Journal La Edusci

The Learning of Pancasila Values Construction Through Moral Inquiry: A Phenomenological Study of Prosocial Character of Health Vocational Students

2026-03-04T10:40:15+07:00

The pedagogical challenge in health vocational education lies in preventing the reduction of Civic Education to a mere formalistic exercise that fails to influence professional behavior. This study investigates the construction of Pancasila values through the implementation of Moral Inquiry as a deliberative instructional strategy designed to foster prosocial character among health vocational students. We explored the lived experiences of eight participants from Speech Therapy, Radiodiagnostic and Radiotherapy, and Hospital Administration programs who engaged in a systematic value internalisation process. By utilizing professional ethical dilemmas as the primary stimulus for cognitive disequilibrium, the research sought to move students beyond conventional rule-following toward a post-conventional civic disposition. Adopting a transcendental descriptive phenomenological approach, we focused on the structural and textural descriptions of the students' moral development. Our findings indicate that the construction of prosocial character is achieved through a rigorous process of ego reduction where the students’ self-oriented professional motives are surrendered to the civic imperatives of humanity and social justice. We identified a critical transition from theoretical value recognition to a habitual "moral automation" where prosociality becomes a core component of the students' vocational identity. This study demonstrates that the integration of civic values into specialized vocational training creates a "moral-technical synthesis" that empowers students to act as moral agents within the healthcare system. We conclude that this deliberative pedagogy is essential for developing a workforce that embodies the ethical spirit of the state philosophy while maintaining technical excellence in their respective health fields.

Evaluating the Guidance and Counseling Service Program through a Comprehensive CIPP Model Framework Addressing the Strategic Gaps Between Educational Policy and Implementation Effectiveness

2026-02-24T15:24:59+07:00

Guidance and counseling (GC) services occupy a strategic role in supporting students’ academic development, personal–social growth, and career readiness; however, the effectiveness of their implementation in secondary schools still requires systematic evaluation to ensure they meet the demands of modern education. We directed this study to evaluate the GC service program at SMA Negeri 1 Sekadau using the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) model as a basis for continuous improvement. This research employs a qualitative evaluative approach, weaving together in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis to capture the authentic perspectives of school administrators, practitioners, and students. By situating our investigation within the real-world dynamics of the school ecosystem, we aimed to uncover the tensions between policy ideals and operational realities. Our investigation reveals a compelling narrative of a program caught between normative aspirations and operational constraints. We found that while the GC program is formally aligned with national educational policies and the Merdeka Curriculum, its context remains largely reactive, relying on incident reports rather than systematic diagnostic needs assessments. Furthermore, although the school benefits from professionally qualified personnel, they are significantly hindered by structural deficits, specifically a lack of validated service instruments and facility support. The implementation process follows a routine schedule yet is often characterized by administrative informality, lacking the rigorous documentation and collaborative mechanisms necessary for truly reflective practice. Finally, while the services produce initial positive personal-social impacts on students, these outcomes remain largely anecdotal, unmeasured, and unevenly distributed across the student body.

Teachers’ Personality Competence in Strengthening Character Education at Muhammadiyah Elementary Schools

2026-01-31T10:47:21+07:00

This study analyzes teachers’ understanding, practices, supporting and inhibiting factors, and the influence of teachers’ personality competence on character education at SD Swasta Muhammadiyah 02 Medan and SDS Muhammadiyah 11 Medan, using a multi-site qualitative approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, and analyzed through data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that teachers’ understanding of personality competence is generally good, reflected in their discipline, responsibility, honesty, politeness, and noble character consistently applied in the learning process. Character values are integrated through exemplary speech and actions, including responsibility, discipline, empathy, and cooperation, reinforced by school culture and regular religious activities. Supporting factors include teacher training, regular religious gatherings, and peer support, while obstacles involve limited funding, heavy workloads, suboptimal teacher-parent communication, and diverse student backgrounds. Nevertheless, teachers demonstrate high dedication as role models. Overall, teachers’ personality competence has a significant influence on shaping students’ character, positioning teachers not only as educators but also as strategic agents in personality development at the primary education level.

Entrepreneurial Readiness of Students in Entrepreneurship Courses: SEM Analysis of Family Background, Motivation, and Character

2026-02-24T15:24:56+07:00

This study examines the factors influencing entrepreneurial readiness among students enrolled in entrepreneurship courses at Universitas PGRI Mpu Sindok Nganjuk. Specifically, it explores the roles of family background, motivation, character, and entrepreneurship education in shaping students' preparedness to engage in entrepreneurial ventures. Data was collected from 200 students using a structured questionnaire, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the relationships between these factors. The results indicate that family background and entrepreneurship education significantly impact both entrepreneurship course participation and entrepreneurial readiness. Motivation and character, while positively associated with the outcomes, did not show statistically significant effects on entrepreneurial readiness. These findings suggest the importance of early exposure to entrepreneurship and the critical role of formal education in enhancing students' readiness to start their own businesses. The study highlights the need for curricula that integrate both theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on entrepreneurial experiences.

Enhancing Service Encounter Proficiency through Structured Input and Output in Tourism Education

2026-02-24T15:24:54+07:00

This research investigates the persistent gap between theoretical English instruction and the practical demands of the global tourism industry. While travelers rely on seamless communication to steer various service encounters students often struggle with a profound lack of confidence and linguistic passivity that hinders their professional growth. We implemented a structured input and output framework based on the presentation and practice and production sequence to determine its impact on the communicative effectiveness of sixty vocational learners. Our quantitative analysis utilized pre-test and post-test performance metrics to measure oral fluency and linguistic accuracy and pragmatic competence across two distinct groups. The data reveals that the experimental group achieved statistically significant gains in all domains with a speech rate reaching over one hundred syllables per minute and an accuracy ratio of seventy seven percent. These results prove that intentional instructional sequencing acts as a vital bridge for preparing industry ready professionals who can respond spontaneously in high stakes travel scenarios. This study provides a replicable roadmap for vocational institutions seeking to transform English from a passive subject into a dynamic asset for international service excellence.

Presentation Performance: Transforming Anxiety to Confidence of EFL Students in Classroom Seminar at Higher Education Context

2026-02-24T15:24:52+07:00

Anxiety in the classroom, especially in presentation has a debilitating effect on students’ performance, academic development, success in learning a foreign language. Some of the students could deliver their speaking fluently and influentially. This study is limited to the aim at exploring cause of anxiety in seminar presentation, and explore the ways to be confident in presentation. The participants consisted of 3 non-native English lecturers who teach Seminar in ELT course and ten students involved in this study; five students who have anxiety problems, and five students who have good confident in classroom presentation. They were advanced students in seventh semester. Observation and interview were used to collect the data. The data were analysed in a linear hierarchical approach building from the bottom to the top. The raw data were organized and prepared for analysis. This involves transcribing interviews typing up field notes, sorting and arranging the data into different types depending on the sources of information. Dealing with the aims of the study, results revealed presentation anxiety is caused by lack of preparation, fear of audience’s judgment, personality problems, language mastery, and academic demands; the suggested ways in mitigating anxiety to be confident in classroom presentation are drilling practice, doing preparation, getting feedback, strengthening concept, and expressing nonverbal communication. Thus, the transformation of presentation anxiety to confidence occurs through interrelated process of cognitive, affective, and psychometric practices.

Development of Interactive Flipbook Media to Enhance Science Literacy Based on Sustainable Lifestyle in Elementary Schools

2026-02-24T15:24:51+07:00

This study is motivated by the urgency of rapid digitalization in the 21st century, which necessitates the development of innovative, interactive, and contextual learning media. The purpose of this research is to develop a flipbook-based learning medium that integrates sustainable lifestyle values to enhance science literacy among elementary school students. The study employed the ADDIE development model comprising Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation through stages that included needs analysis, media design, product development, classroom implementation, and evaluation. Data were collected through surveys, interviews, observations, and tests involving fifth-grade students from eight elementary schools in Medan City. The results indicate that the developed flipbook met the criteria of validity, practicality, and effectiveness based on expert validation and classroom implementation tests. The flipbook, which incorporates learning materials, simulations, evaluations, animations, and interactive visuals, effectively stimulates students’ learning motivation and improves their science literacy skills. A novel finding of this study is the integration of science literacy with sustainable lifestyle values, which not only introduces scientific concepts but also instills positive habits for environmental preservation and social responsibility from an early age. The discussion emphasizes that the use of flipbook media can serve as an innovative alternative for teachers in science learning at the elementary level. This research produces an empirically tested flipbook medium and a teacher’s instructional guide, thereby contributing to the advancement of educational science and the practice of sustainable education.

Development of an Islamic-Integrated Pancasila Education Learning Module

2026-02-24T15:24:49+07:00

This study aims to develop an Islamic-integrated Pancasila Education learning module for senior high school students at SMAN 1 Gunung Talang, Solok Regency, and to examine its validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach adapted from established instructional design models, encompassing stages of needs analysis, design, development, expert validation, revision, and limited field testing. Data were collected through observations, interviews, validation questionnaires, response questionnaires, and learning outcome tests. The results of expert validation indicated that the developed module achieved a very high level of validity in terms of content relevance, integration of Islamic values, language clarity, and instructional design. Practicality test results showed positive responses from both teachers and students, indicating that the module is easy to use and suitable for classroom implementation. Furthermore, effectiveness testing revealed a significant improvement in students’ learning outcomes after using the module. These findings suggest that integrating Islamic values into Pancasila Education through a structured learning module can enhance students’ understanding of civic values, moral awareness, and learning motivation. The developed module therefore offers a promising instructional alternative to strengthen character education in senior high schools.

Human Resource Transformation at Al-Jam'iyatul Washliyah Educational Institution: Multi-site Research

2026-02-24T15:24:47+07:00

This multisite qualitative study explores the transformation of human resources at two Islamic educational institutions under Al-Jam’iyatul Washliyah: MAS Muallimin UNIVA Medan and MAS Al-Washliyah 12 Perbaungan. Using interviews, observation, documentation analysis, and institutional records, the research examines four core dimensions: the existing condition of human resources, the strategies employed to enhance teacher and staff capacity, the forms of transformation that strengthen performance and technological adaptation, and the institutional approaches used to navigate challenges and internal resistance. Findings show that both schools possess solid foundational structures adequate staffing in core subjects, strong collegial culture, and policies aligned with institutional values yet face persistent issues such as uneven workload distribution, limited welfare support, generational gaps in digital competence, and inconsistent data governance. Human resource transformation is driven through competency-based development, value-oriented recruitment, technology-assisted administration, and intergenerational mentoring, all supported by persuasive, participatory leadership rooted in Islamic ethics. The study concludes that sustainable transformation requires integrated strategies that merge professional capacity building, digital modernization, and reinforcement of religious identity. These findings contribute a novel hybrid model of HR development for Islamic educational institutions in contemporary contexts.

The Role and Function of Islamic Counseling in Fostering Student Morals

2026-02-24T15:24:45+07:00

This study examines the role and function of Islamic counseling in fostering students’ moral character across state Islamic senior high schools (MAN) in Padangsidimpuan. Using a qualitative multisite design, the research investigates how Islamic counseling practices integrated with the roles of PAI (Islamic Education) teachers contribute to strengthening students’ religious values and behavioral discipline. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation across two MAN institutions, revealing that counseling interventions grounded in Qur’anic principles, prophetic character, and spiritual development effectively address contemporary moral challenges faced by adolescents in the digital era. The findings highlight that collaboration between BK (Guidance and Counseling) teachers and PAI teachers plays a crucial role in creating a supportive environment for moral cultivation, particularly in mitigating issues such as declining discipline, digital addiction, and weakening religious awareness. The study concludes that Islamic counseling provides a holistic framework for character formation, integrating cognitive, affective, and behavioral domains. Strengthening professional competence among counselors and enhancing school-based religious programs are recommended to ensure sustainable character development in madrasah settings.

Utilization of Digital Media in Second Language Acquisition: A Psycholinguistic Perspective on Learning

2026-02-24T15:24:42+07:00

This study investigates the utilization of digital media in second language acquisition from a psycholinguistic perspective among elementary school students in Makassar City. As digital technologies increasingly shape contemporary learning environments, understanding their cognitive, linguistic, and motivational impacts is essential for strengthening instructional practices. Employing a qualitative research design, this study draws on in-depth interviews with teachers, classroom observations, and document analysis to explore how digital media influences students’ comprehension, memory encoding, and engagement during English language learning. The findings reveal that digital media significantly enhances learners’ cognitive engagement by capturing attention through multimodal features such as animation, sound, and interactivity. These elements reduce cognitive load and support sustained focus, allowing students to process linguistic input more effectively. The study also demonstrates that digital media facilitates deeper comprehension by providing immediate contextual cues visual, auditory, and symbolic that help young learners grasp vocabulary and sentence structures without relying on translation. Furthermore, repetitive and visually supported digital content strengthens memory encoding, enabling students to retain and recall language items more reliably. Various types of digital media including videos, interactive learning applications, digital games, and presentation tools were found to serve complementary pedagogical functions that teachers employed strategically to support linguistic development. Overall, the study concludes that digital media, when thoughtfully integrated, acts as a powerful tool that enriches cognitive processing, reinforces memory, and fosters a more engaging and inclusive learning environment. These insights highlight the need for continued professional development and infrastructural support to maximize the pedagogical potential of digital media in elementary second language education.

From Knowledge Seeking to Ethical Action: The Elaboration of Taha Abdurrahman’s Philosophy to Address Student’s Information Overload

2026-02-25T12:53:18+07:00

Rather than cultivating critical thinking, the ease of access to information in digital world, leads many students into confusion. By developing Taha Abdurrahman’s theory of subject and Linda Zagzebski’s intellectual virtues, this study aims to propose an onto-ethical approach to address students learning problem caused by information overload. Using library-based qualitative research, the authors compare and synthesis Taha’s view on subject and Zagzebski’s intellectual virtue to foster a critical-responsible digital subject. Tahaian notion of subject, which received ethico-spiritual commitment through transcendental encounter with God, is proposed as a resilient subject for information overload. Authors argue that to overcome information overload among students, the praxis of digital engagement must be altered from information seeking activity towards a responsible ethical action. To engage in digital activities is to responsibly executes certain intellectual virtues in order to do something ethical. The two-folded attributes of Tahaian subject: criticism and responsibility are essential in fostering an ethical-aware autonomous learner. Complementing this framework, this article engages through Linda Zagzebski’s theory of intellectual virtues, to tackle digital-related pedagogical problems.

Internalization of Qur’anic Values in Islamic Religious Education Learning: A Qur’anic Pedagogical Perspective

2026-02-25T09:57:39+07:00

This study explores the integration of Qur’anic values within Islamic Religious Education (IRE) by employing a Qur’anic pedagogical lens that emphasizes holistic character formation, spiritual awareness, and transformative learning. The research addresses the central question of how Qur’anic principles can be systematically internalized in classroom practices to enhance students’ ethical, cognitive, and affective development. Using a qualitative descriptive approach supported by textual analysis of Qur’anic verses, curriculum documents, and classroom observations, the study maps pedagogical strategies that align instructional processes with Qur’anic educational ideals. The findings reveal that internalization occurs effectively through three interconnected dimensions: value-oriented learning design, dialogical and reflective teaching methods, and teacher modeling grounded in prophetic pedagogy. These dimensions foster deep moral consciousness, strengthen students’ spiritual identity, and encourage ethical decision-making in daily life. The study concludes that Qur’anic pedagogy offers a robust framework for cultivating meaningful learning experiences in IRE, requiring educators to integrate scriptural values not merely as cognitive content but as lived practices embedded in pedagogical interactions.

Strengthening Students’ Civic Character through the Pancasila Student Profile Project in the Merdeka Curriculum: A Qualitative Study

2026-02-25T14:35:15+07:00

This study explored how the concept of the Pancasila Student Profile Project can be used within the framework of the Merdeka Curriculum and how it can be used to foster the development of the civic character of SMIP Universitas Simalungun students. Due to the perceived mismatches between moral teaching and practical implementation in civic education, a qualitative methodological approach was implemented to evaluate how the project-based learning and institutional practices were implemented in the enactment of character values. The data were gathered through the in-depth interview with school leaders and teachers, classroom observations, and institutional documentation analysis. Data were analyzed using an iterative coding and thematic interpretation to evoke patterns of pedagogical practice, engagement of students, and organizational support. Results indicate that before the project was carried out, civic learning was more theoretical and external thus constraining the internalization of moral values. Constant engagement in participative and situational learning processes contributed to the gradual enhancement of responsibility, social awareness and participatory confidence in the students. Some of the most important facilitators of this change were institutional coordination, reflective evaluation and collaboration among teachers. In addition, the element of the Simalungun local wisdom solidified the moral identity of the students by connecting the national civic principles to the traditionally based ethics. The research indicates that participatory pedagogy, unified institutional design, and culturally sensitive learning conditions are the conditions of the successful construction of civic character in the context of the Merdeka Curriculum.

The Dynamics of Educational Leadership Acculturation: A Fiel Study with Peter L. Berger Social Construction Approach

2026-02-26T10:09:04+07:00

This study investigates the dynamics of educational leadership acculturation at MA Al-Fatah Palembang through the lens of Peter L. Berger’s social construction theory. Using a qualitative field study design, the research explores how school leaders internalize, construct, and institutionalize leadership values within the cultural, religious, and organizational contexts of the madrasah. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation, involving principals, vice principals, teachers, and student organization leaders. The findings reveal that leadership practices at MA Al-Fatah are shaped by a continuous dialectic process: externalization of Islamic-based leadership values, objectivation through institutional rituals and organizational norms, and internalization by individuals within the school community. These processes foster a hybrid form of leadership that integrates traditional Islamic values with contemporary educational management practices. The study also highlights factors that support and hinder acculturation, including organizational culture, leadership communication, teacher participation, and stakeholder engagement. Overall, the research provides theoretical and practical insights into how leadership identities are socially constructed and negotiated within Islamic educational settings.

Development and Training of Islamic Religious Education Supervisors in the Implementation of the Independent Curriculum

2026-02-26T10:27:52+07:00

This study aims to analyze the mechanism of competency development and the supervision patterns of Islamic Education supervisors (PAI) in supporting the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Simalungun Regency. Using a qualitative approach with a multi-site study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving PAI supervisors, teachers, principals, and related parties from three non-driving public elementary schools. The results of the study indicate that the role of PAI supervisors has contributed to improving teachers' understanding of learning tools, assessment, and the strengthening of religious character, although the communication pattern applied is still predominantly top-down and not yet fully participatory. The main challenges encountered include the limited technological competence of teachers, infrequent supervision due to the wide coverage of mentees, and uneven support in terms of facilities and institutional resources. This study emphasizes the need to develop a coaching and mentoring-based guidance model and to optimize inter-institutional collaboration through the use of information technology as an effort to strengthen supervisors' capacity as agents of change. These findings have implications for formulating a more adaptive, sustainable, and contextual supervisory guidance strategy for PAI supervisors in supporting the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in non-pioneer regions.

Analysis of Challenges and Solutions to Students' Understanding of Mathematical Concepts in Algebra Material from Gender Perspective

2026-03-02T15:11:56+07:00

Algebra is one of the crucial topics in mathematics. However, many students struggle to master algebra concepts. If this is left unchecked, it will have a negative impact on the students' future. Students will have difficulty following mathematics lessons at higher levels, because algebra is the foundation of many advanced mathematical concepts. This research aims to conduct a case study on the understanding of mathematical concepts from a gender perspective and a literature review to determine the challenges and solution approaches to the understanding of mathematical concepts among middle school students in algebra. The methods applied are Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and case study research. The research results show that female students' understanding of algebra concepts is very good. Female students can explain examples and algebraic operations well and correctly. However, male students do not master the material well because they often make mistakes in algebraic operations. The main cause of the low understanding of algebra concepts among students is their inability to connect formulas and concepts with practical applications, lack of student engagement in the learning process, insufficient interactive learning media, and inadequate teaching methods. The proposed solutions are the use of more engaging and interactive media, the implementation of active and collaborative learning methods, and the utilization of technology in education.

Development of the Mini Smart Cashier Application to Improve the Counting Ability of Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities

2026-03-04T10:37:33+07:00

This study aims to develop the Mikacer (Mini Smart Cashier) application as an Android-based counting aid to improve the ability to count money for students with mild intellectual disabilities phase D at SLB Negeri 2 Padang. Based on Piaget's cognitive development theory, Vygotsky's Scafolding, and the principles of Universal Design (UD) in learning media, Mikacer is an assistive technology designed as an adaptive and interactive money counting medium, and is easily accessible to all students who need it. The research method used the Design, Development, and Research (DDR) procedure from Richey and Klein, which produced the Mikacer (Mini Smart Cashier) mobile application with ten students with mild intellectual disabilities at a special needs school (SLB) as subjects. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, questionnaires, and performance observation. The results of this research are an Android-based application available on the Google Play Store for direct download. The application contains a step-by-step cashier simulation menu for calculating the amount of money, reducing money, calculating total purchases and calculating change in simple purchases. After being validated by six expert validator teams, the product results are in the very feasible category and the validation results can be used according to revisions and suggestions. Interventions to improve the ability to count money for students with mild intellectual disabilities use the Mikacer application that has been developed. Based on the results of performance observations from all subjects, they succeeded in improving their counting abilities from the initial baseline, intervention and final baseline.