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INDONESIA
International Journal of Educational Best Practices
Published by Universitas Riau
ISSN : -     EISSN : 25810847     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.31258/
Core Subject : Education, Social,
International Journal of Educational Best Practices (IJEBP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal of studies in educational issues, both theories and practices, published biannually by the School of Postgraduate Studies of Universitas Riau, Indonesia, every April and October. The journal prioritizes research reports on educational theories and practices. However, viewpoint and conceptual articles in the field of education will also be considered for publication. The scope includes theories and practices in the field of education: educational management, language education, science education, art education, civic education, history education, and other related fields. The Articles submitted should follow the Author Guidelines.
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AN EVALUATION OF THE 2013 CURRICULUM ASSISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HISTORY TEACHERS IN PEKANBARU Isjoni; Riantama, M. Yogi; Fikri, Asyrul; Yuliantoro
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 3 No. 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.3.2.85-92

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This study is aimed at measuring the effectiveness of the 2013 Curriculum implementation assistance training program for school principals and History teachers conducted by the education office in Pekanbaru City. The study was conducted using the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, and Product) evaluation model introduced by Stufflebeam (2003). The data were collected through interviews, documentation, and observation. The subject of the study was the Pekanbaru city education office. The results show that the evaluation of the 2013 Curriculum implementation assistance training program resulted in a background, goals, objectives, expected results, and legal basis; the Input Evaluation resulted in criteria for training participants, training preparation programs, companion criteria, training organizers, training facilities, mentoring strategies, mentoring patterns, mentoring training mechanisms, training manuals, training implementation schedules, and training funding; The process evaluation resulted in the implementation of mentoring preparation, program structure readiness, teaching material readiness, preparedness of assistant staff, readiness of organizers, and readiness of training facilities which became the foundation of the committee to carry out the training. Furthermore, the assistants carry out the learning process; Product evaluations produce training graduates' competency standards, the level of success of training participants, and the impact of training graduates. From the evaluation results, the context obtained a value of 4.96 in the Very Good category. While the process evaluation obtained an average of 2.6 Poor categories and product evaluations obtained a score of 2.80 Poor category. Overall, the evaluation component of the K13 mentoring training program for history subjects at the Pekanbaru City High School scores 3.7 in the Good category. This means that the implementation of the K13 mentoring training program for history subjects at the Pekanbaru City High School is at a good level. 
HEAD TEACHERS ATTITUDE TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: THE KEY PREDICTOR OF EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS OF MURANG’A COUNTY, KENYA Mwarari , Catherine N
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.4.1.1-16

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Inclusive education has been accepted as the medium through which learners with disabilities and other special need will access and participate in quality education. Preparedness of implementers of inclusive education in terms of attitudes and knowledge is critical for the effective implementation of inclusive education. Based on the theory of innovation diffusion, this cross sectional study sought to determine if head teachers and teachers‟ knowledge of and attitudes towards inclusive education were predictive of effective implementation of inclusive education. Data were collected from 66 head teachers and 462 teachers from Murang‟a County, Kenya, using questionnaires and an observation guide. Multiple regressions was used to analyse the data and results indicated that though head teachers and teachers‟ attitudes towards inclusive education and knowledge of inclusive education predicted effective implementation of inclusive education, head teachers‟ attitudes had the greatest predictive strength. The implication of the findings is that concerted efforts should be put in place to ensure the acquisition of positive attitudes among implementers of inclusive education specifically head teachers and teachers.
PRINCIPALS’ VIEW ON PERFORMANCE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN PEKANBARU, RIAU-INDONESIA Hadriana; Isjoni; Mahdum; Azhar
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.4.1.17-28

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It cannot be denied that the performance of teachers will greatly influence the success of schools in achieving its goals. This descriptive research is intended to discuss: (1) the principals' view on the performance of public elementary school teachers in Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia; (2) principals' expectations for the teachers' performance in the future; and (3) challenges faced by principals to improve teachers' performance in the future. This descriptive quantitative research was carried out at public elementary schools in Pekanbaru in May 2019 to October 2019. By using a proportional random sampling technique, 66 of 191 elementary school principals spread across 12 districts in Pekanbaru were selected as the sample. The questionnaire addressed to the principal was used as an instrument which was then analyzed through descriptive statistical analysis. In the end, it can be concluded that the best performance of teachers is in implementing the learning process. However, their performance in carrying out additional tasks in schools was rated by principals as the lowest average of all categories. The principals' expectations of the teachers' performance in the future are related to improving teacher competencies as well as improving the ability to utilize technology and equipment available at school. While the challenges faced, however, are related to the lack of willingness of teachers to continue their education and limited funds to participate in various training.
ASSESMENT OF PREVALENCE OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICES AMONG UNIVERSITIES STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN MOUNT KENYA REGION Mulongo, Meshack Ambani; Kimosop, Maurice; Njoka, Johannes
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.4.1.29-42

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Stakeholders in education continue to express concerns regarding the proliferation of students' engagement in examination irregularities in universities in the world and Kenya in particular. Despite the stringent measures put in place to curb the vice, university students continue to engage in examination irregularities. The objectives of the study were; to assess the status of the prevalence of examination malpractices among university students in the Mt Kenya region, and to compare the prevalence of examination malpractices between male and female students in universities in the Mount Kenya region. The Ethical Theory guided the study. A descriptive research design was adopted. Kathuri and Pals' sampling table was used to sample 380 student participants. Data were collected using questionnaires. Cronbach Alpha Coefficient was calculated to establish the reliability of the instrument, which yielded r=0.79 thus higher than the 0.7 thresholds of acceptance. Experts from the department of education validated research instrument. Data analysis was descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed that carrying unauthorized materials (50.4%), copying of answers (49.6%) and giraffing (50%) were the most prevalent forms of examination malpractices and students did not get leakages as indicated by 84.5% of respondents. The t-test yielded a p-value of 0.720 against the theoretical p = 0.05. The null hypothesis was accepted (at α=0.05). The engagement of male and female students in examination malpractice was relatively the same in universities under study. The study concluded that both gender engaged in examination malpractices. The study recommended that pragmatic measures were needed to control curb the menace.
THE EFFECT OF SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SUPERVISION ON TEACHER PERFORMANCE Isjoni; Riyantama, Muhammad Yogi; Daud, Afrianto
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.4.1.43-52

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The teacher is the one who stands at the forefront of the success of the learning process at school. Professional teachers are those who have high performance in their field. High or low of teacher performance can be influenced by several factors, both those that come from within the teacher itself, as well as factors that come from outside themselves. This study aims to analyze the effect of school principal supervision on the performance of teachers in one high school (SMA) in Kampar Regency, Riau Indonesia. The study population was 35 senior high school teachers in Kampar Timur, Kampar Regency. Given the relatively small population, the sample was determined by the total sampling technique. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires for supervision variables, while documentation interviews were used for teacher performance variables. The results of the study show that although there is a positive influence between the supervision of school principals on the performance of teachers in SMAN 1 Kampar Timur Kampar Regency, the total number of influences is (R Square (r2) = 0.410 or accounted for 16.80%. This means that the influence of supervision variables on performance teachers only made of 16.80%, while the remaining 83.20% is determined by other factors 
DEVELOPING LEARNING DOCUMENTS USING ASSURE DESIGN WITH PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGY ON SOCIAL ARITHMETIC MATERIALS TO INCREASE MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY Fitriani, Indah; Saragih, Sehatta; Murni, Atma
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.4.1.53-63

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This research is carried out due to students' low Mathematical Problem Solving Ability (Indonesian: KPMM) and the unavailability of learning documents that are following the demands of the 2013 Curriculum. This research produces learning documents using the ASSURE design with problem-solving strategies to improve students' KPMM. The development model used is the 4D model with validity instruments in the form of validation sheets of the syllabus, lesson plans (RPP), student activity sheets (LAS) and KPMM tests; practicality of the instruments in the form of student response questionnaires, teacher response questionnaires, and observation sheets; and effectiveness of the instruments in the form of KPMM test questions. The data were collected through questionnaires, observations and KPMM tests. The data were analyzed using validity analysis techniques; practicality analysis and effectiveness analysis. From the results of the data processing, the average score of the syllabus validation result is 3,56; RPP 3.60; LAS 3.51; and KPMM questions 3.55. The average scores of the student response questionnaire on limited trials and field trials are respectively 92.85% and 87.41% classified in the 'very practical' category. The average scores of the teacher response questionnaire and teacher observation are 96.54% and 94.31%. Based on the results of the effectiveness test, it can be stated that there are differences in KPMM students between the experimental class and the control class. It can be concluded that the learning documents developed have been valid, practical, and effective to improve students' KPMM. 
TEACHERS’ PROFILES AFTER THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM: AN EVALUATION Azhar, Fadly; Erni; Dahnilsyah
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.4.1.64-76

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This research aimed at evaluating the profile of teachers after the implementation of the certification program within the periods of 2006– 2015. The sample of this research was 367 teachers in Riau Province-Indonesia. Since this research evaluated input, process, and inhibiting factors in conducting pedagogy, professional, and the combination of pedagogy & professional competencies; the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) evaluation model was used. The research findings revealed that in the input factor, the aspects of knowledge on technology, information & communication (2.8856) and materials, structure, concept, & professional mindset (2.9319) were at a moderate level. Meanwhile, in the process factor, the aspects of reflective action for the improvement of learning quality (2.7036); and use of technology, information, communication dealing with self improvement (2.8283) were also in moderate level; but in low level for the aspect of creativity in material development  In case of inhibiting factors, teachers have problems with copying facilities of learning materials, test, & quiz (65.7%); compulsory teaching load per week (73.0%); activities of classroom and subject teachers working group (67.6%); the utilization of school operation fund (76.3%); the process of promotion (65.4%); appointed to have additional jobs (95.6%); certification fund (50.1%); school library (22.9%); workshop, training, upgrading for teachers (43.6%); and reduction of certification fund (31.6%). However, there was no significant difference in the factors of input and process viewed from the aspects of types of teachers, academic qualification, teaching experience, and gender.
HEAD TEACHERS' SUPERVISION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN EMBU AND MURANGA COUNTIES, KENYA Muthoni, Muchiri Jane; Gitumu, Margaret Wanjiru; Mwaruvie, John
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 4 No. 2 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.4.2.1-17

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Supervision means overall duties performed by a head teacher which ensures teachers perform their expected roles in the transmission of knowledge and enhance academic performances. Academic performance in examinations has consistently declined in primary schools in Kenya and the world over. The objective of the study was to; assess the relationship between the head teacher‟s supervision of professional development and academic performance in Embu and Muranga counties, Kenya. The study adopted the Role theory championed by Biddle. A descriptive survey research design was used. The Target Population was 14786 and comprised of head teachers and teachers. The researchers purposefully sampled 378 public and private primary schools. Simple random sampling was used to select 256 respondents. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, and observation. Reliability was ascertained by a pilot study which generated a Cronbach‟s alpha coefficient of 0.93. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, precisely, correlation computations. The findings of the study informed that the highest percentage of supervision 87.4percentwas the head teachers‟ permission for teachers to attend seminars, workshops, and conferences. The least facilitated activity was the training of teachers by subject panels 60.3 percent. There was a negative correlation between head teachers' supervision and teacher professional development in public and private primary schools, at r=-.069<0 and P=0.602>0.05. The relationship was not statistically significant. The Supervision of teacher's professional development was not strongly linked to academic performance. There should be a balance between the supervision of teacher professional.
THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORES IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIO-CULTURAL RESILIENCE Mude, Anastasia; Sara, Kristina
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 4 No. 2 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.4.2.18-32

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This research aims to know the impacts between moral behavior, interaction with the community, and the impact of technology on Education which is the achievement index in Flores University especially in the study program of Accountant, management, Development Economics, and Information System. This research used the survey research approach with 95 respondents of the research sample. The method of analyzing data in this research was the correlation of Pearson Product Moment. To test the relation of some variables that used SPSS. The results of this research were: (1) The variable impact of Information systems on education had a positive impact on the achievement variable. (2) The interaction variable with the community did not have any impacts or influences on the achievement variable. (3) The moral behavior variable did not impact the achievement variable. It means that the use of good and right information technology will increase the students learning achievements, meanwhile the interaction with the community, and the moral behavior as the complement to support the students' success in gaining the good achievements in the University of Flores.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CHEMISTRY MEDIA LEARNING BASED ON AUTOPLAY MEDIA STUDIO 8.0 TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ COLLABORATIVE CHARACTER IN ACID-BASE MATERIAL Irfandi
International Journal of Educational Best Practices Vol. 4 No. 2 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/ijebp.4.2.33-47

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This study aimed at discovering the effectiveness of auto play media studio 8.0 based chemistry media learning to improve the students’ collaborative character in acid-base material in SMAN 6 Pekanbaru. A Purposive sample was used as a method of study using an analysis of Independent Sample t-Test. The obtained data were the observation results data during learning processes. The results of the study indicated that the use of auto play media studio 8.0 based chemistry media learning was effective and significantly improved the students’ collaborative character, in which the significance value of Independent Sample t Test was 0,000. Based on the average results of collaborative character before and after the use of chemistry media learning based on auto play media studio 8.0 increased by 71%.