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Social Studies Repetitive? Exploring the Correlation between Student Perceptions, Motivation, and Learning Interest among PGSD Students Celine Widyaningrum Kusumawardani; Dholina Inang Pambudi; Woro Sri Hastuti; Ikhlasul Ardi Nugroho; Supartinah
MIMBAR PGSD Undiksha Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): July
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23887/jjpgsd.v13i2.95955

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This study is motivated by the tendency of Social Studies learning to focus on memorization and repetitive material without being accompanied by meaningful and contextual learning experiences. The aim of this study is to analyze the influence of students' perceptions of repetitive learning on their motivation and interest in learning Social Studies. A quantitative approach with a correlational method was employed, involving 42 elementary teacher education (PGSD) students selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument used was a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability, and the data were analyzed using Pearson Correlation techniques. The results show that there is no positive relationship between perceptions of repetitive learning and learning motivation (r = 0.198; p = 0.209), nor with learning interest (r = 0.115; p = 0.467). However, a significant positive relationship was found between motivation and learning interest (r = 0.686; p = 0.000), indicating that motivation contributes to increased student interest in Social Studies learning. These findings suggest that repetitive learning alone is not sufficient to foster students' interest; therefore, learning strategies are needed that can enhance intrinsic motivation through more varied, contextual, and learner-centered approaches.
Interpreting Scientific Explanations in Ecosystem Learning: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Fifth-Grade Elementary Students' Conceptual Understanding    Awanda, Ifan; Insih Wilujeng; Woro Sri Hastuti; Dewi Astuti
Al-Bidayah : Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar Islam Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): Al-Bidayah : jurnal pendidikan dasar Islam
Publisher : UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/al-bidayah.v18i1.13513

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Elementary school students' conceptual understanding of ecosystems is often hindered by misconceptions and a lack of active interpretation of scientific explanations. Mastering ecosystem concepts from an early age is a crucial foundation for scientific literacy at higher education levels. This transcendental phenomenological study aims to explore the essence of fifth-grade students' experiences in interpreting scientific explanations toward conceptual understanding in ecosystem learning. A qualitative approach with Moustakas' transcendental phenomenological design was employed at a public elementary school in Kedaton District, Bandar Lampung. The research population was all fifth-grade students in the odd semester of the 2025/2026 academic year (28 students). All 28 students were involved in observations, and 12 students were purposively selected for in-depth interviews. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participant observations, and document analysis. The phenomenological reduction process yielded three essential themes: cognitive-emotional tension as an entry point for interpretation, contextual explanation as a bridge to understanding, and group discussion as an intersubjective space for meaning reinforcement. The essence of the experience shows that students' interpretation occurs through a circular movement from initial tension toward resolution mediated by explanations connected to students' concrete world. In other words, students do not passively receive information but actively interpret, test, and validate scientific explanations through cognitive, affective, and social experiences. This study concludes that scientific explanations are actively interpreted through interrelated cognitive, affective, and social processes. The theoretical contribution is enriching the conceptual change model with affective and intersubjective dimensions in the elementary education context.
Game-Based STEM Learning for Enhanced Engagement: A Collaborative Program Involving Teachers, Students, and Parents Woro Sri Hastuti; Fery Muhamad Firdaus; Yeni Rakhmawati; Rahayu Condro Murti; Dewi Agus Damayanti; Sefta Andrea Putri Hutauruk
Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : Asosiasi Dosen Pengembang Masyarajat (ADPEMAS) Forum Komunikasi Dosen Peneliti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29062/engagement.v10i1.2154

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Background: Limited access to educational technology at Sekolah Indonesia Yangon (SIY), Myanmar, created challenges in implementing engaging STEM learning. This community service program addressed these issues by supporting teachers, students, and parents in adopting creative, low-cost STEM activities. Purpose of the Study: The program aimed to enhance teachers’ competence in game-based STEM learning, improve students’ STEM concept mastery, and strengthen parental involvement in home-based learning within a three-month period. Methods: A participatory mentoring model was used, integrating game-based learning, collaborative workshops, and hands-on experimentation through the activity “Ice Cream without a Freezer.” Pre- and post-evaluations assessed changes in teacher skills, student understanding, and parental engagement. Results: The program increased students’ STEM understanding by 33%, improved teachers’ creativity in designing learning games, and encouraged stronger parental support. The activity effectively fostered collaboration, communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills using simple, low-cost materials.
Strategi Guru dalam Menumbuhkan Scientific Attitude Siswa Sekolah Dasar melalui Pembelajaran IPA Berbasis Lingkungan pada Sekolah Adiwiyata Oktaviani, Oktaviani; Woro Sri Hastuti
Jurnal Ragam Pengabdian Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Mei-Agustus, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Multidisciplinary Perspectiv
Publisher : Lembaga Teewan Journal Solutions

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62710/rj4b9x20

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This study aims to describe teachers' strategies for fostering students' scientific attitude through environment-based science learning and to reveal the supporting and inhibiting factors in elementary schools. A qualitative case study was conducted at Bagan Kota 001 and Bangko 003 Elementary Schools, Rokan Hilir Regency, Riau. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. Trustworthiness was established through source and technique triangulation. The findings show that teachers implemented strategies such as environmental utilization, observation, discussion, facilitation, guidance, and reflection, yet these had not optimally fostered scientific attitude. Curiosity and open-mindedness began to develop, while thoroughness, objectivity, honesty, and especially skepticism remained limited due to teacher-centered learning and underdeveloped inquiry.
Co-Authors Ady Ferdian Noor Ahmad Syawaludin Ali Mustadi Amir Syamsudin Andania, Ruqoyyah Amilia Aniela Calista Deadema Anwar Senen Armadyaningtyas Arna Juwairiyah Artobatama, Irman Attar Nazaruddin Mirza Awaliyah, Nur Putri Awanda, Ifan Ayu Luhanarky Bambang Saptono Banu Setyo Adi Celine Widyaningrum Kusumawardani Chairan Zibar L. Parisu Damayanti*, Ika Dewi Agus Damayanti Dewi Astuti Dexani Widyasari Dholina Inang Pambudi Dita Salsavira Cahaya Ningrum Edyyanto, Rohmat Elindasari, Dhevi Ayu Eni Kusrini Enny Zubaidah Etik Setyaningsih Etik Setyaningsih Fauziah, Muhardila Febrina Siska Widyaningtyas Firdaus, Fery Muhamad Firmansyah Firmansyah Gantheng Listyoadi Haqi, Salisa Arina Herwin Yogo Wicaksono Ika Damayanti Ikhlasul Ardi Nugroho Insih Wilujeng Intan Purnama Dewi Kusumah, Sandy Abdi Kuswidyanarko, Arief Luhanarky, Ayu Luluk Mauluah Mandalika, Wayan Pudma Febby Marwan Marwan Mar’atu Zahra Muhammad Nur Wangid Nafisa Salsabila Nendi Niati Nimas Vindy Ningrum Perwitasari Ningsih, Ade Gusti Oktaviani oktaviani Panji Hidayat Pratiwi Pujiastuti Purwanti, Siwi Rahayu Condro Murti Rashika Ardafa Sahila Rena Anriana Rena Dwi Wulandari Ririn Hestiningtyas Riski Sumaryanto Rizki, Iqbal Ainur Rohmat Edyyanto Salisa Arina Haqi Sandy Abdi Kusumah Saputra, Adik Rian Sefta Andrea Putri Hutauruk Sekar Purbarini Kawuryan Setiawan Edi Wibowo Sigit Prasetyo Supartinah Supartinah Supartinah Suyitno Syahrizal, Irvan Syifa Nurul Ulyawati Ulyawati Unik Ambarwati Vinalia Gusti Shelawati Vinta Angela Tiarani Widyaningtyas, Febrina Siska Widyatami Prayitno Wuri Wuryandani Wuriyandani, Wuri Yeni Rakhmawati, Yeni Yogi Prihandoko Yulinda Dwi Saputri*