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A QUALITATIVE INVESTIGATION How The Merdeka Curriculum Fosters Critical Thinking Among Students: A Qualitative Investigation Situmorang, Arisdani; Selviana Napitupulu
Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sosial Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/jipsi.v4i4.1305

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This mini-research investigates the impact of the Merdeka Curriculum on enhancing critical thinking skills among Indonesian students. Fostering critical thinking has become essential for both academic success and societal participation as educational contexts change. The Indonesian Ministry of Education launched the Merdeka Curriculum with the goal of establishing a flexible, student-centered learning environment that prioritizes creativity and critical thinking. The study examines the literature to determine important results and difficulties related to the implementation of this curriculum using a descriptive qualitative methodology that incorporates library research and systematic literature reviews. Results show that students' analytical abilities and engagement are greatly enhanced by project-based and experiential learning, which encourages deeper learning. The efficacy of the curriculum is hampered by issues including poor teacher preparation, a lack of resources, and pressure on students to choose their courses. This study emphasizes how important it is to resolve these implementation challenges in order to optimize the Merdeka Curriculum's advantages. The curriculum may greatly aid in the development of critical thinkers equipped to handle the complexity of the contemporary world by creating a supportive learning environment and empowering both instructors and students.
The Effect Of Project-Based Learning On Students’ Recount Text Writing At SMP Negeri 1 Pematangsiantar Vercelly Hot Taruli Manik; Selviana Napitupulu
Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sosial Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/jipsi.v4i4.1333

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Writing is a crucial yet challenging skill for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Many Indonesian students experience difficulties in organizing ideas, applying correct tenses, and producing coherent paragraphs, particularly in writing recount texts. This study aimed to examine the effect of Project-Based Learning (PBL) on ninth-grade students’ ability to write recount texts at SMP Negeri 1 Pematangsiantar. The research used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest model involving 31 students. A writing test was administered as the instrument, assessing five aspects: content, organization, grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics by comparing mean scores from the pre-test and post-test. The findings revealed a significant improvement in students’ writing performance, with the mean score increasing from 63.0 to 79.0, representing a 16-point (25.4%) gain. Notable improvement occurred in content and organization, indicating clearer idea development and better text structure. The study concludes that Project-Based Learning effectively enhances students’ engagement, creativity, and writing competence in EFL classrooms.
Abbreviation As Articulation: A Qualitative Linguistic Exploration Of Communicative Functions In Discord Chats Silitonga, Sarah; Selviana Napitupulu
Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sosial Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/jipsi.v4i4.1343

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This paper investigates communicative purposes of the use of abbreviations in Discord chats based on the Computer-Mediated Discourse Analysis (CMDA) framework. Over three months, 500 chat messages in five Discord servers of gaming, educational and hobby communities were gathered. The study found four types of abbreviations, including initialisms (42%), phonological reductions (28%), Gen Z slang (22%), and alphanumeric replacements (8%). Results show that abbreviations have four main communicative purposes, namely, structural efficiency, tone modulation pragmatically, interactional continuity, and social identity construction. Abbreviations are multi-purpose resources that can only have sense in a context of negotiation, and at the same time they carry semantic, pragmatic, and social indexicalities. Such immense popularity of Gen Z forms like fr, ngl and no cap suggests that abbreviations have become sociolinguistic signifiers of belonging to a culture and generational identity. This paper has made a contribution to digital linguistics by enlightening on the influence of abbreviations in establishment of connotation and social bond within virtual communities.