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The Correlation Between Teachers’ Instructional Strategies and Students’ Academic (Skills) Achievement for Children with Special Needs in North Sulawesi Mareike Seska Diana Lotulung; Anita Amelia Ole; Enlina Tumbelaka
Journal Evaluation in Education (JEE) Vol 6 No 3 (2025): July
Publisher : Cahaya Ilmu Cendekia Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jee.v6i3.1810

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Purpose of the study: This study investigates the extent of teachers’ instructional strategies, the level of students’ academic (skill) achievement, and the relationship between the two among children with special needs in special schools across North Sulawesi. Methodology: Employing a quantitative, descriptive-correlational research design, the study was conducted during the first semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. A total of 95 teacher respondents from 12 special education schools were selected through total population sampling. Data were collected using a validated Likert-scale questionnaire, and the results were analyzed using correlation analysis to determine the strength and significance of the relationship between instructional strategies and student achievement. Main Findings: Findings reveal that teachers demonstrate a consistently high level of instructional strategies. Specifically, the mean scores were as follows: understanding of students’ characteristics (M = 4.50), fulfilling roles as educators, instructors, mentors, and content deliverers (M = 4.57), and efforts in fostering creativity (M = 4.63). In terms of student academic (skill) achievement, the mean score was 4.46, suggesting a high level of learning outcomes among students with special needs. Most notably, the study found a statistically significant and strong correlation between teachers’ instructional strategies and students’ academic achievement, indicating that effective pedagogical approaches directly influence skill development in special education contexts. Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this study lies in its focus on the nuanced relationship between instructional strategies and skill-based achievement within the under-researched demographic of special needs learners in Eastern Indonesia.
MENGOPTIMALKAN PLATFORM DIGITAL DALAM MENDORONG SEMANGAT BELAJAR Mareike Seska Diana Lotulung; Juwinner Dedy Kasingku
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 01 (2026): Volume 11 No. 01 Maret 2026 Press
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i01.42592

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The development of information and communication technology has changed how people, especially adolescents and university students, access information, communicate, and express themselves. Social media has become a primary platform widely used by students for entertainment, information, and communication. This study employed a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach to examine the influence of social media on the learning motivation of students at a private university in Manado in the 2024/2025 academic year. Data were collected through interviews with 30 active students who regularly use social media, supported by a literature review. The results show that WhatsApp, TikTok, and Instagram are the most frequently used platforms, mainly for entertainment, information, and communication purposes. In addition, social media has been shown to support learning motivation through educational content, social interaction, and digital rewards, although the duration of use needs to be managed to prevent health problems and addiction. In conclusion, social media not only facilitates communication and access to information but also serves as an effective tool to support the learning process, stimulate curiosity, and enhance students’ motivation to learn in the digital era.