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Journal of Basic Education Research
ISSN : 27164217     EISSN : 27161560     DOI : https://doi.org/10.37251/jber
Core Subject : Education,
Journal of Basic Education Research (JBER) publishes high-quality methodological assessment, evaluation, and study research texts in various educational settings and scientific disciplines with their own specific phenomena, as well as related studies that address issues of concern in education today. Journal of Basic Education Research (JBER) discusses scientific research on how assessment and evaluation can improve educational outcomes; research on how various scientific disciplines can inform theoretical, practical, and political perspectives at various levels and education systems. This journal mainly covers, manuscripts in the following fields: Performance assessment Instrument development Policy analysis Program evaluation Test management Development of research methodology in Primary and Elementary Programs Curriculum assessment and evaluation in Primary and Elementary Programs Local and global issue education 21st century Learning evaluation and assessment in Primary and Elementary Programs
Articles 320 Documents
Supplemental Activity Sheets for Enhancing Learning in Electrical Installation and Maintenance Exploratory Subject Macasinag, Jerwin Ocampo
Journal of Basic Education Research Vol 7 No 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jber.v7i1.2698

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Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to design, develop, and validate supplemental activity sheets for the Exploratory Subject in Electrical Installation and Maintenance to enhance students’ competencies, engagement, and mastery of skills in alignment with the TLE curriculum standards in Basic Education. Methodology: A descriptive-developmental research design, guided by the modified ADDIE model, was employed to create Supplemental Activity Sheets using Canva for visual design. The DepEd Learning Resources Management and Development System (LRMDS) tool was used for evaluation by two TLE Master Teachers, two EIM teachers, and one licensed Master Electrician, with 5–16 years’ teaching, industry, and material development experience. Main Findings: The developed supplemental activity sheets in Electrical Installation and Maintenance were rated Very Satisfactory in content, format, presentation and organization, and accuracy and up-to-datedness by expert evaluators. The overall weighted mean was within the Very Satisfactory range, indicating high acceptability and alignment with the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs). Novelty/Originality of this study: This study introduces contextually relevant, standards-aligned supplemental activity sheets for Electrical Installation and Maintenance, integrating MELCs, disaster risk reduction, gender equity, and higher-order thinking skills. By combining pedagogical design principles with visual learning strategies, it advances instructional resource development in TLE, offering a replicable model for enhancing competencies despite limited textbooks and specialized teaching staff.
Improving Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Learning Outcomes Through Team Games Tournament in Fourth Grade at State Elementary School 03 Binuang Rafianda, Zhafirah; Desyandri , Desyandri
Journal of Basic Education Research Vol 7 No 2 (2026): Marc
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jber.v7i2.2808

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to improve students’ learning outcomes in Bhinneka Tunggal Ika learning by implementing the Team Games Tournament (TGT) learning model in Grade IV of SDN 03 Binuang Kampung Dalam Methodology: This research employed Classroom Action Research with qualitative and quantitative approaches. The research was conducted in two cycles consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The subjects were 20 fourth-grade students. Data were collected through tests and non-test techniques such as observation sheets for lesson plans, teacher activities, student activities, and learning outcomes. Data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. Main Findings: The results showed an improvement in learning outcomes from Cycle I to Cycle II. Lesson plan quality increased from 92.96% to 98.43%. Teacher activity improved from 85.71% to 96.42%, and student activity increased from 82.14% to 96.42%. Students’ learning outcomes also improved in attitude (77.65 to 86.25), knowledge (75.25 to 87), and skills (80.40 to 89.99). Novelty/Originality of this study: This study integrates the TGT model into Bhinneka Tunggal Ika learning in elementary education, emphasizing collaborative games to enhance attitudes, knowledge, and skills simultaneously, which strengthens student engagement and learning effectiveness.
Improving Students’ Learning Outcomes in Pancasila Education through Problem-Based Learning: A Classroom Action Research in Grade IV of SDN 011 Bukit Pedusunan Maharani, Desti; Desyandri, Desyandri
Journal of Basic Education Research Vol 7 No 2 (2026): Marc
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jber.v7i2.2813

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to improve students’ learning outcomes in Pancasila Education through the implementation of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model, which is aligned with the principles of the Merdeka Curriculum in classroom instruction. Methodology: This study employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) method conducted in two cycles, consisting of the stages of planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The research subjects consisted of 18 students. Data collection techniques included learning outcome tests, observation sheets (non-test), and documentation of the instructional implementation as well as the quality of the teaching modules. Main Findings: The results of the study showed that prior to the intervention, only 11.1% of students achieved learning mastery. After the implementation of PBL, the quality of the teaching modules improved from 89.55% to 100%, the implementation of instruction increased from 91% to 96.4%, and the average student learning outcomes rose from 81.2 in Cycle I to 91.3 in Cycle II. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study presents the implementation of the Problem Based Learning model through Classroom Action Research in Pancasila Education within the Merdeka Curriculum. The novelty of this research lies in the integrated improvement of teaching module quality, instructional implementation, and learning outcomes simultaneously within the context of value-based Pancasila learning.
Analysis Model Social Emotional Learning (SEL) with Local Cultural Integration in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Chofifah, Chaesa Nur; Syafril, Syafrimen; Amriyah, Chairul
Journal of Basic Education Research Vol 7 No 2 (2026): Marc
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jber.v7i2.2848

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Purpose of the study: Mto analyze the application of the social emotional learning (SEL) model, the integration of local cultural values in social emotional learning (SEL), and the competence of teachers in implementing social emotional learning (SEL) in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. Methodology: This study uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, the literature used between 2021-2025 sourced from scientific databases in the form of Scopus, ERIC, DOAJ, and Google Scholar. This research utilizes the Publish or Perish 8 software. Main Findings: The study found that the integration of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah becomes effective when local cultural values are internalized through collaborative, reflective, and contextual learning such as storytelling, traditional games, the use of regional languages, and mutual cooperation activities. This approach improves self-awareness, empathy, social skills, and responsible decision-making. The success of implementation is also influenced by teachers' competence in understanding SEL, building relationships, managing emotions, applying holistic pedagogy, and having cultural sensitivity so that SEL is integrated into school culture inclusively. Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this study lies in the development of a learning model in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah that not only forms intellectual intelligence, but also balances the social-emotional and moral-spiritual aspects of students. This research is a guideline in designing learning based on the integration of local cultural values to foster empathy, social intelligence, and self-control.
Supplemental Digital Learning Resource for Environmental Science: A Quasi-Experimental Study Bolalin, Menrose J
Journal of Basic Education Research Vol 7 No 3 (2026): on going
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jber.v7i3.2983

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Purpose of the study: This study aimed to develop and validate a supplemental digital learning resource in Environmental Science and to examine its classroom use as a support material for improving students’ understanding of selected competencies. Methodology: The study employed a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with control and experimental groups. A total of 174 senior high school students from four intact sections at a single school in the Bicol Region, Philippines, participated in the study. Two sections were assigned to the experimental group and two to the control group. The supplemental digital learning resource was developed using the ADDIE model and informed by elements of the 7E learning cycle in structuring learning activities. Prior achievement data were used to identify the least-mastered competencies, which served as the basis for the module's content. Data were analyzed using the weighted mean and the paired t-test. Main Findings: The developed supplemental digital learning resource obtained an overall weighted mean of 4.80, interpreted as Very Much Valid. Results also showed that both the control and experimental groups significantly improved from pretest to posttest. However, the experimental group obtained a higher posttest mean and a greater mean gain than the control group, suggesting that the supplemental digital learning resource may have provided additional instructional support for learning Environmental Science. Novelty/Originality of this study: The study contributes a competency-based supplemental digital learning resource in Environmental Science designed to address least-mastered competencies and support flexible and blended learning.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics-Based Problem-Based Learning Model for Fifth-Grade Students’ Learning Outcomes in Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures Aulia, Meiliza; Ningsih, Yarisda
Journal of Basic Education Research Vol 7 No 3 (2026): on going
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jber.v7i3.3042

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to analyze the effect of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-based problem-based learning model on students’ learning outcomes in perimeter and area of plane figures in fifth-grade elementary school. The study focuses on comparing learning outcomes between students taught using science, technology, engineering, and mathematics -based problem-based learning model and those taught using conventional learning methods. Methodology: This study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method and nonequivalent control group design. The sample consisted of 49 fifth-grade students selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using pre-test and post-test instruments. Data analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics 25, including normality, homogeneity, and Mann–Whitney U tests. Main Findings: The results showed that the average post-test score of the experimental class was higher than the control class. The Mann–Whitney U test indicated a significance value of 0.013 < 0.05, showing a significant difference. This indicates that the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics -based PBL model has a significant effect on improving students’ learning outcomes in mathematics. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study highlights the application of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-based PBL specifically on perimeter and area of plane figures in elementary school context. It provides empirical evidence of its effectiveness in improving learning outcomes and offers a contextual and student-centered learning approach, contributing to the development of innovative mathematics learning models at the primary education level.
Implementing the Problem-Based Learning Model Supported by Canva-Based Animated Videos on Fourth-Grade Students’ Learning Outcomes in Plane Geometry Characteristics Azzahra, Putri; Suciana, Fadila
Journal of Basic Education Research Vol 7 No 3 (2026): on going
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jber.v7i3.3057

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to examine the effect of implementing the Problem-Based Learning model supported by Canva-based animated videos on fourth-grade students’ learning outcomes in plane geometry. Methodology: This study used a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design, specifically the nonequivalent control group design. The sample was selected through purposive sampling, consisting of fourth-grade students from State Elementary School 15 Simarasok as the experimental group 27 students and State Elementary School 03 Sungai Angek as the control group 27 students. The research instrument was a multiple-choice objective test. Main Findings: The analysis results showed that the mean score of the experimental group was 72.86, while the control group scored 60.03. The hypothesis test using an independent samples t-test indicated a significance value of 0.006 < 0.05 and a t-value greater than the t-table (2.850 > 2.00665). Therefore, it can be concluded that the Problem-Based Learning model supported by Canva-based animated videos has a significant effect on fourth-grade students’ learning outcomes in plane geometry. Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this study lies in the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning model combined with Canva-based animated videos in teaching plane geometry. This approach promotes contextual, interactive, and visual learning to address the abstract nature of the material, thereby improving students’ engagement, conceptual understanding, and learning outcomes at the elementary school level.
A Love-Based Curriculum is Used at MI Nurul Mun’im to Improve Students’ Empathy Fajri, Zaenol; Ikhsan, Nurul
Journal of Basic Education Research Vol 7 No 3 (2026): on going
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jber.v7i3.3065

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Purpose of the study: This study addresses the decline in students’ empathy, marked by increasing individualism and low social awareness. It highlights the need for a love-based curriculum that emphasizes compassion beyond cognitive learning. The study aims to describe the improvement of empathy among fifth-grade students at MI Nurul Mun’im through this approach.. Methodology: . A descriptive qualitative methodology was employed, and data were gathered via observation, interviews, and recording with 34 students, Islamic Religious Education teachers, and the Deputy Curriculum. Data reduction, presentation, and triangulation validity testing were used to analyze the data and derive findings. Main Findings: The findings show that a love-based curriculum can foster humanistic, interactive, and meaningful learning, as well as raise students’ empathy, including cooperation, compassion, and respect for one another. Teacher readiness, madrasah support, and a variety of teaching strategies contributed to this accomplishment, but challenges, including variations in student character, time constraints, and environmental factors, persisted. In conclusion, through a steady process of habituation, the love-based curriculum effectively increases students’ empathy. In the context of Islamic education in particular, this research advances the development of humanitarian-based character education Novelty/Originality of this study: Madrasahs are advised to expand teacher preparation, increase implementation consistency, and carry out additional research to evaluate this strategy’s long-term efficacy.
Teachers’ Educational Interventions in Addressing Bullying Behavior Among Students in Public Elementary Schools in Pulubala Subdistrict, Gorontalo Regency Bouti, Riyon; Wantu, Sastro M; Mahmud, Ramli
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jber.v7i3.3097

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to analyze classroom teachers’ interventions in preventing and addressing bullying behavior among elementary school students, as well as to identify factors influencing the effectiveness of these interventions in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. Methodology: A qualitative approach using a case study design, purposive sampling technique, and data sources: school principals, fifth-grade teachers, and students at SDN in Pulubala District. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis. Data analysis utilized the Miles and Huberman interactive model (data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions), as well as triangulation of sources, techniques, and time. Main Findings: Teacher interventions were implemented through three primary forms: as an advisor, role model, and integrated facilitator. The effectiveness of interventions was determined by factors including the emotional bond between teachers and students, interpersonal communication skills, the integrity and consistency of teachers’ behavior, as well as school environment support and parental involvement. Verbal bullying was the most dominant form, while collaborative approaches and inclusive learning proved effective in reducing bullying behavior Novelty/Originality of this study: This study offers an integrative teacher intervention model based on local empirical data by combining the roles of advisor, role model, and facilitator. This study reinforces a contextual approach in bridging the gap between normative character education and actual bullying prevention practices in elementary schools
A Model for Developing Cultural and Civic Literacy as a Means of Character Habituation Among Students at Public Elementary Schools in Pulubala Subdistrict, Gorontalo Regency Side, Ismail Y; Ngiu, Zulaecha; Cuga, Candra
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jber.v7i3.3189

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to develop a cultural and civic literacy model based on character habituation that is systematically integrated into the learning process, in order to address the dominance of reading–writing and numeracy literacy, and to strengthen the sustained internalization of values in the character development of elementary school students Methodology: This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The research subjects included students and teachers from three public elementary schools in Pulubala Subdistrict, Gorontalo Regency. Data were collected through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation, and analyzed using descriptive qualitative and quantitative techniques, with effectiveness tested using the N-Gain score Main Findings: The results indicate that the implementation of cultural and civic literacy in elementary schools remains fragmented and is not yet supported by systematic instructional design. Based on needs analysis, students require contextual, simple, visually-based learning that is integrated with local culture. The developed model, LITBUD-KAR, has a very high level of validity (>92%), practicality, and user acceptance (>96%), and is effective in increasing student engagement, understanding of cultural and civic values, and character development, with an N-Gain value of 0.75 (high category) Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this study lies in the development of a cultural and civic literacy model based on character habituation, which is systematically integrated across intracurricular, co-curricular, extracurricular, and school culture dimensions.