Yogyakarta State University

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes in every sector of life, including the field of education. In addition, students still have difficulty understanding biological concepts in depth during the learning process. This indicates that students' critical thinking skills in biology learning are still low. Objective: The objective of this research is to determine the feasibility and effectiveness level of Augmented Reality (AR) media based on Discovery Learning (DL) on the digestive system material in enhancing students' critical thinking skills and collaboration abilities. Model: This study uses the ADDIE development model. The study was conducted at State Senior High School 1 Srandakan-Yogyakarta, with field trial subjects consisting of 60 students from two classes selected using the cluster random sampling technique. Results: The research results show that the AR media based on DL the digestive system material is deemed suitable for use based on expert assessments, very practical based on the evaluations of biology teachers and students, and effective in enhancing students' critical thinking skills and collaboration abilities based on the MANOVA test results with a significance value of 0.016 (p < 0.05). Conclusion: AR media based on DL can be used as an innovative learning medium to enhance students' critical thinking and collaboration skills in biology education.

Bullying in primary education settings has become a global concern due to its detrimental impacts on children's mental health and academic achievement. In Indonesia, the prevalence of bullying is still high, actually, in elementary schools. Bullying has a negative impact on children’s academic and psychological development, making it a concerning issue in primary education. The use of intercultural education in the primary school curriculum as a deterrent and solution to bullying is discussed in this article. The function of multicultural values, such as empathy, tolerance, and respect for diversity, in creating a friendly and peaceful learning environment is discussed in this paper using descriptive qualitative methodology. The results indicate that bullying can be significantly reduced in primary schools by incorporating intercultural education in a structured manner into the curriculum, teacher preparation, and values-based learning activities. The recommendations focus on improving multiculturalism-based teaching approaches and curriculum frameworks. It is necessary to apply multicultural education to avoid bullying in elementary school.

Background: Digital education transformation demands learning systems that are adaptive to the diversity of students' learning styles. The Learning Management System (LMS) as an online learning platform has been widely used to support learning flexibility; however, it still inadequately accommodates the needs of kinesthetic learners who require physical activity and direct engagement. Objectives: This study aims to examine the potential of integrating gamification into LMS as a strategy to enhance the engagement of students with kinesthetic learning styles. Method: This study employed a literature review method, drawing on various sources and prior studies addressing LMS, gamification, and kinesthetic learning styles. Result: The review findings indicate that gamification incorporating interactive elements such as challenges, points, badges, and simulations is effective in increasing kinesthetic students' motivation and active engagement in digital learning environments. Conclusion: The integration of gamification into LMS has the potential to serve as a personalized and contextually responsive solution for kinesthetic learners, while also providing a conceptual foundation for the development of gamification-based LMS models as a more inclusive and effective digital learning innovation.

Pasir Kuning Beach in Tempilang District, West Bangka Regency has not yet attracted significant tourist interest, either from local residents or from visitors outside the region. Local residents tend to travel to other destinations outside Tempilang District, while tourists from outside the region prefer beaches located closer to the city center. In addition, the limited availability of tourism information on social media contributes to the low popularity of this tourist destination. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the tourism potential of Pasir Kuning Beach and tourism development strategies for the area. This research uses a qualitative approach, with data collected through observation and interviews with key informants. The data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model and were complemented by a SWOT analysis to formulate tourism development strategies. The results show that Pasir Kuning Beach possesses several tourism potentials. In terms of attractions (something to see), the beach offers unique cultural events such as the traditional Ketupat War festival and distinctive yellow sand that forms its main natural attraction. In terms of activities (something to do), tourists can utilize existing facilities such as gazebos, photo spots, and recreational areas. However, several challenges remain, including the relatively remote location from the city center, limited transportation access, and incomplete tourism facilities. Based on the SWOT analysis, development strategies include preserving the Ketupat Warcultural tradition as a tourism attraction, promoting the uniqueness of the beach’s yellow sand, improving tourism facilities and accessibility, and strengthening promotional activities, particularly through digital and social media platforms.

Traditional culinary practices often involve physics processes that can be interpreted through scientific principles, yet these phenomena are rarely explored as contextual learning resources in physics education. This study aims to identify and analyze physics concepts embedded in the traditional production of bakpia, a well-known local pastry from Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach through direct observation and documentation of the dough mixing and roasting stages in a local bakpia production setting. The observed processes were then analyzed using fundamental physics concepts, particularly in the domains of mechanics and heat transfer. The results indicate that the dough mixing stage reflects principles of rotational motion, pulley transmission, angular velocity, frictional interaction, and mechanical power, while the roasting stage demonstrates multiple heat transfer mechanisms, including conduction, convection, and radiation. These findings reveal that traditional bakpia production inherently embodies scientific principles that can be explained through physics concepts. The study highlights the potential of local culinary practices as meaningful contextual resources for physics learning, contributing to the development of culturally relevant and context-based science education.

Perilaku religius adalah segala bentuk tindakan yang dapat diamati yang mencerminkan kepatuhan, keyakinan, dan pengamalan nilai-nilai ajaran agama, baik secara internal (iman dan ibadah pribadi) maupun eksternal (kebaikan moral, toleransi, empati, dan kejujuran kepada sesama), yang berakar pada keyakinan akan Tuhan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan perilaku religius dengan menggunakan metode bernyanyi di RA Zamzam Rahmah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilakukan dalam dua siklus, yaitu pada setiap siklusnya dilakukan dua kali pertemuan. Tahapan yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah perencanaan tindakan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Penelitian ini menggunakan subjek seluruh peserta didik usia 4 sampai 5 tahun di RA Zamzam Rahmah Jakarta Pusat tahun ajaran 2025-2026 dengan jumlah 15 anak. Objek penelitian ini adalah penggunaan metode bernyanyi untuk meningkatkan perilaku religius anak di RA Zamzam Rahmah. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah teknik observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan religiusitas anak dari sebelum dilakukan tindakan atau pra-siklus ke siklus I, dan dari siklus I ke siklus II. Terbukti bahwa penerapan metode bernyanyi dapat meningkatkan perilaku religius anak di RA Zamzam Rahmah.

Background - Facilitator capacity is critical for the effectiveness of community-based early warning systems (CBEWS) in disaster risk reduction. Facilitators serve as intermediaries translating complex hazard data into actionable insights that enable communities to respond effectively to disasters. In Indonesia, where disaster risk is high, facilitators play an essential role in protecting lives and livelihoods at the grassroots level. Urgency of Research - Despite their importance, capacity-building approaches for CBEWS facilitators often employ top-down training methods that fail to engage facilitators as active agents in their own learning. Current programs lack participatory approaches that leverage facilitators' contextual knowledge and experience, undermining the sustainability and relevance of capacity-building initiatives. There is an urgent need for innovative, participatory approaches that position facilitators as co-creators of knowledge. Research Objectives - This study aimed to describe the process and outcomes of implementing participatory action research (PAR) to enhance the capacity of CBEWS program facilitators in nonformal education settings, investigating how PAR supports facilitator understanding of CBEWS concepts, develops contextual and adaptive facilitation skills, cultivates reflective capacity, and identifies enabling and inhibiting factors. Research Method - This qualitative descriptive study was conducted between 2021 and 2024 across seven disaster-prone Indonesian provinces: Central Java, East Java, West Java, Banten, South Kalimantan, Gorontalo, and Bali. Forty-five CBEWS facilitators participated in PAR cycles involving planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. Data were collected through 60+ hours of participatory observation, 20 in-depth interviews, 8 focus group discussions, and document analysis. Thematic analysis was employed to identify patterns and themes. Research Findings - Three dimensions of capacity development emerged: enhanced understanding of CBEWS concepts applicable to specific disaster contexts; improved contextual and adaptive facilitation skills enabling tailoring of approaches to community needs and creation of inclusive learning environments; and cultivated reflective capacity for systematic practice improvement. Enabling factors included institutional support, facilitator openness to learning, and collaborative researcher-facilitator relationships. Inhibiting factors included limited time for reflection, dual roles as implementers and learners, and organizational barriers. Research Conclusion & Novelty - Participatory action research effectively develops facilitator capacity when supported by institutional commitment and multi-year engagement. This approach provides a viable model for community-based disaster risk reduction programs, contributing to both adult learning theory in nonformal education settings and practical disaster risk reduction implementation.

Purpose – This study investigates English tutors’ attitudes toward multicompetence in an English course in Yogyakarta. Multicompetence views language learners as users of multiple linguistic systems rather than imperfect native speakers. Despite its growing relevance in language education, limited research explores how tutors in private language courses perceive this concept. Therefore, this study aims to examine tutors’ perspectives on multicompetence and its relevance to English language learning. Methodology – This study employed a qualitative descriptive research design. Six English tutors from an English course institution in Yogyakarta were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews to explore tutors’ perceptions of multicompetence. The analysis followed three stages: familiarization with the data, coding, and interpretation. The interview transcripts were analyzed thematically to identify patterns related to teaching perspectives and the use of learners’ first language. Findings – Tutors generally hold positive attitudes toward multicompetence. They emphasize effective communication rather than native-like fluency and consider students’ first language as a valuable learning resource. Tutors also view multilingual ability as an advantage in language learning. The study suggests that integrating multicompetence into teaching can support communicative competence and more inclusive learning environments. Novelty – This study provides insights into tutors’ perceptions of multicompetence within the context of private English language courses. Significance – The findings may benefit English teachers, teacher trainers, language course providers, and researchers by helping develop more inclusive language-teaching practices.