TRANSFORMATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT BASED ON DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

This research aims to understand how the process of management transformation in the digital-based administration at MA Nurul Jadid works. This transformation is an effort to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of school administrative services through the utilization of digital technology. The process of transformation in the management of MA Nurul Jadid is carried out through three main stages: planning, implementation, and evaluation. The planning stage includes resource preparation, strategy development, and goal setting; the implementation stage focuses on the application of digital systems in administrative activities; while the evaluation stage is conducted to assess the program's success and identify the challenges faced for future improvements. The approach used in this research is case study, which is part of qualitative research methods. This approach aims to explore a specific case in depth by collecting information from various sources, resulting in descriptive data in the form of written or spoken words from people as well as observed behavior

STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON ENHANCING SPEAKING SKILLS VIA VIDEO RECORDING TASKS

Speaking skills are crucial in English language learning for several reasons. They play an important role in effective communication, self-development, and professional fluency.  They are the basis of communication, enabling the students to express their thoughts, characters, and feelings effectively. Developing speaking skills strongly will build self-confidence and facilitate a better relationship. Effective communication helps to express ideas clearly and convincingly. However, to understand the students’ perceptions, challenges in speaking skills are other parts that need more research. This research aims to find out the students' perceptions on enhancing speaking skills via video recording tasks. This research applied a qualitative method. The data was collected through an interview. 10 students who participated in the interview

THE USE OF TIKTOK APPLICATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH SPEAKING: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION

This research is aimed to find out the students’ perception of using TikTok application in learning English Speaking and identify the impacts of using TikTok application for the students. This research focused on the students’ opinions to obtain data on their perception and response towards the implementation of TikTok in learning English speaking. The research subjects have been selected purposively with 6 students regarding their experiences learning English speaking using TikTok application. This research was conducted using in-depth interview as the instrument of the research using free-guided interview questions. The researcher found that there was various thought of each student, mainly positive than negative. The positive view students perceived are they can obtain new learning materials within a short amount of time, easy to access, and the students don’t have to follow a specific creator to enhance their speaking skills. While the negative perception students concerned are age restriction, unfiltered content, random algorithm, and one-way interaction The impacts are various. It was revealed that the students are able to improve their creativity using TikTok’s contents and obtaining an amount of knowledge in a short time. It is proven that TikTok has benefits for the students’ English learning improvement. Negatively, the impacts that are concerning to the research subjects are TikTok might leads students to addiction, get easily distracted by the contents, may leads to misleading information, and other social media alternative to learn English speakin

PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT AS AN ALTERNATIVE EVALUATION INSTRUMENT IN BASIC PHYSICS LEARNING: A STUDY OF EXPERIMENTAL REPORTS AND STUDENT REFLECTIONS

This study aims to examine the implementation of portfolio assessment as an alternative evaluation instrument in the Basic Physics course. The main focus of this study is to analyze the quality of experimental reports and student reflection notes as part of the portfolio, as well as to explore the role of portfolios in supporting more meaningful learning processes. The method used is a quantitative descriptive approach, with the research subjects being 60 students of the physics education study program in the Basic Physics course. Data was collected through portfolio documentation, observations, and in-depth interviews. The results of the study show that portfolio assessment allows students to reflect on their understanding of concepts, compile experimental reports systematically, and show cognitive and metacognitive development more clearly. In addition, reflections written by students indicate an increase in critical thinking skills and learning awareness. Portfolio assessment is considered to be able to provide a more comprehensive picture of student learning outcomes compared to conventional evaluations. Therefore, portfolio assessment is recommended as an evaluation alternative that supports process-based learning and strengthening student competencies in a sustainable manner

EFL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS YOUTUBE AS A LANGUAGE LEARNING RESOURCE TO IMPROVE LISTENING SKILLS: OUT OF THE CLASS CONTEXT

This study investigates EFL students' perceptions of using YouTube as a language learning resource to improve their English listening skills outside the classroom. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected through open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with ten of the fourth-semester students. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis.  Four main themes emerged from the data: motivation, efficacy, relevance, and attractiveness.  Students viewed YouTube as an interestinglistening learning resource that offers a variety of real, flexible, and authentic content that is appropriate for self-directed learning.  Because of its user-centered features and inspiring content providers, the platform was determined to be relevant to each student's unique needs, helpful in improving pronunciation and listening comprehension, and encouraging. This study highlights the value of YouTube as an informal yet impactful tool for improving English listening skills. It suggests its integration into language learning practices to support autonomous and interest-driven learning beyond the classroom

SUPPORTING VOCABULARY LEARNING IN DEAF LEARNERS THROUGH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: A STUDY OF THE POCKET SIGN APP

Teaching the English language to deaf students presents both unique challenges and tremendous opportunities for the teacher. Teachers of deaf learners are required to use certain strategies in instruction. The study focused on determining the extent to which the Pocket Sign app, as an assistive technology, supports vocabulary development among deaf students. The study employed a quantitative method with a one-group pre-test post-test design. The instrument of the study was a vocabulary test, which was analysed quantitatively using a paired sample t-test. The study involved six deaf students of SLBN Lutang in grades 4, 5, and 6. The study found that there was a significant difference between the students’ pre-test and post-test, which means that the H0 was rejected and the H1 was accepted. The study concludes that the use of the pocket sign app as an assistive technology supports the vocabulary learning of the deaf learners

IMPLEMENTATION OF LEARNING BY GAMES METHOD TO IMPROVE SELF-HELP SKILLS IN WASHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with intellectual disabilities have intellectual limitations that affect their ability to understand concepts, including self-cultivation skills such as purification (thaharah). Thaharah is an important part student of religious education that needs to be taught to support students' independence in everyday life. However, conventional learning is often less effective in delivering fiqh material to students with intellectual disabilities because of its abstract and difficult to understand nature. Therefore, appropriate, fun, and innovative learning methods are needed. The Learning by Games method was chosen as an approach that can increase student engagement, help them understand the material more concretely, and create a pleasant learning atmosphere. The purpose of this study was to explore the implementation of this method in improving self-cultivation skills in students with intellectual disabilities. The study was conducted with a qualitative approach using a multi-site case study design at SLBN Demung Besuki and SLB Dharma Wanita Situbondo. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model (data reduction, data presentation, and verification). The results of the study showed that the Learning by Games method, through various types of games such as video games, puzzles, board games, roles, and footprints, was able to improve understanding and practice of independent purification. This method also has a positive impact on student interaction, attention, and skill development in learnin

EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A MIX-METHOD STUDY AT SMP NEGERI 1 GALESONG UTARA, TAKALAR

This study explores the strategies used by English teachers in teaching vocabulary at SMP Negeri 1 Galesong Utara, Kabupaten Takalar. Using a mixed-method approach, this study combines qualitative and quantitative data to analyze the implementation of vocabulary teaching strategies effectiveness. Qualitative data were obtained through classroom observation, teacher and student interviews, and document analysis, while quantitative data were collected from pre-tests and post-tests conducted in class VII.1. The result of the study indicated that teachers used various methods, including Total Physical Response (TPR) and vocabulary memory games, supported by contextual learning tools such as multimedia and group collaboration. The strategies were adapted based on students' diagnostic results to accommodate diverse learning needs. Statistical analysis showed a significant increase in students' vocabulary mastery after the implementation of these strategies, indicating their effectiveness. This study contributes to the understanding of dynamic and differentiated vocabulary teaching strategies in junior high schools and offers practical implications for improving English learning outcomes in similar educational contexts

EXPLORING CONVERSATIONAL IMPLICATURE USED BY TEACHER THROUGH ENGLISH TBL

Conversational implicature is the meaning a sentence implies is different from its actual meaning. This study explores conversational implicature used by teacher through English Technology-Based Learning. This study aims to identify and classify the maxims are flouted through English Technology-Based learning, explain the functions of conversational implicature, and to find out teachers perceive about conversational implicature through English Technology-Based Learning process in Sd Telkom Makassar. This study uses data analysis. Qualitative methods are methods that aim to obtain descriptive data. The data in this study are conversational implicatures that transcribed into written text. Data were collected using selection, description and verification techniques. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive which is based on Sudaryanto's theory. The results of this study indicate that (1) there are four types of maxims that are flouted by teacher through English Technology-Based Learning process, there are maxim of quantity, maxims of quality, maxims of relevance, and maxim of manner. The most maxim flouted are maxim of quantity. (2) there are four functions of conversational implicature applied through English Technology-Based Learning. There are bald on record, positive politeness, negative politeness, and off-recor

CAPACITY BUILDING AND ATTITUDE OF CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT OF LABORATORY ASSISTANTS BASED ON AUGMENTED REALITY AND VIRTUAL REALITY

This research aims to increase the technical capacity and environmental care attitude of laboratory assistants of the PGSD FIP UNM Department through the use of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology. The background of this research is based on the importance of awareness and environmentally friendly behavior in sustainable laboratory management, as well as the need for innovative technology-based learning approaches to support such behavior change. The method used was an experiment with One Group Pretest-Posttest Design, which involved 30 laboratory assistant respondents. The research instruments were in the form of questionnaires, observations, and knowledge tests. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test to determine significant changes before and after treatment. The results showed that the use of AR and VR significantly increased technical capacity and formed an attitude of caring for the environment, shown by the classical average score of 4.38 on a scale of 5 and the dominant mode on a scale of 5. These findings support the use of immersive technology as an interactive, realistic, and positive learning media in building an academic culture that cares about environmental sustainabilit