Pelatihan Mengaplikasikan Gmail dan Ymail untuk Calon Guru Sekolah Dasar

Elementary school teachers are required to be able to use email. Pre-primary elementary school teachers must now be able to master email to teach it to future generations. This service activity aims to provide training and skills to students of the Primary School Teacher Education Study Program, Widya Dharma University Klaten. The trainees began to realize that they could send messages using Gmail and ymail. The participants of the training began to realize that they could ask questions in real time using Gmail and ymail. The participants of the training began to realize that they saved articles typed using Gmail and ymail. All participants who took part in the training activities were very interested in becoming elementary school teachers. Elementary school teachers will also have to have email to communicate, send syllabus, and as account data that is recognized by the education office.

Pedagogical Competence: Effective Communication of Students of Primary School Teacher Education of Universitas Terbuka in Palembang

Teacher is the party who is responsible for continuity of effective communication in learning so the teacher is urged to have a good communicative competence with students in order to obtain effective learning process. In this study teacher is students of primary school teacher education who has worked as a teacher (in-service training) or educator. This study is aimed to know how the competence of teacher in communicating effectively to the students. The research method used is mix research method (Survey and Thematic Qualitative). As a result, the level of effective communicative competence of students of primary school teacher education of UT who are also as teacher of primary school in Palembang is under the standard determined by The Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemendikbud). Hence, some ideas are formulated in Forum Group Discussion (FGD) namely the need of comprehensive training program and are continuously from the related institution, need of teacher’s supplementary book, and need of more action research on effective communication of teacher. Some indicators agreed for effective communication for teacher are (1) the importance of communication with students. (2) Competence and performance of teacher in communicating with the students. (3) Communication with the students in education. (4) Effective communication with the students. (5) Effective communication with students. (6) Obstacles in communication among the students in education. (7) Learning strategy that can build communication and cooperation among the students. (8) Communication with students in learning as educative interaction. The indicator will further be a reference in developing module for improvement of learning program in Universitas Terbuka.

The Profile of State Islamic Primary School Teacher Education in Palangka Raya

Teacher is a professional position or profession. As a teacher, one of the competencies needed is professional competence. This study aims to look at the profile or educational background of MI teachers in the city of Palangka Raya. This research is important for the PGMI Study Program because it is the initial data for mapping the educational background of teachers in MIN Palangka Raya so that it can be the initial basis for collaboration between the Ministry of Religion of Central Kalimantan Province and PGMI Study Program related to increasing qualifications or procurement of educators in MIN Palangka Raya. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews with the head of the state Islamic madrasah in Palangka Raya. The results obtained are that the latest education is appropriate with the work as a class teacher obtained a percentage of 36.36% of class teachers with educational backgrounds or the latest bachelor's degree in Islamic primary school or elementary school teacher education.

PERSEPSI MAHASISWA PGSD PADA PEMBELAJARAN DARING DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus is a new virus variant that provides new challenges and adaptations for educators, learners, parents, and the wider community. The presence of Covid-19 provides complex problems that arise in the Education world. This research aimed to determine students' perspectives on online learning during the Covid-19 period and the negative side that was felt by students directly due to the existence of Covid-19. This research used a descriptive case study approach. The research was conducted online on May, 5-23 2020. This study's subjects were 38 students of 2nd-semester primary school teacher education, PGRI Yogyakarta University. Data were collected through open interviews via WhatsApp. The data analysis technique used the Bogdan and Biklen model to reduce, look for sub-themes, and look for relationships between sub-themes. The findings show that (1) technology is an essential key during the Covid-19 pandemic and a catalyst for learning that utilizes technology in the Fourth Industrial revolution; (2) the use of technology increases student engagement, and makes learning possible anywhere and anytime; (3) online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic has not run optimally; (4) obstacles that arise in online learning are influenced by gadgets and network conditions (5) online learning has a negative impact on students' physical and mental health; and (6) expectations that arise from students, namely a reduction in the workload, re-explanation from the lecturer on the material, and providing variations in learning. AbstrakVirus Corona (SARS-CoV-2) atau Covid-19 menjadi varian virus baru yang memunculkan tantangan dan adaptasi baru bagi pendidik, peserta didik, orang tua, dan masyarakat luas. Hadirnya Covid-19 memberikan kompleksitas permasalahan yang muncul di dunia Pendidikan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perspektif mahasiswa tentang pembelajaran daring di masa Covid-19, dan sisi negatif yang dirasakan oleh mahasiswa secara langsung karena adanya Covid-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus deskriptif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada tanggal 5 - 23 Mei 2020 secara daring. Subyek penelitian ini adalah 38 mahasiswa pendidikan guru sekolah dasar semester 2, Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara terbuka melalui WhatsApp. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model Bogdan dan Biklen melalui reduksi, mencari sub-tema, dan mencari hubungan antar sub-tema. Hasil temuan menunjukkan bahwa (1) teknologi menjadi kunci penting di masa pandemi Covid-19 dan katalisator bagi pembelajaran yang memanfaatkan teknologi di era revolusi industri 4.0; (2) pemanfaatan teknologi meningkatkan keterlibatan mahasiswa, dan membuat belajar dapat dilakukan di mana saja dan kapan saja; (3) pembelajaran daring di masa pandemi Covid-19 belum berjalan secara optimal; (4) hambatan yang muncul dalam pembelajaran daring dipengaruhi oleh gadget dan kondisi jaringan; (5) pembelajaran daring memberikan dampak negatif pada fisik dan mental dari mahasiswa; dan (6) harapan yang muncul dari mahasiswa yaitu pengurangan beban tugas, penjelasan kembali dari dosen pada materi, dan munculnya variasi pembelajaran.

Music lecturers’ professional development through distant coteaching between two universities in Finland

At present, the idea of teacher professional development is widely highlighted in education. The present qualitative study examines whether coteaching in collaboration between music lecturers at two universities could enable their professional development and improve student learning. Our study consisted of piano courses in two independent primary school teacher education programs. In this conceptual work, it appears that the definitions of coteaching also allow a distant collaborative professional development of the two music lecturers. The main challenges were identified as access to a shared physical space and a common group of students, which could be diminished using digitalization.

Implementasi pendidikan karakter berbasis kearifan lokal

The integration of local wisdom, such as batik and glass painting, and other Cirebon culture in general courses (Mata Kuliah Umum/ MKU) may be an interesting alternative learning approach. This research aims to describe the implementation of character education models based on local cultural wisdom such as the ability to design batik, glass paintings, and the introduction of other typical Cirebon cultures in MKU. It employed a descriptive qualitative approach to explore naturally visible phenomena. The subjects of this research were 7th semester students of Primary School Teacher Education (Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar/ PGSD), University of Muhammadiyah Cirebon (UMC), class of 2016. The data were obtained from observations and interviews involving 15 respondents consisting of students, lecturers, and the Head of PGSD UMC. The results showed that MKU increased students' knowledge and skills outside the field of education as the students were enthusiastically embraced the Cirebon culture given in MKU. It can be concluded that MKU based on local wisdom was able to hone the skills of PGSD UMC students in improving their affective, psychomotor, and cognitive abilities. Thus, students were prepared to have holistic abilities that are compatible with the challenges of a new life.

Integrated language skill approach: Model of teaching materials for elementary school teacher education programs in Indonesia

This study is aimed to develop teaching materials, which is an English module for Elementary School Teacher Education Programs in Indonesia based on the integrated language skill approach. A number of 75 respondents from the Elementary School Teacher Education Programs at three universities participated in this research, they are from Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha in Bali, Universitas Mulawarman in Samarinda, and Universitas Negeri Manado in Manado. At the Elementary School Teacher Education Programs, no book with a practical model of integrated language skill is available at these universities. In collecting and analyzing the data, this study combined the research and development (RD) model of Gall et al. (2003). The process comprised four stages to develop this module, they are (1) preliminary studies and needs analysis, (2) product design and development, (3) evaluation, field test, and product revision, (4) and product refinement and dissemination. The data was gained through three instruments from questionnaires, interviews, and formative tests to measure the mastery of English teaching materials for primary school teacher education. The result of this study demonstrated that the module is feasible and effective for English Elementary School Teacher Education Programs at the three universities.

Strengthening the development of Qur’anic schools and student profiles about Pancasila during the pandemic

Learning in the mass of the Covid-19 pandemic requires various innovations and management to stay in line with the direction and goals in education. The purpose of this service is to increase the understanding of TPA teachers (ustadz / ustadzah) to develop Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur’an/TPA (Qur’anic school) and learning during the pandemic as well as to strengthen the profile of Pancasila Students. The service was carried out by a team from the Department of Primary School Teacher Education, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan during a month. Based on the dedication carried out, it is known that there has been an increase in understanding of TPA development and learning during the pandemic. This event also produces TPA management documents. Based on this dedication, it can be concluded that the understanding of TPA teachers to develop TPA and learning during the pandemic has increased. It is hoped that the continuity of this service activity is that there is a continuation of cooperation to increase the understanding of TPA teachers to develop TPA and learning during the pandemic as well as to strengthen the profile of Pancasila Students.