International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research of Higher Education (IJMURHICA)

Analysis of the Millennial Generation's Interest in Reading Print Media Journalism in the 4.0 Era

2025-03-10T11:32:07+00:00

Reading is a crucial activity that can broaden horizons and increase insight. In this digital era, reading interest faces various obstacles, ranging from minimal demand for reading to the rise of social media, and reading materials that are only skimmed because they are not interesting. This study aims to analyze the interest in reading print media journalism among the millennial generation in the 4.0 era. This study uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method to understand the current social phenomenon, one of which is the reading interest of the millennial generation in print media in the context of developments in the digital era. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with nine respondents including the millennial generation in Medan City which were taken using random sampling techniques. All the data that had been collected was then analyzed using the Miles & Huberman analysis technique with the stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The themes of the findings regarding the Millennial Generation's Reading Interest in Print Media Journalism in the 4.0 Era are: i) changes in interest in reading print media, ii) characteristics of media consumption by the millennial generation, iii) factors influencing reading interest. Therefore, interest in reading print media has decreased significantly, due to the ease of access and speed of information from digital media. The millennial generation prefers digital platforms such as social media and video streaming which provide a more dynamic and relevant experience. However, print media still impresses in certain contexts, but the dominance of digital media is getting stronger in the daily lives of the millennial generation.

Discovery Learning Model: A Solution to Improve Learners' Mathematical Generalization Ability

2025-02-15T12:10:47+00:00

Mathematical generalization ability is an aspect that students must master in mathematics. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the application of the discovery learning model on students' mathematical generalization ability. This research uses a quantitative approach with experimental methods, using a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group design. The research sample consisted of two classes in one of the high schools in Indonesia, Data were collected through pretest and posttest tests, and analyzed using normality test, homogeneity test, and t-test. The normality test used SPSS with Kolmogorov-Smirnov. The results of the analysis presented show that the pretest and posttest data in the experiment are normally distributed, it can be seen that the significance value of the pretest of the experimental class and the control class is 0.44. this shows that the significance value> 0.05 which means Ho is accepted. The results showed that there was a significant increase in students' mathematical generalization ability in the experimental class compared to the control class. The average posttest score of the experimental class is higher than the control class, indicating that the discovery learning model helps students understand mathematical concepts better through independent exploration and analysis. Thus, it can be concluded that the discovery learning model is effective in improving students' mathematical generalization ability, and can be an alternative learning method that is more interactive and innovative in teaching mathematics.

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for Gender Equality: What are the Factors?

2025-03-22T08:30:38+00:00

Gender equality is one of the main pillars in the sustainable development goals. Gender inequality is still a problem, especially in access to education, employment opportunities, and participation in decision-making. This study aims to analyze the effect of poverty rate, economic growth, high school enrollment rate, illiteracy rate, labor force participation rate, and early marriage on gender development index and gender empowerment index. This research uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive-analytical method. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression of panel data. The results showed that partially, only the poverty rate variable had a significant effect on the gender empowerment index. Meanwhile, simultaneously, all independent variables have a significant effect on the gender empowerment index. This finding indicates that gender empowerment is affected by various socioeconomic factors collectively. The implications of these results indicate the importance of integrated multisectoral policies to promote women's empowerment through poverty reduction, increased access to education, and prevention of early marriage.

Symbolic Interaction of Kyai and Santri in The Perspective of Ethical Leadership Based on Religious Values

2024-12-22T05:34:36+00:00

Kyai is a key element in the growth and development of the pesantren community. The pesantren community under the leadership of Kyai is interesting to continue to be researched, one of which is in the aspect of symbolic interaction between kyai and santri which is unique in each pesantren. This research was conducted at Pondok Pesantren Nurul Huda (PPNH) Pondok Joyo Jember with a qualitative approach, focusing on the symbolic interaction between kyai and santri from a leadership perspective. The results showed that in his leadership, Kyai at Pondok Pesantren Nurul Huda (PPNH) strongly emphasized the cultivation of ethical religious values through symbolic interactions carried out with students. This is reflected in the form of interaction in all activities carried out by the Kyai with students who are very concerned with the side of religiosity and moral values. The pattern of interaction carried out with jismiyah, firkriyah, and ruhiyah so that it is able to form a meaning that manifests in the form of values and behavior of sincerity, simplicity, exemplary, assertiveness, and responsibility of students.

The Role of Lecturers in Building Student Resilience

2024-12-05T14:01:05+00:00

Lecturers have a role in the academic field and building student resilience. Academically, lecturers are obliged to teach, research and serve. In addition, students really need the role of lecturers in building student resilience. The purpose of this study is to provide knowledge to lecturers that in addition to teaching, researching and serving, lecturers also have a role in building student resilience. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with SWOT analysis. The results of the study said that there were six student respondents who became student resilience in lectures. Factors that become student resilience in lectures from several respondents can be seen that student resilience is related to finance in paying tuition fees, self-development, mental heal and motivation. Meanwhile, at the Ahmad Dahlan Institute campus, the role of lecturers in building student resilience consists of four types, namely a) Character Development, b) Academic Guidance, c) Emotional Support and d) Stress Management. In addition, the role of lecturers in building student resilience has four categories, namely i) Integrative-Collaborative, ii) Innovative-Communicative, iii) Innovative-Collaborative and iv) Integrative-Communicative.

Smart Librarians: Transformational Leadership Strategies in Improving School Literacy Programs

2025-03-19T06:56:35+00:00

The success of a school literacy program is not only determined by the availability of learning resources, but also by the librarian's transformational leadership strategy in inspiring, motivating and building a sustainable literacy culture. This study aims to interpret the leadership strategies of school librarians in improving a more effective literacy culture and can be a reference for other schools. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study type. By conducting document analysis to collect supporting data using Milles and Huberman's analysis technique. The results prove that the librarian's transformational leadership strategy in improving the school literacy program in one of the high schools in Indonesia is with the Smaring program likes to read, Library Ambassadors and a hybrid system that combines print and digital media through platforms. This research explores in depth that a smart librarian, applying transformational leadership has significant benefits in developing a culture of literacy in the school environment. It is not just a library manager but an agent of change who is able to inspire, motivate and guide the school community. Thus, it can provide a literacy strategy that can be adopted by schools in Indonesia or even around the world.

Challenges and Steps in Living Quran and Hadith Research: An Introduction

2025-04-26T16:18:38+00:00

The theme of living Quran and Hadith research is actually not familiar among Islamic academics, especially students, even among lecturers of Islamic universities in Indonesia. In general, it can be stated that living Quran and Hadith research is a research approach that studies how the concept, practice or the occurrence of errors in the implementation of the values of the Quran and Hadith in the midst of the lives of Muslim communities that need to be maintained the purity of its teachings, while for those who are mistaken there needs to be improvement both in concept and practice. Precisely, this article aims to analyze what are the opportunities for living Quran and Hadith research in the context of future research and how the steps should be taken if a researcher wants to conduct living Quran and Hadith research. The research was carried out using qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach and content analysis, data sources were taken through in-depth interviews with six selected informants and experts in the field of Quran and Hadith, further data sources were taken from the opinions and findings of previous researchers who had been written in the form of books or scientific articles and had been published in both national and international journals. The findings found that, first, living Quran and Hadith research has opportunities and will make a real contribution to the development of theory, Islamic science and Muslim society, because the Quran and Hadith are the main sources of Muslims in living life, of course this issue and topic will always be interesting and dynamic. In addition, living Quran and Hadith research will always be a concern of Muslim and non-Muslim academics both in terms of issues, practices because it gives birth to the latest findings from various analyzes and perspectives. second, there are five processes or steps that a researcher must take to carry out living Quran and Hadith research. These findings can be used as motivation for researchers to be actively involved in living Quran and Hadith research, as well as guidance for researchers who are interested in conducting living Quran and Hadith research.

Analysis of Leadership Styles in Islamic Education Institutions: Tracing the Typology and Practice in the Midst of Crisis and Global Trends

2025-02-13T14:09:13+00:00

Educational leadership plays a strategic role in managing transformation amid the global crisis and changing trends. This study aims to analyze authoritarian and participatory approaches in educational leadership. The research approach used is qualitative with a case study type. The data collection technique used in-depth interviews with 23 informants, consisting of school principals, educators, student guardians, school committees and the community. All data were analyzed using Miles and Hubermen's interactive analysis technique. This study found that both authoritarian and participatory leadership styles were applied flexibly by the head of the Islamic education institution according to the situation at hand. In emergency conditions, the head of the institution uses an authoritarian approach by making quick decisions without broad consultation. Meanwhile, in more stable situations, the participatory approach is more dominant. The head of the institution involves teachers, staff and parents in decision-making, especially in curriculum planning and character-based education programs. The flexibility in applying these two leadership styles has proven effective in dealing with various challenges and dynamics, enabling the institution to adapt and achieve optimal educational performance.

Fantasy Story Gymnastics: Solutions for Increasing the Locomotor Activity of Early Childhood

2025-04-23T02:52:26+00:00

Locomotor activity of learners is a fundamental aspect of gross motor development in early childhood that requires effective stimulation. This study aims to examine the efficacy of fantasy gymnastics as a stimulation method. This study focuses on analyzing the effect of fantasy gymnastics intervention on the development of locomotor skills of preschool children in one of the Early Childhood Education Institutions in Indonesia. Locomotor activity of learners is a fundamental aspect in early childhood gross motor development that requires appropriate and effective stimulation. The method used is quantitative with a pre-experimental design of one group pretest-posttest type. The sampling technique used purposive sampling, with a total sample of 10 children from group B2. The instruments used in data collection were tests and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using the help of SPSS version 30 software through paired sample t-test with a significance level of α = 0.05. Based on the results of data analysis, a significance value of 0.001 was obtained which is smaller than 0.05, so the null hypothesis (H₀) was rejected. Thus, researchers can conclude that the hypothesis (Ha) in this study is accepted, namely that there is an effect of story fantasy gymnastics on the ability of locomotor activities of early childhood students with the implementation of experimental story fantasy gymnastics activities.

Aesthetic Analysis of Nadhom About the Nature of Knowledge in the Kitab of Ta'limul Muta'alim Based on the Principles of Badi' Science

2025-02-17T06:43:49+00:00

The purpose of this study is to analyze how the aesthetics of nadhom in Ta'limul Muta'allim based on the principle of Badi' Science can deepen the understanding of the nature of knowledge in madrasah. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach to analyze the aesthetics of nadhom about the nature of knowledge in Ta'limul Muta'allim based on Badi' Science in Madrasah Diniyyah Al-Amiriyyah. Data were collected through text analysis and in-depth interviews with five informants. Text analysis identified balaghah elements such as figures of speech and tasybih in the nadhom. Interviews with ustadz and santri explored their perceptions of the aesthetics of the nadhom in understanding knowledge. This study analyzed the aesthetics of the nadhom using the text guidelines of Badi' Science, and semi-structured interviews. The Miles and Huberman technique includes reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. Findings were grouped thematically, validated through triangulation, providing a comprehensive picture of the understanding of the nature of knowledge in pesantren. The results of this study indicate that the use of nadhom aesthetics in learning Ta'limul Muta'allim effectively improves the memory and understanding of santri. The beauty of the language in the nadhom, supported by Badi' Science, helps them understand the philosophical and spiritual meaning of knowledge, not just memorize it. The interaction of aesthetics and teaching creates a dynamic learning environment, strengthens the relationship between ustadz and santri, and fosters a love for knowledge. This finding shows that the nadhom method is not only a memorization tool, but also enriches the cognitive, moral, and spiritual aspects of Islamic boarding school education. With its broad pedagogical value, this method remains relevant in modern Islamic learning, making it an approach that not only maintains tradition, but is also adaptive to the times.

Exploring Tutor’s Experience in Online Tutorial: Chances and Challenges

2025-02-20T15:28:53+00:00

Online tutorials are crucial for sustaining quality distance education in higher education. Evaluating tutor experiences is essential to determine the long-term viability of online learning in the future. This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of online tutorials from tutors' perspectives in the Universitas Terbuka General Courses Study Program in Basic Social and Cultural Science, Pancasila, and Civic Education courses. This study employs an explanatory sequential mixed-method approach to investigate the effectiveness of an online tutorial system. In the first phase, a survey was conducted to assess six key aspects; i) content quality, ii) ease of access, iii) interaction and communication, iv) evaluation and assessment, v) platform support, and vi) institutional support. The survey involved 344 tutors selected using accidental sampling. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with IBM SPSS Statistics 27.0.1. In the second phase, a qualitative study was conducted to provide a deeper understanding of the survey results. Qualitative data were collected through document analysis of online tutorial reports and interviews with 30 tutors selected through purposive sampling. The qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key themes from the interviews. The study results showed that some of the main barriers tutors face include network and online tutorial page constraints and variations in student understanding of the material being taught. In addition, tutors also identified the need for training and technical support improvements to optimize the use of e-learning platforms. These findings suggest the need for improvements in technological infrastructure, regular tutor training, and the development of more interactive, adaptive learning methods. These recommendations aim to enhance the effectiveness of online tutorials and contribute to a more efficient distance-learning process at Universitas Terbuka.

Human Resources Development Collaboration Between Boarding School Management and Technology

2025-03-20T05:13:30+00:00

This study analyzes the strategy for developing santri resources through collaboration between boarding school management and technology at one of the Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia. As an Islamic educational institution, boarding school face challenges in preparing santri with both strong religious understanding and competencies relevant to the digital era. Using a qualitative approach with a case study method, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, informants in this interview were purposive, namely individuals who have insights and experiences relevant to the focus of the research. The number of informants interviewed was 25 people, consisting of the head of the foundation, principal, teachers, and students. The selection of these informants aims to obtain in-depth and comprehensive data on the development of human resources in collaboration between Islamic boarding school management and technology, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research findings show that the strategy for developing Islamic boarding school resources involves integrating technology into learning, providing digital-based skills training, and collaborating with various stakeholders to increase access to modern educational resources. Islamic boarding school management plays an important role in formulating adaptive policies, while technology applications include digitalization of teaching materials, online-based learning, and the use of educational applications. The main challenges in its implementation include limited infrastructure, human resource readiness, and resistance to change. However, effective collaboration between Islamic boarding school management, educators, and external stakeholders improves the quality of Islamic boarding school students in terms of academics, skills, and readiness for the modern world. This study highlights that collaboration between Islamic boarding school management and technology is a strategic step in developing Islamic boarding school resources in the digital era.

Design and Implementation of the Four Pillars of Learning: A Solution for Developing Students' Religious Moderation

2025-03-08T10:26:21+00:00

The formation of the characteristics of the nation's young generation can be realized through the realm of education so as to produce a generation that is inclusive, tolerant and able to live a diverse life. Cultural diversity in Indonesia emphasizes the balance of attitudes and behaviors of each citizen so that they are able to respect each other within the scope of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika and as an anticipatory step against extremism, communism and radicalism which are challenges to life globally. This study aims to analyze the design and implementation of the four pillars of learning as a solution to foster students' religious moderation. The research method implements a qualitative method with a case study approach. The informants in this study amounted to eight people, namely the principal, two Islamic Religious Education teachers, two general subject teachers, one extracurricular coach and two students. Data validity checking was carried out through triangulation techniques, member checks and forum class discussion group focus discussions. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles, Huberman and Saldana technique theory which consists of data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing or verification. The findings of this study found that the four pillars of religious moderation learning are interrelated in shaping students' attitudes. The learning to know pillar is implemented through classroom learning, interfaith discussions, and reflections to foster insight and tolerance. The learning to do pillar is realized through activities such as futsal, scouts, and Young Indonesia red cross society (PMR) to train cooperation and skills. The learning to be pillar is carried out through habituation such as muroja'ah, congregational prayers, clean Friday, and 5S culture to form discipline and responsibility. Meanwhile, learning to live together can be seen from appreciation activities, social services, and rewards that foster caring, tolerant, religious attitudes, and keep students away from radicalism.

Character Education through the Pancasila Student Profile Project toward Indonesia’s Golden Generation 2045

2025-03-14T16:14:56+00:00

The Strengthening the Profile of Pancasila Learners project is a project-based learning that is implemented to achieve the profile of Pancasila learners, namely faith, devotion to God Almighty and noble character, mutual cooperation, independence, global diversity, critical reasoning, and creativity. These dimensions indicate that the Pancasila learner profile does not only focus on the cognitive domain, but also instills attitudes and behaviors that are in accordance with the values of Pancasila. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Pancasila learner profile strengthening project (P5) in Islamic religious education and ethics subjects to foster students' mutual cooperation and independent characters and factors that hinder its implementation. This research method uses a qualitative method with a descriptive type and a field research approach. Research data were collected using observation, interview and documentation techniques. Data analysis uses interactive techniques of Milles and Huberman, and Saldana models which include data collection, data reduction, data presentation and verification or conclusion drawing, then testing data validity using source triangulation and technique triangulation. The results of the study revealed that i) The development of students' mutual cooperation character is carried out through the formation of activity groups as an effort to strengthen student cooperation in making waste banks, regarding this matter, all students work together to clean the school environment. ii) The development of students' independent character is shown by the continuation of student behavior after making a waste bank, namely students independently dispose of garbage in its place. iii) Factors inhibiting student character development such as the habit of littering behavior, differences in individual character, lack of supervision and guidance from educators and education personnel, and the non-implementation of sanctions for violators.

Amaliyah Tadris: Teacher Education Training Program for Santri

2025-04-19T14:36:44+00:00

The amaliyah tadris program is implemented to identify and develop the competence of teachers or ustadz early on, through learning practices carried out by students. This is important to improve the quality of teaching in modern boarding schools, which has a direct effect on the progress of santri (student) education. This study aims to analyze how the implementation of amaliyah tadris activities as a teacher education provision program for santri. The research method in this study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection in this study used observation, interview and documentation techniques, data analysis in this study used Miles & Huberman interactive analysis techniques which included data collection, data condensation, data presentation and verification or conclusion drawing, checking the validity of the data in this study using triangulation techniques. The results of the research indicate that the implementation of amaliyah tadris activities is effective in building the pedagogical competence of santri as prospective educators. This activity succeeds in preparing santri well through a combination of knowledge, theory, and direct practice, so that they can be better prepared to become ustadz or teachers in the future. Significantly, amaliyah tadris activities also contribute to honing the mentality of santri as educators, improving their ability to use foreign languages (Arabic and English) in learning, and strengthening their skills in managing discussions and responding more actively to learning dynamics. This implication shows that amaliyah tadris not only equips santri with knowledge, but also prepares them practically to carry out their role as professional educators. The new finding of this study is that amaliyah tadris activities not only serve as theoretical provision, but also equip santri with practical skills in managing learning that involves the use of foreign languages and increased interaction with learners.

Integration of Wafa Method with Quantum Teaching Learning Model: The Smart Way to Educate Learners to Memorize the Quran

2025-04-15T12:24:09+00:00

The right method is needed to facilitate the process of memorizing the Quran effectively and enjoyably. Without an appropriate method, the achievement of memorization can be hampered both in quality and consistency. This study aims to explore how the implementation of the wafa method and the Quantum Teaching approach in memorizing the Quran. This research method uses descriptive qualitative research method through case study approach. The research informants totaled nine informants consisting of the principal, vice principal of the curriculum section, coordinator of the wafa method, Quran teacher, and five student representatives from each level. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques use Milles, Huberman and Saldana theoretical techniques which include data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. Data validity techniques were carried out through source triangulation and technique triangulation techniques. The results of the research implementation show that i). Program planning begins with preparing Teaching Modules, Syllabus, Semester Program, Annual Program and Wafa Method Companion Book, ii). Program implementation includes opening, experience, material planting, assessment and closing (5P) through the application of the Tanamkan, Alami, Namai, Demonstrasikan, Ulangkan and Rayakan (TANDUR) strategy as an effort to increase students' learning participation through kinesthetic methods, iii). Learning evaluation. The implications of this study indicate that the application of the Wafa method and the Quantum Teaching approach is able to create a more structured, fun, and participatory learning process for memorizing the Quran. The benefits are seen in the increase in motivation, emotional involvement, and memory of students, which overall contributes to the achievement of Islamic religious education goals more optimally.

Implementation of Interactive Multimedia: A Solution to Improve Learners' Understanding in Islamic Education Learning

2025-03-22T08:35:00+00:00

The use of media in learning the Quran Hadith is very important to increase student interest and understanding. The right learning media can help students focus more, reduce boredom, and make it easier for them to understand and apply the material to everyday life. This study aims to analyze how the effect of using media in Islamic education on students' understanding. The method used is mixed methods with the type of classroom action research model Kemmis and McTaggart consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. Data sources were obtained through observation, interviews, tests, and documentation. Research instruments included student activity observation sheets, comprehension tests, interview guides, and learning documentation. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively and quantitatively, through the stages of data reduction, tabulation, interpretation of test results, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was tested using triangulation techniques and instrument validation. The results showed that the acquisition of pre-cycle test results obtained an average of 43%, then in cycle I obtained an average score of 63% while in cycle II obtained an average score of 83% in understanding Alquran Hadith lessons, the matter indicated an increase and obtained a good category in the predetermined interval class. These results can be concluded that the use of interactive multimedia can improve student understanding of Alquran Hadith subjects.