INSIGHT: Innovation and Studies in Science, Education, and Technology
INSIGHT aims to serve as an academic platform for researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to share innovative ideas, theoretical discussions, and empirical findings across the disciplines of science, education, and technology. The journal encourages multidisciplinary approaches that integrate innovation, development, and critical inquiry to advance knowledge and practice in education and scientific fields.
Utilizing Website-Based EcoLearn Learning Media to Enhance Students’ Critical Thinking Skills
This study looks at how well EcoLearn, a web-based learning tool, helps 11th-grade economics students at SMA N 3 Cilacap develop their critical thinking abilities. 72 students were split into experimental and control groups for the study, which used a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group. While the control group got traditional training, the experimental group used EcoLearn, which incorporates interactive case studies, economic simulations, and group discussion forums. Tests of critical thinking abilities were used to gather data, and independent sample t-tests were used for analysis. The findings show that students who used EcoLearn had considerably better critical thinking abilities (M=82.45, SD=6.23) than the control group (M=74.18, SD=7.89), with t(70)=4.87, p<0.001. According to the study, technology-enhanced learning environments especially those that include interactive elements and real-world economic scenarios effectively foster analytical reasoning, evidence evaluation, and problem-solving skills. These results advance our knowledge of how digital learning environments might be thoughtfully created to support higher-order thinking abilities in the teaching of economics.
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Peningkatan Hasil Belajar IPA Materi Perubahan Wujud Benda melalui Media Kartu Sains pada Siswa Kelas III SD Negeri 003 Melak
Low science learning outcomes, especially on changes in the states of matter, are common among elementary school students due to limited engagement and low variation in teaching methods and media. This study aimed to improve science learning outcomes using science card media for third-grade students at SD Negeri 003 Melak through a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design conducted in two cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. Seven students participated in the study, and data were collected through observation and learning outcome tests. Success indicators were based on the Minimum Mastery Criteria (MMC) of 75 and classical learning mastery of at least 85%. The results showed that science card media increased student engagement and provided a more concrete understanding of changes in the states of matter. Students’ average scores increased from 67.1 in the pre-cycle to 77.1 in Cycle I and 87.1 in Cycle II, while the percentage of students achieving mastery improved from 28.6% to 57.1% and finally 85.7%, meeting the success criteria. These findings indicate that implementing science card media can effectively enhance science learning outcomes and students’ understanding of abstract concepts. The study highlights the potential of manipulative and visual media in fostering active learning, motivation, and conceptual comprehension in elementary science education.
Pengembangan Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) melalui Strategi Pembelajaran Mendalam
This study aims to develop Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) through Deep Learning strategies to meet the demands of 21st century learning. The study is motivated by the continued dominance of Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTS), which limits students’ critical, analytical, and creative thinking development. The method employed is Research and Development (R&D) using the ADDIE model, focusing on the analysis, design, and development stages and supported by a literature review. The results indicate that in-depth learning strategies designed through contextual activities, discussions, problem-solving, and reflection can guide students toward higher-order thinking processes, including analysis, evaluation, and creation. The resulting product is a HOTS-based learning design with a student-centered learning approach. Conceptually, this strategy has the potential to improve students’ HOTS, although empirical testing is still required in the implementation and evaluation stages. These findings provide a solid foundation for educators to design active, reflective, and meaningful learning experiences in the classroom.
Pengaruh Budaya Pesantren Terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika pada Materi Pola Bilangan Siswa Kelas VIII di MTs Negeri 2 Jombang
Islamic boarding school culture is assumed to shape students’ learning habits, discipline, and independence, which may affect mathematics learning outcomes. This study aimed to examine the effect of Islamic boarding school culture on students’ mathematics learning outcomes in number pattern material at MTs Negeri 2 Jombang using a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional survey design. The sample consisted of 182 students selected through simple random sampling from six classes. Data were collected using an Islamic boarding school culture questionnaire and a mathematics learning outcomes test, then analyzed using descriptive statistics and simple linear regression after prerequisite tests were conducted. The results showed that the mean score of Islamic boarding school culture was 99.05 out of a maximum score of 134, while the mean mathematics test score was 70.19 out of 100. Regression analysis indicated a significant effect of Islamic boarding school culture on mathematics learning outcomes, with a significance value of 0.048 and a coefficient of determination of 2.2%. These findings indicate that Islamic boarding school culture has a significant but relatively low contribution to students’ mathematics learning outcomes.
Efektivitas Edukasi Isi Piringku terhadap Pemeliharaan Kesehatan Keluarga pada Tahap Anak Usia Sekolah: A Literature Review
Adequate nutritional intake is essential during the school-age period as it plays a significant role in supporting optimal physical and cognitive development. However, ineffective family health maintenance often becomes a major barrier to achieving balanced nutrition, mainly due to limited parental knowledge regarding appropriate nutritional composition and food portion distribution for children. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of educational interventions using the “Isi Piringku” visual media in improving family health maintenance among school-age children. This research employed a literature review approach by examining and synthesizing several relevant national and international journal articles related to balanced nutrition education, family health maintenance, and the implementation of the “Isi Piringku” media. The selected articles were analyzed descriptively to identify the impact of educational strategies on family knowledge, attitudes, and practices in managing children’s dietary portions. The findings from the reviewed literature indicate that education using the “Isi Piringku” visual media can significantly improve family understanding of balanced nutrition and encourage greater independence in regulating appropriate food portions for school-age children. Furthermore, the use of visual educational media facilitates easier comprehension and application of balanced dietary guidelines in daily family practices. Therefore, the “Isi Piringku” educational media can be considered an effective strategy to enhance family health maintenance and support the achievement of balanced nutritional status among school-age children.
Tingkat Burnout Mahasiswa Keperawatan Selama Praktik Klinik Keperawatan Jiwa di RSJ Dr. Amino Gondohutomo Semarang
Burnout is a psychological condition characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and decreased professional efficacy due to prolonged stress in academic and clinical environments. Nursing students are vulnerable to burnout because of high academic demands and emotionally demanding clinical practice, particularly when caring for patients with psychiatric disorders. This study aimed to describe the level of burnout among nursing students managing patients with mental disorders during psychiatric clinical practice. A quantitative descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach was conducted among 30 nursing students undergoing psychiatric clinical rotation at RSJ Dr. Amino Gondohutomo Semarang using total sampling. Data were collected using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS) distributed electronically and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results showed that most respondents experienced high burnout (70.0%), followed by low (23.33%) and moderate (6.67%). Emotional exhaustion (73.3%) and depersonalization (90.0%) were the dominant dimensions, while nearly half of the students still demonstrated high professional efficacy (46.67%). These findings highlight the need for stress management support, therapeutic communication training, and effective clinical supervision from educational institutions.
Program Funglish sebagai Inovasi Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris untuk Anak di Desa Sri Rejosari, Way Jepara
This study aims to describe the implementation of the Funglish program as an innovation in English learning for children in Sri Rejosari Village, Way Jepara. The program was conducted as part of a Community Service Program and targeted elementary school children who had limited access to engaging English learning activities. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach using an edutainment-based learning design. The learning activities combined educational games, songs, storytelling, Total Physical Response, and Communicative Language Teaching methods. The program was implemented in four meetings from July to August 2025, involving approximately 20 elementary school-aged participants. Data were collected through participatory observation, oral evaluations, and field notes during the learning process. The results showed that the Funglish program increased children’s enthusiasm, active participation, basic vocabulary mastery, and confidence in pronouncing English words. The findings indicate that enjoyable, interactive, and contextual learning activities can effectively support the development of basic English literacy among children in rural areas.
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Islamic Education: Designing a Human-Centered Learning Model in the Society 5.0 Era
The development of Society 5.0 demands the reconstruction of an integrative and adaptive education system to advances in digital technology, including in Islamic Religious Education. This transformation is not limited to the use of digital devices as learning media, but includes the reformulation of pedagogical paradigms, instructional strategies, and curriculum orientations that align with Islamic values ​​and the needs of a technology-based society. This study aims to analyze the construction of PAI learning transformation based on digital technology in the context of Society 5.0. This study uses a qualitative approach through a literature study method with thematic analysis of relevant academic literature. The results of the study indicate that the transformation of PAI learning operates in three main dimensions. First, the reformulation of pedagogical practices through the integration of a digital ecosystem including learning platforms, educational applications, and interactive media that enable learning that is more flexible, collaborative, and responsive to the individual needs of students. Second, the redefinition of pedagogical relations towards a participatory and constructivist learning model that positions students as active subjects in the process of constructing knowledge based on digital experiences. Third, the emergence of multidimensional challenges, both at the structural and cultural levels, such as unequal access to technology, limited teacher capacity in digital pedagogy, and the urgency of strengthening digital literacy and ethics integrated with Islamic values.
Penguatan Moderasi Beragama Siswa melalui Budaya Sekolah di MI Hidayatun Najah Tuban
This study examines the strengthening of religious moderation among students through school culture at MI Hidayatun Najah Tuban. The research is grounded in the need to understand how the values of religious moderation are internalized in daily educational practices at the elementary school level. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through observations and interviews involving teachers and students. The findings reveal that religious moderation is strengthened through contextual religious learning, a child-friendly school culture, teacher role modeling, social habituation, and structured character-building programs. Although students do not fully understand the concept of religious moderation theoretically, they demonstrate its values through tolerant behavior, cooperation, empathy, respect for differences, and non-discriminatory social interactions. The school environment functions as a social laboratory where moderation values are learned through repeated experiences and daily practices. The study concludes that affective and behavioral approaches are more effective than purely cognitive instruction in cultivating religious moderation from an early age. This school culture-based model can serve as a practical framework for developing inclusive, peaceful, and tolerant character education in Islamic elementary schools.
Penanaman Nilai Toleransi melalui Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan Kelas III di MI Manbail Futuh Jenu
This study examines the integration of tolerance values through Civic Education among third-grade students at MI Manbail Futuh Jenu. It emphasizes the importance of developing tolerant character from an early age to support harmonious social life within a diverse society. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research explores classroom practices, teacher strategies, and student interactions that reflect the cultivation of tolerance values. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation conducted in natural learning settings. The findings reveal that tolerance values are integrated through collaborative learning activities, classroom routines, teacher role-modeling, and inclusive interactions among students. Tolerance is not merely introduced as a theoretical concept but practiced through meaningful daily activities in the classroom. Students demonstrate tolerant behavior by cooperating with peers, respecting different opinions, showing empathy, helping one another, and resolving conflicts constructively. The study concludes that Civic Education serves as an effective medium for early character development when learning is implemented as a social practice. Furthermore, an inclusive classroom culture plays a significant role in strengthening tolerance and character education at the primary school level.
Implementasi Model Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) terhadap Kemampuan Literasi Numerasi Mahasiswa PGSD Parepare
This study aims to examine the implementation of the Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) model and its effect on the numeracy literacy skills of students in the Elementary School Teacher Education Program (PGSD) in Parepare. The study was conducted at PGSD Parepare during October–November 2025. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design was employed. The participants were divided into an experimental group taught using the RME model and a control group taught using conventional learning methods. Data were collected through a validated numeracy literacy test. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including an independent samples t-test. The results showed that the mean numeracy literacy score of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group. The t-test results indicated a significance value of p < 0.05, demonstrating a statistically significant difference between the two groups. Therefore, the implementation of the RME model has a positive and significant effect on improving the numeracy literacy skills of PGSD students. Context-based mathematics learning through the RME model enables students to develop a deeper conceptual understanding, critical thinking skills, and numeracy problem-solving abilities.
Realistic Mathematics Education, Numeracy Literacy, PGSD Students, Mathematics Learning
Model Pembelajaran Matematika Digital Berbasis Konteks Lokal untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Problem Solving Mahasiswa PGSD di Parepare
The rapid development of digital technology demands innovation in mathematics learning, particularly in the education of prospective elementary school teachers. Students of the Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD) program are required to possess strong problem-solving skills in order to design meaningful mathematics learning for elementary students. This study aims to examine the implementation of a digital mathematics learning model based on local context in improving the problem-solving skills of PGSD students in Parepare. This research employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental design involving an experimental group and a control group. The results showed that the average problem-solving skill score of students in the experimental group increased from 62.45 to 82.30 with an N-gain of 0.56 (moderate–high category), while the control group increased from 61.80 to 70.15 with an N-gain of 0.28 (low–moderate category). The results of the t-test indicated a significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that the digital mathematics learning model based on local context has a positive and significant effect on improving the problem-solving skills of PGSD students in Parepare.
Peningkatan Semangat Literasi melalui Program G10M3 pada Murid SMP Islam Raudhatul Jannah Payakumbuh
This study aims to evaluate the implementation and achievements of the “G10M3” program (10-Minute Movement to Read, Write, and Share) in strengthening students’ literacy motivation at SMP Islam Raudhatul Jannah Payakumbuh. The program is carried out routinely for 10 minutes before Indonesian language lessons and consists of short reading activities, brief reflective writing, and sharing ideas. This evaluative study employed a descriptive approach. Data were obtained from existing program documents, including teacher observation notes, student literacy logs, student and parent questionnaires, and activity documentation. The data were analyzed descriptively through qualitative narratives supported by simple quantitative summaries in the form of percentages. The implementation results from July to November indicate strong participation and literacy outputs, with 216 students (86.18%) participating in the activities and 212 students (83.97%) producing reading summaries. Questionnaire findings show that 77.34% of students expressed agreement with the program, while parental support reached 87.29%. Overall, the G10M3 program contributed to increased reading interest, more consistent reflective writing, greater confidence in expressing ideas, and a strengthened literacy culture, while also reducing non-academic gadget use during learning time.
Technology-Based Gig Economy: Digital Innovation and Economic Inequality from the Perspective of Islamic Economics
This study aims to analyze the technology-based gig economy as a form of digital innovation as well as an arena of economic inequality from the perspective of Islamic economics. The research adopts a qualitative approach using a literature review method, strengthened by interviews, through an examination of national and international journal articles, reports from global institutions, and literature on Islamic economics and the digital economy. The findings indicate that the gig economy expands access to employment and enhances labor market efficiency through digital platforms and algorithmic management. However, this system also generates structural challenges, including income uncertainty, low worker bargaining power, non-transparent algorithmic dominance, and the lack of adequate social protection. From the perspective of maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, these conditions potentially conflict with the principles of justice (ʿadl), public interest (maṣlaḥah), and contractual clarity, and may involve elements of gharar in wage determination mechanisms and work allocation. This study emphasizes the importance of integrating Islamic economic values into platform governance and policy frameworks to foster a more equitable, sustainable, and socially oriented gig economy.
The Implementation of School-Based Management to Improve Teachers’ Performance and Learning Quality in Elementary Schools
This study examines the implementation of School-Based Management (SBM) as a strategic approach to improving teacher performance and learning quality in elementary schools. School-Based Management provides greater autonomy to schools in planning, managing, and evaluating educational programs according to local needs and potentials. This research aims to analyze how SBM practices—such as participatory decision-making, transparent financial management, and collaborative supervision—contribute to the enhancement of teachers’ professional performance and the overall effectiveness of the learning process. The study employs a qualitative descriptive method with data collected through interviews, documentation, and observation in selected elementary schools. The findings reveal that effective implementation of SBM significantly improves teacher motivation, accountability, and innovation in instructional practices. Moreover, increased stakeholder participation, particularly from parents and the community, fosters a more supportive learning environment. However, challenges remain in the areas of managerial competence, limited resources, and inconsistent policy enforcement, which may hinder optimal implementation. Therefore, strengthening school leadership, continuous professional development, and supportive policy frameworks are essential to maximize the impact of SBM. This study concludes that School-Based Management serves as a key instrument in advancing educational quality by empowering schools to become more adaptive, accountable, and learner-centered.
School-Based Management, Teacher Performance, Learning Quality, Elementary Education
The Effect of Financial Literacy on Digital Financial Application Usage Decisions among Generation Z
The development of digital technology has encouraged the increase in the use of digital financial applications among Generation Z. The high adoption rate has not been fully balanced with adequate financial literacy, so it has the potential to affect the quality of financial decision-making. This study aims to analyze the influence of financial literacy on the decision to use digital financial applications in Generation Z. The research uses a quantitative approach with a verifiable descriptive method. Data was obtained from 74 Generation Z respondents through a four-point Likert scale questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using simple linear regression, t-test, and coefficient of determination. The results of the study showed that financial literacy had a positive and significant effect on the decision to use digital financial applications, with a regression coefficient value of 0.623 and a significance level of 0.000. The Adjusted R Square value of 0.405 shows that financial literacy contributes 40.5% to the influence. These findings indicate that the higher the financial literacy, the more rational and wise Generation Z will be in making decisions to use digital financial applications.
Financial Literacy, Digital Finance Applications, Usage Decisions, Generation Z
Dynamics of Elementary School Children’s Psychosocial Development in Islamic Boarding Schools: A Phenomenological Study
This study explores the dynamics of psychosocial development among elementary school children living and studying in Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) using a phenomenological approach. The research aims to uncover the lived experiences of children within the pesantren environment, focusing on emotional, social, moral, and spiritual dimensions. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and field notes, then analyzed to identify key thematic patterns. Four major themes emerged: emotional adaptation in the pesantren environment, social relationships with peers and ustadz, internalization of religious and moral values, and the development of identity and independence. The findings reveal that children experience a complex emotional journey marked by homesickness and loneliness, yet they gradually develop resilience and independence. Strong social bonds with peers and teachers, who often act as parental figures, serve as a vital source of emotional support. Moreover, the pesantren promotes character development through routine religious practices, discipline, and the reinforcement of Islamic ethics. These developmental processes are interpreted through Erikson’s psychosocial theory, Bandura’s social learning theory, Kohlberg’s moral development theory, and Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory. The study concludes that pesantren serve not only as religious institutions but also as comprehensive developmental environments that nurture children’s psychosocial growth in culturally and spiritually significant ways.
Hubungan Literasi Numerasi dengan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematika Siswa Kelas V Pendidikan Dasar (SD/MI)
Numeracy literacy plays an important role in supporting elementary school students’ ability to solve mathematical problems, particularly those involving real-life contexts. However, empirical evidence on the relationship between numeracy literacy and mathematical problem-solving ability at the elementary level remains limited. This study aimed to examine the relationship and contribution of numeracy literacy to mathematical problem-solving ability among fifth-grade students at MIS DDI Baru Baru Tanga. The research employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design, involving all fifth-grade students totaling 30 participants selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a numeracy literacy test and a mathematical problem-solving test that had been validated by experts. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression. The results showed that students’ numeracy literacy (M = 67.43; SD = 9.12) and mathematical problem-solving ability (M = 69.10; SD = 10.05) were both in the moderate category. Pearson correlation analysis indicated a positive and significant relationship between numeracy literacy and mathematical problem-solving ability (r = 0.653; p < 0.001). Furthermore, regression analysis revealed that numeracy literacy contributed 42.6% to the variance in students’ mathematical problem-solving ability (R² = 0.426). These findings indicate that numeracy literacy significantly contributes to students’ mathematical problem-solving skills.
Educare Disability: Aplikasi Digital untuk Memahami PDBK dan Menguatkan Pendidikan Inklusif di Era Industri 5.0
This study provides an in-depth description of Educare Disability, an application-based digital platform designed to support teachers’ competency development in understanding the characteristics of Students with Special Needs (SSN) and to strengthen inclusive education in the Industrial 5.0 era. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, focusing on the platform’s planning, design, and functional depiction based on field needs. Data were collected through a literature review, preliminary observations of teachers’ needs, and documentation of the application design process. The development results indicate that Educare Disability functions as an information center providing comprehensive materials on SSN types, characteristics, learning barriers, and appropriate instructional strategies. The platform also serves as a professional development medium through personality development content, learning videos, quizzes, and updated information on training and seminar opportunities. In addition, Educare Disability supports professional documentation through a digital portfolio that stores certificates, works, and professional achievements. Furthermore, the platform offers a collaboration space through an educational partnership feature that connects inclusive school teachers with special school (SLB) teachers and relevant experts.
Inovasi Manajemen Kurikulum dan Pembelajaran di Era Digital: Systematic Literature Review
This article aims to systematically review innovations in curriculum and learning management in the digital era using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. The study addresses the urgency of curriculum renewal that is adaptive to rapid technological development, global demands, and changes in learner characteristics. The literature review examines key concepts of educational innovation, curriculum management strategies, innovative learning models, and the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in improving learning effectiveness. The findings indicate that innovation in curriculum management is reflected through flexible planning, responsive organization, and the integration of digital technology in instructional implementation and evaluation. Learning innovation is manifested through the application of active learning and project-based learning, as well as the use of digital platforms to support interactive and student-centered learning environments. Furthermore, the results show that systematically designed and continuously implemented innovations contribute to improving curriculum relevance, instructional quality, and students’ competencies required to face 21st-century challenges. Therefore, innovation in curriculum and learning management is a strategic approach for educational institutions to enhance educational quality in a sustainable manner within the digital transformation context.