Education Achievement: Journal of Science and Research

Exploring Senior University Students' Use of ChatGPT and its Perceived Impact on Academic Writing

Ali Abedelqader Ali Zendah — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This study investigates how senior university students use ChatGPT in academic writing processes and how they perceive its impact on the development of their academic writing skills. Adopting a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted via Zoom with a sample of 10 male and female senior university students from 5 Palestinian universities located in the Gaza Strip. The qualitative thematic analysis which was applied with the support of NVivo software identified four key themes, namely: patterns of ChatGPT use, perceived benefits, perceived drawbacks and ethical implications. The data revealed that students mainly use ChatGPT for generating and organizing ideas, checking grammar, structuring arguments, paraphrasing and drafting content. Many students view ChatGPT as a valuable AI tool that enhances efficiency, clarity and coherence. However, a substantial number of the participants reported concerns about reduced creativity and critical thinking, increased overreliance, and, most notably, the weakening of writing autonomy. Other participants also voiced issues related to ethical implications, particularly plagiarism and academic integrity. The results suggest that while ChatGPT could be beneficial when utilized responsibly, it could also represent challenges which may hinder the development of academic writing skills. It was recommended that in order to promote balanced and informed engagement with ChatGPT, the higher educational institutions should establish clear guidelines and integrate digital literacy and ethical AI use into their academic programs.

Efektivitas off the Job Training Dalam Meningkatkan Kompetensi Guru di Sekolah

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Education in Indonesia faces challenges in producing human resources that are competitive in the era of globalization. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of off-the-job training in improving the competencies of teachers at SMA Negeri 8 Pekanbaru. The methodology used is a qualitative approach with a phenomenological case study, involving semi-structured interviews with three teachers who have participated in the training. Data were collected to understand participants' experiences, the contribution of the training to professional development, and the application of acquired skills. The results indicate that diverse training methods, such as games and simulations, are highly effective in enhancing pedagogical skills and understanding of the material. Participants reported increased student interest and engagement, as well as positive responses to the teaching methods applied. This research emphasizes the importance of continuous training to support teachers' professional development, which in turn will improve the quality of education in Indonesia.

Tantangan dan Solusi Implementasi Budgeting Sekolah yang Efektif dan Efisien

Chelsi Hestivik, Umi Iriani, Mainur Andriya, Salfen Hasri, Sohiron Sohiron — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis manajemen anggaran dan peningkatan mutu pendidikan dalam kerangka Total Quality Management (TQM). Latar belakang kajian ini berangkat dari pengamatan bahwa dimensi finansial seringkali diabaikan dalam penerapan TQM di lembaga pendidikan, padahal pengelolaan keuangan yang efektif merupakan aspek strategis dalam mendukung pemberdayaan guru dan pencapaian tujuan pendidikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan studi kepustakaan dengan sumber utama buku karya Edward Sallis (1993) serta artikel ilmiah yang relevan. Hasil penelitian mengidentifikasi enam tema utama yang terbagi dalam dua klasifikasi, yaitu tantangan dan solusi. Tantangan mencakup pengabaian dimensi anggaran, pemberdayaan tanpa sumber daya, dan kendala lingkungan. Sementara solusi meliputi pendelegasian anggaran yang efektif, kolaborasi antara kepala sekolah dan guru, serta strategi anggaran yang tepat. Penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya pelibatan aktif pemangku kepentingan dalam pengelolaan anggaran dan perlunya desentralisasi kewenangan agar proses pendidikan dapat berlangsung lebih inklusif, efisien, dan akuntabel. Temuan ini memberikan kontribusi penting dalam menjembatani kesenjangan antara teori TQM dan praktik pengelolaan sekolah, serta dapat menjadi rujukan bagi kepala sekolah dalam merancang strategi anggaran yang memberdayakan dan berorientasi pada mutu.

Pengaruh Metode Resitasi Terhadap Keterampilan Menulis Teks Cerpen pada Peserta Didik Kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Momunu Tahun Pelajaran 2024/2025

Asni Umar, Supriyadi Supriyadi, Herson Kadir — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengaruh keterampilan teks cerpen dilihat dari sebelum dan sesudah diterapkanya metode resitasi kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Momunu. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif mengikuti pendekatan positivisme dengan melibatkan pengunaan intrumen tes keterammpilan serta menghasilkan sebuah tulisan cerpen. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa yang berada dikelas XI a. Analisis penelitian ini menggunakan desain Pra-eksperimen dengan desain penelitian One-group Pretest-Posttets dan analisis data menggunakan uji t test dengan bantuan SPSS tipe 27 nilai signifikan 0,05. Hasil yang didapatkan sebelum diterapkanya metode resitasi terhadap keterampilan menulis teks cerpen memperoleh nilai rata-rata 30,47 dan nilai yang diperoleh peserta didik setelah diterapkanya metode resitasi dengan nilai rata-rata 74,80. Sehingga didapatkan nilai t hitung 0,01 lebih kecil dari nilai t tabel 0,05, maka disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh metode resitasi terhadap keterampilan menulis teks cerpen kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Momunu.

Analisis Kelayakan Nonisi Buku Bahasa Indonesia Kawan Seiring untuk Sekolah Dasar Kelas III Berdasarkan Standar BSNP

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengaanalisis buku ajar bahasa Indonesia yang sesuai dengan standar BSNP dari segi kelayakan isi/materi, kelayakan kebahasaan, kelayakan penyajian dan kelayakan kegrafikan pada buku bahasa Indonesia kelas III. Penelitian ini merupakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan jenis studi pustaka dengan sumber data primer dari buku bahasa Indonesia kelas III terbitan Kemendikbud tahun 2022. Dalam penelitian ini metode dokumentasi digunakan sebagai metode pengumpulan data dan digabungkan dengan analisis deskriptif sebagai metode analisis. Sehingga, teknik analisis data digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah content analysis. Hasil dari penelitian ini, aspek kualitas isi materi menunjukkan kesesuaian yang baik dengan Capaian Pembelajaran (CP) yang akan dicapai. Kemutakhiran materi menunjukkan kemutakhiran yang kuat terutama dari segi konten dan pendekatan. Aspek kelayakan penyajian, konten disajikan yang interaktif dan relevan membuat siswa lebih terarah dan termotivasi untuk belajar. Aspek kualitas bahasa keakuratan struktur bahasa lugas dan mudah di pahami sesuai dengan audiens yang dituju yaitu siswa sekolah dasar. Pada aspek kelayakan grafis, buku ini sudah memenuhi standar dalam aspek ukuran buku, desain sampul dan desain isi.

Unheard Voices in Adaptive Classrooms Exploring Emotional Narratives of Children with Special Needs

Maisura Maisura, Muakhir Syah Putra — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

In the past decade, the global attention to inclusive education has driven structural transformations in learning systems, including in adaptive classrooms. However, even though physical and curricular access is expanding, the emotional voice of children with special needs (CWSN) is still often ignored in the empirical discourse of education. This qualitative research aims to explore and elevate the emotional narrative of CWSN in the context of an adaptive inclusive class. Using a phenomenological approach, data were collected through non-invasive observational techniques combined with journals of teacher reflection and children's creative expression (such as free images and stories) from 12 children aged 7–11 years in three inclusive primary schools. The results show that although adaptive classes have provided structural accommodation, the response to the emotional needs of CWSN is still inadequate. Some of the key themes that emerge in children's narratives include feelings of silence, fragile attachment, and the occasional happiness—suggesting that true inclusion cannot be achieved through physical adjustment alone, but rather requires deeper affective and relational engagement. This research makes an important contribution to the inclusive education literature by emphasizing the importance of emotional literacy, recognition of children's voices, and affectively responsive pedagogy as an integral part of inclusive classroom design. The implications of this study confirm the need for teacher training that places the emotional aspect at the center of a participatory culture and inclusive learning for all learners.

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Siswa SMK Negeri 1 Waibakul

Ina Rambu Habati, Darius Imanuel Wadu, Elsy S Hana Taunu — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Tujuan dari penelitian untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran problem based learning(PBL) terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika siswa di kelas XI TKJ SMK Negeri 1 Waibakul. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan jenis eksperimen yang menggunakan one group pretest- post design. Populasi adalah seluruh siswa kelas XI TKJ SMK Negeri 1 Waibakul, dengan sampel penelitian yaitu kelas XI sebagai kelas eksperimen. Instrumen digunakan yaitu pretest dan posttest kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika siswa sebanyak 3 butir soal. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, taraf signifikasi, dan uji hipotesis. Hasil pengolahan data mennjukan nilai rata-rata posttest yaitu 81.81 lebih besar dari pada nilai rata-rata pretest yaitu 57,03. Pengujian hipotesis dengan uji z menunjukan nilai sig (2-tailed) sebesar 0,000 < 0,05, maka Ha diterima. Disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran problem based learning(PBL) berpengaruh positif terhadap kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa kelas XI TKJ SMK Negeri 1 Waibakul.

Students’ Perception About Intercultural Competence (IC) in English Speaking Class

Maria Kristina Mite, Heribertus Binawan — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This research aims to find out students' views on intercultural competence in learning English speaking. This competence is seen as a fundamental aspect in building effective cross-cultural communication, especially in the context of foreign language learning. The research utilized mixed methods, involving 30 second semester students from Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta who were enrolled in Speaking course. Data collection was conducted through an intercultural competence questionnaire, semi-structured interviews in Focus Group Discussions, direct classroom observations, as well as open-ended questions.From the quantitative results, it was found that students have a high level of cultural awareness and openness, but their cultural knowledge and cross-cultural communication skills are still classified as moderate to low. Meanwhile, qualitative data analysis showed that students understood the importance of cultural insights to support speaking skills, but they felt that the learning process had not fully supported the development of intercultural competence optimally.Based on these findings, this study recommends that cultural elements be integrated more deeply in the teaching of speaking, so that students can be better prepared to face the challenges of global communication. The findings of this study are expected to be a reference in the development of intercultural competence-based English language learning curriculum in higher education.

The Use of Tag Question in a Fairy Tale

Beby Ariani Harahap, Serli Br Padang, Dian Rizka Aulia, Yani Lubis — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This study examines the use of tag questions in fairy tale dialogues, specifically in the story Why Doesn’t the Rabbit Have a Long Tail?, motivated by the limited research on this linguistic phenomenon in contemporary children’s literature. The objectives are to identify the forms of tag questions, analyze their communicative functions in character interactions, and explore their impact on meaning conveyance, character development, and narrative dynamics. Employing a qualitative descriptive method with a library research approach, data were collected from the fairy tale text and supported by relevant academic sources, then analyzed pragmatically and syntactically to gain a comprehensive understanding of tag question usage. Based on the analysis of the fairy tale, it was found that the explicit use of formal tag questions is very limited, appearing only around four to five times. However, reflective questions functioning similarly are more prevalent and play a crucial role in expressing the protagonist’s inner conflict, fostering emotional engagement with readers, and reinforcing the moral message of the story. Therefore, tag questions and reflective interrogatives serve as effective linguistic strategies that enrich dialogue, enliven characters, and make the narrative more interactive and meaningful. This provides important contributions to linguistic studies in literature and benefits writers and educators in children’s literature.

Penyusunan Rencana Kegiatan Bercerita pada Anak Usia Dini

Lasmaroha Sitompul — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dalam penyusunan rencana kegiatan bercerita pada anak usia dini. Latar belakang dilakukannya penelitian ini bermula dari kurangnya pengetahuan guru dalam mempersiapkan dan menyusun rencana kegiatan, padahal dalam merancang dalam kegiatan bercerita dapat mendukung kreativitas guru dan menyampaikan isi pesan dari cerita tersebut agar memberikan pengetahuan kepada anak usia dini. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan studi kepustakaan berupa artikel ilmiah yang relevan. Adapun hasil penelitian ini mengidentifikasi penyusunan rencana kegiatan bercerita pada anak usia dini berupa implikasi metode bercerita terhadap perkembangan bahasa anak, keterampilan yang harus dimiliki guru dalam bercerita pada anak, dan tahapan-tahapan penyusunan kegiatan bercerita pada anak usia dini. Sehingga dengan adanya penyusunan kegiatan bercerita dapat menyampaikan isi pesan bermakna dan dapat meningkatkan aspek perkembangan pada anak usia dini. Temuan ini memberikan kontribusi dalam menghubungkan teori dan praktik dalam kegiatan bercerita untuk anak usia dini, sehingga dapat menjadi rujukan bagi lembaga sekolah lainnya dalam merancang kegiatan pembelajaran yang lebih efektif dan efisien.