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The Contribution of Music Education to Character Development in Elementary Schools Tulad Sutomo; Fitrawati Fitrawati
Edukasi Elita : Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Januari: Edukasi Elita : Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62383/edukasi.v3i1.2821

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Music education plays a crucial role in supporting the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development of elementary school students. This study aims to analyze the contribution of music learning to students' thinking skills and identify other developmental aspects that can be enhanced through musical activities. This study employed a qualitative literature review, drawing on relevant scientific articles. The findings indicate that music education in elementary schools can foster and shape students' character values. Teachers can discover students' interests and talents. Furthermore, repeated training can foster cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects, as well as implement positive activities for students. This finding is in line with (Madina Ameliza, Hakim Ardipal, Miaz Ramalis, 2021) They said that music education, as a branch of arts education, plays a vital role in fostering the holistic development of students. Music enhances the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains, and serves as a medium for aesthetic expression and emotional refinement.  
Needs-Based English Language Curriculum Innovation for Mechanical Engineering Students at Politeknik Negeri Padang Yuliatri Novita; Fitrawati Fitrawati; Yetti Zainil
MASALIQ Vol 6 No 1 (2026): JANUARI
Publisher : Lembaga Yasin AlSys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/masaliq.v6i1.8618

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The effectiveness of English curriculum innovation in vocational higher education is largely determined by its alignment with students’ academic and workplace needs, yet empirical studies in Indonesian polytechnic contexts remain limited. This study aimed to analyze the role of needs analysis as the basis for developing the English curriculum for students of the Mechanical Engineering Study Program at Politeknik Negeri Padang. A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed, involving Mechanical Engineering students and English lecturers selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through curriculum document analysis, questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews, and then analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings show that students require English language competencies oriented toward the comprehension of technical texts, workplace communication, interpretation of mechanical documents, and basic technical writing, whereas the existing curriculum is still dominated by general English with limited integration of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) components. These findings affirm that systematic needs analysis is a crucial prerequisite for innovating vocational English curricula and provide practical implications for curriculum developers to design learning that is more contextual, relevant, and aligned with the demands of the Mechanical Engineering discipline and the world of work.