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PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA MELALUI PENDEKATAN TEACHING AT THE RIGHT LEVEL PADA SISWA KELAS V-B SDN 22 PALU rezky Pratama Astiana; rizal rizal; okta okta
Didaktik : Jurnal Ilmiah PGSD STKIP Subang Vol. 11 No. 03 (2025): Volume 11 No. 03 September 2025 In Press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36989/didaktik.v11i03.8110

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This classroom action research served as a strategic initiative to elevate students’ mathematics achievement by applying the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach. The research was conducted with 28 fifth-grade learners from class V-B at SD Negeri 22 Palu, comprising 16 male and 12 female students. Data collection involved a combination of classroom observations and assessments of learning outcomes. The results demonstrated a steady and positive trajectory in student achievement from the initial (pre-action) stage through to the second cycle. In the early phase, 18 students met the minimum competency standards. This figure rose to 20 students during the first cycle, and further increased to 23 students in the second. These findings highlight the effectiveness of the TaRL approach in aligning instruction with learners' actual proficiency levels, thereby significantly enhancing mathematics learning outcomes among fifth-grade students at SD Negeri 22 Palu.
The Role of Elementary Teachers in Visual Arts Instruction: Navigating Challenges in Post-Tsunami Educational Contexts Anidya Citra Mayuni; Rizal Rizal; Yun Ratna Lagandesa; Andi Nur Isnayanti; Surahman Wilade; Rahmat Maghfirah Ruana
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2747

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This study examines the multidimensional roles teachers perform in Visual Arts instruction for fifth-grade students within the Merdeka Curriculum framework at SD Inpres 1 Talise, a post-disaster educational context in Palu, Indonesia. Employing qualitative descriptive methodology, data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured teacher interviews, and student questionnaires (n=23) measuring perceptions of teacher effectiveness across 20 items. Results revealed that teachers simultaneously enact three primary roles: educator (20.65% of positive responses), facilitator, and motivator, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of 71.56% despite significant resource constraints. Interview data documented sophisticated pedagogical strategies including character modeling, project-based facilitation, and differentiated motivation techniques. However, persistent challenges emerged including limited facilities, constrained instructional time, and inadequate professional development. Unexpectedly, students demonstrated creative adaptation to resource scarcity through material improvisation and peer mentoring. The findings extend existing literature by demonstrating that moral development remains central to arts education even within student-centered curricula, while revealing how teachers in resource-constrained post-disaster contexts employ adaptive strategies to fulfill complex pedagogical responsibilities. This research contributes empirical evidence for developing targeted teacher professional development, schedule restructuring, and infrastructure investment policies that recognize arts education as critical educational and therapeutic infrastructure, particularly in disaster-affected communities.
Teachers' Intervention Strategies for Reading Difficulties Among Second-Grade Students: A Qualitative Case Study in Primary Education Nur Rahmi Rezki Ramadhani; Rizal Rizal; Muhammad Aqil; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2768

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Reading difficulties among early-grade students constitute a critical concern in Indonesian primary education, yet empirical documentation of teachers' intervention practices in authentic classroom settings remains limited. This qualitative case study examined teachers' efforts in addressing reading difficulties among four second-grade students at SD Negeri Beka, employing observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation analysis over two academic semesters. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman's framework, with triangulation ensuring trustworthiness. Three primary factors contributed to reading difficulties: phonological awareness deficits (letter recognition and decoding challenges), limited parental support and home literacy environments, and motivational challenges. Teachers implemented multiple interventions including picture word cards for multisensory instruction, daily supplementary reading sessions providing additional instructional time, and provision of developmentally appropriate materials with large print and illustrations. Longitudinal observations documented gradual improvements in students' decoding accuracy, reading fluency, and self-efficacy, though progress remained incomplete and varied across individual learners. While teachers demonstrated commitment and creativity, gaps existed between implemented practices and evidence-based intervention components, particularly regarding explicit systematic phonics instruction and progress monitoring. Findings underscore the need for professional development programs equipping Indonesian teachers with research-validated intervention strategies while building upon existing pedagogical strengths and contextual awareness.
Smart Apps Creator-Based Digital Media and Elementary Science Achievement: Evidence from Rural Schools Fresya Angnelvin Dengkidala; Nurrahma Nurrahma; Rizal Rizal; Sisriawan Lapasere; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2769

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The integration of digital technology in elementary science education remains limited in rural Indonesian schools, where conventional lecture-based instruction predominates and student learning outcomes are suboptimal. This study investigated the effect of Smart Apps Creator-based digital media on fifth-grade students' science learning outcomes at Sintuwulemba State Elementary School, Poso Regency. A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed with 25 fifth-grade students. Participants completed a validated 20-item multiple-choice achievement test before and after a four-week intervention involving interactive digital media incorporating visual animations, simulations, instructional videos, and formative assessments. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired-samples t-test. The intervention produced a significant improvement in learning outcomes, with mean scores increasing from 61.56 (SD = 2.45) to 83.04 (SD = 1.70), representing a 34.9% gain (t = 28.63, df = 24, p < 0.001, Cohen's d = 10.21). The intervention proved equally effective across all initial achievement levels, demonstrating no correlation between pretest scores and improvement magnitude. Smart Apps Creator-based digital media significantly enhances elementary science learning outcomes through multimodal content delivery and interactive engagement. These findings support technology integration in rural schools as an equity-enhancing pedagogical strategy, though randomized controlled trials with extended follow-up periods are needed to establish long-term effectiveness and generalizability.
Problem-Based Learning with Environmental Integration: An Action Research Study on Fifth-Grade Indonesian Language Achievement Miftahul Hidayati; Rizal Rizal; Muhammad Aqil; Kadek Hariana; Muhammad Fasli; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2789

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Student learning outcomes in Indonesian language subjects remain suboptimal in rural elementary schools, necessitating pedagogical innovations that leverage locally available resources. This study examined the effectiveness of implementing a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model assisted by environmental resources in improving Indonesian language learning outcomes among fifth-grade students. This classroom action research employed the Kemmis and McTaggart spiral model across two cycles at SDN 3 Sirenja, involving nine fifth-grade students. Data were collected through structured observation protocols documenting teacher and student activities, field notes, and criterion-referenced achievement tests. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine individual absorption rates and classical learning mastery, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis following Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña's framework. Classical learning completeness increased dramatically from 11.11% at baseline to 88.88% in Cycle II, exceeding the institutional standard of 80%. Classical absorption rates improved from 32.22% to 80%, while teacher activity increased from 80.64% to 87.17% and student activity rose from 71.42% to 87.90%, indicating transformed classroom dynamics. The findings demonstrate that environment-assisted PBL significantly enhances Indonesian language learning in rural contexts by transforming passive instruction into active, student-centered learning. This approach offers a sustainable pedagogical model for resource-constrained schools, leveraging local environmental resources rather than requiring expensive materials or technology infrastructure.
Development and Validation of Smart Apps: A Culturally Responsive Digital Learning Media Integrating Local Wisdom for Elementary Education Ni Nyoman Nevy; Arif Firmansyah; Surahman Wilade; Rizal Rizal; Sisriawan Lapasere
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2800

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Education in the twenty-first century increasingly requires innovation that integrates technology with cultural values to create meaningful learning experiences. This study aimed to develop and evaluate Smart Apps, an interactive digital learning media integrating IPAS content with Central Sulawesi's local wisdom, specifically the traditional Lalove musical instrument, for fifth-grade students. Employing Research and Development (R&D) design guided by the ADDIE model, the study involved 28 fifth-grade students at SDN Inpres 1 Lolu, one classroom teacher, and two expert validators. Data were collected through validation sheets, practicality questionnaires, observations, and interviews, analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The developed media achieved exceptional validity, with material quality rated at 93.33% and media quality at 90.00%, both categorized as "very valid." Practicality assessments revealed strong endorsement from teachers (86.67%) and students (92.90%), confirming the media's user-friendliness and pedagogical effectiveness. The Lalove integration enhanced student engagement and cultural appreciation. An unexpected finding revealed gender-differentiated participation patterns in collaborative technology use, warranting future investigation. The findings validate that culturally responsive digital media can simultaneously achieve pedagogical rigor and learner appeal. This study contributes the TPACK+C framework, extending traditional TPACK to incorporate cultural knowledge as an essential dimension for technology integration in culturally diverse contexts, providing a replicable model for developing culturally grounded educational technology.
Principal Leadership and Educational Quality Management: A Case Study in Indonesian Elementary School Ni Nyoman Anis Kristina Yanti; Rizal Rizal; Pahriadi Pahriadi; Muhammad Aqil; Surahman Wilade; Sisriawan Lapasere
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2850

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Effective principal leadership is crucial for implementing educational quality management in elementary schools, yet empirical evidence from Indonesian contexts remains limited. This study examined how principal leadership practices contribute to successful quality management implementation at SDN 5 Tolai, Central Sulawesi. A qualitative descriptive case study was employed, involving nine participants comprising one principal and eight teachers. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and structured questionnaires using a five-point Likert scale. Qualitative data were analyzed using Miles et al.'s interactive model, while quantitative data employed percentage descriptive analysis. The principal demonstrated highly effective leadership with 97.5% overall effectiveness rating across transformational influence, participatory decision-making, strategic teacher empowerment, quality culture development, and continuous improvement mechanisms. Five interconnected themes emerged: transformational and inspirational motivation through personal example, participatory governance balancing consultation with administrative efficiency, competency-based delegation enhancing teacher confidence, institutionalized integrity values fostering transparency, and monthly reflection sessions supporting systematic evaluation. Observation confirmed 93.75% quality management implementation, though facility optimization gaps revealed resource constraints beyond leadership control. Effective principal leadership significantly contributes to sustainable educational quality management through synergistic integration of transformational leadership behaviors and Total Quality Management principles, demonstrating that relational trust and systematic processes outweigh material resources in driving quality improvement.
Innovative Leadership and Educational Quality Management: A Qualitative Study of Principal Practices in a Indonesian Primary School Ni Kadek Delin Ariani; Rizal Rizal; Pahriadi Pahriadi; Muhammad Aqil; Surahman Wilade; Sisriawan Lapasere
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2851

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Educational quality management in primary schools requires innovative leadership capable of navigating resource constraints while fostering continuous improvement. However, limited empirical evidence exists on how innovative leadership operationalizes quality management in rural Indonesian contexts. This study examined the innovative leadership strategies of the school principal in implementing educational quality management at SD Inpres Makapa A, Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi. A qualitative descriptive design was employed, involving the principal and nine teachers as participants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and Likert-scale questionnaires, then analyzed using an interactive model comprising data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing with triangulation to ensure trustworthiness. Findings revealed exceptionally high perception scores (95.6%) for innovative leadership across all indicators. The principal demonstrated transformational-innovative leadership through participatory decision-making, transparent communication, continuous professional development, technology integration, and moral-ethical guidance. Three interconnected mechanisms emerged: collaborative culture-building, adaptive practices, and psychological empowerment. Documentary evidence confirmed institutionalized quality management practices, though resource constraints moderated sustainability. Innovative leadership significantly enhances educational quality management effectiveness by leveraging social capital and intrinsic motivation rather than material resources alone. The study provides a replicable model for rural primary schools and emphasizes prioritizing leadership capacity-building alongside infrastructural investments for sustainable quality improvement.
Collaborative Leadership Practices and Their Impact on Educational Quality Management Febi Yulianti; Rizal Rizal; Pahriadi Pahriadi; Muhammad Aqil; Surahman Wilade; Sisriawan Lapasere
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2868

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Collaborative leadership has emerged as a critical approach for enhancing educational quality management, yet its implementation in resource-constrained rural schools remains underexplored. This qualitative descriptive study examined collaborative principal leadership and its role in implementing educational quality management at SD Inpres 3 Tolai, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with the principal and nine teachers, document analysis, and structured questionnaires, then analyzed using thematic analysis and descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that collaborative leadership achieved 90.2% effectiveness, characterized by participatory decision-making, professional empowerment, trust-building, and institutionalization of Professional Learning Communities. Six major themes emerged: participatory decision-making, empowerment and professional development, trust-building and democratic climate, Professional Learning Communities, adaptive leadership in the digital era, and implementation challenges including time constraints and resource limitations. Teachers unanimously perceived the principal's leadership as highly collaborative, with 59.4% strongly agreeing and 40.6% agreeing across all measured dimensions. The study demonstrates that collaborative leadership can function effectively in resource-constrained contexts by leveraging relational capital—trust, communication, and shared commitment—to compensate for material limitations. Findings support Collaborative Leadership Theory and Total Quality Management principles, illustrating how distributed decision-making fosters continuous improvement and democratic organizational culture. The research contributes evidence-based insights for strengthening educational leadership capacity in rural Indonesian elementary schools.
Integrating Discovery Learning with Kahoot to Enhance Elementary Science Learning Outcomes: A Classroom Action Research Study Faradilla Nur Itsnaini; Yun Ratna Lagandesa; Sisriawan Lapasere; Rizal Rizal; Ryan Andhika Pratama; Surahman Surahman
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2910

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Low science learning outcomes in elementary schools often result from traditional teacher-centered instruction that fails to actively engage students in the learning process. This study investigated the effectiveness of integrating the Discovery Learning model with Kahoot media to improve science learning outcomes among fourth-grade elementary students. Employing a classroom action research design following Kemmis and McTaggart's spiral model, this study involved 23 fourth-grade students at Al Khairaat Tondo Elementary School in Indonesia. Data were collected through learning achievement tests, structured observations of teacher and student activities, and implemented across two cycles during October-November 2025. The intervention yielded substantial improvements in learning outcomes. Mean scores increased from 45.86 (pre-test) to 66.86 (Cycle I) and 76.26 (Cycle II), while classical completion rates rose from 4.34% to 56.52% and ultimately 82.60%, exceeding the predetermined success threshold of 65%. Observation data demonstrated enhanced student engagement (82.35% to 93.33%) and improved teacher implementation quality (75% to 94.04%) across cycles. The integrated Discovery Learning and Kahoot approach significantly enhanced both cognitive achievement and student engagement in science education. The synergistic combination of constructivist inquiry-based pedagogy with game-based assessment effectively transformed learning experiences for students with initially low achievement levels.
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