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Integration of Character Values in Cultural Arts Learning in Elementary Schools Yulia Septi Wahyuni; Yesika Novita Rahmi; Nurhanifa Tamba; Dini Susanti
Journal of Learning Improvement and Lesson Study Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): JLILS (December Edition)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jlils.v5i2.183

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This study analyzes the integration of character values in Cultural Arts learning in elementary schools, teacher strategies for instilling these values, and students’ behavioral responses and development. A descriptive qualitative approach was used with 3 Cultural Arts teachers and 78 fourth- and fifth-grade students, purposively selected. Data were collected through 12 observation sessions using a character values observation sheet, semi-structured interviews, and documentation including lesson plans (RPP), activity photos, and student artworks. Data were analyzed thematically through reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing, with validity strengthened by source triangulation and member checking. The results indicate that the integration of character values—discipline, responsibility, cooperation, and cultural appreciation—consistently appeared in classroom activities. The most effective teacher strategies included group art projects, reflective discussions, introduction of local artifacts, and teacher role modeling. Empirical evidence showed an increase in students’ ability to appreciate peers’ work (78%), participation in discussions on local cultural symbols (70%), and student responsibility (66%), along with a decrease in disciplinary issues. These findings confirm that character-based Cultural Arts learning provides meaningful learning experiences and can serve as a model for character education implementation in elementary schools.
Kepemimpinan Digital Kepala Sekolah dalam Memperkuat Ekosistem Pembelajaran di Era Kurikulum Merdeka di Sekolah Dasar Yulia Septi Wahyuni; Raisa Berlian; Yesika Novita Rahmi
Perwakilan: Journal of Good Governance, Diplomacy, Customary Institutionalization and Social Networks Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : IDRIS Darulfunun Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58764/j.prwkl.2025.3.111

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The digital leadership of school principals plays a crucial role in strengthening the learning ecosystem in the era of the Merdeka Curriculum, especially in primary schools that are adapting to the use of educational technology. The Merdeka Curriculum emphasizes flexibility, project-based learning, and the use of digital tools to support more independent and meaningful learning processes. In this context, school principals act as digital leaders who not only manage schools but also guide the technological vision, enhance teacher competencies, and foster an innovative and responsive school culture in line with digital developments.This study employed a quantitative descriptive approach through surveys conducted with 120 primary school teachers across three districts/cities. The findings revealed three key results. First, 78% of teachers reported an improvement in their competency in using learning applications following the implementation of digital leadership policies by school principals. Second, 72% of schools reported increased collaboration between teachers and parents through school digital platforms, which positively impacted student engagement in learning. Third, 81% of principals utilized digital data (learning dashboards, online assessments, and daily reports) for faster decision-making regarding students’ learning needs. These findings reinforce that digital leadership significantly contributes to the successful implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum and creates a learning ecosystem that is inclusive, adaptive, and relevant to the demands of 21st-century education.