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Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education
Published by Papanda Publisher
ISSN : -     EISSN : 2829775X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.56916/jirpe
Core Subject : Education,
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education (JIRPE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research and review articles primarily but limited to the area of elementary school education. It brings together academics and researchers from different countries who seek to promote a vigorous dialogue between scholars in various fields both central and related to scientific enquiry in education. JIRPE is published two times yearly and only accepts articles in English.
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Using Cognitive Diagnostic Assessment to Inform Differentiated Instruction in Elementary Place Value Concepts Puspita, Dhesta Nurdana; Wiryanto; Siswono, Tatag Yuli Eko
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2559

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Place value understanding is a fundamental prerequisite for advanced mathematical learning, yet elementary students often demonstrate heterogeneous comprehension that challenges uniform teaching approaches. This study examines the use of cognitive diagnostic assessment (CDA) to identify student learning profiles and inform differentiated instruction in Indonesian elementary mathematics. A mixed-methods descriptive design involved 12 fourth-grade students at SD Negeri Jubellor, East Java. Data were collected through structured interviews and a five-item diagnostic test on place value concepts. Psychometric properties were analyzed using ANATES, while student performance was categorized into high (≥98%), moderate (64–97%), and low (<64%) understanding levels. The assessment showed strong psychometric quality with item correlations between 0.815–0.876 (p<0.01) and high reliability (α=0.87). Difficulty analysis indicated balanced distribution, with one very easy item (20%) and four moderately difficult items (80%). Results revealed heterogeneous profiles: 25% low understanding, 42% moderate, and 33% high. Students with low understanding struggled with reading multi-digit numbers and place value beyond thousands. Those at the moderate level demonstrated competency up to ten thousands but faced difficulties at hundred thousands and contextual applications. High-achieving students mastered place value comprehensively, including real-world applications. These findings demonstrate that CDA not only identifies specific learning gaps but also provides actionable insights for planning targeted instructional pathways. Strengthening this diagnostic–instructional alignment is essential to ensure responsive teaching that supports all learner profiles, particularly in bridging conceptual gaps among students at the moderate and low understanding levels.
Improving Elementary Students’ Listening Comprehension and Learning Motivation through Classroom Action Research Using Puppet Show Media Anggraini, Herwin; Supartinah; Ikhwan, Muh Saidil
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2577

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This study examines the effectiveness of puppet show media in improving learning motivation and listening comprehension in Indonesian language listening instruction among second-grade elementary school students through Classroom Action Research (CAR). The research was conducted with 23 students of class II A at a public elementary school and implemented two action cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. Data were collected using motivation questionnaires, listening comprehension tests, classroom observations, and field notes, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis. The results demonstrate a consistent improvement in both variables across cycles. Students’ learning motivation, measured as the average questionnaire score converted into a percentage of the maximum possible score, increased from 49.2% in the pre-cycle to 56.2% in Cycle I and reached 78.9% in Cycle II. Meanwhile, listening comprehension achievement, measured by the percentage of students attaining the minimum mastery criterion, rose from 34.78% in the pre-cycle to 52.2% in Cycle I and 95.7% in Cycle II. These findings indicate that puppet show media provide engaging multimodal learning experiences by integrating visual character representation, puppet movement, teacher narration, voice intonation, dialogue, and interactive questioning activities, which effectively enhance students’ motivation and listening comprehension. This study highlights the potential of CAR as a reflective approach to improving instructional practices in elementary classrooms.
Scientific-Based Animation Media for Elementary Plant Reproduction Education: A Comprehensive Needs Analysis Purdianto, Timan; Susanti, L R Retno; Safitri, Erna Retna
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v4i4.2595

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The use of animation media in science education offers significant potential for presenting abstract concepts in more concrete and comprehensible ways. This study aimed to identify the needs for developing scientific-based animation media on generative plant reproduction materials in elementary schools. Employing a Research and Development (R&D) approach with the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate), this study involved 60 elementary students and five science teachers in Palembang, Indonesia. Data were collected through validated questionnaires assessing academic needs, technology needs, and pedagogical requirements, and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results revealed that students demonstrated strong preferences for visual learning materials (71.7%) and play-based learning activities (75.0%), with exceptionally high demand for technology integration (81.7%). Teachers possessed adequate pedagogical competence but faced significant infrastructure constraints. The average scores for student academic needs (64.9%) and technology needs (66.1%) indicated moderate to high requirements for innovative learning media. These findings confirm that scientific-based animation media represents a necessary solution for addressing educational gaps in teaching abstract biological concepts. The study contributes empirical evidence supporting animation media development through comprehensive dual-stakeholder analysis, providing valuable insights for educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers in enhancing elementary science education through technology-integrated instruction.
The Relationship Between Parental Involvement in Educational Planning and Children's Emotional Wellbeing During Middle Childhood Halimah, Ima Siti; Suryana, Asep; Suharto, Nugraha
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2609

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Emotional wellbeing during middle childhood significantly influences long-term developmental outcomes, yet the relationship between parental involvement in school-based educational planning and children's emotional wellbeing remains underexplored. This study examined the correlation between parental involvement in educational planning at school and emotional wellbeing among children in middle childhood. A quantitative correlational design was employed with 140 parents of elementary school children (ages 6-12 years) in Cicalengka Sub-district, Bandung Regency, Indonesia. Data were collected via validated questionnaires measuring parental involvement in educational planning (35 items, α = 0.955) and children's emotional wellbeing across three dimensions: hope for the future, sense of control, and self-worth (17 items, α = 0.864). Spearman's rank-order correlation analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between variables. A statistically significant positive correlation was found between parental involvement in educational planning and children's emotional wellbeing (rho = 0.537, p < 0.01), indicating a moderate-strength relationship. Active parental participation in school-based educational planning is meaningfully associated with enhanced emotional wellbeing in elementary school children. These findings suggest that institutional mechanisms facilitating parental engagement in educational decision-making may yield benefits extending beyond academic achievement to encompass psychological wellbeing, informing educational policy and family-school partnership initiatives.
Teaching Factory Management for Entrepreneurial Competency Development: A Case Study Analysis Using Terry's POAC Framework Supriadi, Dede; Rosmaladewi, Okke
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2620

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Vocational education in the Fourth Industrial Revolution requires graduates with entrepreneurial competencies, yet Teaching Factory (TeFa) implementation in BLUD vocational schools remains suboptimal. This study examined TeFa management effectiveness in developing students' entrepreneurial competencies through George R. Terry's management framework (planning, organizing, actuating, controlling). A qualitative case study design was employed at SMKN 1 Pangandaran and SMKN 1 Banjar, Indonesia, involving 24 participants including principals, teachers, BLUD managers, industry partners, and students. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observations (120 hours), and document analysis over six months (March-August 2024). Analysis followed Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña's interactive model with multiple triangulation strategies. Results revealed that while TeFa programs successfully enhanced students' technical and soft skills, entrepreneurial competency development remained inadequate across all management functions. Planning lacked comprehensive industry collaboration and entrepreneurship frameworks; organizing operated informally without standardized SOPs; implementation focused predominantly on technical skills; and controlling mechanisms neglected multidimensional entrepreneurial assessment. These deficiencies reflect insufficient teacher preparation, weak industry partnerships, and absent comprehensive evaluation frameworks. The study concludes that effective entrepreneurship-oriented TeFa requires formalized industry collaboration in planning, standardized SOPs, pedagogically sophisticated implementation integrating entrepreneurship throughout instruction, and validated multidimensional assessment systems. Findings contribute theoretical insights on implementation fidelity while offering practical recommendations for vocational education policy and management reform.
Managing Digital Media-Based Indonesian Language Learning to Enhance Literacy: A Comparative Case Study of Adaptive Practices in Resource-Variable School Contexts Winaningsih, Iis; Hidayat, Ayi Najmul
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2621

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Despite the integration of digital technologies in education, Indonesian students' literacy remains concerning, with PISA 2022 showing only 25% achieving basic reading proficiency. This study investigates how digital media-based Indonesian language learning is managed through classical management functions to support literacy development. A qualitative multiple case study design was employed at two public senior high schools in different regional contexts. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with four teachers and twenty-four students, classroom observations across sixteen sessions, and document analysis. Thematic analysis was conducted using Terry's management framework encompassing planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling functions. Both schools implemented all four management functions but with different emphases. SMAN 1 Tegalwaru demonstrated high adaptive capacity through flexible planning and contingency strategies despite infrastructural limitations, while SMAN 1 Cikatomas exhibited more systematic procedural consistency. Critical gaps were identified in organizational documentation and supervision follow-up mechanisms across both sites. Unexpectedly, resource constraints at Tegalwaru stimulated independent digital literacy behaviors among students. Effective digital literacy development depends not merely on technological access but on the quality, adaptability, and systematization of learning management practices. Strengthening teachers' adaptive expertise, formalizing documentation processes, and establishing structured supervision feedback loops are essential for sustainable improvement.
Systematic Management of Character Education to Enhance Student Discipline Through School-Industry Collaboration Nurdiana, Nurdiana; Suherman, Maman
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2622

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution demands vocational graduates possess strong discipline alongside technical competencies, yet 25% experience employment difficulties due to weak work ethic rather than skill deficiencies. This qualitative multiple case study examined character education management at SMKN 1 Pangandaran and SMKS Taruna Bangsa Ciamis through observations, interviews, and document analysis. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman's framework with triangulation for validity. Management functions operated systematically: planning established four discipline indicators (punctuality, SOP/safety compliance, task responsibility, professional communication); organizing created cross-functional coordination with clear role delineation; implementation combined school-based habituation through Teaching Factory with authentic industrial practice during internships; evaluation employed the CIPP model using rubrics, logbooks, and industry reports. Punctuality improved from 68% to 89%, and safety compliance increased from 72% to 94% during internships. Barriers including teacher preparation gaps, cultural differences, and short internship duration were addressed through professional development, graduated transitions, and standardized assessment instruments. Findings demonstrate that systematic management frameworks effectively bridge school-industry contexts for discipline formation. The study extends social learning and experiential learning theories into vocational character education, providing actionable practices for educators and policymakers while identifying needs for longitudinal research and exploration of higher-order professional competencies.
Developing Culturally Responsive Augmented Reality Pop-Up Books for Elementary Social Studies: A Preliminary Needs Analysis Ruliani, Epit; Nasution, Nasution; Rachmadyanti, Putri
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v4i4.2630

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Contemporary Social Studies instruction in elementary schools faces significant challenges in engaging students with cultural heritage content, primarily due to teacher-centered approaches and limited interactive media. This study addresses the need for innovative, culturally responsive instructional media by conducting a preliminary needs analysis for developing Augmented Reality (AR) Pop-Up Book embedded with ethnopedagogical content. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed at SDN Sawunggaling I/382 Surabaya, involving one fifth-grade teacher and ten students. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive model. Findings revealed persistent lecture-dominated instruction with minimal interactive media utilization, resulting in low student engagement and suboptimal learning outcomes. Both teachers and students expressed strong need for interactive, visual media that contextualizes cultural heritage content. Current instructional resources proved inadequate for facilitating meaningful engagement with abstract cultural concepts. The identified needs strongly support AR Pop-Up Book development as an appropriate pedagogical solution. Integration of AR technology with ethnopedagogical principles can address engagement challenges while strengthening cultural identity. Findings align with research demonstrating AR's effectiveness in improving motivation and learning outcomes, while ethnopedagogy enables authentic connections between academic content and lived cultural experiences.
Analysis of Students' Needs and Characteristics to Develop Multiplication Domino-Card Learning Media Assisted by Articulate Storyline 3 Yudhistira, Rendy Prima; Somakim, Somakim; Safitri, Erna Retna
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v4i4.2632

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Learning multiplication remains a challenge for many grade V students, particularly in memorizing multiplication facts and applying them in problem-solving. This condition underscores the need for more engaging, interactive, and learning-oriented media that align with students' learning styles and characteristics. Digital media has great potential to increase engagement and understanding of concepts. This study aims to analyze the learning needs and characteristics of students as the basis for developing domino-card multiplication learning media assisted by Articulate Storyline 3. The study used a quantitative descriptive design involving 130 students from three elementary schools in Musi Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra. Data was collected through learning needs questionnaires, student characteristics questionnaires, and classroom observations, and then analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that students have a high need for interactive media, with 79.6% liking digital, visual, and game-based media, as well as a high level of learning motivation (77.8%). Learning difficulties fall into the medium category (64.6%), particularly related to memorization and applying multiplication. Most students exhibit a visual-kinesthetic learning tendency, which corresponds to manipulative activities, animations, and interactive feedback. These findings suggest that the development of Articulate Storyline 3-assisted multiplication domino-card media is highly relevant, as it effectively addresses students' learning needs and supports increased engagement and conceptual understanding in the context of 21st-century learning.
Teachers' Pedagogical Competence in Designing Deep Learning and HOTS Assessment in Elementary Schools: A Systematic Literature Review Setiyowati, Endang; Puspita, Ari Metalin Ika; Mariana, Neni
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025)
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This systematic literature review examines teachers' pedagogical competence in designing deep learning and Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) assessment in elementary schools. The study analyzed 27 peer-reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2025, focusing on three primary dimensions: pedagogical competence in HOTS-based learning design, assessment development, and impact on student learning outcomes. The findings reveal that elementary school teachers demonstrate moderate to good pedagogical competence in designing HOTS-based learning, with strengths in lesson planning and implementation but challenges in assessment development and consistent application. Key factors influencing successful HOTS implementation include professional learning communities, continuous training programs, technology integration, and institutional readiness. The review identifies significant gaps in teachers' ability to develop creative and evaluative assessment instruments, with most teachers relying on analytical-level questions. Furthermore, the integration of HOTS assessment with deep learning approaches shows positive impacts on students' critical thinking skills and learning outcomes. The study recommends establishing systematic professional development programs, strengthening teacher learning communities, developing comprehensive HOTS assessment instruments, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders. This review contributes to understanding the current state of pedagogical competence in HOTS implementation and provides evidence-based recommendations for improving elementary education quality through enhanced teacher competence in deep learning and assessment practices.