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Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran
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JSGP (Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran, ISSN 2654-6477) is an academic publication media managed by the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education and published by Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo (UNCP). Publishing research results and theoretical studies in the field of education, JSGP is a reference source as well as a means of publication for teachers, lecturers, students, school supervisors, policymakers, and education observers.
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Pengaruh Literasi Digital dan Kemandirian Belajar terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dengan Penggunaan Artificial Intelligence Sebagai Variabel Moderasi Oktafiani, Audy; Setiaji, Khasan
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): September - Desember 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.8.3.2025.7156

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The rapid advancement of digital technology requires students to develop Digital Literacy and Learning Autonomy to adapt to modern learning dynamics and enhance their Critical Thinking Ability. This study aims to examine the impact of Digital Literacy and Learning Autonomy on students' Critical Thinking Ability, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a moderating variable. The research employed a quantitative approach using the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) method, analyzed through SmartPLS 4.1 software. Data were collected through online questionnaires from 202 respondents selected via simple random sampling from the 2022 class of Economics Education students at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Semarang (FEB UNNES). The results indicate that both Digital Literacy and Learning Autonomy have a positive and significant effect on students’ Critical Thinking Ability. Furthermore, AI significantly and strongly moderates the relationship between Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking Ability (path coefficient β = 0.203; p = 0.010), but does not significantly moderate the relationship between Learning Autonomy and Critical Thinking Ability (path coefficient β = 0.051; p = 0.520). These findings suggest that students with higher levels of Digital Literacy are able to leverage AI tools more effectively to enhance their cognitive processes and analytical reasoning. Therefore, Digital Literacy and Learning Autonomy are essential in shaping students' Critical Thinking Ability, while the use of AI serves as a cognitive accelerator, particularly for those already possessing strong digital competence. This study contributes to the development of higher education by emphasizing the importance of integrating Digital Literacy and responsible AI usage in learning environments. Promoting these elements can foster independent learning and strengthen students' Critical Thinking Ability, preparing them to excel academically and professionally in the digital eraThe rapid advancement of digital technology requires students to develop Digital Literacy and Learning Autonomy to adapt to modern learning dynamics and enhance their Critical Thinking Ability. This study aims to examine the impact of Digital Literacy and Learning Autonomy on students' Critical Thinking Ability, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a moderating variable. The research employed a quantitative approach using the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) method, analyzed through SmartPLS 4.1 software. Data were collected through online questionnaires from 202 respondents selected via simple random sampling from the 2022 class of Economics Education students at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Semarang (FEB UNNES). The results indicate that both Digital Literacy and Learning Autonomy have a positive and significant effect on students’ Critical Thinking Ability. Furthermore, AI significantly and strongly moderates the relationship between Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking Ability (path coefficient β = 0.203; p = 0.010), but does not significantly moderate the relationship between Learning Autonomy and Critical Thinking Ability (path coefficient β = 0.051; p = 0.520). These findings suggest that students with higher levels of Digital Literacy are able to leverage AI tools more effectively to enhance their cognitive processes and analytical reasoning. Therefore, Digital Literacy and Learning Autonomy are essential in shaping students' Critical Thinking Ability, while the use of AI serves as a cognitive accelerator, particularly for those already possessing strong digital competence. This study contributes to the development of higher education by emphasizing the importance of integrating Digital Literacy and responsible AI usage in learning environments. Promoting these elements can foster independent learning and strengthen students' Critical Thinking Ability, preparing them to excel academically and professionally in the digital era.
Evaluasi Implementasi Literasi Digital pada Platform Merdeka Mengajar (PMM) dalam Meningkatkan Budaya Organisasi Pembelajaran Guru SMK Negeri di Jakarta Nugraha, Muh Raditya; El Khuluqo, Ihsana; Istaryatiningtias, Istaryatiningtias
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): September - Desember 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.8.3.2025.7204

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Transformasi digital dalam pendidikan menuntut guru memiliki literasi digital yang tinggi agar mampu beradaptasi dengan perubahan teknologi pembelajaran. Namun, di Indonesia, masih terdapat kesenjangan kompetensi dan pemanfaatan teknologi di kalangan guru, khususnya di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK). Kondisi ini menimbulkan urgensi untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas Platform Merdeka Mengajar (PMM) yang dikembangkan oleh Kemendikbudristek sebagai sarana penguatan literasi digital dan pengembangan profesional berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi implementasi literasi digital melalui PMM dalam meningkatkan budaya organisasi pembelajaran guru di SMK Negeri Jakarta. Pendekatan kualitatif digunakan dengan metode evaluasi program berbasis Logic Model yang memetakan hubungan antara input, aktivitas, output, dan outcome. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipatif, dan studi dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan model interaktif Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keberhasilan implementasi PMM ditopang oleh kebijakan sekolah yang visioner, dukungan infrastruktur digital, serta kegiatan kolaboratif seperti “Rabu Belajar” dan Komunitas Guru Belajar yang memperkuat jejaring profesional. Peningkatan terlihat pada kemampuan guru dalam memproduksi konten pembelajaran digital, partisipasi dalam pelatihan mandiri, serta munculnya budaya reflektif dan kolaboratif di lingkungan sekolah. Penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa PMM berfungsi efektif sebagai katalisator transformasi budaya organisasi pembelajaran guru di era digital, selama didukung oleh kepemimpinan sekolah yang adaptif dan ekosistem kolaboratif yang berkelanjutan.
The The Effect of Digital and Printed based Texts on Reading Comprehension of Indonesian EFL Students Pradini, Haanii
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): September - Desember 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.8.3.2025.7225

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This study examines whether text format screen based (digital) texts versus paper-based (printed) texts affects Indonesian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ reading comprehension, addressing a gap in research comparing these two modes in EFL classrooms. Using a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group design, the study involved 60 second-semester agrotechnology students purposively selected based on comparable English proficiency. Participants were assigned to an experimental group (screen-based texts) and a control group (paper-based texts). Both groups completed a pre-test and post-test consisting of a 25-item multiple-choice reading comprehension test. The treatment was implemented during regular classroom sessions in which the experimental group read the assigned materials via digital/screen-based format, while the control group read the same materials in printed form. Data were analyzed using paired-samples t-tests (within-group pre–post change) and an independent-samples t-test (between-group comparison) in SPSS. Results showed that both groups improved from pre-test to post-test, and the experimental group achieved significantly higher post-test performance than the control group (M = 71.83 vs. 66.33; t = 2.976, p = .004). These findings indicate that using screen-based texts can be more effective than paper-based texts for improving EFL students’ reading comprehension in this context. Future studies with larger samples and clearer variation in text features are recommended to strengthen generalizability.
Pengembangan Modul Pembelajaran Berbasis Laboratorium Sosial pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila di SMK Negeri 3 Malang Delfina, Dinda; Pratama, Andhika Yudha; Larasati, Adinda Dwi; Sakina, Fadhila Putri; Meritasari, Dini Putri Ratna
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): September - Desember 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.8.3.2025.7262

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Urgensi dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk meningkatkan keaktifan dan sikap kritis bagi siswa SMK yang berbasis dengan pengalaman supaya lebih mudah dalam memahami isu-isu kebangsaan dan kenegaraan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan modul pembelajaran berbasis laboratorium sosial pada mata pelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila di SMK Negeri 3 Malang. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian pengembangan (Research and Development) yang menggunakan model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Metode ini dipilih karena mampu menghasilkan produk pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan peserta didik sekaligus menguji efektivitasnya. Subjek dari penelitian ini adalah kelas XII Jurusan Tata Boga. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan melakukan observasi sebagai tahapan analisis kebutuhan, wawancara kepada guru Pendidikan Pancasila, siswa dan wakil kurikulum. Penyebaran angket dan kuesioner yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui kebutuhan pengguna dan penilaian kelayakan modul serta dokumentasi sebagai data dukung penelitian. Media berupa modul ini dilakukan validasi kepada ahli media pembelajaran dengan persentase 95%, ahli pembelajaran dengan persentase 92,3% dan uji kepraktisan kepada guru Pendidikan Pancasila SMK Negeri 3 Malang sebesar 94%. Hasil validasi menunjukkan bahwa modul yang dikembangkan masuk dalam kategori sangat valid, baik dari segi isi, tampilan, maupun keterbacaan. Modul ini juga dinilai efektif dalam meningkatkan partisipasi aktif siswa dan pemahaman terhadap materi kewarganegaraan melalui pendekatan kontekstual dan aplikatif yang dibuktikan dengan pelaksaan pretest dengan rata-rata skor 49,7 dan posttest dengan skor 77,3. Uji efektivitas dilakukan dengan uji paired sample t test dengan hasil p = 0.0000189 yang mana p<0.05 dinyatakan efektif untuk digunakan dan diimplementasikan sebagai media pembelajaran. Dengan demikian, modul pembelajaran berbasis laboratorium sosial ini dapat dijadikan sebagai alternatif bahan ajar inovatif dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila  di tingkat SMK.
Pembelajaran Bentang Budaya Nusantara dalam Karya Wastra Terintegrasi Web Learning Lokawastra untuk Pendalaman Elemen Bhinneka Tunggal Ika di MAN 2 Kota Malang Al Atok, A Rosyid; Pratama, Andhika Yudha; Wahyudi, Deny Yudo; Meritasari, Dini Putri Ratna
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): September - Desember 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.8.3.2025.7263

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Urgensi penelitian ini terletak pada kebutuhan mendesak untuk menghadirkan media pembelajaran yang mampu mengintegrasikan nilai budaya lokal dengan teknologi digital agar pendidikan karakter dan multikultural dapat diwujudkan secara relevan bagi generasi masa kini. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menciptakan suatu pembelajaran yang dapat menambahkan pemahaman siswa MAN 2 Kota Malang serta mendalami nilai-nilai Bhinneka Tunggal Ika dan pemanfaatan berupa keanekaragaman budaya Indonesia dalam bentuk karya wastra (kain tradisional) yang diintegrasikan ke dalam media digital berbasis Web-Learning Lokawastra. Lokawastra sebagai media pembelajaran merupakan inovasi yang mengintegrasikan budaya Jawa Timur melalui wastra (kain batik tradisional) dengan teknologi digital untuk menciptakan pengalaman belajar yang lebih bermakna dan kontekstual bagi siswa. Pengembangan web learning Lokawastra berangkat dari permaasalahan kebutuhan penggunaan teknologi dalam proses pembelajaran didalam kelas. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa MAN 2 Kota Malang. Pengembangan media ini menggunakan metodologi Research and Development (R&D) dengan menggunakan model ADDIE yang terdiri dari Analysis, Design, Desiminate, Implementation dan Evaluation.  Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan melalui tiga teknik utama, yaitu observasi, wawancara, dan angket (kuisioner). Lokawastra menjadi lebih dari sekadar media digital, melainkan jembatan antara pengetahuan budaya, nilai-nilai keberagaman, dan teknologi pembelajaran di era digital. Hasil dari penelitian dilakukan dengan melakukan uji validasi kepada ahli media pembelajaran yang menghasilkan presentase 97,5% dengan keterangan valid dan hasil validasi materi pembelajaran menghasilkan presentasi 95%. Kemudian dalam pelaksanaan implementasi dan diseminasi dilakukan pretest dan posttest yang kemudian diuji keefektifannya dengan skor signifikan (sig) sebenar 0.004 yang menunjukkan bahwa web-learning Lokawastra efektif untuk digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran.
Teacher Agency and Pedagogical Challenges in an Innovative Learning Environment: Lessons from Semesta School, Indonesia Dianto, Aris; Fatma, Hawinda Widya; Winarno, Winarno; Syapon, Syapon; Yusuf, Arief Rahman
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.8.3.2025.7311

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This study examines teacher agency and the pedagogical challenges faced by educators within an innovative learning environment at Semesta School, Indonesia. The research aims to explore the manifestations of teacher agency, the factors influencing it, and the strategies teachers employ to address pedagogical challenges in innovative classrooms. A qualitative method with a case study design was employed. The research subjects consisted of eight teachers selected through purposive sampling based on variations in teaching experience, subject areas, and level of involvement in innovative teaching practices. The school principal and two academic coordinators were also involved as supporting informants. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, participatory observation over three months, and analysis of school documents. Data analysis was performed using thematic analysis with a reflexive approach, through the process of transcription, open coding, theme development, and iterative review. Data validity was ensured through triangulation of sources, techniques, and timing, as well as a member checking process. The results indicate that teacher agency is formed through the interaction of pedagogical competence, professional reflection, a supportive school culture, and adaptive classroom management practices. Teachers were able to negotiate professional autonomy with curriculum demands, utilize learning assessment as a reflective tool, and develop innovative strategies to enhance student engagement and autonomy. The research implications emphasize the importance of structural support, a collaborative culture, and continuous teacher capacity development to strengthen their agency in 21st-century learning transformation.
Pengaruh Psikologi Pembelajaran Kognitivistik dan Motivasi Belajar terhadap Prestasi Akademik Siswa Siregar, Julinda; Wijaya, Hendra; Vamiati, Sri; Oktiani, Lita Aryati; Bella, Yova; Feriwanti, Dwi
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): September - Desember 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.8.3.2025.7314

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Urgensi Penelitian ini dibuat karena penting untuk memahami peran faktor psikologis internal yang memengaruhi peningkatan prestasi akademik siswa, khususnya dalam era pendidikan kontemporer yang menuntut kemampuan berpikir tingkat lanjut serta motivasi belajar yang konsisten. Penelitian ini diarahkan untuk mengkaji sejauh mana psikologi pembelajaran kognitivistik dan motivasi belajar berkontribusi terhadap prestasi akademik, sekaligus mengevaluasi reliabilitas instrumen yang digunakan dalam mengukur kedua variabel tersebut. Pendekatan dalam penelitian ini adaah pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain survei. Populasi penelitian 200 siswa sekolah menengah, yang juga dijadikan sampel melalui teknik total sampling. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan dua instrumen berbasis skala Likert, yaitu Skala Psikologi Pembelajaran Kognitivistik (X₁) dan Skala Motivasi Belajar (X₂), serta dokumentasi nilai akademik sebagai indikator prestasi (Y). Hasil dari uji reliabilitas menunjukkan nilai cronbach’s Alpha sebesar 0,87 untuk X₁ dan 0,89 untuk X₂, yang menandakan tingkat konsistensi internal yang sangat memadai. Analisis deskriptif mengungkapkan bahwa siswa memiliki skor psikologi pembelajaran kognitivistik (M = 72,4) dan motivasi belajar (M = 68,1) yang tergolong tinggi, serta pencapaian akademik rata-rata sebesar 78,3. Lebih lanjut, uji korelasi Pearson menunjukkan hubungan positif signifikan antarkomponen, dengan motivasi belajar menunjukkan korelasi paling kuat terhadap prestasi akademik (r = 0,56), diikuti aspek kognitivistik (r = 0,45). Hasil regresi linier berganda memperlihatkan bahwa model prediktif signifikan (F = 90,6; p < .001) dengan kontribusi sebesar 48% terhadap variansi prestasi akademik (R² = 0,48). Secara individual, motivasi belajar (β = 0,53) memberikan pengaruh lebih besar dibandingkan psikologi pembelajaran kognitivistik (β = 0,31). Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa selain kemampuan kognitif, motivasi belajar merupakan determinan penting dalam pencapaian akademik, sehingga intervensi pembelajaran sebaiknya diarahkan pada penguatan aspek motivasional dan strategi kognitif siswa.
Case Based English Learning for Enhancing Public Policy Analysis Rahman, Abdul; Gunawan, Gunawan; Mardi, Mardi; Afian, Heri; Zainal, Zainal
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): September - Desember 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.8.3.2025.7315

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This study explores how the integration of Case-Based Learning (CBL) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) enhances students’ analytical, linguistic, and reflective competencies in public policy analysis within the Public Administration Study Program at Cahaya Prima Bone University. Students' poor academic English proficiency in public administration and their incapacity to critically examine policies served as the driving forces behind the study. the objective of this research is to design, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of a Case-Based English Learning model tailored to public policy analysis. Utilizing a qualitative methodology with a descriptive design , the study involved first-semester Public Administration students at Universitas Cahaya Prima Bone, selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were gathered through direct observation, in-depth interviews with students and lecturers, and document analysis. Analysis was conducted interactively using data reduction, data presentation, and inductive conclusion drawing.The results show that when Case-Based Learning (CBL) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) are combined, students' critical thinking, academic literacy, and contextual understanding of public policy are all significantly enhanced, and their interpersonal and collaborative abilities are also fostered. Group case study and classroom discussions were identified as the most successful activities, encouraging participation and peer interaction. However, a number of issues surfaced, such as differences in English language ability and a lack of time for in-depth conversations on difficult subjects. Despite these drawbacks, lecturers and students concurred that the Case-Based Learning approach effectively links linguistic competency and analytical reasoning. In conclusion, Case-Based English Learning is a pedagogical innovation that supports the development of graduates in public administration who are globally competent by linking language learning with professional policy analytic skills. It is advised that future studies apply this paradigm to other non-linguistic fields in order to investigate its wider pedagogical and institutional implications.
The Effect of Argument-Driven Inquiry on Students’ Scientific Reasoning and Argumentation Skills Paramita, Ielda; Sani, Nurul Kami; Syamsuriwal, Syamsuriwal; Santoso, Rudi; Tang, Indo
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): September - Desember 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.8.3.2025.7342

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Developing students’ scientific reasoning and argumentation skills is essential for achieving meaningful learning in physics, as these competencies are fundamental to scientific literacy and higher-order thinking. Nevertheless, physics instruction in many secondary classrooms still prioritizes procedural problem solving, providing limited opportunities for students to engage in reasoning and scientific discourse. This condition highlights the urgent need for instructional models that explicitly integrate inquiry and argumentation into learning. This study examined the effect of the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) model on students’ scientific reasoning and argumentation skills using a mixed-method quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent pretest–posttest control group. The participants were 72 eleventh-grade science students from a public senior high school in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, divided into an experimental (ADI) and a control (conventional instruction) group. Data were collected using validated reasoning and argumentation instruments and analyzed through normalized gain, ANCOVA, and discourse analysis. The results showed that students in the ADI group achieved higher improvements in scientific reasoning (N-gain = 0.66, high) and argumentation quality (N-gain = 0.72, high) than those in the control group. Discourse analysis further revealed more frequent construction of claims, use of evidence, and rebuttals among ADI students, indicating deeper epistemic engagement. In conclusion, this study provides novel empirical evidence that ADI effectively strengthens reasoning-based physics learning by simultaneously enhancing students’ scientific reasoning and argumentation, offering a robust pedagogical contribution for fostering higher-order thinking in secondary science education.
Influence Deep Learning Approach Framework Merdeka Curriculum towards Realization of Character Education Students at Amanah Nusantara High School Risal, Andi Alviadi Nur; Sriwahyuni, Sriwahyuni; Kasim, Hasanudin; Sujarwo, Sujarwo; Rosmayanti, Vivit; Akhiruddin, Akhiruddin
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.8.3.2025.7378

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This study aims to analyze the influence of implementing a deep learning approach within the Merdeka Curriculum framework on the character development of students at Amanah Nusantara High School. The urgency of this research arises from the growing national demand for educational practices that not only strengthen students’ cognitive mastery but also cultivate character values aligned with the Profile of Pancasila Students an area where empirical evidence remains limited, particularly in digital era learning contexts. This study employs a mixed-methods design using a one-group pretest–posttest model. The research participants consist of 29 eleventh-grade students and two Sociology teachers. Quantitative data were collected through a character education questionnaire encompassing responsibility, honesty, care, social awareness, and work ethic, while qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews and observations of classroom activities. Descriptive analysis indicates an improvement in the mean character education score from 72.3 (SD = 8.9) in the pretest to 78.9 (SD = 7.4) in the posttest. The Shapiro–Wilk test confirmed normal data distribution (p > 0.05), and a paired-samples t-test showed a significant increase, t(28) = 4.12, p = 0.0003, with a medium-to-large effect size (Cohen’s d = 0.76). Qualitative findings further reveal that the deep learning approach enhances student participation, moral value reflection, and collaborative work, especially during activity-based learning. However, several challenges emerged, including time limitations and the absence of comprehensive character assessment instruments. Overall, the findings confirm that the deep learning approach is effective in cultivating students’ character through reflective, collaborative, and project-based activities aligned with the principles of the Merdeka Curriculum and the Pancasila Student Profile. The study highlights an urgent need for systematic teacher training and the development of character assessment frameworks to support sustainable deep learning practices in Indonesian schools.