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Contact Name
Nurhikma Ramadhana
Contact Email
nurhikma@unsulbar.ac.id
Phone
+6285242198162
Journal Mail Official
ijes@unsulbar.ac.id
Editorial Address
Jl. Prof. Dr. Baharuddin Lopa, S.H., Talumung, Majene, Sulawesi Barat
Location
Kab. majene,
Sulawesi barat
INDONESIA
Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES)
ISSN : 26554402     EISSN : 26226197     DOI : https://doi.org/10.31605/ijes.v3i2
Core Subject : Education,
Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES) is a journal managed by the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) of West Sulawesi University which will publish articles of research related to Role of technology in education, application of psychological concepts to education, importance of curriculum development, sociology of education, Higher Education, Conseling Guidance, Early childhood Education
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 132 Documents
A Quasi-Experimental Study on the Effect of Google Classroom-Based Blended Learning on Students’ Interest in Mathematics Yahya, Amran; Mulbar, Usman
Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES) : In Progress
Publisher : Universitas Sulawesi Barat

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This study aims to analyze the effect of a Google Classroom-based blended learning model on students’ interest in learning mathematics. Although previous studies have highlighted the potential of technology integration to enhance student engagement, there is still a lack of empirical research specifically examining its effect on mathematics learning interest using a quasi-experimental design in the context of Indonesian secondary education. Therefore, this study provides important contextualized empirical evidence. This research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design using a nonequivalent control group design. The sample consisted of two classes of eleventh-grade students at MAN 1 Polewali Mandar, selected through purposive sampling, with a total of 60 students assigned to experimental and control groups. Data were collected using a validated mathematics learning interest questionnaire and analyzed through normality, homogeneity, and independent sample t-tests at a 5% significance level. The results showed that the mean score of students’ learning interest in the experimental class (84.33) was higher than that of the control class (72.67), with t_count=4.567 > t_table=2.000 (p<0.05). These findings indicate that Google Classroom-based blended learning has a significant effect on improving students’ interest in learning mathematics. The implication of this study suggests that integrating face-to-face and digital learning environments can create more flexible, interactive, and meaningful learning experiences, making it a promising instructional strategy for mathematics teachers in the digital era.
Exploration of Ethnobotanical Values in Mandar Community Wedding and Seven-Month Ceremonies for the Development of Biology Learning Resources Handayani, Tiara; Ramlah; Fausan, Muhammad Mifta; Muis, Nurmuliayanti; Yusrianto Nasir
Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES) : In Progress
Publisher : Universitas Sulawesi Barat

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The Mandar tribe of West Sulawesi maintains well-preserved cultural traditions, including the ritualized use of diverse plant species imbued with symbolic values (ussul) and local ecological knowledge. This study aimed to: (1) identify plant species utilized in the wedding and seven-month ceremonies of the Mandar people in Majene Regency; (2) analyze the symbolic significance (ussul) of each plant from the Mandar cultural perspective based on the Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) index; and (3) develop an ethnobotanical e-catalog using the ADDIE model as a biology learning resource on biodiversity for Grade X senior high school students. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through semi-structured interviews, direct observation, and documentation involving 21 key informants (customary leaders, traditional shamans, and community members) in the Mangge and Kalasa neighborhoods of Totoli Village, Banggae District, Majene Regency, from April to July 2025. Plant identification was conducted using PlantNet, Plants of the World Online (POWO), and Plantamor. Results revealed 21 species from 16 families in the wedding ceremony and 9 species from 8 families in the seven-month ceremony, predominantly herbs and trees. Seven species recorded the highest RFC values (RFC = 1.00): Cocos nucifera, Piper betle, Areca catechu, Curcuma longa, Oryza sativa, Musa sp., and Eragrostis tenella, each bearing distinct ussul reflecting the philosophy of Mandar life. The findings were compiled into an e-catalog developed through the Analysis, Design, and Development stages of the ADDIE model, validated as highly valid (M = 4.62 out of 5.0) by subject-matter and cultural experts, and deemed suitable as a biology learning resource on biodiversity.