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Fostering Community Awareness of the Importance of Religiosity to Minimize Conflict and Violence W Waston; M Muthoifin; Sekar Ayu Aryani; Erham Budi Wiranto; Soleh Amini; Andri Nirwana
Solo International Collaboration and Publication of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 2 No. 02 (2024): Solo International Collaboration and Publication of Social Sciences and Humani
Publisher : Walidem Institute and Publishing

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This community service aims to teach the people of Solo about the importance of religiosity in minimising conflict and violence. In the context of Solo's multicultural and multireligious society, conflict and violence often arise as a result of tensions between groups or individuals of different faiths. Through strengthening religiosity, we hold a series of activities such as seminars, workshops, and group discussions to increase understanding of religious values that value peace and tolerance. The active participation of various community groups, including religious leaders, community leaders, and youth, enables a rich exchange of views and a deeper understanding of how religiosity can be the foundation for building a peaceful and harmonious society. Evaluation of activities shows an increased understanding of the importance of religiosity in dealing with conflict and violence. At the end of the project, there was an increase in awareness of the importance of interfaith cooperation and rejection of conflict and violence as a solution to differences of faith. Thus, this dedication is the first step in efforts to build a more tolerant and peaceful society in Solo.
Multicultural Character Education in the 21st Century: Lessons from Indonesian Pesantren for Global Educational Development Fitriyan, Yassir Hafidh; Mustofa, Triono Ali; Waston, W; Fauzi, Ahmad Akbar; Khoiriyah, Nurul Asma
Proceeding ISETH (International Summit on Science, Technology, and Humanity) 2025: Proceeding ISETH (International Summit on Science, Technology, and Humanity)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

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The 21st century's digital disruption, intensified mobility, and the resurgence of identity-based polarization have reconfigured the aims of education beyond cognitive achievement toward ethical agency, intercultural competence, and socially responsible citizenship. This article examines how Indonesian pesantren-Islamic boarding schools with a long tradition of moral formation-cultivate multicultural character and what lessons their value-based ecology offers for global educational development. Using library research, the study conducts a philosophical and conceptual content analysis of peer-reviewed scholarship, pesantren-related policy and curricular documents, and global education frameworks, especially Global Citizenship Education and Education for Sustainable Development. The synthesis indicates that pesantren operationalize multicultural character through (1) ethical-theological foundations such as rahmatan lil 'alamin and ukhuwah insaniyah, (2) communal pedagogies emphasizing exemplary leadership (uswah), habituation, and community learning, and (3) adaptive innovations that integrate digital literacy with moral restraint. These practices foster moderation, empathy, inclusivity, and civic responsibility-capabilities aligned with 21st-century learning agendas. The article proposes a Pesantren-Based Multicultural Character Education Model (PBMCEM) as a transferable conceptual framework. Implications are discussed for curriculum design, teacher formation, and policy, highlighting how localized religious-moral traditions can inform internationally relevant strategies for multicultural character education.
Reading Literacy Development Model as an Effort to Improve the Quality of Student Learning Khoiriyah, Nurul Asma; Waston, W; Sumardjoko, Bambang; Fitriyan, Yassir Hafidh; Safitri, Hana Ayu
Proceeding ISETH (International Summit on Science, Technology, and Humanity) 2025: Proceeding ISETH (International Summit on Science, Technology, and Humanity)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

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The phenomenon of low literacy quality in Indonesia is a very urgent problem to be overcome, considering that literacy is a basic skill that is very important for every individual, especially students. Literacy not only includes the ability to read and write, but also includes the skills of critical thinking, analyzing, and understanding information. With low literacy skills among students, this hinders their ability to access the more complex knowledge needed in later education. This study aims to identify and analyze the factors that affect the low quality of literacy in Indonesia and explore the development of innovative literacy teaching models that can be implemented in primary schools. In addition, this study also aims to provide recommendations for the development of education policies related to literacy. This research uses a qualitative approach with a library research method. Data was collected from relevant scientific literature, including journal articles, reference books, and conference articles. The main focus of this study is the text-based and technology-based literacy teaching model, as well as its relationship with students' critical thinking skills. The analysis technique used is thematic analysis to identify patterns and trends related to the research topic. Based on the research that was found, the low quality of literacy in Indonesia is caused by several factors, including lack of access to quality teaching materials, limited resources, and lack of teachers' skills in using technology in teaching literacy. The use of digital technologies such as e-books and gamification-based learning platforms can increase students' reading interest and improve their literacy skills. Literacy teaching models that integrate project-based and text-based approaches have proven effective in improving students' understanding and skills in literacy. This study concludes that to improve the quality of literacy in Indonesia, there needs to be reforms in teacher training, with a focus on integrating technology in literacy teaching. Teaching models that combine technology and text-based methods can be an effective solution to address literacy challenges in Indonesia. This research contributes to the development of literacy-based education policies that are more relevant and applicable at the elementary school level.