Journal of Indonesian Progressive Education

Exploring Students' Experiences in Using YouTube Videos as a Medium for English Listening Practice

2025-11-14T09:41:23+07:00

This study explores students’ experiences in using YouTube videos as a medium for English listening practice. The research was conducted to understand how students utilize YouTube to improve their listening skills, the factors that influence its effectiveness, and the challenges they encounter during the learning process. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews and non-participant observations involving eight non-English major students from STAI Al-Furqan Makassar. The findings reveal that YouTube provides students with authentic listening materials, flexible learning opportunities, and increased motivation due to its engaging and varied content. Students reported using strategies such as note-taking, repetition, and the use of English subtitles to enhance comprehension. However, challenges such as understanding diverse accents, maintaining focus, and ensuring consistent access to stable internet connections were also identified. Despite these limitations, YouTube proves to be an effective medium for developing students’ listening comprehension and fostering autonomous learning in a digital learning environment. The study recommends that educators provide structured guidance to maximize the pedagogical potential of YouTube as an interactive and learner-centered tool in English language learning.

Literature Study on the Integration of Local Language and Culture in Urban Education in Makassar

2025-11-14T09:23:17+07:00

This study aims to analyze the integration of local language and culture in the urban education system in Makassar City through a library research approach with qualitative methods. The city of Makassar as a multicultural region faces the challenges of modernization and globalization which has led to a shift in the use of regional languages and the weakening of local cultural values such as siri' na pacce, sipakatau, and sipakainge. Based on the results of the literature analysis, it was found that local language and culture have a strategic role in shaping students' identities, strengthening character, and increasing the relevance of learning. This integration can be done through the application of local content based on ethnopedagogy, the development of contextual teaching materials, and collaboration between schools, cultural communities, and local governments. However, its implementation still faces challenges in the form of limited national curriculum, low teacher competence in implementing local cultural values, and lack of education policy support. Therefore, a policy strategy is needed that supports a curriculum based on local wisdom and increases the capacity of teachers to create contextual and culturally rooted learning. The results of this study are expected to make a theoretical and practical contribution to the development of ethnopedagogy-based education in urban areas such as Makassar.

The Influence of Learning Facilities, Learning Motivation and Learning Methods on Student Learning Achievement at Darul Ulum Waru Sidoarjo Junior High School

2025-11-24T10:16:33+07:00

Student learning achievement is a benchmark for the quality of education in Indonesia. Various internal and external factors influence the current decline in the quality of education in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of learning facilities, learning motivation, and learning methods on student learning achievement at Darul Ulum Waru Middle School, Sidoarjo. A quantitative explanatory survey was applied in this study with 255 respondents at Darul Ulum Waru Middle School, Sidoarjo. The 255 students who constitute the population were also used as the research sample. Primary and secondary data are the sources of this research obtained through the distribution of questionnaires in the form of Google Forms, while secondary data were obtained from written sources, such as previous surveys. This study collected data through interviews with the Deputy Curriculum at Darul Ulum Waru Middle School, Sidoarjo, and by reviewing documents related to this study, such as lists of academic and non-academic achievements. The data obtained will be tested using the multiple linear regression method. The results of the study illustrate that three factors contribute to student achievement at Darul Ulum Waru Sidoarjo Middle School: learning motivation has a significant effect on student achievement, learning facilities do not have a significant effect on student achievement, and learning methods have a significant effect on student achievement.

Analysis of the Principal's Leadership Strategy in Overcoming the Decline in Discipline of State Elementary School

2025-10-10T09:06:14+07:00

The principal's leadership strategy plays an important role in shaping a culture of discipline in the elementary school environment. In the face of the phenomenon of declining student discipline, school principals are required to apply a leadership style that is appropriate, collaborative, and responsive to the dynamics of students. This study aims to analyze the principal's leadership strategy in overcoming the decline in student discipline. This study uses a descriptive approach. Data collection methods with observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis techniques are data reduction, data display, and data verification. The results of the study show that the leadership style strategy of the principal of SDN 0723 Parmainan uses democratic leadership, namely by providing examples or examples, giving advice, awards or sanctions. Participate in activities to provide guidance, supervision and direction. The level of discipline of students arriving on time was 47.30% while the level of discipline in dressing was 65.75%. In this case, the level of discipline based on the democratic leadership style is the right standard in overcoming the decline in discipline of public elementary school students 0723 Parmainan.

The Influence Of Parenting Patterns On The Character Formation Of Third Grade Elementary School Students Paper’s

2026-02-08T12:39:31+07:00

This study aims to analyze the influence of parenting styles on the character formation of third-grade students at Darul Hikmah Elementary School in Makassar. The research uses a descriptive quantitative approach with independent variables in the form of parenting styles, including authoritarian, democratic, and permissive parenting styles, and a dependent variable in the form of character formation of the students. The research population consisted of 110 students, with a sample of 55 students determined thru simple random sampling technique. Data collection was conducted using closed questionnaires and documentation, while data analysis was carried out thru instrument tests, prerequisite analysis tests, and hypothesis tests with the help of SPSS version 27.0. The research results showed that all research instruments were declared valid and reliable, and the data were normally distributed. Multiple linear regression analysis shows a significant influence of parenting styles on the character formation of students, with a coefficient of determination (R²) value of 0.955. These findings indicate that parental upbringing contributes 95.5% to the character formation of students, with democratic parenting being the most dominant style. Thus, it can be concluded that parental upbringing plays an important role in shaping the character of elementary school students and needs serious attention in efforts to strengthen character education.

The Role Of Islamic Religious Education In Shaping Students' Attitudes Toward The Kajang Customary Beliefs

2026-02-08T12:41:46+07:00

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) plays a strategic role in shaping students' religious attitudes, especially in the context of communities with a strong traditional belief system. This research aims to analyze the role of Islamic Religious Education in shaping students' attitudes toward the Kajang customary beliefs at SMA Negeri 13 Bulukumba. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study type. The subjects of the research include students from the Kajang indigenous community as well as Islamic Religious Education teachers. Data collection techniques were carried out thru in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing and verification, with data validity maintained thru source and technique triangulation. The research results show that Islamic Religious Education at SMA Negeri 13 Bulukumba plays an important role in shaping students' religious, tolerant, and moderate attitudes. Islamic Religious Education (PAI) not only serves as a means of transferring religious knowledge but also as a medium for the internalization of moral and spiritual values implemented in the daily lives of students. On the other hand, the Kajang customary beliefs based on the pasang ri Kajang are maintained as a cultural identity and a guideline for the community's way of life. This research found a pattern of coexistence and value dialog between Islamic teachings and traditional beliefs, where students are able to respect customs as local wisdom without neglecting the principles of Islamic teachings. Thus, contextual and culturally sensitive Islamic Religious Education has proven capable of shaping students' characters to be both religious and cultured.

Development Of Multicultural Islamic Religious Education Curriculum: Understanding And Analyzing Multicultural Islamic Religious Education Curriculum Development Theories

2026-02-08T12:41:04+07:00

Multicultural-Based PAI Management Quality Management In Islamic Educational Institutions

2026-02-08T12:40:25+07:00

Multicultural-based Islamic Religious Education (PAI) management is a strategic approach in the administration of Islamic education that focuses on improving the quality of education while simultaneously strengthening inclusive and moderate religious attitudes. This research aims to theoretically examine the concept of multicultural-based Islamic Religious Education (PAI) management, the application of quality management in Islamic education, and its implications for the improvement of the quality of Islamic educational institutions. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study type (library research) thru the search and analysis of books, national and international journal articles, as well as relevant academic documents. Data analysis was conducted using content analysis and thematic analysis techniques to identify patterns, concepts, and key principles related to multicultural-based Islamic Education Management (PAI). The study results indicate that multicultural-based PAI management views diversity as a strategic potential in improving the quality of Islamic education. The integration of multicultural values in the PAI quality management system contributes to the development of contextual curricula, inclusive and dialogical learning, strengthening educator professionalism, and the formation of a democratic and virtuous culture in Islamic educational institutions. Thus, multicultural-based PAI management not only functions as an administrative instrument but also as a pedagogical and ideological strategy in shaping students who are religious, tolerant, and socially responsible in a multicultural society.

The Benefits of Fasting for the Physical and Mental Health of Grade 8 Students

2026-02-16T20:21:14+07:00

Fasting is a religious practice observed by Muslims around the world during the month of Ramadan. In addition to being a religious obligation, fasting also has many benefits for physical and mental health, especially for adolescents. This article aims to explore the benefits of fasting for the physical and mental health of eighth-grade students. Fasting is a practice often integrated into religious and cultural traditions, yet its specific impact on the developmental stage of early adolescents, requires further exploration. Objective: This study aims to analyze the physical and mental health benefits of fasting for Grade 8 students, focusing on metabolic changes and psychological well-being. Methods a qualitative approach with a library research method was employed, synthesizing data from various health journals and psychological reports related to adolescent fasting. Results: The findings indicate that fasting contributes to physical health by regulating metabolic processes, stabilizing cortisol levels, and improving sleep quality through circadian rhythm adjustment. Mentally, fasting is associated with increased self-control, reduced anxiety, and enhanced cognitive focus.Fasting provides significant holistic benefits for Grade 8 students, supporting both their physiological growth and emotional resilience. It is recommended that schools and parents provide proper nutritional guidance to maximize these benefits during fasting periods. The results show that fasting not only improves physical health through detoxification, but also provides mental benefits such as increased concentration, emotional control, and improved mental resilience.