Analysis the Influence of Full Day School on the Motivation to Learn in Madrasah Aliyah

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This study aims to investigate the effect of the implementation of the Full Day School system on the learning motivation of Aqidah Akhlak class XI students at MA Al-Khairiyah NW Rajek during the 2024/2025 academic year. The research method used is ex facto research. Ex-post facto research examines cause-and-effect relationships that are not manipulated or not treated by researchers. The research sample consists of two groups, namely Group 1, namely Class XI IPA 1 and Group 2, namely Class XI IPA 2 which follows Full Day School. Data were collected through a questionnaire that measured the level of student learning motivation in Aqidah Akhlak lessons after the implementation of Full Day School. Data analysis was conducted using statistical techniques. The results showed that there was a significant difference in Aqidah Akhlak learning motivation between Group 1, namely Class XI IPA 1 and Group 2, namely Class XI IPA 2 after the implementation of full day school. It can be seen from the significance level value of 0.023 <0.05, meaning that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. It can also be seen from the comparison of r count with r table, namely 2.497> 0.444, meaning Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. Based on the results of the data processing above, the Mean Different value is 9, 600, the value is positive, meaning that the influence arising from full day school on learning motivation is positive.

Islamic Spiritual Education and Increasing Elderly Happiness

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The phenomenon of the increasing elderly population in Indonesia raises various challenges, one of which is how to ensure their emotional well-being and happiness. Siti Khadijah Nursing Home in Kesambi, Cirebon City, seeks to provide solutions through an Islamic spiritual education program. This study aims to explore the concept, implementation, challenges, responses, and impacts of Islamic spiritual education on increasing the happiness of the residents of the nursing home. The method used is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document studies. Data analysis was conducted using triangulation techniques of sources, methods, and theories to ensure the validity of the findings. The results showed that the Islamic spiritual education program involving congregational prayer, reading the Qur’an, praying together, and spiritual counseling significantly increased the happiness of the elderly. The main challenges in implementing the program were limited human resources, facilities, and support from the residents’ families. The residents’ responses to the program were very positive, with active participation in every activity carried out. In conclusion, Islamic spiritual education has proven effective in increasing the happiness of the elderly, but improvements are still needed in terms of resource management and family involvement. Recommendations are given to strengthen external support and optimize spiritual-based programs to achieve sustainable elderly welfare.

An Analysis of Three Narrative Spaces in Young Goodman Brown

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This paper provides an analysis of three narrative spaces of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Young Goodman Brown, focusing on Gabriel Zoran’s spatial criticism theory. The above three narrative spaces include topographical space, chronotopic space and textual space. The topographical spaces refer to the Salem Village and the forest, which play a vital role in shaping the characters and expressing the “original sin” theme of the story. The chronotopic spaces reveal the rest state of Faith in synchronic relation and the motion state of Brown in diachronic relation, which show the double-side of humanity. The textual spaces like imagery and omniscient perspective increase the artistic charm of the story’s language. The study highlights how the three narrative spaces collectively enhance the thematic impact of Young Goodman Brown, showcasing the evil nature of human beings. The paper concludes by discussing the broader implications of the above findings for understanding Hawthorne’s narrative techniques and suggests directions for future research in this field.

The Ethnomathematics in Farming Activities on Halmahera Island, Waidamo Village, East Sahu District

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Ethnomathematics is an exploration of mathematics in the activities of people’s lives, especially culture. Mathematics is part of culture and is universal, as well as concrete ethnomathematics objects that can support and help students understand mathematics that is abstract in nature. Therefore, learning mathematics based on culture will be more interesting so that it can make students more active and think creatively in exploring their findings. Method This type of research is qualitative research with an ethnographic approach. The methods used to obtain data are field study methods, exploration, observation, interviews and documentation. In this study, it focused on the crafts of farming activities on farmers in Waidamo Village and involved two lecturers, 3 lecturers with various expertise and 2 students to assist researchers in exploring the geometric elements found in the crafts of farming activities. The purpose of this study is to explore ethnomathematics in farming activities. The data analysis technique used is triangulation, namely data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Data reduction is used to sharpen, classify, and discard data that is not needed in the study. The data obtained from the results of interviews, observations, and documentation are reduced by selecting the information needed to obtain valid data. Based on the results of the study, the ethnomathematics found were counting activities, rituals and comparing.

Reliability and Exploratory Factor Analyses of Social Support Rating Scale

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The measurement of social support adopts the social support rating scale developed by Ye Yuemei et al（2008）., which consists of 17 items and is based on Xiao Shuiyuan’s（1987） three factor model of social support. It includes subjective support, objective support, and utilization of support. The subjective support scale has 5 items and measures the perceived social support material and spiritual resources of the respondents; The objective support scale consists of 6 items, measuring the various forms of assistance that the respondents have truly received. The support utilization scale consisting of 6 items measures active utilization of social resources by respondents. This study aims to investigate the reliability and exploratory factor analysis of the Social Support Rating Scale.

“Ricardo Tacuchian” – A brazilian composer ahead of his time

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Ricardo Tacuchian (1939-) is one of the most performed Brazilian composers today. Starting since the 1960s, his work has about 250 titles, according to the book Ricardo Tacuchian e sua obra: catálogo e notas biográficas (2014) edited by FBN (Fundação Biblioteca Nacional) and organized by Elizeth Higino and Valéria Peixoto. Tacuchian’s catalog also contains 23 titles for voice and piano, written throughout his compositional career. They constitute a significant portion of his compositional universe and, therefore, deserve further reflection. The music-poetry complicity is evident in his production and, according to him, “a third is formed by music with texts. The choice to use poetry as the guiding thread of my music reflects the reading habit that I acquired in childhood and that accompanies me to this day” (TACUCHIAN, 2009). The very important brazilians poets like Manuel Bandeira (1886-1968), Cecília Meireles (1901-19640), Carlos Drummond de Andrade (1902-1987) and Vinicius de Moraes (1913-1980) were set to music by him. Perceiving this interaction and the way the composer constructed it, manipulating the rhythmic, harmonic, melodic and musical expression elements, demands from the performer an analytical study that is configured as an initial stage for its interpretative elaboration.

Exploring Students’ Academic Success in English at Schools of Rural Area: A Case Study

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Understanding the factors that contribute to students’ academic success in English is crucial, especially in rural schools where educational resources and opportunities may differ significantly from urban settings. This case study explores the unique challenges and successes experienced by students in rural areas, shedding light on the educational strategies that foster academic achievement in English. By analyzing these dynamics, this research aims to explore the learning experiences of high-achieving English students, identify the factors influencing their success, and examine the challenges they face while learning English in rural areas. This research employs a qualitative case study methodology, focusing on nine high-achieving students from SMPN 4 South Bungku. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and open-ended questionnaires and analyzed using the Interactive Model of Data Analysis. The findings revealed that students experienced four types of learning: individual, group, direct, and indirect. Two primary factors influencing their academic achievement were the role of teachers and the lack of truancy. However, students faced external challenges such as inadequate teaching and learning facilities, significantly impacting their academic performance. The implications of the study suggest the importance of providing diverse learning experiences, supporting personalized learning strategies, fostering strong parental and teacher relationships, and addressing infrastructure issues in rural schools. Policymakers should consider these findings to create inclusive and resourceful learning environments that cater to diverse student needs and address specific rural challenges.

Strategic Adaptation in Focus: Unfolding Stories of Novice Principals

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Being novice principals is a transformative experience that entails effective leadership principles. Their ability to adapt to varied circumstances can yield excellent outcomes in the educational setting. This study explored the experiences of novice principals in strategic adaptation to the newly assigned schools. It utilized qualitative research design, particularly phenomenological approach. In-depth Interview was used to generate responses from the participants. There were ten novice principals involved in the study selected through purposive sampling.  Based on their experiences in strategic adaptation, there were six themes emerged: strong support and collaboration with stakeholders, building good social relations and open communication, teacher empowerment, difficulty in adjusting to deeply rooted culture, shortage of budget allocation, and constraints on implementation of instructional delivery and maintenance of physical facilities. On the other hand, their collaborative planning practices were captured in four dominant themes: conducting interactive dialogue and consultation through regular meetings, practicing transformational leadership style, empowering teachers and stakeholders, and developing strong sense of commitment and shared responsibility. However, they adopted coping mechanisms to address the challenges by establishing democratic and consultative work environment, identifying priority improvement area, instituting generation of financial resources, adopting clear scientific approach to problem solving, and lobbying support from DepEd authorities and multi-stakeholders. The findings have implications on stressing the need to promote or develop more the principals’ leadership dimensions: educational, people, and strategic leadership especially in dealing with instructional delivery, financial management, collaboration with stakeholders, and instituting planning in schools.