Journal La Edusci

Improving Qur’anic Literacy through the Tafahhum Method: A Qualitative Case Study

2026-04-09T10:25:01+07:00

This study examines the use of the tafahhum method in improving Quranic literacy among students at the Institut Ilmu Al Quran Jakarta. It begins from the concern that Quranic learning often emphasizes fluent recitation and memorization more than meaningful understanding. Using a qualitative case study design, the research involved 30 undergraduate students from the 2022 cohort and 3 lecturers of tahsin and tahfiz. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi structured interviews, documentation, and student response sheets used as supporting descriptive material. The findings show that students’ Quranic literacy was generally strong in recitation, but still uneven in tajwid accuracy and comprehension of meaning. Tafahhum was practiced in tahsin, tahfiz, and murojaah sessions through guided explanation, reflective engagement, and contextual connection between verses and everyday life. However, not all students were able to engage the process equally well. Some still struggled to explain the meanings of memorized verses, connect verses thematically, and relate Quranic messages to lived experience. These difficulties were influenced by differences in Arabic proficiency, educational background, interpretive readiness, and confidence in active participation. The study concludes that tafahhum plays an important role in bridging recitation and comprehension. Its successful implementation, however, depends on sustained pedagogical guidance, contextual learning, language support, and collaborative classroom practices that help students engage the Quran as both a recited and meaningful text.

Translingual Practices as Spatial Repertoires Employed by Interlocutors in Classroom Interaction

2026-04-12T16:32:33+07:00

The study investigates the transligual practices as spatial repertiores in classroom interaction. The method applied is a descriptive qualitative approach. It uses the classroom observation, interview and stimulated recall interview as the techniques of the data collection. The study employs the theories of sociocognitive affordances, translingual, classroom language use, and pragmatics. The outcomes reveal that the natural functions as the goals are achieved. The participants can shift the roles as the interlocutors who can apply the appropriate speech acts and the politeness strategies. The roles are changed and the study reveals the interaction is natural in which there is symmetrical relationship among the interlocutors in classroom interaction. It is as the results of the use of sosiocognitive affordances from the very beginning of the classroom interaction by the teachers and learners and continues to the end of the class. In the process, the roles of the teachers and learners gradually change into the interlocutors who have already the pragmatic competences to interact with other parties.

Development of a Technology- Based STEAM Curriculum Model for Improving 21st Century Skills

2026-04-09T10:26:55+07:00

This study aims to develop a technology-based STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum model to enhance students' 21st-century skills. These skills including creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication are essential in preparing students for the demands of the digital era and global workforce. Using a Research and Development (R&D) approach with the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) model, the curriculum was designed, implemented, and evaluated in several high schools in North Halmahera, Indonesia. The results indicate significant improvements: creativity (30%), critical thinking (25%), collaboration (20%), and communication (22%). Students were more engaged and motivated, while teachers reported increased confidence in using educational technology. However, challenges such as time management and technological readiness were noted. Continuous training and curriculum adjustments are needed to optimize implementation. This technology-based STEAM curriculum model offers a practical and innovative approach for future-oriented education. It can serve as a strategic solution for developing holistic competencies aligned with global educational needs and digital transformation.

The Use of Articulate Storyline 3-Based Learning Media on the Understanding of Mathematical Concepts is Reviewed from the Learning Style

2026-04-09T10:23:14+07:00

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Articulate Storyline 3-based learning media on students’ understanding of mathematical concepts when reviewed from learning styles. The research employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest model. The participants consisted of 26 seventh-grade students of MTsN 1 North Aceh in the 2023/2024 academic year. Data were collected through a mathematical concept understanding test and a learning style questionnaire to classify students into visual, auditory, and kinesthetic categories. The collected data were analyzed using a normality test, paired sample t-test, and one-way ANOVA with the assistance of IBM SPSS Statistics version 29.00. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ understanding of mathematical concepts after the implementation of Articulate Storyline 3-based learning media. The paired sample t-test indicated a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores, demonstrating the effectiveness of the interactive learning media. Furthermore, the ANOVA results revealed no significant differences in students’ conceptual understanding based on learning styles, indicating that the media effectively accommodates diverse learning preferences. These findings suggest that Articulate Storyline 3-based learning media can enhance conceptual understanding in mathematics and provide an inclusive learning experience for students with different learning styles.

Teacher Work Commitment: Analysis of Work Team Factors, Work Motivation, and Job Satisfaction

2026-04-09T10:23:54+07:00

This study aims to analyze the effects of work teams and work motivation on teachers’ work commitment, with job satisfaction acting as a mediating variable, at State Islamic Senior High Schools (Madrasah Aliyah Negeri) in Langkat Regency, Indonesia. Employing a quantitative ex post facto design, data were collected from 191 teachers selected through proportional random sampling. The research instruments consisted of validated and reliable Likert-scale questionnaires, and the data were analyzed using path analysis with SPSS. The findings reveal that work teams and work motivation have significant positive effects on job satisfaction and work commitment. Job satisfaction emerges as the most dominant predictor of work commitment and significantly mediates the relationship between work teams, work motivation, and work commitment. Collectively, work teams, work motivation, and job satisfaction explain 78% of the variance in teachers’ work commitment. These results support the Integrated Model of Organizational Behavior, emphasizing the importance of both individual and organizational factors in fostering teacher commitment. The study highlights the need for strengthening collaborative work cultures, enhancing motivation, and improving job satisfaction to sustain teachers’ commitment and improve the quality of education in Islamic secondary schools.

Reconceptualizing Environmental Education through Indigenous Knowledge: A Community-Based Pedagogical Model from Customary Forest Practices

2026-04-09T10:22:39+07:00

This study reconceptualizes environmental education by examining customary forest governance as a community based pedagogical ecology. While environmental education is often framed within formal schooling and curriculum reform, indigenous communities have long sustained ecological knowledge through lived practice, moral guidance, and intergenerational transmission. Drawing on qualitative case study research in a customary forest community in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, this study explores how environmental learning is embedded in everyday activities, spatial zoning practices, ritual life, institutional deliberation, and livelihood routines. Data were collected through in depth interviews, participant observation, and analysis of community narratives. The findings reveal that the forest functions not only as an ecological resource but as a formative educational landscape where ecological awareness is cultivated through participation, relational ethics, and collective accountability. Customary institutions model reflective governance, rituals reinforce moral commitment to land stewardship, and livelihood practices nurture long term ecological reasoning across generations. By interpreting customary forest practices as an integrated pedagogical system, this study expands the conceptual boundaries of environmental education beyond formal institutional settings. It argues that sustainable education must recognize indigenous pedagogical ecologies as legitimate and sophisticated forms of knowledge production and moral formation. The study contributes to ongoing debates on decolonizing environmental education and highlights the importance of community-based learning in fostering ecological consciousness.

Effectiveness of Elementary School Management through Digital Literacy, Infrastructure Readiness, Hybrid-Based Organizational Culture (Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Decision Making): An Empirical Study

2026-04-09T10:26:16+07:00

This paper explored the effectiveness of elementary school management based on a hybrid model that means fusing data driven decision making with artificial intelligence in government elementary schools in the Gorontalo Regency of Indonesia. The study utilized a quantitative explanatory research design to explore the impact of digital literacy, infrastructure preparedness, and organization culture on the effectiveness of school management. The sample size consisted of principals, teachers, and administrative personnel and 205 respondents were chosen by proportional stratified random sampling. A Likert scale questionnaire was used to gather data and Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares was used to analyze the data. The results found that digital literacy, infrastructure preparedness, and organizational culture had a positive impact on management effectiveness. The strongest predictor was found to be digital literacy and then organizational culture and infrastructure readiness became the predictors. These three predictors had a high explanatory power, and the value of R square was 0.714, which showed that three predictors explained 71.4 percent of the variance in the effectiveness of management in schools. These findings imply that effective deployment of hybrid data based and AI supported school management does not merely require the presence of technology but also the ability of school actors to comprehend data, cooperate and maintain adaptable organizational behavior. This research concludes that the promotion of effective and context sensitive digital transformation in the management of elementary schools must be made priorities by enhancing digital literacy and cultivating a positive organizational culture.

Strategies for Improving Teacher Performance through Discipline among Elementary School Teachers

2026-04-09T10:25:38+07:00

This study aims to identify strategies for improving elementary school teacher performance through discipline. Discipline is an important factor in creating a conducive learning environment and ensuring optimal achievement of educational goals. This research employs a quantitative approach using survey method and path analysis techniques. The population consisted of 516 elementary school teachers in Region 2 of East Jakarta, with a sample of 225 teachers selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using path analysis. The results show a direct and significant influence of discipline on teacher performance with a path coefficient value of y1 = 0.424, p < 0.05. This indicates that teachers with high discipline levels tend to demonstrate better performance in lesson planning, lesson implementation, evaluation of student learning outcomes, and additional tasks. The findings emphasize the need to increase awareness and improve discipline in the school environment to optimize basic education quality. Strategies for improving teacher performance include strengthening weak discipline indicators, namely time management (3.52) and compliance in following rules (3.66), while maintaining strong indicators such as rule enforcement (4.21) and responsibility (4.1). This study concludes that strong discipline can significantly improve teacher performance, and the stronger the discipline applied, the better the teacher performance outcomes.

Evaluation of the Flagship Qur'an Memorization Program Using the Countenance Stake Model: Challenges and Opportunities for Development

2026-04-09T10:21:56+07:00

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Superior Tahfidz Program at MI Muhammadiyah Tahfidzul Qur'an Matesih using the Countenance Stake Model which assesses three main components, namely antecedent, transaction, and outcome. The evaluation was conducted to determine the level of program readiness, the suitability of the implementation process with the planning, and the achievement of results obtained through Tahfidz activities. Data collection was carried out through documentation, observation, interviews, and review of student memorization achievements, which were then analyzed descriptively through a comparison between intents and observations according to the structure of the evaluation model. The study results indicate that the Superior Tahfidz Program has a clear planning basis, adequate institutional support, and a curriculum structure that supports the formation of a Qur'anic culture in madrasas. During the implementation phase, the program ran fairly consistently with its initial objectives, although several challenges were still encountered, such as variations in student abilities, limited learning time, and the need to improve the capacity of Tahfidz teachers. Meanwhile, the outcome component shows that the program has a positive contribution to the development of memorization and religious character of students, although its effectiveness depends on the continuity of guidance and strengthening collaboration between teachers, madrasas, and parents. Further analysis revealed opportunities for program development, particularly through improved learning methods, the use of supporting media, and strengthening the memorization evaluation system

Internalization of Islamic Educational Values through the Merariq

2026-04-09T10:20:36+07:00

The marriage tradition of the Sasak Merariq is ideally a vehicle for Islamic character education, based on the philosophy of "Customs with the joint of Syara', Syara' with the joint of Kitabullah" (Customs are based on Islamic Law, Islamic Law is based on the Book of Allah). However, contemporary practices reveal a significant erosion of meaning due to modernization, pragmatism, and external stigma. This research aims to fill the literary gap, going beyond previous research that only describes the Merariq ritual or identifies its values, by deconstructing the psychological and sociological mechanisms of internalizing the value of Islamic education in it. Using a qualitative approach with a case study design in Central Lombok, this study collected data through in-depth interviews, participant observations, and documentation. Key findings reveal that the internalization of values does not occur through indoctrination but through risk-based pedagogy and social drama. Processions such as selarian (eloquence) and selabar (deliberation) function as a structured experiential learning curriculum where values such as syaja'ah (courage), amanah (responsibility), solidarity, and consultation are tested and lived in practice. The study also confirms the challenges posed by commercialization and the pressures of modernist and puritan views. As a solution, this study recommends revitalizing meaning through cultural literacy, expanding the role of key actors such as negotiators to cultural educators, thus transforming Merariq back into a functional and relevant medium for character education.

Development of Collaborative Blended Learning Instructional Model Based on the ADDIE Framework to Foster Analytical Writing Skills

2026-04-09T10:21:17+07:00

This study explores the implementation of a collaborative blended learning model for teaching English analytical exposition texts. The model was developed using the ADDIE framework, which consists of the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The study addresses challenges faced by students, such as difficulties in individual writing tasks and limited experience with collaborative learning. Through a combination of online and offline activities, including the use of digital tools such as Padlet, the collaborative blended learning model encourages interactive group discussions and peer feedback to enhance students’ writing skills. The findings indicate a significant improvement in students’ writing performance, motivation, and engagement. The developed model also provides an interactive learning environment that facilitates deeper collaboration and active participation among students. This study underscores the potential of integrating collaborative blended learning into writing instruction to address students’ challenges and improve learning outcomes.

Strategies for Integrating Religious Moderation Values in Islamic Higher Education

2026-04-09T10:20:05+07:00

This study examines strategies for instilling religious moderation values in enhancing Islamic Religious Education within the Department of Islamic Education at UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon. Employing a qualitative case study approach, the research investigates how religious moderation is integrated into the curriculum, pedagogical practices, and academic culture of an Islamic higher education institution operating in a digital learning environment. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with lecturers, students, and academic administrators, classroom observations, and analysis of curriculum documents and institutional policies. The findings reveal that religious moderation is systematically embedded across core courses through dialogical teaching, experiential learning, interfaith dialogue, and community engagement. These strategies contribute to the development of students’ moderate religious attitudes, critical thinking skills, and social inclusivity. However, the study also identifies challenges related to student resistance, uneven faculty preparedness, and the influence of digital media in shaping religious perspectives. The study concludes that sustained institutional commitment, faculty development, and adaptive curriculum design are essential for strengthening religious moderation education in Islamic higher education. This research contributes to the discourse on Islamic education by offering an integrative model for promoting religious moderation in pluralistic and digital contexts.

Implementation of Arabic Language Learning Using Canva Application and Singing Method

2026-04-09T10:19:25+07:00

This paper addresses how the Arabic language is learned using the Canva application and the singing technique in Al Badriyah Islamic Boarding School in East Lombok and Assaddiyah Islamic Boarding School in North Lombok. Qualitative method with multi site case study design was used in the study. The data were gathered by observing classes, conducting semi structured interviews and documentation. According to the findings, Canva assisted teachers in delivering the Arabic vocabulary and sentence structure in a more structured, visual, and accessible format, which allowed the students to pay more attention to lessons and comprehend the learning materials easier. The singing technique enhanced a more relaxed and participatory classroom environment by making students repeat vocabulary and basic grammatical patterns with more confidence and less anxiety. The visual media and the musical repetition also enhanced the level of student motivation, classroom participation, and progressive acquisition of vocabulary and mastering of sentence structure. Also, the implementation stimulated more creativity of teachers in creating learning materials and promoted more active engagement of santri in classroom activities. This notwithstanding, the study also found some difficulties, especially lack of access to digital devices, poor and unreliable internet connection, and preliminary hesitation of teachers to utilize digital media. All in all, the research finds out that learning Arabic language in pesantren can be made more engaging, student centered, and responsive to pedagogy through the integration of digital visual media and the application of creative teaching approaches.

Development of a Smash Roll Training Model for Sepak Takraw Students of Sports Science

2026-04-14T11:15:08+07:00

This research was designed to elaborate a smash roll training model on Sports Science students of Muhammadiyah University Palu, class 2022, that could be utilized as a hands-on guide in the learning of sepak takraw. The research and development model that was used in the study was an adaptation of the Borg and Gall model. Needs analysis, product design, expert validation, product revision, small group testing, large group testing and final refinement were all part of the development process. The necessity of the model was caused by the problems of students to coordinate their movement, create explosive jumping force and do body rotation with the confidence when smash roll is being performed. The needs analysis also revealed that the majority of the students believed that it was necessary to develop a smash roll training model. The first product was tested by professionals and was later revised and tested on students. The small group trial also gave an overall score of 57.5 percent which meant that the first product was still in need of some improvement. Upon revision, the large group trial indicated a significant improvement, to 86.22 percent, and this represents that the formulated model had reached a high level of practicality to be used in the learning process. Based on these findings it is evident that the smash roll training model is practical and can be applied as a benchmark in the training of sepak takraw among university students.