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Journal : Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education

Parental Involvement in Home Learning and Academic Achievement among Elementary School Students Atikah, Dzaimatun; Efendi, Arief Hidayat; Sutisno, Aliet Noorhayati
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025)
Publisher : Papanda Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v4i4.2347

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Parental involvement in children's education has become a normative expectation in contemporary society, with research demonstrating its significant impact on academic achievement through skill development and motivation enhancement mechanisms. However, limited research has examined the multidimensional nature of parental involvement in Indonesian elementary school contexts, particularly regarding the factors that influence engagement patterns and their relationship with student outcomes. This qualitative study was conducted at SD Negeri 1 Terusan, Indramayu Regency, from April 7-30, 2025, involving 40 participants comprising parents and fourth-grade students. Data were collected through structured questionnaires measuring five dimensions of parental involvement: learning assistance, facility provision, motivation and emotional support, school communication, and learning supervision. Additional documentation supported data triangulation. Analysis followed a systematic three-stage process of data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. Findings revealed that parents excel in providing emotional support and motivation (87-91% participation rates) and direct learning assistance (78-82%), representing the strongest dimensions of involvement. However, significant gaps emerged in school communication (54-76% range) and systematic learning supervision, particularly regarding technology monitoring (63%). Economic factors influenced facility provision, with 32% of families experiencing resource limitations, while 86% of students reported feeling encouraged rather than pressured by parental approaches. The results validate theoretical frameworks emphasizing motivation enhancement while revealing context-specific patterns that challenge simplified interpretations of cultural capital theory. The universal presence of emotional support across socioeconomic strata, contrasted with differentiated material resource access, suggests that Indonesian parents possess educational commitment that transcends immediate economic circumstances. Critical communication gaps between parents and schools represent institutional collaboration challenges requiring systematic intervention strategies.
Enhancing Elementary Students' Reading Comprehension of Informational Texts Through Problem-Based Learning Juliati, Siti; Afendi, Arief Hidayat; Sutisno, Aliet Noorhayati
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v4i4.2352

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Reading comprehension represents a fundamental cognitive process essential for academic success, yet many elementary students demonstrate significant challenges in understanding informational texts. Traditional lecture-based instructional approaches have proven insufficient in developing deep comprehension skills necessary for critical analysis and knowledge construction. This study investigated the effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) methodology in enhancing reading comprehension among fifth-grade students studying Indonesian language informational texts. A classroom action research design following the Kemmis and McTaggart model was implemented over two instructional cycles at SDIT Global Islamic School Permata Ummi. Nineteen fifth-grade students participated in systematic PBL implementation involving real-world problem presentation, collaborative investigation, and solution development. Data collection utilized pre-cycle assessments, post-cycle evaluations, structured observations, and comprehensive documentation. Quantitative analysis employed percentage calculations to determine mastery rates and performance improvements. Substantial improvements were observed across all implementation phases. Student mastery rates increased from 47% in pre-cycle assessment to 68.42% in Cycle I and 94.7% in Cycle II, representing a 47.7% overall improvement. Class averages progressed from 78.42 to 88.31, demonstrating consistent enhancement in collective reading comprehension capabilities. The progression from Cycle I to Cycle II showed 26.28% improvement, exceeding established success criteria. The findings validate constructivist learning principles underlying PBL methodology, demonstrating that students effectively construct knowledge through guided problem-solving experiences. Results indicate that PBL addresses multiple reading comprehension dimensions simultaneously, including factual identification, inferential reasoning, main idea comprehension, and evaluative interpretation. The research provides empirical evidence for integrating critical thinking development with reading instruction, offering practical alternatives to traditional pedagogical approaches for enhancing elementary literacy education.