International Journal of Educational Narratives

Provoking Active Learning among Student Teachers in Distance Education through a Dialogical Online Tutorial Approach

2026-03-18T15:49:45+07:00

Background. Distance education environments often face challenges in fostering active learning because online interactions can easily become teacher-centered, leading students to act as passive recipients of information. A dialogical learning approach is considered a potential strategy to promote participation and reduce passive learning patterns in online tutorials.

Purpose. This study aims to analyze the use of a dialogical approach in provoking active learning among student teachers participating in online tutorials at Universitas Terbuka (UT).

Method. This research employed a qualitative case study design to explore the implementation of a dialogue-based learning approach in an online tutorial. The participants consisted of nine student teachers enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program, all of whom were practicing kindergarten teachers, along with one online tutor facilitating the tutorial. Data were collected through observations of online tutorial interactions and participants’ reflections on their learning experiences.

Results. The findings indicate that the dialogical approach successfully encouraged student teachers to become more active learners during the online tutorials. Through structured dialogue, participants were able to exchange ideas, share professional experiences, and collaboratively construct knowledge. The dialogical interaction also reduced the tendency toward the banking concept of education by fostering reciprocal communication between tutor and students.

Conclusion. The implementation of a dialogical learning approach in distance education can enhance student participation and support meaningful learning experiences. This approach provides an effective strategy for promoting active engagement among student teachers in online learning environments.

Voices Behind the Screen: A Narrative Inquiry into Short Video Addiction and Academic Procrastination Among Muslim Students in Yogyakarta

2026-03-30T13:53:59+07:00

Background. High engagement in short video viewing among students can negatively impact academic activities, leading to increased academic procrastination. This tendency is exacerbated when students have low self-awareness.

Purpose. This study aimed to analyze the effect of short video addiction on academic procrastination among high school students in Yogyakarta, with self-awareness serving as a moderating variable. Understanding this relationship is important for developing strategies to reduce academic procrastination and improve students' academic performance.

Method. This quantitative study employed a cross-sectional design. Data were collected using validated psychological scales measuring short video addiction, academic procrastination, and self-awareness. The sample consisted of 309 high school students. Data analysis was conducted using factor analysis via SmartPLS 3.0.

Results. The hypothesis test revealed that short video addiction positively affected academic procrastination, explaining 53.7% of the variance. Self-awareness negatively affected academic procrastination, accounting for 32.1% of the variance. Meanwhile, self-awareness was not statistically proven to moderate the effect of short video addiction on academic procrastination, because the p-values ??were 0.066 > 0.05.

Conclusion. Higher short video addiction was associated with higher levels of academic procrastination, while higher self-awareness was associated with lower levels of academic procrastination. However, self-awareness does not play an effective role in moderating the effect of short video addiction on academic procrastination.

Faith in Flux: A Narrative Approach to Transformational Curriculum Management in Christian Education Amidst Digital Disruption

2026-03-30T22:31:50+07:00

Background: Global disruption and the acceleration of digitalization have significantly transformed the educational landscape, including Christian education, which has traditionally managed its curriculum in an administrative and procedural manner. This condition poses serious challenges to the relevance of the curriculum in addressing the demands of twenty-first-century competencies while simultaneously maintaining Christian faith values.

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the limitations of the administrative curriculum management model in Christian education and to formulate a transformational curriculum management model that is responsive to global disruption and the digitalization of education.

Method: The research employs a qualitative approach using a literature review method and conceptual analysis of relevant international and national scholarly works.

Results: The findings indicate that a transformational curriculum management model is capable of holistically integrating digital innovation, visionary leadership, and Christian values within the processes of curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation. The discussion underscores the importance of shifting the curriculum management paradigm from an administrative function toward a strategic and adaptive function.

Conclusion: This study concludes that the transformational model represents a relevant and sustainable approach for the development of Christian education in the era of global disruption.

Narrating Teacher Commitment: Exploring Organizational Citizenship Behavior through Transformational Leadership, Resilience, and Work Engagement in Indonesian Schools

2026-03-30T14:42:53+07:00

Background. Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) of teachers is crucial for enhancing school effectiveness, collaboration, and overall educational quality, as it reflects voluntary behaviors beyond formal job requirements. However, OCB is influenced by various organizational and individual factors, including leadership style, psychological resilience, and work engagement.

Purpose. This study aimed to analyze the influence of transformational leadership, teacher resilience, and work engagement on Organizational Citizenship Behavior among teachers of State Junior High Schools in North Pekalongan District, Pekalongan City.

Method. A quantitative approach with a survey design was employed. The study involved 115 teachers selected as respondents from the population of public junior high school teachers in the district. Data were collected using structured questionnaires that had been tested for validity and reliability. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression to examine both partial and simultaneous effects of the independent variables on OCB.

Results. The findings revealed that transformational leadership, teacher resilience, and work engagement each had a positive and significant effect on teachers’ OCB. Transformational leadership was identified as the most dominant predictor, followed by teacher resilience and work engagement. Simultaneously, the three variables explained a substantial proportion of variance in OCB, indicating that both organizational leadership and psychological factors play important roles in shaping teachers’ extra-role behaviors.

Conclusion. Improving teachers’ OCB requires an integrated strategy that strengthens transformational leadership practices, enhances teacher resilience, and promotes higher work engagement. These results highlight the strategic importance of effective leadership and teacher well-being in fostering organizational effectiveness in educational institutions.

Podcasts and Vlogs as Educational Tools: Exploring Digital Narratives in Teaching

2026-03-17T17:52:43+07:00

Background. The rapid expansion of digital media has transformed educational practices, encouraging the integration of multimedia platforms into teaching and learning processes. Podcasts and vlogs have emerged as accessible and engaging digital narrative formats that enable educators and students to communicate knowledge through audio-visual storytelling. Despite their growing popularity, systematic empirical examination of their effectiveness as pedagogical tools remains limited.

Purpose. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of podcasts and vlogs as educational tools in enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.

Method. A mixed-methods research design was employed involving 72 undergraduate students divided into experimental and comparison groups. The experimental group participated in a six-week intervention integrating podcast and vlog production into course activities, while the comparison group received conventional instruction. Data were collected through engagement surveys, academic performance assessments, classroom observations, and semi-structured interviews.

Results. Findings indicate that students engaged in podcast and vlog production demonstrated significantly higher levels of cognitive and emotional engagement, along with improved academic performance. Qualitative evidence revealed increased motivation, collaborative interaction, and enhanced communication skills.

Conclusion. The study concludes that podcasts and vlogs function as effective digital narrative tools for enriching teaching practices and promoting meaningful learning in contemporary educational contexts.

Narrating Curriculum Transformation in Islamic Boarding School: Integrating Tradition and Digital Practices in Islamic Boarding School Education

2026-03-18T14:29:52+07:00

Background: Digital technology is an important part of Islamic boarding schools that need to pay attention to Islamic educational institutions in the archipelago. The rapid development of digital technology urges Islamic educational institutions, including salaf Islamic boarding schools, to transform curriculum design to remain relevant while preserving traditional identity. Integrating classical Islamic values with technological innovation presents both challenges and opportunities in pesantren education.

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the curriculum design of Al-Asy’ariyyah Islamic Boarding School, Kalibeber Wonosobo, in adapting to technological developments in the digital era.

Method: A mixed-methods approach was employed using questionnaires, interviews, observations, and documentation. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were processed through data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing.

Results: The findings indicate that the curriculum maintains traditional sorogan and bandongan learning methods while integrating digital technology utilization. Approximately 50% of respondents produced fiqh content, 23% moral content, 17% hadith content, and 10% interpretative content. The dominant media included images (63%), videos (26%), and animations (11%), while digital tools facilitated learning interaction and online academic communication.

Conclusion: The pesantren curriculum demonstrates adaptive, flexible, and collaborative characteristics through integrating traditional Islamic education with digital technology while sustaining Islamic and local cultural values.

Spiral Curriculum Model in Islamic Boarding School Fiqh Curriculum Management: Turaath-Based Vertical Continuity Analysis

2026-03-11T20:58:27+07:00

Background. The research into Islamic boarding school (pesantren) curricula has mainly centred on the process of institutional change, whereas the internal workings of fiqh turath have received scant attention from the perspective of the modern theory of curriculum. It is noteworthy that turath may be regarded as a means for realizing the idea of a vertical curriculum because the point has never been considered theoretically before.

Purpose. This study aims to analyze the vertical continuity of fiqh learning in pesantren and to examine the extent to which the structure of classical texts reflects the characteristics of a spiral curriculum.

Method. A qualitative longitudinal case study was conducted at Darullughah Wadda’wah Islamic Boarding School. Data were collected through curriculum documents, examination archives, classroom observations across three instructional levels, and semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders. The analysis employed qualitative curriculum mapping and cognitive task analysis based on the revised Bloom’s taxonomy.

Results. The findings show that core fiqh themes recur systematically across instructional levels, accompanied by progressive argumentative deepening and increasing cognitive complexity. This pattern reflects an implicit spiral structure embedded in the mukhtashar–syarah textual tradition, indicating a consistent form of vertical alignment without formal curriculum engineering.

Conclusion. This paper contributes theoretically to the discussion by reinterpreting the idea of a spiral curriculum through a text-based epistemology, where it is shown that coherence in curricula can result from the inherent structures in classical texts. This theory is used to develop the Turath-Based Spiral Curriculum Model, which seeks to integrate traditional Islamic education with modern curricular theory. Due to the limitations of the single case study design, this theory is not a general theory but rather a theoretical proposition.

Narrative-Based Interactive Multimedia in Islamic Religious Education: Reconstructing Learning Engagement among Generation Z

2026-03-28T13:39:53+07:00

Background. The emergence of the Society 5.0 era has catalyzed fundamental shifts within the educational landscape, specifically challenging Islamic Religious Education (IRE) to evolve.

Purpose. This study aims to analyze the utilization of narrative-based interactive multimedia within the context of Islamic Religious Education. Specifically, the research investigates how this specific medium relates to student learning engagement and its overall effectiveness in addressing the pedagogical needs of the digital era.

Method. The research employed a quantitative descriptive method to evaluate the implementation of these digital tools. Data were systematically collected through questionnaires distributed to students and subsequently analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques to determine the perceived benefits and levels of engagement.

Results. The findings indicate that students perceive narrative-based interactive multimedia as highly beneficial for the learning process. The integration of technology is significantly associated with increased interest, motivation, and comprehension of IRE materials.

Conclusion. This study concludes that narrative-based interactive multimedia is a relevant and appropriate learning medium for Generation Z. By fostering higher student engagement and providing more engaging narratives, these tools serve as a vital resource for modernizing Islamic Religious Education in the digital era.

Bridging Digital Health and Sasak Tradition: A Narrative Inquiry into the BERIUK Program for Preconception Nutrition Education

2026-03-30T22:31:20+07:00

Background. The nutritional status of maternal and child health is a determinant of the quality of human resources. This is increasingly clear with evidence that the nutritional status and health of mothers during preconception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding are very critical periods. The importance of preconception nutrition is closely related to the incidence of Stunting. NTB Province is one of the provinces that contributes to stunting of 77,037 toddlers. Therefore, prospective brides and grooms require adequate nutrition to ensure optimal preconception health and reduce the risk of stunting in their future children.

Purpose. to find out the role of BERIUK (Berugaq Information Education) for Prospective Brides and Grooms in increasing knowledge and attitudes about pre-conception nutrition using the Android application media Gipsi (Pre-Conception Nutrition).

Method. The study used a quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest group approach. It was conducted in West Lombok Regency, NTB Province with 60 prospective brides and grooms. Data were analyze using paired t-tests to determine differences in knowledge and attitudes before and after the intervention.

Results. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge and attitudes after the intervention. The t-test revealed a significant difference in knowledge (p = 0.000 < ? = 0.05) and attitudes (p = 0.001 <?=0.05), indicating that education via BERIUK significantly improved both outcomes among prospective brides and grooms.

Conclusion. Combining culturally relevant education with digital media is highly effective. Using BERUIK alongside the Gipsi Android application significantly increased knowledge and positively influenced attitudes regarding preconception nutrition among prospective brides and grooms.

Teachers Job Satisfaction Through Narrative Experiences: The Role of Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, and Conflict Management

2026-03-23T19:01:48+07:00

Background. Teacher job satisfaction is essential for improving instructional quality and school performance. It is influenced by teacher engagement, emotional intelligence, and conflict management. Low satisfaction can reduce motivation and performance. However, prior studies often examine these factors separately, and empirical evidence in Indonesian junior high schools remains limited.

Purpose. This study aims to examine the influence of teacher engagement, emotional intelligence, and conflict management on junior high school teachers’ job satisfaction in Kajen District, Pekalongan Regency, both partially and simultaneously.

Method. This research employed a quantitative approach with an explanatory survey design. The population consisted of all junior high school teachers in Kajen District, with a sample of 123 respondents selected using proportional random sampling. Data were collected through a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using simple and multiple linear regression after fulfilling the classical assumption tests.

Results. The findings revealed that teacher engagement, emotional intelligence, and conflict management each had a positive and significant effect on teachers’ job satisfaction. Teacher engagement emerged as the most dominant factor, followed by emotional intelligence and conflict management. Simultaneously, the three variables had a very strong influence on job satisfaction, explaining 79.1% of its variance.

Conclusion. Teachers’ job satisfaction is the result of the interaction between psychological and organizational factors. Therefore, efforts to improve job satisfaction should adopt a comprehensive approach that includes strengthening teacher engagement, developing emotional intelligence, and enhancing conflict management skills to support the improvement of educational quality.

Enhancing Pre-Service Teachers’ Literacy and Numeracy through Deep Learning Pedagogy: Evidence from a Quasi-Experimental Study

2026-03-18T14:23:08+07:00

Background. Literacy and numeracy are fundamental epistemic competencies required for professional teachers to analyze educational data and make evidence-based decisions. Despite their importance, many teacher education programs still rely on conventional instructional methods that promote surface learning rather than deep conceptual understanding.

Purpose. This study examined the effectiveness of deep learning pedagogy in enhancing the literacy and numeracy competencies of pre-service teachers in the Teacher Professional Education (PPG) program. It further sought to identify the impact of this approach on students' analytical and reflective capacities compared to conventional methods.

Method. A quantitative quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group was employed. Participants were divided into an experimental group (deep learning pedagogy) and a control group (conventional methods). Data were gathered through pre-tests and post-tests and analyzed using independent sample t-tests and N-Gain analysis.

Results. Baseline scores showed no significant differences between groups (p > 0.05). Post-intervention, the experimental group’s mean score rose to 87.50 (a 34.62% increase), significantly outperforming the control group’s 75.00 (a 15.38% increase). The t-test confirmed a significant difference (t = 3.678, p = 0.001, d = 0.92). Furthermore, N-Gain analysis revealed moderate improvement for the experimental group (g = 0.64) versus low improvement for the control group (g = 0.29).

Conclusion. Deep learning pedagogy significantly enhances literacy and numeracy competencies within the Indonesian PPG context. Theoretically, these findings extend Fullan’s framework to professional teacher education. Practically, the study provides a replicable model for institutions aiming to foster data-informed teaching and metacognitive reflection among future educators.

The Influence of Principals’ Managerial Competence, Madrasah Culture, and Teachers’ Work Discipline on the Quality of Islamic Primary Schools

2026-03-23T18:58:48+07:00

Background. The quality of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah is a crucial indicator of the effectiveness of Islamic basic education in producing academically competent students with strong character. Improving madrasah quality requires the optimization of internal organizational factors, particularly managerial leadership, institutional culture, and teacher professionalism. However, variations in educational outcomes across madrasahs indicate that these factors may not contribute equally to institutional performance.

Purpose. This study aims to examine the influence of principals’ managerial competence, madrasah culture, and teachers’ work discipline on the quality of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in Guntur District, Demak Regency, both partially and simultaneously.

Method. This research employed a quantitative ex post facto correlational design. The population consisted of 141 teachers and principals, with a sample of 105 respondents selected using proportional random sampling. Data were collected through Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression, preceded by tests of validity, reliability, and classical assumptions.

Results. The findings revealed that all variables were in the good to very good category. Teachers’ work discipline had the strongest positive and significant effect on madrasah quality, followed by madrasah culture. Principals’ managerial competence did not show a significant partial effect when tested simultaneously with other variables. However, the three independent variables together significantly influenced madrasah quality, with a coefficient of determination of 0.908, indicating that 90.8% of the variance in quality could be explained by the model.

Conclusion. The quality of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah is primarily determined by operational factors directly related to teaching practice, especially teacher discipline and institutional culture, while managerial competence functions as a supporting factor that shapes the organizational environment. Improving madrasah quality therefore requires an integrated approach focusing on strengthening professional discipline, positive organizational culture, and effective leadership.

Teaching the Machine, Narrating the Self: Teachers’ Lived Experiences in Implementing IoT-Based Transformative Learning

2026-04-17T15:54:07+07:00

Background. Gas leaks in households pose severe risks of explosion and poisoning. Conventional detection methods often lack the responsiveness required for early prevention, necessitating more modern, IoT-based monitoring systems.

Purpose. This study aims to develop and evaluate an IoT-based learning model through a gas leak detection system integrated with Telegram API to enhance both environmental safety and student digital literacy.

Method. This experimental research was conducted over a sixteen-week period. The system was designed using an MQ-2 gas sensor and a NodeMCU ESP8266 microcontroller. The methodology involved four stages: system design, device implementation, performance testing across varying gas concentrations (120–800 ppm), and pedagogical evaluation of the learning model's impact on students' technical competencies.

Results. Technical testing demonstrated that the system is highly responsive, with an average notification delay of 2 to 5 seconds depending on gas density. At dangerous levels (600–800 ppm), the system consistently achieved a rapid 2-second response time with a 100% notification success rate via Telegram.

Conclusion. The study’s novelty lies in its dual-purpose framework, which functions not only as a high-precision safety tool but also as a structured pedagogical medium that bridges the gap between theoretical IoT concepts and practical environmental responsibility.

Cross-Cultural Education through Narratives: Promoting Tolerance, Identity, and Social Integration

2026-04-29T10:09:26+07:00

Background. Cross-cultural education has become increasingly important in pluralistic societies where issues of tolerance, identity negotiation, and social integration shape educational priorities. Schools are expected to cultivate inclusive attitudes and intercultural competence; however, conventional approaches often emphasize factual cultural knowledge rather than transformative engagement.

Purpose. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of narrative-centered instruction in promoting tolerance, strengthening identity awareness, and fostering social integration among secondary school students. The research investigates both cognitive and affective outcomes associated with structured engagement with culturally diverse stories.

Method. A mixed-methods quasi-experimental design was employed involving 128 students divided into experimental and control groups. Quantitative data were collected using validated scales of tolerance, social integration, and identity awareness administered before and after an eight-week intervention. Qualitative data were obtained through reflective journals and classroom observations. Statistical analysis and thematic coding were conducted to triangulate findings.

Results. Results indicate significant improvements in tolerance levels, inclusive identity formation, and peer interaction in the experimental group. Narrative engagement enhanced empathy and reduced stereotypical perceptions.

Conclusion. The study concludes that cross-cultural education through narratives serves as an effective pedagogical strategy for promoting social cohesion and culturally responsive learning environments.

A Narrative Systematic Review of Sequential Mediation Models in Education: Linking School Principal Leadership and Parental Support to Student Achievement

2026-04-23T23:21:58+07:00

Background. This study stems from the urgent need to comprehensively understand the various contextual factors that contribute to student academic achievement, particularly through the synergy between school leadership and parental involvement within the framework of a sequential mediation model.

Purpose. This study aims to systematically synthesize and analyze various empirical findings related to the implementation of sequential mediation models in an educational context, linking school principal leadership, parental support, and student achievement.

Method. The approach used was a systematic narrative review involving the examination of relevant, reputable scientific articles, selected based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria, which were then analyzed thematically to identify patterns of relationships among variables.

Results. The study findings indicate that effective school principal leadership serves as an independent variable that drives increased parental participation and support, which ultimately has a positive impact on student achievement as the dependent variable.

Conclusion. Therefore, it can be concluded that strengthening educational leadership integrated with parental involvement within a sequential mediation framework is an effective strategy for improving the quality of student learning outcomes.

An Inclusive Group Guidance Model Based on Social Interaction to Improve the Mental Health of Children with Special Needs in Community Settings

2026-04-21T14:08:20+07:00

Background: Children with special needs (CSN) face significant challenges in mental health, particularly related to limited social interaction, low self-confidence, and a high risk of social isolation. Existing guidance and counseling services have not fully integrated social and emotional approaches within inclusive and contextual settings.

Purpose: This study aims to develop an inclusive group guidance model based on social interaction to enhance the mental health of children with special needs in a community setting.

Method: This study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design combined with model development. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation during group guidance activities involving children with special needs and facilitators in an inclusive community environment. Data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis to identify patterns of social interaction and their impact on participants’ psychological conditions.

Results: The findings indicate that structured social interaction within group guidance significantly improves social engagement, emotional regulation, and self-confidence among children with special needs. Social support from facilitators and group members also contributes to the creation of a safe and inclusive psychological environment.

Conclusion: The inclusive group guidance model based on social interaction is effective in improving the mental health of children with special needs and can serve as an innovative alternative in community-based counseling services.

Novelty: This study proposes an integrative model that combines social psychology, mental health, and group guidance within a community setting as a novel, practical, and contextual approach to inclusive counseling services.

A Narrative Local Wisdom-Based Educational Model for Developing Human Capital and Social Capital to Strengthen Defense in the Kalimantan Border Region

2026-05-06T13:52:49+07:00

Background. Defending the nation inherently entails fostering community resilience, and the national security architecture requires local stability to serve as the first firewall of defense. Education in border regions must be regarded as a strategic instrument capable of developing human capital and social capital in an integrated manner, with local wisdom as its primary foundation.

Purpose. This conceptual study aims to formulate a local wisdom-based educational model that integratively develops human capital and social capital in order to reinforce community defense capacity in the Kalimantan border region.

Methods. A systematic literature synthesis was conducted using nationally accredited journals (SINTA 2 and above), Scopus-indexed international journals, scholarly books, and official government documents published between 2020 and 2026. From 86 initially gathered works, 52 core texts were selected based on relevance to the integration of human capital, social capital, and local wisdom within border education and defense. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis through repeated reading, coding, thematic grouping, and analysis of inter-theme relationships.

Results and Discussion. The synthesis revealed three main intertwined themes: human capital development through border education (knowledge, skills, character), strengthening social capital as a community resilience network (bonding, bridging, linking), and Kalimantan's local wisdom (huma betang, gotong royong, musyawarah adat) as the pedagogical-ideological foundation.

Conclusion. The proposed model provides a theoretical basis for further empirical testing and practical guidance for local governments, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), and customary institutions in designing culturally grounded educational programs for border areas.

Digital Storytelling in Islamic Religious Education: Enhancing Engagement and Identity Formation in Contemporary Pedagogical Contexts

2026-05-07T11:42:14+07:00

Background. Islamic religious education has long struggled to bridge the gap between traditional transmissive pedagogical approaches and the experiential, identity-forming needs of contemporary Muslim learners in digitally saturated environments.

Purpose. This study examines how digital storytelling integration into Islamic religious education enhances student engagement and Islamic identity formation among secondary school students in Indonesia.

Method. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was employed, combining a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test control group structure with phenomenological case study inquiry. Purposive cluster sampling yielded 240 student participants across four madrasah institutions, with 24 participants selected for qualitative inquiry.

Results. ANCOVA results revealed statistically significant treatment effects on both engagement (F(1,237) = 128.64, p < .001, partial n² = .353, Cohen’s d = 1.87) and Islamic identity formation (F(1,237) = 136.97, p < .001, partial n² = .366, Cohen’s d = 1.94). Qualitative findings identified four thematic mechanisms: narrative ownership, emotional resonance, critical values engagement, and digital identity expression.

Conclusion. Digital storytelling activates emotional and moral dimensions of Islamic formation more powerfully than conventional instruction, offering Islamic educators a theoretically grounded, empirically validated pedagogical framework for cultivating authentic religious engagement and coherent Islamic identity in contemporary learners.

Analysis Narratives of Improving Students' Scientific Literacy Through Socio-Scientific Issues-Based Science Learning in Elementary Schools

2026-04-25T22:43:29+07:00

Background. This research is motivated by the low scientific literacy of elementary school students caused by science learning that is still oriented towards memorization and lacks contextualization.

Purpose. This study aims to analyze the improvement of students' scientific literacy through the implementation of Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI)-based science learning.

Method. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design and a one-group pretest-posttest design. The subjects of the study were 30 fourth-grade elementary school students.

Results. The data collection technique used a science literacy test, while data analysis was carried out using the N-Gain test. The results showed that the average pretest score of 56.3 increased to 82.7 in the posttest, with an N-Gain value of 0.60 which is included in the moderate category. This indicates that SSI-based learning is effective in improving students' scientific literacy, especially in the aspects of conceptual understanding, data interpretation, and evidence-based decision making.

Conclusion. Thus, Socio-Scientific Issues-based learning can be an alternative, innovative and contextual learning strategy in improving elementary school students' scientific literacy.

Choosing Faith and Quality: Biographical Stories of Parents Navigating Islamic School Service Management and Marketing Narratives

2026-05-08T09:18:51+07:00

Background. Increasing competition among Islamic elementary and early childhood education institutions demands innovative management strategies to maintain their existence. In the industrial area of ??East Karawang District, this situation is exacerbated by the rapid growth of educational institutions and the growing urban population. As a result, disparities have emerged between institutions, with some experiencing an increase in student enrollment, while others are experiencing a decline in interest due to uneven service standards.

Purpose. This study aims to analyze educational service management as a strategy for recruiting new students from an Islamic perspective in Islamic Elementary Schools (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah) and Early Childhood Education (Raudhatul Athfal) throughout East Karawang District.

Method. The research method used was a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with 47 informants, and documentation studies in 12 educational units. Data were analyzed using the thematic interactive model, including data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data trustworthiness was ensured through source and method triangulation.

Results. The research results show that institutions that implement excellent service management based on Islamic values ??such as transparency (amanah), caring (ihsan), and professionalism (itqan) have proven more successful in recruiting new students. Specifically, these strategies are implemented through a real-time digital-based information system, ongoing public relations communications, and the implementation of distinctive Islamic flagship programs. The strategy, which integrates Islamic values ??into the framework of Karawang Regency, has successfully fostered a high level of public trust.

Conclusion. The implications of this study confirm that service management based on Islamic ethics provides a practical contribution as a superior strategic guide for educational institution managers in increasing competitiveness and sustainably fostering community loyalty. For future development, this study implies the need to institutionalize these Islamic values into standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and integrate them with digital customer relationship management (CRM) to anticipate more complex educational market shifts.

Stories of the Pure Heart: A Narrative Approach to Integrating Sufism into Integrity and Anti-Corruption Learning Designs

2026-04-03T11:25:35+07:00

Background. Corruption remains a persistent challenge in public governance, undermining institutional integrity, social justice, and public trust. Existing anti-corruption policy evaluations mainly emphasize legal compliance and administrative control, while often neglecting the moral and spiritual dimensions that shape individual behavior. This study introduces a Sufi-based perspective by integrating tazkiyat al-nafs (self-purification) into anti-corruption policy evaluation, an element largely absent from conventional evaluation models.

Purpose. This study aims to develop a Sufi-based conceptual framework for evaluating anti-corruption policy by integrating spiritual ethics with integrity education.

Method. This research employs a qualitative approach using library research. The literature selection criteria include: (1) classical and contemporary Sufi texts explicitly discussing self-ethics; (2) public policy and anti-corruption evaluation literature from the last two decades; and (3) value-based integrity education studies. Thematic analysis was conducted by examining relationships among key Sufi concepts (tazkiyat al-nafs, ihsan, muraqabah, akhlaq al-karimah) and linking them to policy evaluation indicators such as compliance, effectiveness, and behavioral sustainability.

Results. The findings show that integrating Sufi spiritual ethics into integrity education provides a more holistic framework for evaluating anti-corruption policies. The proposed framework can be operationalized through three levels of evaluation: (1) process indicators, including the frequency of muraqabah-based ethical reflection in staff development programs; (2) output indicators, reflected in improvements in akhlaq al-karimah within performance assessments; and (3) impact indicators, measured through reductions in integrity violations associated with weak spiritual self-awareness. This approach extends conventional evaluation beyond institutional effectiveness and regulatory compliance by emphasizing ethical awareness, character formation, and moral transformation.

Conclusion. The study proposes a Sufi-based evaluation framework that bridges procedural and spiritual dimensions in anti-corruption policy. The framework offers both theoretical and practical contributions by integrating spiritual-ethical indicators into policy evaluation and integrity development programs, particularly within governance systems in Muslim-majority societies.