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Fostering Christian Values through Ethnomathematics: A Study on Geometry and Cultural Appreciation in Early Education Massang, Berdinata; Manoppo, Febri Kurnia
International Journal of Education, Information Technology, and Others Vol 7 No 1 (2024): nternational Journal of Education, information technology   and others
Publisher : Peneliti.net

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This study explores the intersection of mathematics, particularly geometry, with spiritual values in Christian education. It poses a fundamental question: Can teaching mathematics also foster character development and enhance cultural appreciation in line with Christian principles? By employing a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analyses, the study evaluates the effect of this teaching method on children's cognitive abilities and character development. The results indicate that using traditional Minahasa cakes significantly enhances children's grasp of geometric concepts and helps instill cultural values, accounting for a notable 36.9% of the variance in learning outcomes. Ultimately, the research demonstrates how integrating ethnomathematics can build a sense of community and cultural identity among students, while aligning educational practices with Christian values of love and service, thereby supporting holistic development in early childhood education
Character Education Management Strategy Based on Collaboration among Schools, Local Communities, and Stakeholders for Strengthening National Values and Social Care Massang, Berdinata
Tirakat: Jurnal Terobosan Peduli Masyarakat Vol 2 No 3 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : PT. LITERASI SAINS NUSANTARA

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This study aims to examine the management strategies of character education based on collaboration among schools, local communities, and stakeholders in strengthening national values and social care. The research background stems from the importance of character education in shaping a generation with integrity, nationalism, and social sensitivity amid the challenges of globalization. The research method used is a literature review with a qualitative approach, focusing on descriptive analysis. Data were collected through literature obtained from Google Scholar and credible websites with a publication period between 1979–2025. Out of the initial 50 articles gathered, only 29 articles were selected after a strict screening process based on relevance, quality, and suitability to the research focus. The findings indicate that collaboratively managed character education is more effective in instilling national values and social care compared to strategies that rely solely on the formal school curriculum. Ecological theory, stakeholder theory, and social capital theory strengthen the conceptual framework that character education requires cross-sectoral interaction. Case studies in various regions in Indonesia show that the involvement of local communities, local governments, and the business sector through CSR programs as well as cultural and social activities can enhance the internalization of students’ character values. Thus, this study contributes to the academic discourse on community engagement while serving as a reference for developing collaborative character education models that can be adapted to various educational contexts.
The application of associative methods to analyze the impact of Christian learning management and classroom management on academic achievement Berdinata Massang; Horasman Perdemunta Munthe; Natanael Chandra; Hotliong Verawaty
Jurnal Konseling dan Pendidikan Vol. 13 No. 4 (2025): JKP
Publisher : Indonesian Institute for Counseling, Education and Therapy (IICET)

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This study is motivated by the theoretical approach and the suboptimal internalization of Christian values, which affects students' academic achievement. The purpose of this research is to analyze the impact of Christian learning management and classroom management, both partially and simultaneously, on students' academic achievement. The research uses a quantitative associative approach with proportionate stratified random sampling, involving 253 students from four study programs at the Faculty of Christian Education Science, IAKN Manado. The instrument used is a Likert-scale questionnaire tested for validity (r count > 0.294) and reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha 0.913 and 0.858), along with data from GPA. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with SPSS 25 after passing classical assumption tests. The results show that both Christian learning management (t=14.885; p<0.001) and classroom management (t=14.990; p<0.001) significantly influence academic achievement, with both variables contributing 63.8% (F=219.851; R²=0.638) to the students' academic performance. These findings highlight the importance of effective management in both learning and classroom settings. The practical implication is the need for faculty to enhance their ability to manage learning and classrooms holistically. Future studies should explore additional variables that influence academic achievement and use a longitudinal design.
Faith in Flux: A Narrative Approach to Transformational Curriculum Management in Christian Education Amidst Digital Disruption Berdinata Massang; Hotliong Verawaty; Juanda Manullang
International Journal of Educational Narratives Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

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Background: Global disruption and the acceleration of digitalization have significantly transformed the educational landscape, including Christian education, which has traditionally managed its curriculum in an administrative and procedural manner. This condition poses serious challenges to the relevance of the curriculum in addressing the demands of twenty-first-century competencies while simultaneously maintaining Christian faith values. Purpose: This study aims to analyze the limitations of the administrative curriculum management model in Christian education and to formulate a transformational curriculum management model that is responsive to global disruption and the digitalization of education. Method: The research employs a qualitative approach using a literature review method and conceptual analysis of relevant international and national scholarly works. Results: The findings indicate that a transformational curriculum management model is capable of holistically integrating digital innovation, visionary leadership, and Christian values within the processes of curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation. The discussion underscores the importance of shifting the curriculum management paradigm from an administrative function toward a strategic and adaptive function. Conclusion: This study concludes that the transformational model represents a relevant and sustainable approach for the development of Christian education in the era of global disruption.
Narrating Minimal Data: Rethinking Cohort-Based GPA Prediction in Low-Resource Higher Education Contexts Berdinata Massang; Rolty Glendy Wowiling; Allin Junikhah; Firmanians Romula Tuerah; Andrew Nathanael Ratag; Febri Kurnia Manoppo
International Journal of Educational Narratives Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

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Background. Student performance prediction has become a major topic in educational data mining and learning analytics. However, most previous studies rely on high-dimensional datasets such as attendance records, course-level grades, and learning management system logs, which are often unavailable in institutions with limited digital infrastructure. Purpose. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of predicting student academic performance using minimal institutional data and to establish a practical baseline for machine learning implementation in low-resource higher education contexts. Rather than maximizing predictive accuracy, this research examines the lower boundary of predictive capability when only simple academic variables are available. Method. A quantitative descriptive–predictive design was applied to 355 student records from the Christian Religious Education Study Program at IAKN Manado, Indonesia. GPA values were categorized into four classes (Poor, Fair, Good, and Very Good). The dataset was split into 75% training and 25% testing subsets, and class imbalance was addressed using SMOTE. Four models were evaluated: Dummy Classifier, Decision Tree, Random Forest, and Neural Network (MLP). Performance was assessed using accuracy and 5-fold cross-validation. Results. The Dummy Classifier achieved an accuracy of 15.73%, establishing a realistic baseline under balanced class conditions. Decision Tree and Random Forest produced the highest accuracy at 46.06%, while the Neural Network achieved 40.44%. However, cross-validation results remained lower, indicating limited generalization and possible overfitting under minimal-feature conditions. Conclusion. This study shows that simple institutional data can still provide non-trivial predictive signals, but predictive performance remains moderate. The main contribution of this study lies in positioning minimal-data prediction as a baseline methodological framework for institutions with constrained academic datasets, rather than as a high-accuracy predictive solution.