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Qisthi Efridita
Kütahya Dumplupınar Üniversitesi
Humanities Education

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Mathematics in the Sandbox: Investigating Spontaneous Mathematical Talk During Free Play Diana Putri Prahasti; Muhammad Furqon; Vivi Anggraini; Fachri Aldin; Qisthi Efridita
Early Childhood Development Gazette Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January-June
Publisher : Al-Qalam Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/gazette.v3i1.2054

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Children often explore mathematical ideas naturally while playing, yet these moments are rarely captured in early childhood classrooms. The purpose of this research is to investigate how spontaneous mathematical talk emerges during free play in a sandbox environment and to understand the types of mathematical ideas children express. A qualitative observational approach was used to document children’s conversations and interactions during unstructured sandbox play. Data were collected through field observations and audio recordings of children’s dialogue while they built, measured, compared, and organized materials in the sand. The recorded interactions were then coded and analyzed to identify patterns of mathematical language and concepts. The findings show that children frequently used informal mathematical talk such as counting, comparing sizes, estimating quantities, and describing shapes while collaborating with peers. These conversations appeared naturally without direct instruction and often emerged when children negotiated roles, shared materials, or solved small problems during play. The study suggests that free play spaces can become rich contexts for early mathematical thinking. Recognizing and supporting these moments may help educators encourage mathematical language in more natural and meaningful ways during everyday classroom activities.
Faith and Flux: Visionary Leadership, Tech Integration, and the Transformation of Character-Based School Culture Muh Hambali; M. Imamul Muttaqin; Qisthi Efridita
JURNAL AL-TANZIM Vol 10, No 3 (2026)
Publisher : Nurul Jadid University, Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/al-tanzim.v10i3.12407

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This study aims to analyze how leadership grounded in religious values, along with the use of technology, contributes to creating a productive, innovative, and character-based school culture. The method used is a qualitative case study design, with in-depth interviews with the principal, vice principal, and teachers as the primary data source. Data analysis was conducted thematically using an inductive coding approach to identify emerging patterns. The results show that applying religious values in visionary leadership not only strengthens integrity, discipline, and empathy among students and teachers but also fosters a school culture grounded in moral values. Furthermore, integrating technology into learning supports innovation and improves the quality of education. However, challenges related to the digital divide and the need for teacher training must be addressed to maximize technology's potential. This study confirms that leadership grounded in religious values and the use of technology can create a more inclusive, adaptive, and sustainable education system. These findings indicate the need for an integrative strategy that digitally strengthens faith-based character education, enhances teachers' capacity as ethical digital role models, and encourages ongoing collaboration between schools and families to support student character development.
Co-Authors Diana Putri Prahasti Fachri Aldin M. Imamul Muttaqin Muh. Hambali Muhammad Furqon Vivi Anggraini