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Jurnal VARIDIKA
Published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
ISSN : 08520976     EISSN : 24603953     DOI : 10.23917
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other
Journal Varidika is an open access journal published by Lembaga Pengembangan Publikasi dan Buku Ajar, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, twice a year (June and December). The journal focus on both empirical and literature studies in educational field, specifically on HOTS-based education, distance learning, digital technology in education, character and culture based education, and STEAM-based education.
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The Gamifying Cooperative Learning: The Impact of Team Games Tournament and Wordwall Media on Student Engagement in Elementary Science Education Damayanti, Dela Aprilia; Utami, Pinasti Dwi; Sutanto, Alfian Bayu; Ishartono, Naufal; Lestari, Diana Novita
Jurnal VARIDIKA Volume 37 No 2, June 2025
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/varidika.v37i2.8986

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This study addresses the critical pedagogical challenge of low student engagement in learning the Natural and Social Sciences (NSS) topic, particularly manifested through passive participation and limited focus during collaborative activities. Employing a classroom action research framework across two iterative cycles – each comprising planning, implementation, observation, and reflective evaluation phases – the investigation examines the efficacy of combining the Team Games Tournament (TGT) cooperative learning model with interactive Wordwall media in revitalizing student participation. The research cohort consisted of 25 fourth-grade students at SD Negeri Pucangan 03, with data triangulated through systematic observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentary analysis. Initial baseline assessments revealed only 50% student engagement levels, highlighting the urgency for pedagogical intervention. Implementation of the TGT-Wordwall integration yielded substantial improvements, with engagement metrics rising to 74% in Cycle 1 and further escalating to 84% in Cycle 2, demonstrating consistent positive trajectory. The findings substantiate that gamified cooperative learning strategies effectively transform passive learners into active participants by leveraging competitive team dynamics coupled with digital interactivity. This pedagogical synergy not only enhanced immediate lesson engagement but also fostered sustained interest in the NSS curriculum. The study contributes to contemporary educational discourse by providing empirical evidence for technology-enhanced cooperative learning models in elementary STEM education, while offering a replicable framework for addressing engagement deficits in comparable contexts. Practical implications suggest the potential for broader application of integrated TGT-digital approaches across subject domains requiring high conceptual engagement and collaborative problem-solving competencies.
Embedding Character Education through Transformational Leadership: A Qualitative Study of Principal-Led Human Resource Development in an Indonesian Muhammadiyah Primary School Context Prasetiyo, Andi; Sutama; Puji Rahmawati, Fitri; Marpuah, Siti
Jurnal VARIDIKA Volume 37 No 2, June 2025
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/varidika.v37i2.9037

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This study investigates the transformational leadership practices of elementary school principals in the context of human resource management, an area often overlooked compared to organizational or corporate settings. Conducted at an Indonesian Muhammadiyah Elementary School. This ethnographic qualitative research explores the cultural dynamics and leadership behaviors influencing the management of school personnel. Participants included the principal, curriculum coordinator, facilities staff, treasurer, teachers across grades I–VI, school employees, and grade VI students. Data were gathered through observation, interviews, and document analysis, and analyzed via data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the principal exhibits a blend of democratic, visionary, and semi-authoritarian leadership styles. Notably, transformational leadership was enacted through inspirational motivation and idealized influence, demonstrated via multimedia, storytelling, and structured spiritual routines. The principal communicated the school’s vision and mission clearly, serving as a role model while initiating various human resource development initiatives—such as refining standard operating procedures (SOPs), enhancing teacher and staff competencies, improving academic performance, and expanding professional networks. The study underscores that the principal’s effective transformational leadership significantly contributes to elevating teacher motivation, enthusiasm, achievement, and performance, ultimately enhancing the overall educational quality at the school.
Integrating the Eco Explorers Game to Enhance Elementary Students’ Problem-Solving Skills in Ecosystem Learning Meifilindati, Intan; Maryani, Ika; Okimustava, Okimustava; Kristiawan, Muhammad; Salmo, Josephine Magay
Jurnal VARIDIKA Volume 37 No 2, June 2025
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/varidika.v37i2.10638

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Science education at the primary level plays a critical role in fostering students’ higher-order thinking skills, particularly their problem-solving abilities. However, many elementary students continue to face challenges in developing these competencies, leading to generally low levels of performance. This study investigates the effectiveness of the Eco Explorers educational game in enhancing the problem-solving skills of fifth-grade students within the topic of ecosystems. A pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed, involving 25 participants selected through a non-probability sampling technique. Data were collected using observation sheets and standardized problem-solving tests, and analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired sample t-tests, and effect size calculations (Cohen’s d) with SPSS version 26. The results revealed a statistically significant improvement in students’ problem-solving abilities (p = 0.000 < 0.05), with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 2.55). These findings reinforce previous studies highlighting the benefits of game-based learning for cognitive development. In conclusion, the Eco Explorers game is a highly effective instructional tool for improving students’ problem-solving skills in science education, particularly within ecological contexts. The study implies that incorporating interactive digital games into science instruction can significantly enhance student engagement and higher-order thinking, ultimately supporting more meaningful and effective learning experiences in primary education.
Mathematical Self-Efficacy and Creative Thinking in Social Arithmetic: Insight from Junior High School students in Papua Purwati; Tanujaya, Benidiktus; Istia, Maryo Sopater
Jurnal VARIDIKA Volume 37 No 2, June 2025
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/varidika.v37i2.10837

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Research on mathematical self-efficacy and creative thinking has grown in recent years. However, studies examining their interaction in fostering mathematical creativity remain limited. Understanding this relationship is crucial, as self-efficacy influences students’ responses to open-ended challenges and their ability to generate creative solutions. This research gap is particularly relevant in the context of Papua, where cultural and contextual factors shape students' thinking patterns and problem-solving strategies. This study investigates the relationship between students’ mathematical self-efficacy and their creative problem-solving ability within the context of social arithmetic, an area often underexplored. Anchored in Bandura’s social cognitive theory, self-efficacy is conceptualized as a key psychological construct that influences student engagement, strategy use, and persistence in mathematical tasks. Employing a descriptive-exploratory design with embedded qualitative insights, this study involved 72 eighth-grade students from West Papua. Data were collected through a validated Likert-scale questionnaire, open-ended problem-solving tasks based on Torrance’s creativity framework, and semi-structured interviews analyzed thematically. Results show that 52.8% of students had moderate self-efficacy, while 25% were classified as high. In creative problem-solving, students excelled in fluency and elaboration but struggled with originality and flexibility. A strong positive correlation was found between self-efficacy and creative thinking (ρ = 0.849, p < 0.001). These findings underscore the importance of designing instructional strategies that enhance both confidence and cognitive flexibility through contextualized, open-ended, and collaborative learning environments. .
Integration of Cangkal Cultural Values in Financial Literacy Education: Its Impact on Financial Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills of Junior High School Students Sari, Raihanah; Hadi, Sutarto; Setiawan, Ananda; Putro, Herry Porda Nugroho; Abbas, Ersis Warmansyah; Rochgiyanti
Jurnal VARIDIKA Volume 37 No 2, June 2025
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/varidika.v37i2.11679

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Financial literacy among students is at 23.4% and is categorized as low. This has led to increasingly high levels of consumerism and even stress. The Banjar community has a work culture known as cangkal. Cangkal refers to a persistent and diligent work ethic. Financial literacy education has an impact on students' attitudes, knowledge, and financial skills. This study aims to analyze the influence of integrating the cultural values of cangkal into financial literacy education on attitudes, knowledge, and skills. This is a quantitative study using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). This study was conducted in the city of Banjarmasin and Barito Kuala Regency, involving seven junior high schools with a sample size of 422 respondents from grade VII. The findings of this study are: (1) Cangkal culture has cultural values such as trust, hard work, and preference; (2) The integration of Cangkal cultural values in financial literacy education has a positive influence on attitudes, knowledge, and skills. This can be seen from the path coefficient values that are close to +1, indicating a positive and increasingly strong relationship between these variables, with results of 0.932 for knowledge, 0.921 for attitude, and 0.909 for financial skills. The conclusion of this study is that the integration of Cangkal cultural values into financial literacy has a positive influence on financial knowledge, financial attitudes, and financial skills. Further research with a different focus is expected to strengthen this study.
Implementing Deep Learning Approaches in Primary Education: A Literature Review Feri, Muhammad; Nur Ismiati; Widya Rahmawati Al-Nur; Farah Nabila Akbar
Jurnal VARIDIKA Volume 37 No 2, June 2025
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/varidika.v37i2.12151

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Deep learning in education has often been associated with technology and artificial intelligence, while its pedagogical meaning remains underexplored, particularly in the context of primary education. Although joyful, meaningful, and mindful learning strategies are widely practiced, there is still a lack of systematic reviews that integrate these approaches into a coherent framework of deep learning in the Indonesian context. This gap highlights the need to examine how deep learning can be adapted to foster holistic student development. This study explores the application of deep learning approaches in primary education through a literature review. Utilizing the PRISMA framework, relevant national and international publications from 2014 to 2024 were reviewed and analyzed. The results indicate that while the term deep learning is often linked to technology, its pedagogical dimensions are still underutilized in classrooms. Key obstacles to implementation include limited teacher training, rigid curricula, inadequate facilities, and resistance to change in educational mindsets. Despite these challenges, deep learning offers significant potential to cultivate critical thinking, empathy, collaboration, and lifelong learning in students. The findings are expected to benefit educators, policymakers, and curriculum developers by providing insights into how deep learning approaches can be aligned with student needs and future educational demands. This review also serves as a reference for researchers to design contextually relevant models of deep learning in Indonesian primary schools

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