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Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review (IJRER)
ISSN : 28097505     EISSN : 28093682     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.51574/ijrer
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Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 558 Documents
Scramble Learning Model with the Assistance of Word Box Media: Beginning Reading Ability of Elementary School Students Andriyani, Viki; Fatoni, A; Hasnanto, Anton Tri
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): December (Early Bird)
Publisher : Education and Talent Development Center Indonesia (ETDC Indonesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v5i1.4088

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Early reading skills are a crucial foundation in elementary school but are often a challenge for first-grade students. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of implementing the Scramble learning model mediated by word boxes on improving early reading skills in elementary school students. This study uses a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental research type of one-group pretest-posttest design. The study population was all first-grade students at elementary school 3 Way Galih, South Lampung. The research sample consisted of 38 first-grade students. The instrument used was a written test of early reading skills given in the form of a pretest (before treatment) and a posttest (after treatment). Data analysis was carried out using a paired sample t-test. The results of descriptive statistics showed a significant increase in students' abilities, evidenced by an increase in the average score from 46.18 (pretest) to 69.87 (post test). The results of the paired sample t-test hypothesis test showed a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000. Because the Sig. (0.000) is smaller than alpha = 0.05, then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. These results demonstrate that the Scramble learning model with word box media improves word stringing and beginning reading. This study shows that the simple and interactive Scramble learning model, supported by word box media, can help teachers overcome beginning reading difficulties and motivate elementary school students.
Contextual Teaching and Learning Model: Explosion Box Media on Learning Activity in Elementary School Students' IPAS Subjects Khazanah, Umi Muslikhatul; Baharudin, Baharudin; Yanti, Yuli
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): December (Early Bird)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v5i1.4091

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Fourth graders' low learning engagement in elementary schools can hinder learning, especially in Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) subjects that require contextual understanding. We need innovative learning techniques and media to engage pupils. Thus, this study examines how the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) methodology and Explosion Box media affect fourth graders' IPAS learning in elementary school. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design in a nonequivalent control group posttest-only format. The sample consisted of 40 students divided into experimental and control classes at elementary school 3 Way Galih. Learning activity data were collected using a validated and reliable questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using an independent sample t-test. The results showed a significant difference in learning activity between the experimental and control groups, with a Sig. (2-tailed) value = 0.000 < 0.05 and a t-count value of 4.965 > t-table 1.685. These results show that the CTL model with Explosion Box media boosts student learning. This medium creates an interactive, contextual, and engaging learning environment, encouraging student participation. Effective learning model recommendations come from this research. IPAS teachers can use the CTL model and Explosion Box media to motivate, engage, and contextualize elementary school pupils, supporting holistic educational goals.
Planning a Problem Based Learning (PBL) Model in Biology Subjects in High School: A Case Study Arwita, Widya; Sitinjak, Abraham Pranata; Amanda, Naziha; Istiara, Rayuni; Mahmudah, Delsa; Nasution, Sheila Desiska; Sianturi, Sri Tama Rotua
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): December (Early Bird)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v5i1.4119

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Biology learning in the 21st century demands a shift from conventional teacher-centered methods to student-centered approaches to improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model is one relevant approach, but its implementation is highly dependent on the quality of teacher planning. This study intends to describe and analyze in depth the PBL model planning process in biology subjects at high school. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The research subjects are biology teachers and the school's internal MGMP team. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, non-participatory observation during planning meetings, and document analysis in the form of lesson implementation plans. The results of the study indicate that the PBL planning process at High School 5 Medan goes through several crucial stages: (1) Identification of essential materials suitable for PBL; (2) Formulation of problems (scenarios) that are authentic, contextual, and relevant to the student's environment; (3) Design of systematic learning steps according to PBL syntax; and (4) Development of authentic assessment instruments that focus on process and product. The main challenges faced by teachers in planning are time allocation and alignment problems with the learning outcomes set by the curriculum. This case study concludes that thorough and collaborative planning is an essential key to the successful implementation of PBL and recommends the need for ongoing professional development support for teachers in designing innovative learning.
Critical Thinking Skills of College Students in Solving Linear Algebra Problems Using the Problem-Based Learning Model Anggaini, Dwi; Sutrisno, Tri
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): December (Early Bird)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v5i1.4160

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Third-semester electrical engineering students taking linear algebra had an average pretest of 54.2, indicating poor conceptual mastery of critical thinking skills (CTS). They struggled with variable analysis, mathematical inferences, and logical engineering problem solutions. This report suggests an innovative learning model that bridges mathematical theory and engineering applications. This study examines whether Problem-Based Learning (PBL) improves students' CTS and explains the qualitative mechanisms. This study employs an explanatory sequential mixed-methods approach. To measure CTS pre- and post-test scores using Facione indicators (interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, and explanation), 42 electrical engineering students were tested. In the second stage (quantitative), the researchers explained the quantitative results through observation of the learning process, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. The findings indicate the CTS score increased 31.2% from 54.2 to 71.1. The paired t-test (T (41) = 8.72; p < 0.001) confirmed statistical significance, while the Cohen’s d Effect Size value of 1.39 indicated significant practical impact. 10 The Inference (44%) and Analysis (38%) indicators increased most. The qualitative results indicated that PBL forced students to think investigatively instead of procedurally. High group activity also improved students' explanation and evaluation skills (p = 0.006) by encouraging coherent arguments. With PBL, electrical engineering students' CTS, especially higher order thinking skills like analysis and inference, improved greatly. Positive group dynamics and changes in students' learning experiences, which PBL promotes to develop critical thinking and engineering-relevant problem-solving skills, supported this effectiveness.
The Use of Digital Comick Media in Improving the Reading Ability of Grade V Students of State Elementary School Rehiara, Indry Lenisari; Ririhena, Ribka L.; Notanubun, Zainudin
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): December (Early Bird)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v5i1.4162

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This research is motivated by students' low reading ability and interest in understanding the contents of the text, which is reflected in learning outcomes that have not reached the minimum completion criteria. This study aims to strengthen the reading comprehension skills of fifth-grade elementary school students by utilizing digital comic media, which integrates text and images in an intriguing and meaningful way. This Classroom Action Research (CAR) was carried out in two cycles, where each cycle consists of the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research subjects were 23 fifth-grade students at State Elementary School 1 Poka in the even semester of the 2024/2025 academic year. Data were collected through observation, tests, and documentation, then analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The results indicated a substantial improvement in students' reading comprehension skills in every cycle. The average pre-test score was 48.68 with a completion percentage of only 13%. After the implementation of cycle I, the average increased to 63.03 (43% completion) and reached 76.51 with 100% classical completion in cycle II. This improvement occurred in all aspects of comprehension, including character identification, story content comprehension, and message interpretation. As a major contribution, this study demonstrates that the use of digital comics has proven effective in improving students' reading comprehension learning outcomes, as well as fostering students' interest in reading and active participation in the learning process. Digital comics are suggested as a novel approach to mitigate the issue of inadequate reading comprehension skills in elementary education.
Speed Reading Method to Improve Reading Comprehension Skills among Fifth-Grade Students Primary School Picarima, Thomas; Ririhena, Ribka L.; Maipauw, Musa Marsel
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): December (Early Bird)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v5i1.4180

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This research is motivated by the low reading comprehension skills of fifth-grade students at State Elementary School 41 Ambon. This problem has a significant impact on the overall learning process and students' academic achievement. The main objective of this research is to strengthen the reading comprehension skills of fifth-grade students in elementary school through the application of the speed-reading method. This research employs Classroom Action Research (CAR) in two cycles, utilizing the Kemmis and McTaggart model. Each CAR cycle consists of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The research subjects were 20 fifth-grade students at State Elementary School 41 Ambon. The results of the study showed a significant increase in students' reading comprehension after the application of the speed-reading method. The study observed an increase in student activity during the learning process, which rose from 72% in Cycle I to 93.18% in Cycle II. The study also observed an increase in students' learning completeness, specifically in reading comprehension, from only 30% in Cycle I to 100% in Cycle II. The conclusion of this research is that the speed-reading method is effective in improving elementary school students' reading comprehension skills in Indonesian language learning. This research aims to furnish practical solutions and innovative pedagogical models for educators to address reading comprehension challenges in the classroom, while also serving as a foundation for the advancement of speed-reading techniques at the elementary education level.
Arm Strength and Shoulder Flexibility in a Physical Training Curriculum: Predictors of Spin Serve Ball Rotation Aprilo, Ians; Arfanda, Poppy Elisano; Mappaompo, M. Adam; Hasanuddin, M. Imran; Nurulita, Retno Farhana; Zakaria, Ahmad
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): December (Early Bird)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v5i1.4196

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High ball rotation speed is essential for junior tennis spin serve performance, yet physical training curricula generally neglect it. Designing effective training programs requires identifying physical characteristics that predict high ball rotation. This study examines how arm muscle strength and shoulder flexibility affect spin serve ball rotation speed in junior tennis players. The correlational study included 20 Makassar-based 15–16-year-old male junior athletes who had mastered spin serving. A handgrip dynamometer and 2 kg medicine ball throw test tested arm strength. The back scratch test assessed shoulder flexibility. Kinovea analyzed the ball's rotation speed recorded by a Canon EOS 1100D camera (120 fps). The results showed a strong and significant correlation between arm muscle strength and ball rotation speed (r = 0.68; p < 0.001), as well as a moderately significant correlation with shoulder flexibility (r = 0.51; p = 0.002). A multiple regression analysis indicated that these two factors together made up 58% of the ball rotation performance (R^2 = 0.58), with arm muscle strength making up 42% and shoulder flexibility making up 16%. These findings highlight that optimal spin serve performance is strongly influenced by upper body strength and shoulder mobility, which synergistically enhance racket acceleration and ball brushing mechanics. The implication for junior tennis physical training curricula is the need for structured and measurable emphasis on developing specific arm strength and maintaining optimal shoulder range of motion as key predictors of spin serve effectiveness.
Analysis of the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and the Motivation of Extracurricular Futsal Students to Middle School Usman, Arifuddin; Pratama, Muh. Rama; Arimbi, Arimbi
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): December (Early Bird)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v5i1.4197

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Psychological factors like emotional intelligence influence kids' willingness to exercise, especially in extracurricular sports like futsal. Schools must understand the non-technical aspects that affect student involvement and exercise quality to build more successful and sustainable coaching programs. This study aims to analyze the relationship between emotional intelligence and exercise motivation in futsal extracurricular students at middle school. The study used a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The study population was all 50 extracurricular participants, with a sample of 25 boys and 25 girls selected through a purposive sampling technique at Middle School 27 Makassar. Emotional intelligence data were collected using a questionnaire structured based on indicators of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills, while exercise motivation data were obtained through a questionnaire based on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation aspects. The data collection technique was carried out through a structured survey, and all instruments have undergone validity and reliability tests. Data analysis used Pearson Product Moment correlation to test the relationship between the two variables. The results of the study showed a positive and significant relationship between emotional intelligence and students' motivation to practice, meaning that the higher a student's emotional intelligence, the higher their motivation to participate in futsal training. This finding indicates the need for a coaching program that focuses not only on technical skills but also on strengthening students' emotional aspects. The study's conclusion confirms that emotional intelligence is an important predictor in increasing students' motivation to practice in extracurricular futsal activities.
Think of Pair Share Learning Model on Student Learning Activity in Science Subjects at State Elementary Madrasah Hasanah, Asri Nur; Baharudin, Baharudin; Hasnanto, Anton Tri
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): December (Early Bird)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v5i1.4200

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This research is motivated by the low activity and learning outcomes of students in natural science subjects at state elementary schools. This study aims to test and analyze the effect of the Think Pair Share (TPS) learning model on increasing the engagement and learning outcomes of fifth-grade science subject students at State Elementary Schools. This study uses a quasi-experimental method with a post-test-only nonequivalent control group design. The sample consists of two groups: the Experimental Class (n=27), which applies the TPS model, and the Control Class (n=26), which uses conventional learning at State Elementary School 3 Bandar Lampung. Data was collected through questionnaires, observation of learning activities, and learning outcome tests (post-test). Learning outcome data was analyzed using the independent sample t-test (Welch's t-test) after normality and homogeneity tests. The results of the study show: (1) Student learning engagement in the Experimental Class is in the High category with an average of 78.7%, while the Control Class is in the medium category with an average of 59.9%. (2) The average post-test score of the experimental class (88.52) was much higher than that of the control class (69.04). (3) The results of the hypothesis test indicated that there was a statistically very significant difference between the two groups (p-value = 0.000000019), which indicated that H_0 was rejected. The contribution of this study is to provide empirical evidence that the TPS learning model is a very effective and significant intervention in improving learning activities and cognitive learning outcomes among science students in elementary Islamic education.
The Influence of a Principal's Transformational Leadership Style on Teacher Performance in the Digital Era: A Case Study Habibah, Sitti; Juhari, Agusalim
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): December (Early Bird)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v5i1.4258

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Transformational leadership is believed to enhance motivation and performance; however, it is essential to evaluate the efficacy of the high school principal's leadership style in motivating teachers, particularly in the integration of technology and the resolution of digital learning challenges.  This study analyzes and empirically tests the principal's transformational leadership style on teacher performance at High School 2 Takalar, especially in the digital age when technology adaptation and learning innovation are crucial. This study uses a quantitative approach with an associative explanatory survey design. The total number of teachers at High School 2 Takalar is 78, with 21 men and 57 women. The research sample was determined using the Slovin Formula with a tolerance level of error of 10% (e = 0.10), resulting in a minimum of 44 respondents. Data was collected through a closed questionnaire and analyzed using simple linear regression statistical techniques. The study found a positive and significant relationship between principal transformational leadership and teacher performance. Teacher performance in technology adaptation, learning innovation, and main task implementation improved significantly with increased transformational leadership dimensions like idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. This research endorses the transformational leadership model within the context of 21st-century education characterized by digital predominance. This case study offers practical advice for High School 2 Takalar's principal and other educators on how to use transformational leadership to boost teacher professionalism and performance in the digital age.