LBGTQ+ Books Within Middle School Libraries and How Librarians Promote These LGBTQ+ Books to Students

This mixed methods study allowed the researchers to explore the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) materials available in public middle school libraries and to interview six middle school librarians about their perceptions on “caring about and caring for” in order to provide middle school students with LGBTQ+ books. The study took place in one Texas school district. The quantitative data came from the middle school libraries' online database to determine how many LGBTQ+-themed young-adult books were found in each of the 12 school libraries. The findings revealed that the middle-school libraries offered very few LGBTQ+-themed books for students to checkout. The qualitative data came from interviewing six middle school librarians. Their stories revealed two critical themes toward LGBTQ+ books within their school library: (1) librarians' perceptions and reactions to students' needs and (2) librarians' perceptions and reactions regarding silence within the district.

Pengaruh Kompetensi, Kompensasi Dan Motivasi Terhadap Kinerja Guru PNS Bersertifikasi pada SMP Negeri 7 palembang

This study aims to determine the effect of Competence, Compensation and Motivation on the Performance of Certified Teachers in SMP Negeri 7 Palembang. In this study, the sample taken was all teachers with the status of Certified Civil Servants, totalling 40 people as samples of trial data and research data. In this study, the sampling technique is done by using the saturated sampling technique that is all populations are sampled regression equations. From the results of this study, there is a positive and significant influence simultaneously Competency, Compensation and Motivation on the Performance of Certified Civil Servants Teachers in Palembang 7 Public Middle School, which is proven by the sig F value of 0,000 less than α (0.05). There is a positive and significant effect of Competence on the Performance of Certified Teachers in Palembang 7 Public Middle School with a sig t value of 0,000 less than α (0.05). There is a positive and significant effect of Compensation on the Performance of Certified Teachers in SMP Negeri 7 Palembang with a sig t value of 0.007 less than α (0.05). There is a positive and significant influence of Motivation on the Performance of certified Teachers in Palembang 7 Public Middle School with a sig t value of 0.049 less than α (0.05). Correlation (R) influence variables Competency (X1), Compensation (X2) and Motivation (X3) together to the Performance of Certified Teachers (Y) is 0.625 meaning the relationship of Competence, Compensation and Motivation together with the Performance of Certified Teachers Palembang 7 Public Middle School showed a strong and positive correlation. The coefficient of determination (R-square) is 0.391 which gives an understanding that 39.1% of the Performance of Certified Civil Servant Teachers (Y) can be explained or influenced by Competency (X1), Compensation (X2) and Motivation (X3) together while the remaining 60, 9% is influenced by other factors not examined

The effect of REACT strategy assisted by GeoGebra software on students' mathematical representation ability

This study was conducted to determine the effect of REACT strategy assisted by GeoGebra software on students' mathematical representation ability. This study was quasi-experimental with a quantitative approach. The design used in this study was The Nonequivalent Posttest Only Control Group Design. Four posttest questions were given to 25 students of Class VIII A and 25 students of Class VIII B at SMP Negeri Arun Lhokseumawe (public middle school). The data obtained from the posttest results were analyzed by data normality test and data homogeneity test, then hypotheses were tested using a t-test to see the effect of REACT strategy assisted by GeoGebra software on students' mathematical representation ability. The results of the data analysis of the posttest score tested using the t-test, the sig value was obtained. (2-tailed) of 0.000 > 0.05. This showed that there was a significant effect of using the REACT strategy assisted by GeoGebra software on students' mathematical representation ability.

IMPLEMENTATION OF ACADEMIC SUPERVISION OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

This study aims to analyze the implementation of academic supervision of Islamic Religious Education supervisors during the covid-19 pandemic at the Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan District Public Middle School. The approach used is descriptive qualitative—data collection through observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The data analysis technique is carried out circularly, starting from data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing is a data analysis technique carried out. The results showed that the implementation of the academic supervision of the Islamic Religious Education supervisor during the Covid-19 pandemic at the Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan District Public Middle School was carried out online and offline with individual and group techniques. The implementation of academic supervision carried out are activities for fostering Islamic Religious Education (GPAI) teachers, monitoring National Education Standards (SNP), evaluating PAI teacher performance, and carrying out professional guidance and training for PAI teachers. It's just that these activities have not run optimally.

Evaluation of Distance Learning at Public Middle School Jakarta

Distance learning is a solution to the conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic so that the educational process remains organized and productive. The purpose of the study was to obtain the results of the evaluation of distance learning at SMP Negeri Jakarta. This study used the descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques consist of observation, documentation, and interviews. The data collection process includes data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and concluding. The results of the study show that the implementation of distance learning still faces technical and non-technical obstacles, such as the readiness of facilities and infrastructure, teaching materials, readiness of students and parents in providing internet networks, pedagogical and professional competencies of teachers that are relevant to knowledge and technological advances. However, overall, distance learning activities have had a significant impact on the achievement of educational goals.

PENGARUH KOMPETENSI DAN BUDAYA KERJA TERHADAP PRESTASI KERJA GURU DI SMPN KEC JATI ASIH KOTA BEKASI

This research was conducted with the aim to find out whether there was an influence of competence and work culture on the restoration of teacher work at the Public Middle School in Jati Asih Sub-District, Bekasi City. The unit of analysis is the teachers of the Public Middle School in Jati Asih, Bekasi City. The total population of teachers in the Bekasi Middle School of Kec Jati Asih is 290. The sample in this study was 80 teachers who were taken using simple random sampling which was done by random selection. Determination of the number of teachers who became the object of research was determined using sample technique formula from Slovin. correlation between competency and work culture 0.677. The correlation between competence and work performance is 0.628. The correlation between work culture and work performance is 0.572. The findings of this study are (1) Competence has a direct and positive effect on work performance. This shows that increasing competence can lead to an increase in teacher work performance; (2) Work culture has a direct positive effect on teacher work performance. This means that the strength of the work culture has resulted in high Keja achievements; (3) Competence has a direct positive effect on work culture. This means that the high level of competence has resulted in the strengthening of the work culture of public junior high school teachers in Jati Asih Sub-district, Bekasi City. Abstrak Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui adakah pengaruh kompetensi dan budaya kerja terhadap restasi kerja guru di SMP Negeri di Kec Jati Asih Kota Bekasi. Adapun unit analisis adalah guru-guru SMP Negeri kec Jati Asih Kota Bekasi. Total populasi dari guru di sekolah SMP Negeri Kec Jati Asih Kota Bekasi sebanyak 290. Sampel dalam penelitian ini 80 guru yang diambil dengan menggunakan teknik acak sederhana atau simple random sampling yang dilakukan dengan cara pemilihan acak. Penentuan jumlah guru yang menjadi objek penelitian ditentukan dengan menggunakan rumus teknik sampel dari Slovin. korelasi antara kompetensi dengan budaya kerja 0,677. Korelasi antara kompetensi dengan prestasi kerja sebesar 0,628. Korelasi antara Budaya kerja dengan prestasi kerja sebesar 0,572. Temuan dari penelitian ini adalah (1) Kompetensi berpengaruh secara langsung positip terhadap prestasi kerja. Hal ini menunjukan bahwa peningkatan kompetensi dapat mengakibatkan peningkatan prestasi kerja guru; (2) Budaya kerja berpengaruh secara langsung positif terhadap prestasi kerj guru. Artinya, kuatnya budaya kerja mengakibatkan tingginya Prestasi Keja; (3) Kompetensi berpengaruh secara langsung positif terhadap budaya kerja. Hal ini berarti bahwa tingginya kompetensi mengakibatkan semakin kuatnya budaya kerja guru SMP Negeri di Kec Jati Asih Kota Bekasi. Kata Kunci: Prestasi Kerja, Kompetensi, Dan Budaya Kerja

Implementation of Quick on the Draw Strategy in Learning to Understand Description Text Information

This classroom action research aimed to improve the seventh-grade students of SMP Negeri 4 Tondano (Public Middle School) in understanding the information of a descriptive text. This research was conducted in two cycles. The research subjects were 28 students of class VII-A. The results showed that implementing the Quick on the Draw strategy in learning to understand descriptive text information created a learning atmosphere that excites students. It allows all students to play active roles during the learning as the nine steps of Quick on the Draw place students as the subject. Students use their potentials to think independently, solve problems jointly, and obtain additional information not provided by the teachers. The final test results showed that from 28 students, 27 students (96.42%) scored above 75, and 1 student (3.58%) below the standard. The ability of students to understand classical descriptive text information was 83, beyond the Minimum Learning Mastery Standard.