Strategy Implementation of Islamic Education Institutions in Increasing Public Interest in Sunan Gunung Jati Islamic Middle School

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The purpose of this study is to analyze and describe in depth the implementation of the strategy of Islamic educational institutions in increasing public interest which focuses on developing programs, budgets, and standard operating procedures at Islamic Middle School Sunan Gunung Jati Ngunut Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia to increase public interest. This study uses a qualitative approach with a type of field research or field research. While collecting data using observation, interviews, data, and documentation. Data analysis using descriptive analysis method. The results of this study indicate that strategic implementation includes 1) program development including the fulfillment of graduate competencies, sustainable development of human resources for both educators and education staff, development of facilities and infrastructure, and priority in marketing programs. 2) Budget which includes budget management and planning in accordance with procedures, starting from budget preparation, foundation approval, analyzing budget sources (central BOS and committees) to the use of the budget for both goods and services. 3) SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) follows the rules set by the education office. In addition, the process of implementing SOP is influenced by Islamic boarding schools which lead to positive student morals. The results above show that the implementation of the strategy of Islamic education institutions in the form of program development, budgets, and standard operating procedures has had a positive impact in the realm of education at Sunan Gunung Jati Islamic Middle School in increasing public interest.

Effect of Metacognitive Instructional Strategy Using PEEDA on Biology Students Achievement in Delta State

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The purpose of this research was to determine whether and how a metacognitive educational technique based on PEDDA (Prior knowledge, Exploration, Discussion, Dissatisfaction, and Application) will improve the performance of secondary school biology students in Delta State. The investigation was guided by three hypotheses and three research questions. The research used a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent pre-post test and control group setup. Students from the public secondary schools in the three (3) senatorial districts of Delta State were included in the research. A total of 30,813 SS II biology students and 436 overall participated. This research employed a sample of 300 SS II biology students and six biology professors from six different high schools in Delta State. Data was gathered using the researcher’s primary instrument, the Meta-Cognitive Biology Achievement Test (MBAT). Students in the experimental group were taught the biology concepts of “pollution,” “exploration of the different types of pollution,” “discussion on the causes of pollution as well as the effects of pollution,” “dissatisfaction with the experience,” and “application of the control measures for pollution” using a metacognitive instructional strategy, while students in the control group were taught using the lecture method. Statistical methods such as analysis of variance (ANOVA), analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and mean and standard deviation (SEM) were used to compile and interpret the results (ANCOVA). It was shown that the metacognitive approach to teaching was more effective than the traditional lecture format. Furthermore, the research indicated that while using the metacognitive teaching technique, there was no statistically significant difference in the mean accomplishment scores of male and female students (PEDDA). The study’s results led to many recommendations, including the adoption of metacognitive teaching tactics by secondary school biology instructors to increase student engagement.

Public Perceptions of Media Role in Electoral Reforms in Nigeria

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The paper examined public perception of media role in electoral reforms in Nigeria. Electoral reform is a crucial step for a free and fair election.  The research’s main goal was to find out how people in Nigeria think the media should play a part in the country’s continual efforts to modernize its voting system. The corresponding literature has been examined. The data was gathered by means of a questionnaire. There were a total of 384 questionnaires sent out to voters. The results of the findings showed that the public had high level of perception of media role in electoral reforms in Nigeria. This is because, the general belief is that media content on electoral reforms had not only engendered high interest in political matters among the general public, but had largely spurred calls for electoral reforms in Nigeria. The result also showed that the media give attention to issues of electoral reforms; this made the public have high level perception on the contributions of the media to electoral reforms in Nigeria. However, to preserve the present perception of media contents on electoral reforms by the populace, media practitioners and regulators must continuously ensure that media content and reportage must be done regularly, objectively and with high level of credibility.

Role of Religion towards National Development: An Exploration into the Causes and Effects of Muslim-Christian Conflicts and Intolerance in Some Selected Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria: 2011-2021

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Throughout history, religion has been abused and misunderstood. Some people use it as a means of exploitation and suppression. Others used it as a pretext for prejudice and persecution. While some people used religion as a source of power and domination. In the name of religion, unjustifiable wars have been launched; freedom of thought and conscience has been oppressed. Science has been persecuted, the right of individual to maturity has been denied, and man’s dignity and honour have been flagrantly debased. Similarly, injustice and oppression have been inflicted upon humanity all in the name of religion which in essence suffered many losses. Nevertheless, religion as an institution that relates man to his creator is said to have performs variety of functions. The first function is on individual as it affects social behavior. And secondly, religion interacts and influences the other factors of social institutions in the society such as polity, economy, education and so forth. It is on the basis of this, sociologists, anthropologist and other stakeholders in peace and conflict resolutions dwell much on the role religion performs in maintenance of peaceful and harmonious co-existence in the society. Be it as it may, this research work intends to make an exploration into the Causes and Effects of Intolerance and Conflicts between Muslims and Christians in some selected Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Manuscript Analysis of Children’s Language Skills and Number Concepts through Technology in the Digital Era

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Language is one of the elements behind the development of aspects of development that occur in early childhood, as well as a tool or means to communicate with other people and the environment. To develop and stimulate children’s language development, they can carry out activities such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as saying and counting number symbols with digital-era devices. This study aims to describe language skills and recognize the concept of numbers in early childhood through technology. This research method is a literature study or review with a qualitative approach that collects data or is based on scientific writing, combining research with existing literature to solve problems. Collecting library data includes reading, storing, and managing research and concluding research materials. The research results show that developing language skills and recognizing numbers in early childhood requires activities such as listening, speaking, reading and writing, calling and counting number symbols through technology.