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El Midad: Jurnal Jurusan PGMI
El Midad: Jurnal Jurusan PGMI with e-ISSN 2656-4289; p-ISSN 2087-8389mainly focuses on learning in Primary schools teacher education or primary school. Detailed scopes of articles accepted for submission to Jurnal are: Learning Theory Curriculum and Technology in Education School Management in elementary school School Policy Teaching and learning in (IPS, IPA, PKN, Bahasa Indonesia and islamic education) in elementary school
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FROM READING TO CREATING: INTEGRATING RADEC FOR DEEPER LEARNING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS Nur Agus Salim; Muhammad Zainuddin; Jimmy Malintang; Rinovian Rais; Susintowati Susintowati
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/elmidad.v18i1.14721

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Deep learning has become an important orientation in primary education because it emphasizes conceptual understanding, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and the ability to transfer knowledge. However, primary school learning practices still tend to be procedural and do not fully support deep learning. The RADEC learning model (Read–Answer–Discuss–Explain–Create) has the potential to address this challenge through systematic learning stages centered on students’ active engagement. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the RADEC model to support deep learning in primary education through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). This review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA principles by examining scientific articles published during the 2019–2025 period and sourced from Google Scholar, DOAJ, and Garuda. A total of 25 articles that met the inclusion criteria were thematically analyzed to map the implementation patterns of each RADEC stage and their relationship with the dimensions of deep learning. The synthesis results indicate that the Read and Answer stages contribute to conceptual understanding and critical thinking; the Discuss and Explain stages support collaboration and academic communication; and the Create stage encourages knowledge transfer and creativity. Nevertheless, the Create stage still needs strengthening in task design and product-based assessment. These findings affirm that RADEC is a relevant learning model for operationalizing deep learning in primary education.
LEADING DEEP LEARNING IN PRIMARY EDUCATION: HOW SCHOOL PRINCIPALS LEVERAGE TEACHER LEARNING COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY Beti Nurasih; Nur Intan Rochmawati
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/elmidad.v18i1.14724

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This study explores how school principals lead the implementation of deep learning in primary education by leveraging teacher learning communities to enhance educational quality. Responding to increasing demands for meaningful, higher-order learning in the twenty-first century, the study adopts a qualitative case study design to examine leadership practices in a primary education context. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, non-participant observations, and document analysis involving school principals, teacher learning community coordinators, and primary school teachers. The findings reveal that leadership in deep learning is enacted through a coherent, integrated set of strategies. These include articulating and institutionalizing a shared pedagogical vision, positioning teacher learning communities as core mechanisms for collaborative professional learning, reorienting instructional supervision toward reflective dialogue, and managing structural and cultural conditions that sustain instructional change. Teacher learning communities function as mediating structures that translate leadership vision into classroom-level deep learning practices. When supported by reflective supervision and aligned organizational conditions, these communities foster teachers’ pedagogical innovation and collective responsibility for student learning. The study contributes to the literature on instructional leadership and professional learning communities by conceptualizing leadership for deep learning as a systemic and relational process. In practice, the findings offer insights for school leaders and policymakers seeking to embed deep learning into everyday professional routines in primary education
ADAPTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED KINDERGARTENS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF PRINCIPALS’ STRATEGIES Puji Darwanti; Nur Intan Rochmawati
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/elmidad.v18i1.14725

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Instructional leadership plays a critical role in improving learning quality in early childhood education; however, its enactment in resource-constrained kindergarten settings remains underexplored. This study examines how kindergarten principals implement adaptive instructional leadership in contexts characterized by limited resources, heavy reliance on honorary teachers, and demanding curricular demands. Employing a qualitative descriptive–interpretive design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, non-participant observations, and document analysis involving kindergarten principals, teachers, and early childhood education supervisors in resource-constrained kindergartens. Data were analyzed using an interactive thematic analysis approach guided by the Adaptive Instructional Leadership framework. The findings reveal five interrelated leadership strategies: (1) pragmatically framing instructional vision under resource constraints, (2) enacting context-responsive academic supervision, (3) facilitating school-based professional learning as a substitute for formal development, (4) mediating curriculum implementation through contextual adaptation, and (5) sustaining instructional quality through relational and collaborative leadership practices. These strategies demonstrate that instructional leadership in kindergartens operates as a dynamic and adaptive process rather than a standardized set of practices. This study contributes to instructional leadership theory by foregrounding adaptation and contextual responsiveness as central mechanisms of leadership in early childhood education. The findings offer theoretical insights and practical implications for leadership development and policy initiatives to strengthen instructional leadership capacity in resource-constrained kindergarten settings
LITERACY BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF VOICE, CHOICE AND OWNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN LITERACY IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Firda Dwi Lestari; Anang Santoso; Shirly Rizki Kusumaningrum; Ade Eka Anggraini; Dyana Maftuhatu Rosyidah
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/elmidad.v18i1.14729

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This study aims to describe the implementation of a literacy program grounded in the principles of voice, choice, and ownership to strengthen literacy among 4th-grade students at SD Negeri Kepanjen 2 Jombang. The study used a mixed-methods approach with an explanatory sequential design, involving 32 students as quantitative respondents and 11 qualitative informants. Data collection techniques include literacy tests, participatory observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a paired sample t-test, while qualitative data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The study found that program planning involves students in the needs analysis: 78 percent want a choice of books, and 82 percent are interested in creating literacy products. The program’s implementation includes morning literacy, reading circles, writing workshops, and wall magazine projects, with high participation rates (76-92 percent). The impact of the implementation showed a significant increase in reading ability from 65 to 85 (31 percent), and in writing, from 58 percent to 88 percent of students were able to write structured paragraphs. Reading interest increased from 1.2 to 3.5 books per week. There was an increase in students’ confidence, responsibility, creativity, and collaborative abilities, indicating that voice, choice, and ownership literacy programs were effective in improving students’ literacy and social-emotional competence
THE THE INFLUENCE OF STEAM, MEDIA-ASSISTED STEAM, AND CONVENTIONAL ON PRIMARY ISLAMIC EDUCATION OUTCOMES Jefri Milda; Fajri Ismail; Yulia Tri Samiha; Muhammad Isnaini; Syarnubi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/elmidad.v18i1.14730

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This research is motivated by low learning outcomes in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) for elementary school students, which are still dominated by conventional teaching and lack student-centered approaches. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental factorial 2 × 3 design and a non-equivalent posttest-only control group. The research population comprised all grade VI students at SD Negeri in Sukarami District, Palembang, and a purposive sample of 90 students was selected. The research instrument is a PAI learning outcome test that has been tested for validity, reliability, difficulty, and differentiation. The data analysis used a two-way ANOVA, followed by a post hoc test using the HSD Tukey test at a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that: (1) there were significant differences in PAI learning outcomes between students taught using STEAM, media-assisted STEAM, and conventional learning approaches; (2) the learning outcomes of students taught using the media-assisted STEAM approach are higher than STEAM without conventional media and learning; (3) there are differences in PAI learning outcomes based on gender, where female students have higher average learning outcomes than male students; and (4) there is a significant interaction between learning approaches and gender on students’ PAI learning outcomes. Overall, the media-assisted STEAM approach is most effective in improving PAI learning outcomes in both male and female students. differences in student characteristics based on gender.  
STRATEGIES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS IN INTEGRATING TRADITIONAL GAMES INTO PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH LEARNING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Sri Wahyuni Br Silitonga; Sukendro; Ugi Nugraha; Ilham; Reza Hadinata; Hendri Munar; Nabil Afiqra Febriza
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/elmidad.v18i1.14734

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The integration of traditional games into Physical Education, Sports, and Health (PJOK) learning can strengthen student engagement, develop motor skills, and instill cultural values. However, the success of integration is largely determined by the teacher’s strategy in planning, implementing, and contextually evaluating learning. This study aims to describe PJOK teachers’ strategies in integrating traditional games into PJOK learning in elementary schools. The study uses a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with PJOK teachers, participatory observation of the implementation of learning, and a study of teaching materials. Data analysis followed an interactive analysis model combined with thematic analysis to produce the main strategy themes. The results of the study show that teachers’ strategies are grouped into six themes: (1) mapping movement objectives and time allocation; (2) selecting games based on competence and environmental context; (3) modifying rules, tools, and space for safety and inclusiveness; (4) classroom management based on small groups, stations, and control signals; (5) internalization of cultural values through reflection and value language; and (6) process-outcome evaluation using rubrics, checklists, journals, and video-based reflection. The findings confirm that traditional games are effective vehicles for holistic learning when structured activities are aligned with learning outcomes and student needs.
DIGITAL LITERACY ON THE PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS Sari Mahfiroh; Nurkolis; Rosalina Br Ginting
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/elmidad.v18i1.14739

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This study aims to analyze the effect of digital literacy on the pedagogical competence of elementary school teachers in Sayung District, Demak Regency. The research is motivated by the gap between the demands for digital innovation in the curriculum and the relatively low level of teachers’ pedagogical quality, particularly in areas facing geographical challenges such as tidal flooding (rob). This study employed a quantitative approach with an ex post facto research design. Data were collected from 177 elementary school teachers as respondents through questionnaires measuring digital literacy and pedagogical competence variables. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and linearity tests through SPSS software. The results show that the mean score of digital literacy was 130.33, while the mean score of pedagogical competence was 204.12. The linearity test yielded an F value of 394.391 with a significance level of 0.000, indicating a very strong and positive linear relationship between the variables. In conclusion, digital literacy serves as a fundamental catalyst that significantly enhances teachers’ pedagogical professionalism. These findings emphasize that educational transformation relies more on the depth of teachers’ digital literacy as an instrument of resilience than merely on the provision of physical infrastructure
TRENDS, PATTERNS, AND GAPS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES IN SCHOOL LEARNING: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW (2015–2025) Weni Septianti; Nuni Widiarti; Arif Widiyatmoko
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/elmidad.v18i1.14741

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This study addresses the persistent dominance of uniform instructional practices in schools that emphasize limited dimensions of intelligence and insufficiently accommodate students’ diverse cognitive characteristics. To provide a structured synthesis of existing evidence, this study aims to examine trends, patterns, and research gaps in the implementation of Multiple Intelligences (MI) in school learning from 2015 to 2025. The research employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) using a qualitative-descriptive approach with thematic synthesis, following the PRISMA 2020 framework. Data were retrieved from peer-reviewed journal articles indexed across multiple academic databases, including Google Scholar and ERIC, through systematic identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion procedures, resulting in 23 empirical studies for final analysis. The findings reveal a noticeable increase in MI-related research in recent years, with strong concentration at the elementary education level and within Islamic Religious Education and Mathematics subjects. Qualitative designs remain predominant, while longitudinal and large-scale investigations are limited. Additionally, certain intelligence domains particularly musical and naturalistic intelligences remain underrepresented. These results indicate that MI implementation tends to be pedagogically adaptive yet selectively integrative rather than systemically transformative. Strengthening methodological rigor and expanding cross-level curricular integration are therefore essential for advancing more comprehensive implementation of MI in school learning.
DISCOVERY LEARNING IN REAL CLASSROOMS: VIEWS ON CRITICAL THINKING AND COLLABORATION Ela Yulastini; Eka Sastrawati; Atri Widowati
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/elmidad.v18i1.14743

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This study aims to explore the effectiveness of Discovery Learning in fostering students’ critical thinking and collaboration skills in IPAS learning at the elementary school level. The research employed a mixed-methods approach with a convergent exploratory design, involving one Grade V IPAS teacher and 21 students at a public elementary school in Muaro Jambi Regency. Quantitative data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire, while qualitative data were obtained from interviews and learning documentation. The data were analyzed descriptively and thematically and then integrated using a joint display technique. The results indicate that the teacher perceived the implementation of Discovery Learning as very effective in developing critical thinking (87%) and collaboration skills (85%). In comparison, students’ perceptions were categorized as good, with an average score of 81%, and the lowest achievement was in the information evaluation aspect (75%). These findings imply that Discovery Learning can support the development of critical thinking and collaboration skills in elementary IPAS learning when appropriately scaffolded and effectively facilitated by teachers.
DEEP LEARNING CURRICULUM STRATEGIES TO FOSTER CRITICAL THINKING IN EARLY YEARS Hibana; Eka Putri Sulistia Hutabarat
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/elmidad.v18i1.14745

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This study aims to analyze the implementation strategies for a deep-learning pedagogy-based curriculum that fosters young children’s critical thinking skills in Early Childhood Education (ECE). The study employed a qualitative, descriptive case-study design to obtain an in-depth understanding of curriculum implementation processes. Data were collected through classroom observations, in-depth interviews with school principals and teachers, and documentation analysis of instructional planning and assessment records, and were analyzed using thematic analysis procedures consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that deep learning-based curriculum implementation was carried out through contextual learning planning, inquiry- and exploration-based learning activities, and authentic assessment oriented toward children’s thinking processes. These strategies stimulated children’s abilities to observe, ask questions, compare objects, and make simple predictions appropriate to their developmental stage. This study contributes to the development of early childhood pedagogy by providing an empirical description of how deep learning pedagogy can be systematically implemented through integrated planning, implementation, and evaluation processes to support children’s cognitive development.