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Enhancing Quality Education Through Cooperative Learning in Remote Area Mustakim Mustakim; Ita Sarmita Samad; Umiyati Jabri; Ismail Ismail; Elihamid Elihamid
Ta'dib Vol 28 No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31958/jt.v28i1.14950

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Access to quality education in remote areas remains a global challenge, particularly in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). This study explores the effectiveness of cooperative learning strategies in addressing educational disparities faced by students in rural communities in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. A qualitative approach was employed, involving semi-structured interviews with 12 teachers and 24 students from four public junior and senior high schools in isolated mountainous villages. Classroom observations were also conducted to triangulate the data. Thematic analysis revealed that cooperative learning enhanced studentsÔÇÖ critical thinking, encouraged active participation, and improved peer collaborationÔÇöespecially when supported by teacher facilitation, culturally relevant materials, and low-tech group projects. However, challenges such as limited access to learning materials, unstable electricity, and language diversity emerged as barriers. Students shared that working in groups helped them ÔÇ£grasp difficult topicsÔÇØ and ÔÇ£build confidence to express opinions.ÔÇØ The study underscores the potential of cooperative learning to reduce educational inequality in under served regions, while also highlighting the need for longitudinal research on the integration of emerging technologies such as AI and VR in remote settings. The findings provide practical recommendations for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to inclusive and sustainable rural education aligned with SDG 4.
Optimalisasi Partisipasi Mahasiswa Penerima KIP-Kuliah dalam Program MBKM untuk Mendukung Pencapaian SDGs di Indonesia Ismail, Ismail; Beta, Nurlatifa; Akbar, Imam; Rahmat, Rahmat; Alfrida, Muthmainnah; Sunarti, Sunarti
Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33487/edumaspul.v10i1.8866

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Inclusive and quality education is a key element in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the KIP-Kuliah program in enhancing student participation in the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang, focusing on the barriers and support factors influencing their engagement. The research employed a quantitative descriptive approach, with data analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation. Data were collected through MBKM participation questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with KIP-Kuliah recipients and non-recipients. The total participants comprised 209 seventh-semester students, including 107 KIP-Kuliah recipients and 102 non-recipients. The results indicate that 92.52% of KIP-Kuliah recipients participated in MBKM programs, compared to 80.39% of non-recipients. Major barriers included financial constraints, insufficient institutional support, and limited access to information. Information was found to have the most significant correlation with student participation (r = 0.949, p < 0.01). The findings have implications for reducing socio-economic disparities in higher education, improving students’ employability, and strengthening a more inclusive education system. Strategic recommendations include enhanced financial support, improved information dissemination, and mentoring training to increase student engagement in MBKM programs. This study extends our understanding of the synergy between financial support and practice-based learning, providing a foundation for further research on the long-term impact of MBKM on students’ career success.
Evaluating the effectiveness of an islamic-integrated mindfulness-based academic resilience program on academic resilience and emotional regulation Handayani Sura'; Ismail ismail; Muhammad Junaedi Mahyuddin
Jurnal Konseling dan Pendidikan Vol. 13 No. 4 (2025): JKP
Publisher : Indonesian Institute for Counseling, Education and Therapy (IICET)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29210/1173500

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University students frequently experience academic stress that may undermine emotional regulation and adaptive academic functioning. Academic resilience has been identified as a protective factor that enables students to cope effectively with academic challenges. This study examined the association between participation in an Islamic-integrated Mindfulness-Based Academic Resilience (MBAR) program and changes in academic resilience and emotional regulation among undergraduate students. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was employed involving 60 fourth-semester students from the Guidance and Counseling Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang. The experimental group participated in twelve structured sessions combining mindfulness practices with Islamic contemplative elements, while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using validated self-report scales, observation sheets, and semi-structured interviews. Paired and independent samples t-tests were conducted to examine within- and between-group differences, and effect sizes were calculated. Results indicated statistically significant improvements in academic resilience and emotional regulation in the intervention group compared to the control group, with large effect sizes observed at posttest. Qualitative findings suggested increased emotional awareness, cognitive reframing, and perceived academic coping capacity among participants. However, given the quasi-experimental design, single-institution sample, and reliance on self-report measures, causal interpretations and generalizability should be approached cautiously. The findings provide contextually grounded empirical evidence regarding the short-term association between structured mindfulness practice and adaptive academic functioning within a faith-based Indonesian higher education setting