Strategi Efektif Menulis Asesment Summative: Panduan Praktis untuk Guru dalam Menyusun Soal Kurikulum Merdeka

Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di satuan pendidikan menuntut peningkatan kompetensi pendidik dalam menyusun asesmen secara mandiri, khususnya asesmen sumatif. Namun, fakta menunjukkan bahwa sebagian guru masih mengalami kendala dalam menyusun soal yang sesuai dengan karakteristik Kurikulum Merdeka. Kegiatan Program Pemberdayaan Umat (Prodamat) oleh mahasiswa Magister Manajemen Pendidikan Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Yogyakarta bertujuan untuk memberikan pelatihan kepada guru dalam menyusun soal asesmen sumatif yang efektif dan sesuai dengan kaidah yang berlaku. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dalam bentuk webinar nasional yang diikuti oleh 159 peserta dari berbagai daerah di Indonesia. Evaluasi pelaksanaan menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan ini memperoleh respons yang sangat positif dari peserta. Meskipun tim pelaksana menghadapi keterbatasan pengalaman dalam menyelenggarakan kegiatan daring, upaya koordinasi yang baik menjadikan kegiatan berjalan lancar. Hasil ini menunjukkan pentingnya penguatan kapasitas guru dalam penulisan asesmen serta peningkatan keterampilan digital penyelenggara kegiatan pelatihan daring

Empowering Elderly Women through Education: Optimizing Traditional Leather Puppet Shows and Hadrah as a Creative Learning Medium

This paper explores the innovative educational efforts undertaken by ‘Aisyiyah, the women’s wing of Muhammadiyah, to empower elderly women through special educational programs. ‘Aisiyah use traditional leather puppet shows (Wayang Kulit) and Hadrah Music as an innovative and culturally relevant medium to educate elderly women. By integrating local wisdom and interactive performance art, the project aims to enhance lifelong learning, health awareness, and social inclusion among older women. The findings affirm that education, even later in life, can be a powerful tool for dignity, empowerment, and intergenerational solidarity. The optimization of Wayang Kulit and Hadrah in this context not only preserves intangible cultural heritage but also serves as a powerful tool for participatory education, promoting active aging and community engagement

Optimizing the Role of Teachers and Students in the Digital Era in Facing VUCA Challenges

In the rapidly developing digital era, technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence of Things (IoT) are becoming an integral part of education. The role of teachers and students needs to be adapted to utilize this technology effectively in facing the challenges of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity). This community service aims to identify strategies that can be implemented by teachers and students to utilize digital technology, as well as explore its impact and benefits in education. In addition, this community service will also examine how this technology can help reduce uncertainty and complexity in a changing educational environment. The evaluation results showed excellent achievements with high scores for conceptual understanding and overall benefits, confirming that this activity provides a solid foundation for developing education responsive to the demands of the times, especially in the current VUCA era

Joy and Responsibility: Weaving the Hopes of Street-Selling Children in Dili, Timor-Leste

This study explores the lives of street-selling children in Dili, Timor-Leste, who support their families through informal economic activities. Using a qualitative library-based research approach, the study highlights their dual roles as sources of family income and children with dreams and emotional needs. These children often work under harsh conditions and face social stigma. Only 40% of them have access to formal education. Despite this, they express strong educational aspirations, better livelihoods, and social recognition. The article emphasizes the urgency of inclusive educational policies, child protection laws, and government and civil society collaborative efforts to ensure a supportive environment for these vulnerable children. This research contributes to understanding the intersection of child labor, education access, and child welfare in post-conflict developing countries

Penguatan Pengetahuan Mengenai Bullying untuk Anak Sekolah Dasar GMIH Daeo, Maluku Utara

Bullying adalah pola perilaku agresif, anak-anak yang paling rentan menghadapi risiko lebih tinggi diintimidasi. Sekolah Dasar Gereja Masehi Injil Halmahera (GMIH) terletak di Desa Daeo, Kecamatan Morotai Selatan. Sebagai sekolah dibawah Kementrian Agama yang berada pada lingkungan mayoritas muslim tidak membuat para warga sekolah terasingkan sebab sekolah tersebut memiliki guru-guru beragama Islam dan menerima siswa beragama Islam. Edukasi bullying tepat dilakukan pada anak-anak dari masyarakat yang terpinggirkan, anak-anak dengan identitas gender yang berbeda, kriteria inilah yang membuat kami untuk tergerak membuat kegiatan sosialisasi tentang bullying  agar kerukunan hidup beragama tetap terjaga. Metode pelaksanaanya adalah dengan sosialisasi dan bermain game untuk melatih kekompakkan antar tim. Hasil kegiatan memberikan pemahaman tentang bullying atau perundungan, dampak bagi teman, dan menghargai perbedaan. Kepala sekolah dan guru-guru juga sangat antusias dan menerima kami dengan sangat baik, mereka berharap kegiatan seperti ini tidak hanya sekali tetapi berulang

The Community Engagement in Mental Health Advocacy: An Inter-University Program in Malaysia

This study explores the role of community engagement in mental health advocacy, focusing on academically driven initiatives conducted by Ratna Yunita Setiyani Subardjo in Malaysia. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive method, the research draws on institutional reports and participatory observations, framed by community psychology and participatory action research (PAR). Key activities included mental health campaigns, psychological counseling, educational outreach, and capacity building, all implemented in collaboration with institutions such as Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta. The interventions addressed student mental health through culturally sensitive, bilingual services and peer support models. Findings indicate that academic institutions can serve as powerful agents of social transformation when their members actively engage in community well-being. These initiatives significantly contributed to emotional resilience, stigma reduction, and inclusive mental health literacy. This case highlights the potential of cross-cultural academic partnerships in promoting sustainable and human-centered mental health practices

Pengembangan Tungku Pembakar Sampah Anorganik dan Organik Basah dengan Memanfaatkan Limbah Oli Bekas di SMKN 1 Kepil, Wonosobo

Pengelolaan limbah anorganik, khususnya sampah plastik dan oli bekas, masih menjadi tantangan serius yang berdampak terhadap pencemaran lingkungan. Di SMKN 1 Kepil, akumulasi sampah plastik dari aktivitas peserta didik dan oli bekas dari praktik bengkel otomotif belum ditangani secara optimal. Program pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan dan mensosialisasikan teknologi kompor pembakar sampah berbahan bakar oli bekas sebagai solusi pengelolaan limbah yang ramah lingkungan dan edukatif. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi survei awal, perancangan dan perakitan kompor, serta uji coba pembakaran sampah basah dan anorganik. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa kompor dengan bahan bakar oli bekas sebanyak 0,8 liter mampu membakar sampah secara efisien selama 30 menit dengan bantuan blower. Inovasi ini tidak hanya efektif secara teknis dan ekonomis, tetapi juga meningkatkan kesadaran lingkungan dan keterampilan teknis peserta didik

The Effect of Anemia Education on Adolescents’ Intention to Undergo Hemoglobin Testing

Anemia remains a common health problem among adolescents, characterized by low hemoglobin (Hb) levels that affect health, academic performance, productivity, and the overall quality of human resources in the future. This study aimed to determine the effect of anemia education on adolescents’ intention to undergo hemoglobin testing at SMP Negeri 1 Gamping, Yogyakarta. The research employed a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental method using a one-group pre-test and post-test design. A total of 36 respondents participated in the study. The instrument used was a questionnaire. The participants, aged 12–13 years, consisted of an equal proportion of males and females. Before the intervention, most respondents (78%) demonstrated a moderate level of intention to undergo hemoglobin testing. After the anemia education intervention, the proportion of respondents with a high level of intention increased from 11% to 22%, while those with a low level of intention decreased from 11% to 8%. The Paired Sample t-Test yielded a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000 (< 0.05), indicating a significant effect of anemia education on adolescents’ intention to undergo hemoglobin testing. The findings suggest that anemia education is effective in enhancing adolescents’ intention to have their hemoglobin levels checked, making it a valuable preventive educational strategy for the early detection of anemia among adolescents

Training on Canva Application to Enhance Digital Learning Programs in High Schools

This activity aims to enhance teachers' skills in applying creative and innovative teaching methods and provide training on developing instructional media using the Canva application. The training, attended by 18 teachers from Muhammadiyah Mlati Senior High School, includes well-planned stages: thorough planning, needs assessment, meticulous preparation, effective implementation, and careful evaluation. Scheduled to take place on July 10-11, 2024, the training seeks to enable teachers to maximize the use of Canva in education, particularly in archiving evaluation programs and student assessments. The results of this activity are reflected in the significant improvement in the average pretest score from 67,11 to 87,44, as well as an n-Gain test score of 0,62, indicating a moderate level of achievement. This outcome demonstrates that the community service initiative was successfully executed and is expected to have a positive impact on the advancement of digitalized learning at Muhammadiyah Mlati Senior High School

Competency Level of Service Crew in Rinconada, Philippines

The level of competencies of the service crew in fast food restaurants plays a crucial role in delivering quality service, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining operational efficiency. The study aimed to determine the level of competencies of the service crew in Rinconada. Specifically, it focuses on competencies desired by the fast-food industry along communication, team environment, professionalism, and effectivaThe level of competencies of the service crew in fast food restaurants plays a crucial role in delivering quality service, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining operational efficiency. The study aimed to determine the level of competencies of the service crew in Rinconada. Specifically, it focuses on competencies desired by the fast-food industry along communication, team environment, professionalism, and effective customer relations and the level of competencies along with basic competencies, common competencies, and core competencies in cookery and food and beverage service. A descriptive research method was used. The study's respondents are 147 service crew in Rinconada who have been in the service for at least 2 years and are of legal age. A self-made questionnaire was utilized. Findings. Fast food restaurants need a service crew that is highly competent in communication, team environment, and professionalism and in providing effective customer service. The service crew in fast food restaurants in Rinconada is very competent in common competencies and core competencies in cookery and food and beverage service while competent in the common competencies. Recommendations. Fast food restaurants implement regular skills training programs, provide mentorship opportunities, and conduct performance assessments to enhance the competencies of service crew members while aligning with the desired standards of the establishment and being globally competitive. e customer relations and the level of competencies along with basic competencies, common competencies, and core competencies in cookery and food and beverage service. A descriptive research method was used. The study's respondents are 147 service crew in Rinconada who have been in the service for at least 2 years and are of legal age. A self-made questionnaire was utilized. Findings. Fast food restaurants need a service crew that is highly competent in communication, team environment, and professionalism and in providing effective customer service. The service crew in fast food restaurants in Rinconada is very competent in common competencies and core competencies in cookery and food and beverage service while competent in the common competencies. Recommendations. Fast food restaurants implement regular skills training programs, provide mentorship opportunities, and conduct performance assessments to enhance the competencies of service crew members while aligning with the desired standards of the establishment and being globally competitive