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Challenges and Opportunities in the Management of Guidance Services in Elementary Schools: The Roles of Teachers, Counselors, and School Principals Sonia Yulia Friska; Laila Fadilla Eka Putri Efendi; Sekarhayu Kanaya
EDOVA JOURNAL : Education for Nation Development Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): DECEMBER
Publisher : Institution of Scientific Publishing and Publication of the Yayasan Dzaky Elmumtaz Qurani

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This study aims to examine guidance management in elementary schools through the roles of teachers, counselors, and principals in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development. The method employed was a literature review by analyzing various scientific sources, including books, journal articles, and research reports relevant to guidance and counseling in elementary education. The collected data were categorized based on the roles of each educational actor and then analyzed using a qualitative descriptive approach. The findings indicate that teachers act as initial facilitators who provide guidance and emotional support to students, school counselors function as professional personnel who systematically address students’ personal and social issues, while principals serve as leaders who coordinate and support the sustainability of guidance programs. The results also emphasize that effective collaboration among teachers, counselors, and principals is a key factor in the success of guidance management in elementary schools. Well-planned and integrated guidance management has been shown to contribute to increased learning motivation, psychological well-being, and students’ character development. Therefore, strengthening synergy and leadership in guidance services should be a primary concern in efforts to achieve holistic elementary education.
The Strengthening of Integrity Character through Exemplary Practices in Islamic Religious Education Romi Romi; Muhammad Sabli; Sugeng Kurniawan; Sriani Sriani; Ulfa Adilla; Sonia Yulia Friska
The Future of Education Journal Vol 1 No 2 (2022)
Publisher : Lembaga Penerbitan dan Publikasi Ilmiah Yayasan Pendidikan Tumpuan Bangsa

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The decline of moral integrity among students has become a strategic challenge in the national education system, particularly at the junior secondary Islamic school level, where adolescents are undergoing a critical stage of moral identity development. This study aims to analyze the implementation, impacts, and supporting and inhibiting factors of strengthening integrity character through exemplary-based Islamic Religious Education (IRE) at MTs Tarbiyah Islamiyah Tanjung Agung, Bungo Regency. The study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis involving Islamic Religious Education teachers, students, the school principal, and parents. Data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, while source and method triangulation were applied to ensure data trustworthiness. The findings reveal that: (1) the implementation of exemplary practices in Islamic Religious Education was reflected in teachers’ behavioral consistency, transparent assessment practices, ethical communication, and the integration of integrity values into co-curricular activities; (2) exemplary-based learning significantly strengthened the cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions of students’ integrity, as evidenced by a reduction in cheating practices, increased honesty in completing assignments, and greater courage in making consistent moral decisions; and (3) supporting factors included a religious school culture, parental involvement, and teacher commitment, while inhibiting factors comprised digital distractions, peer pressure, limited character assessment instruments, and teachers’ administrative workload. These findings confirm the relevance of exemplary role-modeling theory in Islamic pedagogy and Social Cognitive Theory within the context of contemporary Islamic secondary education. The study recommends the development of operational guidelines for exemplary practices among Islamic Religious Education teachers, the integration of character assessment into school evaluation systems, and the provision of continuous reflective professional development for educators.
Enhancing Elementary School Students' Science Learning Outcomes Through the Use of Simple Instructional Media Sonia Yulia Friska; Marthasya Eka Nuraini; Reva Alwa; Tiara Rahmadhani; Yopani Reza
The Future of Education Journal Vol 5 No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Lembaga Penerbitan dan Publikasi Ilmiah Yayasan Pendidikan Tumpuan Bangsa

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Science education in elementary schools plays a strategic role in developing students' scientific thinking and science process skills. However, classroom practice often reveals suboptimal learning outcomes due to the predominance of teacher-centered instructional methods and the limited use of diverse learning media, making it difficult for students to visualize abstract scientific concepts. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of simple instructional media utilizing materials from the surrounding environment, such as recycled plastic bottles, mirrors, and plants, in improving students' science learning outcomes. The study employed a quantitative approach using a one-group pretest-posttest experimental design. The participants consisted of 30 fifth-grade elementary school students. Data were collected through learning achievement tests, classroom observations, and documentation. The findings indicate that the use of simple instructional media significantly improved students' science learning outcomes. The mean score increased substantially from 64.87 on the pretest to 84.20 on the posttest. In addition to cognitive improvement, students demonstrated higher levels of participation and enthusiasm during observation activities and group discussions. The simple instructional media effectively helped students visualize abstract concepts and relate them to real-life phenomena. These findings suggest that simple instructional media provide an effective, efficient, and contextually relevant alternative for enhancing the quality of science instruction in elementary schools while creating more meaningful and engaging learning experiences.