A Case Study of the Use of Wikipedia among English Department Students of Andalas University

This article reports an investigation of university students’ use of online Wikipedia site in writing their assignment or research report. Data were collected through a survey questionnaire and interview. First of all, a survey questionnaire was distributed among the learners (n=70) identifying their computer and internet literacy, frequency, strategy, and future orientation of using Wikipedia for their writing assignments or essays. Then, interviews with some lecturers (N=8) revealed teachers’ lack of awareness and agreement of Wikipedia in academic writing, partially due to the absence of Departmental policy. As the results, despite being already informed of the encyclopedia’s academic unreliability, Indonesian EFL informants in this study were proven to be familiar with computer and capable of using internet and incorporating Wikipedia materials when writing their essays at Andalas University. The data also indicated that students had improved their techniques of using the Wikipedia from copying-and-pasting to editing and paraphrasing. Half of them did not cross check Wikipedia article’s citations and references. Therefore, students’ awareness of the ease of Wikipedia may have encouraged them to consciously plagiarize in addition to the absence of their lecturers’ awareness upon this issue

Critical Analysis of Javanese Epistemology and Its Relevance to Science Development in Indonesia

Humans have developed science to understand the phenomena they face in their lives. As such, the development of science is inexorably linked with epistemology because it emphasizes the question of truth—the focus of epistemology. The development of science and knowledge has been influenced by specific interests, motives, needs, and historic/cultural backgrounds. To ensure that science is developed in a manner best suited for Indonesian society, such development must be rooted in extant Indonesian cultural values, such as those found in Javanese culture. This study attempts to formulate Javanese epistemology as a basis for scientific development in Indonesia. It finds, first, that knowledge is known as “kawruh” among the Javanese people; second, knowledge is not always limited to the cognitive dimension; and third, a specific criterion for truth is harmony, or “pener”. Javanese people consider “rasa” capable of bringing humans to the supreme knowledge. Although objective knowledge exists, every individual achievement of reality is different. Javanese people consider the validity or truthfulness of statements/actions rooted in their harmony with the empirical rational principle of truth and the existing order, following the adage “bener tur pener”

PENGUATAN KELEMBAGAAN DAN INVENTARISASI AKSI IKLIM MELALUI PRAKTIK PENGISIAN SISTEM REGISTRI NASIONAL PENGENDALIAN PERUBAHAN IKLIM

Abstrak: Tujuan kegiatan untuk (1) memperkuat kelembagaan dengan meningkatnya pemahaman mitra terhadap perubahan iklim, (2) memperkuat kelembagaan mitra dengan terbukanya akses pada kebijakan pemerintah hingga melakukan aksi iklim bersama, (3) inventarisasi aksi iklim di RW 13 Umban Sari melalui Sistem Registri Nasional Pengendalian Perubahan Iklim (SRN PPI). Mitra kegiatan adalah Kelompok Berkah Hijau Mandiri. Metode pelaksanaannya melalui (1) sosialisasi, (2) pendampingan administratif, dan (3) pendampingan praktik pengisian SRN PPI. Evaluasi kegiatan dengan (1) post-test dan pre-test, (2) monitoring akses, aset dan aksi bersama, (3) monitoring hasil pengisian SRN PPI. Hasil kegiatan adalah (1) meningkatnya jumlah mitra yang memahami aksi mitigasi dan adaptasi perubahan iklim; (2) keberhasilan mitra mendapatkan akses kebijakan dalam bentuk aset pengelolaan sampah, Kebun Bibit Rakyat dan terlaksananya berbagai aksi iklim bersama; dan (3) peningkatan 100% keterampilan mitra menginventarisasi SRN PPI dengan data aksi mitigasi dan adaptasi perubahan iklim. Dengan hasil ini maka kelembagaan mitra sangat kuat mendorong RW 13 Umban Sari masuk dalam program kampung iklim (Proklim).Abstract: The social activity’ objectives are to (1) strengthen institutions by increasing partners' understanding of climate change, (2) strengthen partner institutions by opening access to government policies for joint climate action, (3) take an inventory of climate action in RW 13 Umban Sari through the National Registration System for Controlling Climate Change (SRN PPI). The activity partner is ‘Mandiri Berkah Hijau Group’. The method of implementation is by (1) socialization, (2) administrative assistance, and (3) assistance in the practice of filling out the PPI SRN. Meanwhile, evaluation of activities by (1) post-test and pre-test, (2) monitoring of access, assets and joint actions, (3) monitoring the results of filling out the SRN PPI. The results of these activities indicate (1) an increase in the number of partners who understand climate change mitigation and adaptation actions; (2) the success of partners in gaining access to policies in the form of waste management assets, People's Nurseries and the implementation of various joint climate actions; and (3) 100% improvement of partner skills in inventorying SRN PPI with data on climate change mitigation and adaptation actions. With this result, partner institutions strongly encourage RW 13 Umban Sari to be included in the climate village program (Proklim)

Edukasi Pemilu 2024 Berbasis Multiliterasi Untuk Pemilih Pemula Di SMAN 02 Minas

The 2024 General Election is a very important democratic party for the people of Indonesia. Higher political awareness is a must for every level of society, especially for the increasing number of potential first-time voters. The fact that prospective first-time voters in the 2024 elections are mostly from the Milleneal Generation and Generation Z, this community service activity is very important. Based on this consideration, this community service {PKM) was carried out at SMAN 02 Minas as the initial location of a series of multiliteracy-based political education activities with the aim of providing knowledge and increasing the understanding of students at SMAN 02 Minas as prospective participants in the 2024 elections. The result of this activity is the increased knowledge and understanding of the participants about the importance of the 2024 Election and the use of their voting rights that will determine the future of the Indonesian nation. In addition, this PKM also provides awareness to participants of the importance of vigilance in using and dealing with social media, especially manipulative hoaxes

Sosialisasi Penerapan Google FormsSebagai Alat Penilaian Pembelajaran di SDN117 Pekanbaru

The corona virus pandemic indirectly has a very significant impact on aspects of human life, especially in the education aspect. Every role holder in education, both teachers, students, parents, must be ready to carry out the 4.0 revolution where learning is carried out online. The purpose of this community service activity is to provide socialization and share knowledge about the use of an application that can facilitate teachers in the assessment system or learning assessment which is usually carried out in class using paper replaced by using sophisticated applications that can be downloaded for free on the internet. The use of the application in question is Google form. This application aims to facilitate teachers in the assessment of learning evaluation. This activity made a significant contribution so that it was beneficial for partners in this activity are the teachers of SDN 117 Pekanbaru

A Double-Edged Sword of Humour: Students’ Perspectives on Teachers’ Use of Humour in EFL Classroom

Humour has varied functions in teaching and learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), particularly in enhancing classroom instruction. This study investigates EFL students' perspectives on their lecturers' use of humour, focusing on students from private universities. The study employed a mixed-method approach, gathering data through questionnaires from 122 students and conducting in-depth interviews with 5 students. This diverse sample included learners aged 18 to 45 years, offering insights into a broad age range. Findings indicate that humour in the EFL classroom positively influences students' learning experiences. It contributes to a relaxed learning atmosphere, fosters closer connections between students and lecturers, and enhances engagement with the material. However, it's crucial that the humour aligns with the adult status of the students, indicating a need for sensitivity and appropriateness. The study underscores humour's dual role in EFL education, akin to a double-edged sword with both positive and negative impacts. From the perspective of private university students, appropriate humour is key to effective learning, particularly for adult learners. The findings suggest that while humour can be a powerful pedagogical tool, it must be employed judiciously, considering the varied age and backgrounds of the learners. The implications extend to the broader context of EFL education in higher learning, highlighting the importance of lecturer-student dynamics and the careful integration of humour in educational settings

PENDIDIKAN POLITIK DALAM MENINGKATKAN PARTISIPASI PEMILIH OLEH KPU PROVINSI RIAU JELANG PEMILU 2024

This study discusses Political Education in Increasing Voter Participation by the KPU of Riau Province Ahead of the 2024 Election. The theory used is Ruslan's theory in Prof. Dr. M. Amien Rais, M.A. who put forward several variables, namely the ideological function, the development function, the distribution function, the reward function. While this research is a qualitative research with a descriptive design. The results of this study are that the Riau Province KPU carries out various programs and activities to increase voter participation in the upcoming 2024 elections, the forms of programs and activities carried out are, political education, election outreach and discussions held with participants and other election organizers such as the voters, security forces and other organizers and throughout the process of the election stages that have been carried out well and no election violations have been found by election participants. However, besides that, there are currently obstacles to the Riau Province KPU in increasing voter participation, including the existence of a legal vacuum that requires the KPU to carry out outreach, political education and voter participation in elections. There is a blockage in executive power, the executive's performance is still barren, and it is burdened with the politics of accommodation in carrying out its role. Citizens who do not exercise their right to vote are higher because they do not want to be mobilized compared to those who exercise their right to votePenelitian ini membahas tentang Pendidikan Politik Dalam Meningkatkan Partisipasi Pemilih Oleh KPU Provinsi Riau Jelang Pemilu 2024. Teori yang digunakan adalah teori Ruslan dalam buku pengantar Prof. Dr. M.Amien Rais, M.A. yang mengemukakan beberapa variabel yaitu fungsi ideologis, fungsi pengembangan, fungsi distribusi, fungsi balasan. Sedangkan penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan desain deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa KPU Provinsi Riau melakukan berbagai program dan kegiatan untuk meningkatkan partisipasi pemilih pada pemilu tahun 2024 mendatang, bentuk program dan kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah, pendidikan politik, sosialisasi pemilu dan diskusi yang dilakukan dengan para peserta dan penyelenggara pemilu lainya seperti para pemilih, pihak keamanan dan penyelenggara lainya dan sepanjang proses tahapan pemilu yang dilakukan sudah berjalan dengan baik dan tidak masih ditemukanya pelanggaran pemilu oleh peserta pemilu. Namun disamping itu saat ini masih terdapatnya hambatan KPU Provinsi Riau dalam meningkatkan Partisipasi pemilih diantaranya adalah Adanya kekosongan hukum yang mewajibkan KPU untuk melakukan sosialisasi, pendidikan politik dan partiispasi pemilih pada pemilu. Terjadi sumbatan dalam kekuasaan eksekutif, performa eksekutif masih  mandul, dan terbebani politik akomodasi dalam menjalankan perannya. Warga negara yang tidak menggunakan hak pilih mereka lebih tinggi karena tidak mau dimobilisasi   di bandingkan mereka yang menggunakan hak pilihnya

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