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Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Differentiated Learning on Civics Learning Outcomes of Fourth Grade Students at SD Negeri 08 Kinali Lusi Putri; Nofriza Efendi; Gingga Prananda; Ayunis Ayunis
The Future of Education Journal Vol 4 No 9 (2025): Continued
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/tofedu.v4i9.1147

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This study is motivated by the demands of the Merdeka Curriculum, which emphasizes student-centered learning, one of which is through differentiated instruction. In the context of Civics Education (PKN), this approach is essential to accommodate differences in students' abilities, interests, and learning styles. The aim of this research is to describe the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum through differentiated instruction and its impact on the PKN learning outcomes of fourth-grade students at SD Negeri 08 Kinali. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method. Data were collected through observations, interviews with teachers and students, and documentation of learning outcomes. The research subjects consisted of one fourth-grade teacher and 25 students. The results of the study show that the teacher applied differentiated instruction in three main aspects: content, process, and product. The strategies used successfully increased students’ active participation and engagement in the learning process. The PKN learning outcomes showed significant improvement in both conceptual understanding and civic attitudes. Challenges encountered included time constraints and the need to enhance teachers’ capacity to design effective differentiated learning. The conclusion of this study is that the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum through differentiated instruction has a positive contribution to improving students' learning outcomes in PKN. Continued support from the school and teacher training is necessary to optimize this approach in classroom practice.
Analysis of Students’ Learning Problems in IPAS under the Merdeka Curriculum at SD Negeri 13 Lolong Feronika Situmorang; Ayunis Ayunis; Gingga Prananda; Gusnita Efrina
The Future of Education Journal Vol 4 No 9 (2025): Continued
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/tofedu.v4i9.1152

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Science Integration (IPAS) under the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum at SD Negeri 13 Lolong, Padang City. The study was motivated by the empirical issue that students often experience difficulties in understanding IPAS concepts due to monotonous teaching methods and limited learning media. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with the data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research subjects consisted of the class teacher, the school principal, and 28 students. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s model, including data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing, with validity ensured through source and theory triangulation. The results revealed that students’ main problems included the lack of varied learning media, low learning motivation, and limited active participation during lessons. These issues led to passive learning activities and reduced conceptual understanding. The findings indicate that effective IPAS learning requires teachers to apply interactive and contextual learning models, utilize simple digital media, and design project-based activities that relate to students’ daily experiences. The study also emphasizes the importance of school support in providing adequate learning facilities to optimize the Merdeka Curriculum implementation.
Development of a Flipbook-Based Learning Module on the Concept of Simple Fractions in Grade IV Elementary School Siti Agus Priyanti; Gingga Prananda; Gusnita Efrina; Rica Azwar
The Future of Education Journal Vol 4 No 9 (2025): Continued
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/tofedu.v4i9.1154

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This research was motivated by the difficulties experienced by students in understanding the concept of simple fractions, which are abstract in nature and often led to misconceptions. In addition, the learning module used by teachers was still limited to textbooks, making it less attractive to students. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a flipbook-based learning module on the topic of simple fractions for fourth grade elementary school students. The type of research used was Research and Development (R&D), and the development model applied was ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The product developed was a flipbook-based learning module. The results of the study showed that the module obtained an average score of 88.70% (very valid) from material, media, and language experts. The practicality test showed a score of 85.41% (very practical) based on teacher and student responses. The effectiveness test indicated an improvement in student learning outcomes with a mastery percentage above 80%. Thus, it was concluded that the flipbook-based learning module on the concept of simple fractions was feasible to be used in mathematics learning for fourth grade elementary school students.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Developing Interactive Learning Media for Elementary School Teachers Yudi Hendrilia; Gingga Prananda; Stavinibelia Stavinibelia; Rossa Ramadhona; Edi Ahyani
The Future of Education Journal Vol 5 No 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/tofedu.v5i2.1867

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The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has transformed various aspects of education, particularly in the creation of more innovative and interactive learning media. However, the utilization of AI by elementary school teachers in classroom instruction remains relatively limited due to insufficient digital literacy and a lack of training opportunities related to AI-based educational technologies. This community service program aimed to enhance elementary school teachers’ competencies in utilizing Artificial Intelligence for the development of interactive learning media. The program was implemented through a participatory training approach consisting of needs assessment, instructional sessions, demonstrations, hands-on practice, mentoring, and evaluation. The training materials focused on the use of various AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Canva AI, Gamma AI, Leonardo AI, and CapCut AI, for the development of instructional media. These platforms enabled teachers to create diverse educational resources more efficiently and creatively. The results demonstrated that the training significantly improved participants’ understanding and skills in utilizing AI technologies for educational purposes. Teachers were able to develop various forms of learning media, including interactive presentations, educational visual content, and instructional videos. Furthermore, participants expressed strong enthusiasm and positive responses toward the training activities, perceiving AI technology as an effective tool for simplifying and enhancing the media development process. In conclusion, this training program contributed positively to supporting digital transformation in education and strengthening elementary school teachers’ competencies in meeting the demands of 21st-century learning. The findings highlight the importance of continuous professional development programs that integrate emerging technologies into educational practice.
Pengembangan program inovatif PAAREDI dalam mewujudkan Transformasi Pendidikan Karakter Islami pada remaja melalui IBM Watson AI pada PKK Pariaman Timur Mukhtar, Dertha; Prananda, Gingga
Borobudur Educational Review Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/bedr.14846

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The problem formulation in this study is how to integrate technology, local wisdom, and Islamic character education to enhance the character development of teenagers in the challenging digital era. The aim of this research is to produce an educational product in the form of an effective and practical PAAREDI program model, to be implemented in the context of Islamic character education. The research method used is a Research and Development (R&D) approach with the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation), consisting of five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The subjects of this study consist of 38 teenagers enrolled in PKK Pariaman Timur, who will participate as trial participants in the implementation of the PAAREDI program. The results of the study show that the PAAREDI program has a high level of validity, with expert validation reaching 96% for the material, 95% for the media, and 97% for the language of the module. The practicality test shows an increasing ease of implementation, with a score of 78.13% in the small-scale trial (fairly practical), 87.17% in the individual trial (practical), and 88.27% in the limited group trial (practical). The program's effectiveness evaluation shows that 85% of participants found it easier to understand Islamic character material after participating in the program, 80% felt that IBM Watson AI helped them understand the material in a personalized way, and 85% rated the PAAREDI module as easy to use and relevant for learning. Despite technical challenges such as limited internet access, this program has proven effective in enhancing understanding, motivation, and the application of Islamic character values. In conclusion, PAAREDI is an innovative learning model that integrates technology and local wisdom in Islamic character education, with great potential to be applied in various teenage communities in the digital era.
Development of Canva-Based Animated Video Learning Media for IPAS Instruction in Fifth-Grade Elementary School Samsul Samsul; Gingga Prananda; Nofriza Efendi; Yona Syaida Oktira
The Future of Education Journal Vol 5 No 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/4j3p3w98

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Elementary school IPAS learning is often dominated by textbooks and worksheets, which may cause students to perceive the subject as difficult and monotonous. This study aimed to develop Canva-based animated video learning media for the topic of food chains in Grade V elementary school and to determine its validity, practicality, and effectiveness. This research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model, consisting of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation stages. The subjects were 12 fifth-grade students of MIS Bakti Kota Padang. Data were collected through expert validation questionnaires, teacher response questionnaires, and student worksheets. The validation involved media, material, and language experts. The results showed that the developed media achieved an average validity score of 87.59%, categorized as very valid, with scores of 82.35% for media, 93.75% for material, and 86.67% for language. The teacher practicality assessment reached 93.57%, categorized as very practical, while the student effectiveness assessment reached 83.96%, categorized as very effective. Therefore, the Canva-based animated video learning media is valid, practical, and effective for supporting IPAS learning, particularly on food chain material, in Grade V elementary school.
Development of Pop-Up Book Based Serial Picture Learning Media for Integrated Science and Social Studies Instruction among Fifth Grade Students at SDN 13 Lolong Belanti Sekarhayu Kanaya; Gingga Prananda
The Future of Education Journal Vol 5 No 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/sfjnvz04

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This research was motivated by the limited use of innovative learning media in Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) learning for fifth-grade students at SDN 13 Lolong Belanti. Learning activities were still dominated by textbooks and lectures, causing students to be less active, easily bored, and have difficulty understanding the interconnected processes of the water cycle. This study aimed to develop a series of picture-based learning media using a Pop-Up Book for water cycle material that is valid, practical, and effective for fifth-grade IPAS learning. This research employed Research and Development (R&D) using the ADDIE model, consisting of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation stages. The subjects were three validators, one fifth-grade teacher, and 25 fifth-grade students. Data were collected through validation sheets, teacher and student practicality questionnaires, and pre-test and post-test learning outcome tests. Data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative analysis. The results showed that the developed media was categorized as very valid, with an average validity percentage of 90.7%, consisting of 92.5% from the material expert, 92.94% from the media expert, and 86.66% from the language expert. The practicality test obtained 97.85% from the teacher and 88.62% from the students, categorized as very practical. The effectiveness test showed an increase in the average score from 48.27 in the pre-test to 87.24 in the post-test, indicating that the media was very effective. Therefore, the series of picture-based learning media using a Pop-Up Book is suitable for water cycle learning in fifth-grade IPAS.  
The Effect of the Discovery Learning Model on the Learning Outcomes of Fifth Grade Students in Integrated Science and Social Studies at SDN 06 Kampung Lapai Indah Oktavia; Gingga Prananda
The Future of Education Journal Vol 5 No 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/xcx97t93

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The learning outcomes of fifth-grade IPAS students at SDN 06 Kampung Lapai compared with conventional learning. This study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental method with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The population consisted of 60 fifth-grade students divided into an experimental group and a control group, with 30 students in each group. Data were collected through learning outcome tests administered as pretests and posttests and were analyzed using prerequisite tests and an Independent Samples t-test. The results showed that the experimental group's mean pretest score was 45.83, increasing to 61.83 in the posttest, while the control group's mean pretest score was 39.83, increasing to 48.33 in the posttest. Thus, the experimental group showed an average increase of 16.00 points, compared with 8.50 points in the control group. Hypothesis testing indicated that the use of the Discovery Learning model had a significant effect on the learning outcomes of fifth-grade IPAS students compared with conventional learning. Therefore, Discovery Learning can be used as an alternative instructional model to improve IPAS learning outcomes among elementary school students.
An Analysis of the Impact of the Merdeka Curriculum on the Learning Independence of Fourth-Grade Students at SD Negeri 13 Lolong Belanti Sri Ulandari; Stavinibelia Stavinibelia; Gusnita Efrina; Gingga Prananda
The Future of Education Journal Vol 5 No 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/7rdkx077

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This study was motivated by the fact that the learning independence of fourth-grade students at SD Negeri 13 Lolong Belanti had not been fully developed despite the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. This study aims to describe the learning independence of fourth-grade students under the Merdeka Curriculum and to analyze its impact on students' learning independence. This study employed a qualitative method with a case study approach. Research informants consisted of the school principal, the fourth-grade teacher, and fourth-grade students of SD Negeri 13 Lolong Belanti, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through participatory observation, interviews, and documentation, with data validity ensured through source and technique triangulation. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum had a positive impact on students' learning independence, reflected in five aspects: learning initiative, responsibility, discipline, self-confidence, and intrinsic motivation. Most students demonstrated enthusiasm in seeking information independently, completing tasks on time, complying with classroom rules, expressing opinions confidently, and showing high learning motivation. The Merdeka Curriculum contributes to improving students' learning independence through student-centered learning.
Implementation of the Inquiry Approach in Integrated Science and Social Studies Learning to Foster Curiosity and Responsibility among Fourth Grade Students at SD Negeri 13 Lolong Belanti Popi Febiola; Nofriza Efendi; Gingga Prananda; Stavinibelia Stavinibelia
The Future of Education Journal Vol 5 No 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/1z9jtq80

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This research was motivated by the low level of student participation in asking questions and the lack of student accountability in group work during fourth-grade science (IPA) learning at SD Negeri 13 Lolong Belanti. This study aims to analyze and describe the implementation of the inquiry approach in IPAS learning and its impact on fostering students' curiosity and responsibility. This research used a descriptive qualitative method with a case study design. The subjects were the fourth-grade teacher and students of SD Negeri 13 Lolong Belanti. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies, then analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification, with data validity checked through source and technique triangulation. The results show that the implementation of the inquiry approach took place through five phases: problem orientation and presentation, formulating questions/hypotheses, planning and conducting investigations, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions and communicating results. This approach proved effective in fostering students' curiosity, marked by the courage to ask questions, initiative in seeking information, and enthusiasm in conducting experiments, as well as fostering responsibility, marked by awareness of completing group tasks on time and taking care of experimental equipment. This research recommends that teachers consistently apply the inquiry approach accompanied by positive reinforcement for students whose curiosity still needs to be encouraged.
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