Madura Community Empowerment Through The Use Of Local Culture

Empowerment of the Madurese community has the goal of creating a prosperous society economically and civilized educationally and socially. So there needs to be a strategy and method used to make the Madurese people have knowledgeable, experienced and sufficient soft skills in managing the existing Natural Resources. This research uses qualitative methods, where there are three respondents who were interviewed who have competence in this research theme. In addition to being done manually, the analysis in the study also used an Atlas ti. This was done to clarify and be more detailed in the process of data analysis. The findings from this study show that the strategies that can be implemented in the process of empowering the Madurese community are first, the Madurese need to utilize human capital as part of their enthusiasm to progress in managing their natural resources. Management requires adequate soft skills in processing the potential of the village to become common prosperity. Second, it requires social capital, to open their way of thinking by utilizing all the networks they have by promoting natural potential to be known to the world. Third, regulations need to be implemented properly as a form of guarantee that people who will invest in Madura will be safe and comfortable, so regulations must be implemented properly, there is a clear evaluation and according to local and global community needs. Findings in the Madurese community empowerment method. First, is adaptation. Where in the adaptation process will require sufficient facilities for the community to provide opportunities to try new things. So that people get new knowledge and experience in improving people's welfare optimally. Second, participation is that the community gets guidance and direction in doing something so that it is more focused by providing training to improve their competence. Keywords: Empowerment, Local Culture, Madura Communit. &nbsp

The Role Of Inclusive Schools In Developing Social Interactions Of Children With Special Needs (Autism)

Sekolah inklusi adalah layanan pendidikan yang diberikan kepada anak berkebutuhan khusus untukmemperoleh pendidikan yang layak. Kebijakan pemerintah sebagaimana tertuang dalam Undang-UndangNomor 20 Tahun 2003 dalam Pasal 32 dan Permendiknas Nomor 70 Tahun 2009 adalah memberikankesempatan dan kesempatan kepada anak berkebutuhan khusus untuk memperoleh pendidikan di sekolahreguler. Di sekolah inklusi, anak berkebutuhan khusus dimungkinkan belajar bersama dengan anak normal,dan diperlakukan seperti anak normal. Hal ini menunjukkan dampak positif sekolah inklusi terhadap anakberkebutuhan khusus dari segi psikologis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memperoleh informasitentang peran sekolah inklusi dalam mengembangkan interaksi sosial bagi anak berkebutuhan khusus(autisme). Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan studi kepustakaan atau studi dokumentasi. Hasilpenelitian ini menyebutkan pendidikan inklusi merupakan salah satu upaya pemerintah untukmengoptimalkan kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia. Melalui penyelenggaraan pendidikan inklusi diharapkanmampu menanamkan rasa saling menghargai, kasih sayang, dan yang terpenting, saling menghargai terhadappeserta didik, sehingga anak normal dan anak berkebutuhan khusus dapat berkembang dengan baik

Motivational Impacts of the Google Docs Integration to Support Collaborative Writing: A Review Approach

In recent decades, various digital technology tools such as Google Docs, wikis, and other collaborative writing platforms have shifted the writing perspectives from product-based to process-based writing. Motivation is a crucial component in developing learners' writing skills. It is not feasible to study if one lacks motivation. Therefore, the function of motivation in student learning is crucial to ensure effective writing among students. This paper presents a review of the current trends in the integration of Google Docs in collaborative writing. The review includes critical and analytical discussions on the motivational impact of using Google Docs to support collaborative writing. This study employed content analysis as a data analysis method. The findings show that Google Docs is beneficial to creating a supportive and motivating learning environment for learners. This paper suggests that more studies should be conducted to comprehensively explore the integration of Google Docs in collaborative writing in terms of learning outcomes and attitudes, particularly in the Malaysian higher education setting. Furthermore, examining studies on teachers' attitudes toward collaborative writing and Google Docs integration is highly advised

Evaluating the use of web-based games on students' vocabulary retention

Today, the use of technology has made education more enjoyable. Vocabulary retention becomes a challenging task for both teachers and learners. They may learn the vocabulary but may not retain it. Yet, the use of web-based games may assist them in maintaining words known for short and longterm retention. The current study was conducted to identify students' abilities in retaining words learned after they were assigned to play a web-based vocabulary learning game, namely OnVac. Both short and long-term retention were measured after they were required to play the game as a treatment. Also, the study investigated students' perceptions about the system operation of OnVac. The use of quantitative research design, particularly quasi-experimental research and survey showed gains in vocabulary retention among students for short and long-term retention. The study also found that OnVac can support vocabulary learning among students in their learning of the specialized vocabulary. In terms of the system operation, the participants reported that the tool could assist them in learning engineering and technology words as it was convenient to use. The study provided implications to the teaching pedagogy in that teachers need to be wise and analytical in developing the online game to assist learners in learning English specialized vocabulary

Knowledge Management and Technology Management: The Use of YouTube among Preschool Teachers

Knowledge management is the term used to describe approaches that knowledge workers employ in fulfilling their assigned tasks. The use of technology eases the process of completing their work because it provides systematic methods of managing the process of applying knowledge. Therefore, the current study seeks to find answers on the use of YouTube regarding the type of content selected by the teachers when using the platform and the kind of activities that require them to use the channel for teaching and learning purposes. The study uses qualitative data inquiries to collect responses from 23 preschool teachers. Four themes are formulated as findings in the current study. They are “YouTube consolidates teaching and learning,” “use of YouTube for educational songs,” “use of YouTube to improvise teacher-made songs,” and “nonusage of YouTube.” It concludes that knowledge is transferred explicitly when preschool teachers use the platform as a resource for teaching and learning. The technology, that is, YouTube, has somewhat assisted them in teaching the preschoolers in their early literacy development by watching entertaining yet educational materials. The study implied that YouTube could be an educational resource that teachers can use in teaching young learners. Also, it suggested that it could be a source of information that teachers may use to find relevant materials for their classes

Influence of Students' Motivation on Academic Achievement Among Undergraduate Students in Malaysia

Motivation is essential for students to study and enhance their academic performance. This study aimed to assess the impact of student motivation on academic accomplishment among undergraduate students in the University Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia. How pupils build motivation in themselves may influence how successful they are academically. Pilot research was conducted on 144 participants using exploratory factor analysis to establish the instrument's reliability and validity. However, the study showed no significant difference in accomplishment motivation between high and poor achievers. Similarly, the data found that males and females differed significantly in achievement desire. Using the Statistics Program for Social Science (SPSS) version 20, the data were analysed using correlation analysis and fundamental linear regression analysis. The findings revealed that students' motivation boosted their academic success. Similarly, the regression analysis revealed that motivation was a strong predictor of greater academic accomplishment (GPA)

Improvement of Teaching Effectiveness for Autism Children

Autism is a developmental disorder that affects communication and interaction ability negatively. There has been an increase in its prevalence in current statistics. Consequently, NASOM teachers have also increased the need to teach children with autism. The purpose of this study is to investigate how autism teachers in NASOM can improve their education strategies in terms of knowledge, formation, and competences. The study's location is in Malaysia. The research data were obtained by means of the questionnaire quantitatively. 55 teacher interviews who teach autistic children in NASOM received the questionnaires. Issues were divided into sections like knowledge and competence. They showed, however, an interest in taking advanced courses to increase their skills strategies for autistic children. There is thus a need to improve training of trainers (ToT) and the module by adding more autism components. NASOM teachers also had to be given access to autism training because autism learning has progressed, and several scientifically effective strategies are now available. Several proposals were proposed by the researchers to improve the studies, training, skills, and ToT course presences of autistic students. Analysis was again analysed using t-test, correlation and Regression using SPSS version 20 software for the raw data obtained. The results showed that with their presence at the ToT course there was a difference in knowledge, training, and competency. The ToT course has been found to be effective but still the strategies teaching autistic children need to improve since the results showed moderate and low

Students' attitudes to the implementation of vocabulary learning strategies in writing task

Vocabulary is paramount in language learning. Learners can strategize vocabulary learning using vocabulary learning strategies (VLS), namely memory, cognitive compensation, metacognitive, social, affective, and determination. If used appropriately, VLS can help learners in writing. The study investigates the level of students' attitudes and use of VLS in writing. Also, it examines the male and female students in their attitudes and the use of VLS in writing. Finally, it investigates students' attitudes in writing according to their English grades. A quantitative research method, namely a survey, was employed as the research design in the study. It employed 71 diploma students taking engineering majors in one of the technical universities on the East Coast of Malaysia. The study found that students demonstrated a moderately high attitude in writing but moderately low VLS scores. There was also no significant difference in the attitudes and use of VLS between genders. Finally, there was insufficient evidence to show a significant difference in attitudes and English grades. Nevertheless, the study implied a need to familiarize the students with VLS to improve their writing skills. However, students were not required to use all the VLS as some VLS might be appropriate for a particular task but not the others

PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT CHALLENGES IN MATARAM WEST NUSA TENGGARA: Stakeholder Perspectives

This study aims to identify challenges and obstacles in implementing psychosocial support programs by stakeholders in local communities in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). Qualitative research and purposive sampling were employed to select ten participants from three departments in Mataram. Interviews were conducted, data was observed and analyzed using ATLAS.ti. The study provides crucial insights into Mataram's context. The results showed that stakeholders face several challenges, including limited human resources in mental health, stigma against mental health, mismatch in program implementation, and lack of family support. The implications of this study are the importance of increasing the number and quality of human resources in mental health, involving families in patient care, improving coordination between relevant departments, and building collaboration between governments, non-governmental institutions, and communities. Recommendations based on the findings of this study are to increase public awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, allocate adequate funds, and develop consistent and sustainable psychosocial support programs. This research contributes to understanding the specific context in Mataram, NTB, and guides policies and practices addressing mental health problems in local communities