Harianta Sembiring
Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen Informatika dan Komputer Kristen Neumann Indonesia

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THE INFLUENCE OF CHARACTER EDUCATION ON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ SOCIAL BEHAVIOR Muhammad Sabir; Harianta Sembiring; Rudy Surbakti; Ahmad Yani; Risa Juliadilla
International Journal of Educatio Elementaria and Psychologia Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/ijeep.v2i2.1889

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Social behavior plays a crucial role in shaping students’ interpersonal relationships and their ability to function effectively in a community. However, the increasing prevalence of negative behaviors such as bullying and lack of empathy among elementary school students has highlighted the need for effective interventions. Character education, which focuses on fostering ethical values and social skills, has emerged as a promising approach to address these challenges. This study investigates the influence of character education programs on the social behavior of elementary school students. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 100 students divided into an experimental group that received character education lessons and a control group that followed the standard curriculum. Data were collected using behavioral observation checklists, teacher evaluations, and student self-assessment questionnaires. The findings revealed a significant improvement in the social behavior of students in the experimental group, including increased empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution skills. Teachers noted enhanced classroom interactions and reduced instances of negative behaviors. 
Fostering Divergent Thinking in the Classroom: The Impact of Project-Based Learning on Student Creativity Harianta Sembiring; Nofirman Nofirman; Fini Widya Fransiska; Wahju Dyah Laksmi Wardhani; Rina Farah
Journal of Loomingulisus ja Innovatsioon Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/innovatsioon.v2i5.2513

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The growing demand for 21st-century skills underscores the importance of nurturing students’ creativity through educational practices that promote divergent thinking. This study investigates the impact of Project-Based Learning (PBL) on fostering divergent thinking and creative performance among high school students. The research aims to analyze how the integration of PBL facilitates idea fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration in learners’ creative processes. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving two groups of students: one receiving traditional instruction and the other exposed to PBL interventions across four project cycles. Data were collected using a validated creativity assessment rubric and analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics (ANOVA). The findings reveal a significant improvement in divergent thinking indicators among students taught through PBL, particularly in their ability to generate multiple and original ideas. Qualitative observations also highlight that collaborative project environments enhanced motivation, self-expression, and problem-solving capacities. The study concludes that PBL serves as an effective pedagogical framework for cultivating creative and divergent thinking skills essential for innovation-driven learning. Implications emphasize the need for curriculum designers and educators to embed authentic, project-based tasks within classroom instruction.