the instrument questions are categorized as sensitive and practical.

 

The Development of Angngaru Poetry Reading Ability in Elementary School Students of SD Bontokamase, Gowa Regency

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Gowa Regency boasts a diverse range of tribes, races, faiths, cultures, and dialects, but this does not prevent the people of Gowa from coming together. In this case, the Makassarese regional language serves as a means of unification. Aru (Angngaru) has traditionally been an art that involves regional poetry, notably giving an oath of allegiance before the king, and is now being implemented for elementary school students to adults to promote Makassar language arts. The ability to read Angngaru poetry in Poetry Development for Class Va Students of SD (Elementary School) Bontokamase in Gowa Regency is important. This research aims 1) to show the meaning of Angngaru poetry in class Va of SD Bontokamase, Gowa Regency, 2) to describe the poetry reading ability of Angngaru students in class Va of SD Bontokamase, Gowa Regency in reciting the array. This research used a quantitative descriptive and only wanted to see the ability to read Angngaru poetry for each student to pay attention to how to pronounce it in the Makassar language. Some raters are involved in this research to give the score for students’ performance. Quantitative research methods can be interpreted as research methods based on natural object conditions because researchers act as key instruments. The population in this research was Class VA students at SD Bontokamase, Gowa Regency, and the samples were 37 students, consisting of 20 female and 17 male students. The research results on students’ ability to read Angngaru poetry are very good, and they can show the meaning very well. Based on the Angngaru participants in this research, it can be used as a pilot for other classes and between schools. 37 out of 40 students who were trained to read Angngaru properly, on average, were able to read and express Angngaru poetry well.