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Journal of Educational Sciences
Published by Universitas Riau
ISSN : 25811657     EISSN : 25812203     DOI : 10.31258/jes.
JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: Education Technology Mathematic and Natural Sciences Education Social and Humaniora Sciences Education Early Childhood Education Physical Health and Sport Education All the related educational research
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 1,666 Documents
Character Education in Islamic Religious Learning: Roles of Teachers, Parents, and Schools at State Junior High School 1 Grobogan Khairina, Talitha; Hafidz, Hafidz
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.1.p.1821-1836

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Islamic education aims to develop students who are not only intellectually competent but also possess noble character (akhlakul karimah). However, character education in schools is often emphasized on cognitive aspects, while moral and behavioral development receives less attention. This study explores the role of Islamic Religious Education in fostering students’ akhlakul karimah and identifies the challenges and supporting and inhibiting factors in its implementation at State Junior High School 1 Grobogan. This research employed a qualitative approach using in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. Participants included Islamic Religious Education teachers, school administrators, students, and parents. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing to ensure the validity of the findings. The results indicate that students’ akhlakul karimah is influenced by the roles of teachers, parents, and the school environment. Teachers play a central role through modeling, habituation, and discipline, while parental involvement and school climate support character development. The main challenges include negative peer influence, exposure to digital media, limited resources, and inconsistent role modeling from adults. These findings imply that effective character education requires strong collaboration among teachers, parents, and schools to create a supportive moral learning environment.
Coaching-Based Academic Supervision as a Strategy to Improve Teachers’ Professional Performance: A Qualitative Case Study  in Secondary School Solowati, Ida; Kurniasari, Lusi; Amalia, Farah; Soedjono, Soedjono
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.1.p.1352-1363

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Improving teachers’ professional performance is a critical challenge in secondary education, especially when academic supervision is often perceived as administrative control rather than a developmental process. This study aims to examine the implementation of coaching-based academic supervision conducted by school principals and its role in enhancing teachers’ professional performance at SMP Negeri 9 Pekalongan. Employing a qualitative approach with a case study design, the research investigates the supervision process, teachers’ perceptions, and its impact on instructional practices. Data were collected through focus group discussions, classroom observations, and document analysis involving the principal and teachers participating in coaching-based supervision activities. The findings indicate that coaching-based academic supervision transforms supervision into a reflective and collaborative professional development process through joint goal setting, classroom observation, reflective dialogue, and post-observation reflection. This approach enhances teachers’ self-awareness, motivation, and instructional innovation, while fostering a supportive and trusting supervisory relationship. Challenges included time constraints and varying readiness of teachers to engage in reflective coaching. The study concludes that coaching-based supervision effectively improves teachers’ professional performance and builds a collaborative learning culture. Theoretically, it advances academic supervision models by integrating coaching principles; practically, it provides actionable guidance for school leaders in sustaining teacher professional development.
Religious Board Design: An Augmented Reality-Based Interactive Learning Media Prototype for Enhancing Religious Literacy in Islamic Education Raif, Tanwir M.Y.M; Azani, Mohammad Zakki
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.1.p.1837-1851

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Islamic Religious Education (PAI), particularly Islamic History (Tarikh Islam), is often delivered through textual and teacher-centered approaches that may limit student engagement and religious literacy development. This study aims to design and develop an interactive learning media prototype, namely the RELIGI BOARD, which integrates gamification and Augmented Reality (AR) to support Islamic History learning at the junior high school level. The research employed a Research and Development approach, adopting the first three stages of the ADDIE model: Analysis, Design, and Development. Data were collected through needs analysis interviews with teachers and analyzed using qualitative descriptive methods to examine the design feasibility and theoretical foundation of the media. The results indicate that the RELIGI BOARD prototype is functionally and structurally feasible as an interactive learning medium. The integration of board game mechanics with AR-based visualizations supports the presentation of abstract historical concepts in a more concrete and engaging form. From a theoretical perspective, the convergence of gamification principles and AR technology offers a potential solution to motivational and cognitive challenges in Islamic History learning. Although limited to the prototype development stage, this study suggests that the RELIGI BOARD has potential as an innovative learning media to support religious literacy in Islamic Education.
The Role of the Principal in Implementing Learning Innovation: A Qualitative Study at SMP Muhammadiyah 5 Surakarta Azkia, Ananda Navisa Fasty; Azani, Mohammad Zakki
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.1.p.1885-1898

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Educational institutions are required to continuously innovate to respond to rapid technological development and increasing competition, while maintaining humanistic and cultural values. School leadership plays a crucial role in ensuring that learning innovation is implemented effectively and sustainably. This study aims to analyze the role of the principal in implementing learning innovations and to identify the challenges faced in the innovation process at SMP Muhammadiyah 5 Surakarta. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach using field research. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with the principal, direct observation of school activities, and document analysis related to learning innovation programs. The findings indicate that the principal plays a central role in driving learning innovation through a servant leadership approach that emphasizes collaboration, teacher empowerment, and student-centered learning. Learning innovations were implemented through the integration of technology-based learning systems, project-based learning, and curriculum enrichment while maintaining Islamic educational values. Internal challenges mainly involved aligning stakeholders’ commitment, while external challenges included parental support and economic limitations. The study concludes that servant leadership contributes significantly to the successful implementation of learning innovations by fostering a supportive school climate, encouraging stakeholder participation, and balancing technological advancement with Islamic cultural values.
A Qualitative Study on Extracurricular-Based Islamic Education Learning Methods for Qur’anic Reading and Writing at SMP Negeri 2 Lasem Wad'iyyah, Laila Jumanul; Azani, Mohammad Zakki
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.1.p.1852-1865

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Qur’anic reading and writing skills remain a challenge for junior secondary school students with diverse religious backgrounds. This study examines the implementation of extracurricular-based Islamic Religious Education learning methods for Qur’anic reading and writing at SMP Negeri 2 Lasem, a public junior high school in Central Java, Indonesia. The study aims to identify the learning methods applied and their contribution to improving students’ Qur’anic literacy skills. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed through classroom observations, interviews with Islamic Religious Education teachers, extracurricular instructors, and seventh-grade students, as well as documentation analysis. The findings show that Qur’anic Reading and Writing extracurricular activities function as supportive learning spaces beyond formal classroom instruction. Lecture methods introduce basic tajwid and letter articulation, while discussion and question-and-answer methods facilitate interactive correction of reading errors. Guided practice emerged as the most effective approach for improving reading accuracy and fluency. Despite challenges such as limited time, varied student abilities, and inconsistent motivation, the integrated use of these methods contributed to improvements in students’ Qur’anic reading competence and religious character development. The study concludes that extracurricular-based Islamic Religious Education learning offers a practical model for enhancing Qur’anic literacy in public secondary schools.
Strategies of Islamic Education Teachers in Facing The Current of Modernity at SMPIT Al-Uswah Magetan: A Qualitative Study Toana, Hamidah Ayu Pramesti; Azani, Mohammad Zakki
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.1.p.1866-1884

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This study explores the strategies employed by Islamic Religious Education teachers in responding to the challenges of modernity at SMPIT Al-Uswah Magetan, an integrated Islamic junior high school in Indonesia. The study was conducted in the context of increasing exposure to digital technology, globalization, and social change that influence students’ learning behavior and religious character. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with Islamic Religious Education teachers and the school principal, classroom observations, and document analysis. The findings show that teachers apply several empirically observed strategies, including regulating students’ use of digital devices during school hours, strengthening religious literacy through Qur’an reading and discussion activities, providing regular spiritual guidance through worship practices, maintaining collaboration with parents and external institutions, and demonstrating exemplary behavior in daily interactions. The study also identifies supporting factors such as a religious school environment, leadership support, and teacher commitment, as well as constraints including social media influence, limited parental involvement, and diverse student backgrounds. These findings indicate how Islamic Religious Education teachers adapt instructional and character-building practices to maintain Islamic values within a modern educational setting.
English-Based Threads Accounts as Informal Learning Media for EFL Learners Melisa, Melisa; Purnomo, Maslathif Dwi; Daulay, Sholihatul Hamidah
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.1.p.1585-1604

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This study examines the role of English-based Threads accounts as informal learning platforms for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. The objective is to identify the categories of English-learning content disseminated, analyze patterns of learner interaction and engagement, and assess the educational values felt by learners utilizing Threads as an informal learning platform. This study used a qualitative phenomenological research approach to explore the lived experiences of content authors and learners, reflecting the increasing interest in informal language learning facilitated by social media. Data were gathered by systematic content observation, document analysis of posts and comments, and comprehensive interviews with four purposefully selected English-learning Threads accounts: @englishwithzah, @englishwithwahyu, @englishwithfaqih, and @bbyadthma. Analysis of 175 postings and 2,847 comments was conducted from October to November 2025. The results indicate four primary content categories: educational, motivational, interactive, and multimodal content. Learner engagement manifested through five patterns: public interaction, creator-learner discussion, peer learning, and off-platform speaking practice. Learners recognized various educational benefits, including accessibility, microlearning, emotional support, learner autonomy, and a low-anxiety learning atmosphere, while also illustrating the importance of critical and active participation. This study emphasizes the potential of Threads as an informal learning environment for EFL learners.
The Effect of Local Wisdom-Based Storytelling Methods on the Speaking Skills of 4-5 Year Old Children at Kasih Ibu Labuan Lelea Kindergarten Mokodompit, Nadia; Durrotunnisa, Durrotunnisa; Amrullah, Amrullah; Nurhayati, Nurhayati
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.1.p.1899-1912

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Early Childhood Education (PAUD) is an important foundation in children's language, social, and cognitive development. This study aims to determine the effect of local wisdom-based picture storytelling methods on the speaking skills of children in Group A at Kasih Ibu Labuan Lelea Kindergarten. The study used a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest–posttest experimental design. The research subjects consisted of 15 children, and data were obtained through observation, documentation, and teacher interviews. Data analysis was performed descriptively and inferentially using a paired sample t-test. The results showed an increase in children's speaking skills after the treatment. The average speaking ability increased, with a significant increase in the number of children in the Very Good Development and Expected Development categories, while the Starting to Develop and Not Yet Developed categories decreased. Statistical analysis showed that the t-count value was greater than the t-table, which confirmed the significant effect of the storytelling method on children's speaking skills. In conclusion, the application of the local wisdom-based picture storytelling method is effective in improving the speaking skills of early childhood. This method not only enriches vocabulary but also trains children to answer questions, recognize story characters, and build confidence in expressing themselves verbally.
Analysis of Merdeka Curriculum Learning Planning in Senior High School Rostini, Deti; Sriyanti, Ika; Nurhidayah, Nurhidayah; Budiman, Isep
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.1.p.1953-1968

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The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in high schools’ places teaching modules as the heart of student-centered learning planning. However, there is still a gap between the principles of the curriculum and the quality of the planning made. This study is to analyze the learning planning in the Merdeka Curriculum in high school, focusing on the suitability of the teaching modules with the principles of flexibility, meaningful learning, and student characteristics. The research uses a literature study method. Primary data in the form of a high school Pancasila Education teaching module was analyzed textually evaluating its structure, content, and suitability with the learning outcomes of the Merdeka Curriculum, supported by secondary data sources such as policy and academic literature. Effective teaching modules serve as strategic instruments that bridge policy and practice. The module has a systematic structure (general information, core components, appendices) that supports consistency between objectives, materials, methods, and assessments. The integration of contextual approaches such as models, dimensions, and digital technologies creates relevant and inclusive learning. The Merdeka Curriculum teaching module is a holistic and transformative planning tool.
Gamification-Based Cooperative Learning Model: Optimizing Learning Motivation in Islamic Religious Education Zahra, Desti; A. Gani, A. Gani; Wahyudi, Didik; Azizah, Nurul; Fatoni, Ilham
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.1.p.933-944

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Learning motivation is an essential factor that plays a role in increasing student involvement and success in the learning process, especially in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects. Low student motivation to learn requires learning innovations that are able to create an active and fun learning atmosphere. This study aims to analyze the influence of gamification-based cooperative learning using Wordwall media on students' learning motivation in the Qur'an and Hadith materials as a Guideline for Life. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi experimental post-test only control group design. The research sample amounted to 62 grade VII students of SMP Negeri 3 Martapura consisting of an experimental class and a control class. Data was collected using a learning motivation questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability, then analyzed through normality tests, homogeneity tests, and Independent Samples T-Test. The results of the analysis showed a significance value of 0.022 (< 0.05), which indicated a significant difference in learning motivation between the two groups. Thus, gamification-based cooperative learning using Wordwall media has a positive effect on increasing student learning motivation.

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