ADOBE FLASH MEDIA LEARNING ENGLISH THROUGH E-LEARNING SYSTEM IN UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH SUMATERA UTARA

<p>The Objective of study is to find the result of the learning process of Adobe Flash as media on the course of <em>Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran </em>through E-Learning system at English education study program in University of Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara. E-learning provides a set of tools to enrich the value of conventional learning model, studies of textbooks, CD-ROMs, and computer-based training. Students can answer the challenges of globalization. Research Method used descriptive method through qualitative approach. Method of research conducted qualitative. Sample of research were forth semester students of English education study program. E learning system of UMSU provided schedule of course, attendance check, discussion forum between a lecture and students, task file, exercises file integrated Moodle and google form, module e book of <em>Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran</em>, slide file presentation, all activities viewed past, present and future time. Adobe flash media learning English implemented by virtual for one semester. The students can be active teaching English using Adobe Flash, simple material for presentation. They were enthusiastic when learn Adobe flash as media leaning English.</p>

SUPERIOR MADRASAH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IN MAN 2 MODEL MEDAN

<p>This study aims to determine the Development Strategy of Superior Madrasah in MAN 2 Medan Model and the Supporting and Inhibiting Factors of Excellent Madrasah Development Strategy at MAN 2 Medan Model. This study uses a qualitative research method that aims to understand a social phenomenon by prioritizing the process of deep interaction and communication between researchers and the phenomenon under study. The data obtained in this study are descriptive analysis, in which data collection is carried out by means of observations and interviews, and documentation studies. Then the data is presented in descriptive narrative form. The location of this research was carried out at MAN 2 Model Medan. The results showed that the superior madrasa development strategy carried out an effort to plan and manage madrasas that functioned to direct and develop madrasas in achieving their educational goals, because superior madrasas were intended as centers of excellence. The strategy for developing superior madrasah at MAN 2 Model Medan involves many related parties, starting from the guardians of students, teachers, madrasa heads and vice principals, as well as committees. A plan must have implementation, for the implementation of the strategy for developing the Madrasah Aliyah MAN 2 Medan Model is carefully calculated because implementation is one of the keys to the success of a superior madrasa development strategy so that the strategies implemented can run effectively so as to achieve success in program implementation For this reason, MAN 2 Model Medan has taken more actions to accelerate the implementation of the mutually agreed plan. Supporting factors in the superior madrasah development strategy are of course interrelated with the madrasa development strategy program, namely the partnership factor because partnerships have a very large effect on the development of madrasah.</p>

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AT MTsN 2 LANGKAT

<p>Students need for qualified Islamic education is strongly influenced by the implementation of a systematic, programmed, and measurable learning management. This study aims to describe the implementation of learning management in improving the quality of Islamic education for students at MTsN 2 Langkat. This empirical study follows a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical study method. The data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation analysis. The implementation of learning management can improve the quality of Islamic education for students at MTsN 2 Langkat. Improving the quality of education can be seen from the following aspects: (1) learning planning that involves all parties during the deliberation/meeting at the Madrasah, (2) the implementation of learning carried out in the Madrasah (inside and outside the classroom) as well as the tahfiz al-Qur'an program and the congregational Dhuha prayer; (3) learning supervision carried out systematically with academic and managerial supervision from the Ministry of Religion in the district and the Head of the Madrasah; (4) learning evaluation carried out in written, in worship practice and orally every semester.</p>

CHILDREN'S RESPONSE TO ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS LEARNING AT ERWITA SCHOOL EDUCARE CENTER MEDAN

<p>This study aims to analyze children's responses to Islamic religious learning at the ErwitaEducare Center Kindergarten School in Medan, and Islamic learning at the ErwitaEducare Center Kindergarten School Medan.This research uses descriptive narrative qualitative method. To obtain data, researchers conducted observations, interviews and documentation. In analyzing the data, this research was carried out in stages, namely, data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions in obtaining data.The results in this study indicate that the Islamic Religious Learning of this school emphasizes the Learning of Faith, Learning of Worship, and Learning of Morals. the response to Islamic learning shown by the child is to have a positive response or attitude. This can be seen from some of the responses or attitudes of children in learning, namely (a) Responses / attitudes towards the subject matter of Islamic Religion (b) Responses / attitudes of children towards teachers / teachers (c) Responses / attitudes of children in the learning process in Islamic Religious Learning ( d) Cognitive Response (e) Affective Response (f) Conative response. The child shows a positive and responsive response in learning Islamic religion given by the teacher.</p>

EFL TEACHER'S PEDAGOGICAL BELIEFS IN TEACHING AT AN INDONESIAN UNIVERSITY

<p>Teachers should have pedagogical beliefs in their studies, which function as a filter and guidance for their decision-making and teaching methods in the teaching-learning process. To promote an active and meaningful learning experience, Indonesian curriculum policy incorporated principles that place students at the center of the learning process. However, most of the time, teachers are in charge of the teaching-learning process and become the center of the learning process, while students are passive recipients of knowledge.This study was conducted to find out teachers' pedagogical beliefs in teaching at university. The present study was a basic interpretative qualitative study with five English teachers as the participants, and the data were collected through observation, questionnaire, and field notes. The data were analysed by data reduction, data display, and concluding. The study results showed that the teachers believed that teaching is the process of transmitting and constructing knowledge. This study implied that the EFL teachers believed and implemented a student-centered approach in the teaching-learning process.</p>

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE LEARNING POLICY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT DHARMAWANGSA UNIVERSITY

This study aims to determine (1) to describe the online learning policy at Dharmawangsa University, (2) Describe and analyze the Implementation of Online Learning Policies During the COVID-19 Pandemic Period at Dharmawangsa University., (3) Describe whether there are any obstacles during the online learning process (4) Describe what inputs can be taken from student complaints about the online learning process at Dharmawangsa University. Data collection techniques in research using interview techniques and documentation. The data analysis technique used in this research is qualitative analysis through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that (1) Dharmawangsasudang University followed the instructions of the Ministry of Education and Culture SE No. 5 of 2020 and SE of Higher Education No. 1 of 2020 and was following these instructions. (2) Lecturers and teaching staff at Dharmawangasa University also know the Circular. However, it is not comprehensive (3) The implementation of online learning policies during the COVID-19 pandemic at Dharmawangsa University, most of the lecturers answered less effectively, especially when taking lessons where the courses required doing practicum or practice so that they could not run under learning outcomes. (4 ) There are significant obstacles when the online learning process is carried out, including uneven network connections in the student's residential area and insufficient internet quota in carrying out the online learning. (5) As for input from complaints submitted by students during the learning policy online during the pandemic, including uneven network connections and the lack of quotas owned by students.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF AUDIOVISUAL TEACHING MEDIA BASED ON GRAPHIC ORGANIZER TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN FINDING THE MAIN IDEA OF A PARAGRAPH

<p>This study aims to determine the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of the development of audio-visual teaching media based on Graphic Organizer to improve students’ ability to find the main idea of a paragraph at the fifth grade of MIN 2 in Labuhanbatu Selatan. This study follows the Research and Development (R &amp; D) developed by Borg and Gall and has been modified by Sugiyono. This includes nine steps, namely; Potential and Problems, Gathering Information, Product Design, Design Validation, Design Revision, Product Trial, Revision Product, Trial of Use, and Revision of Final Products. The data were collected from interviews, observation, and questionnaires. There were three instruments used, namely preliminary instruments, product development instruments, and product testing instruments. The data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis to describe the results of product development. The findings of this study indicate that 1) the validity of assessment made by the material experts of the product media was found to be 80%. The media expert’s assessment of product media obtained a percentage of 86.6%; 2) In terms of the practicality of the product, the percentage of responses given by small-scale students shows 97.6% and the percentage of responses given by large-scale students is 98.4%. Meanwhile, the results of the questionnaires filled by the teacher is 100%, which is adjusted to the practicality criteria table; 3) the average score for the effectiveness before using the product is 76.87%. Meanwhile, the average score for the effects after using the product is 94.37</p>

IMPROVING LOYALTY OF SCHOOL MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS APPROACH

<p>Teachers and employees are the driving force in the management of school institutions. Successfully managing a school depends on the flow of information from each level. Communication as a human need plays a crucial role in increasing the loyalty of school residents. Leadership communication to subordinates and vice versa and communication between members is also expected to create a harmonious working atmosphere. This study aims to determine the efforts to increase the loyalty of school personnel through an organizational communication approach by school principals by applying qualitative research methods that describe in-depth what was obtained from the informant. The study results indicate that the form of organizational communication in increasing the loyalty of school residents takes place vertically and horizontally. The principal communicates openly or directly at ceremonies and meetings and personally to teachers and employees in instructing all kinds of policies and providing encouragement to improve the performance of teachers and employees. Likewise, between teachers and employees, there is horizontal communication that creates a harmonious and pleasant work environment to increase employee loyalty and motivation.</p><p> </p>

ANDROID-BASED FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION MODEL

<p>This study aimed to help improve school financial management by diverting the recording of financial data manually and presenting it manually through an android-based financial report presentation model to Muhammadiyah Vocational Schools in Medan City. The android-based financial report presentation model is carried out using descriptive qualitative methods based on the level of effectiveness and efficiency of using tools in the process of analyzing school financial data and supporting government efforts to reduce community activities outside the home, including education workers in order to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus as well as in efforts to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus in improving the quality of education through the use and use of technology. This research was carried out in several stages, starting from the stage of determining the problem, finding supporting data, and reaching the stage of data analysis; a model was obtained that was able to improve time efficiency in the presentation of financial statements when this model was applied to Muhammadiyah Vocational Schools in particular and other schools in Indonesia. Medan city and other regions, compared to the manual recording and presentation of financial statements.</p>

THE DYNAMIC TRANSFORMATION OF ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN GAYO FROM 1900 TO 1986

<p>The dynamic development of Islamic education in Gayo cannot be separated from the turbulent period of education in Indonesia in general. The emergence and development and collapse of non-formal educational institutions and the transformation of formal institutions were influenced either directly or indirectly by the renewal of the dynamics of Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia. It was clear that the development of institutional transformation in Gayo from 1900 to 1986 was started by <em>umah</em> education. Graduates of homeschooling education usually continue their education to <em>Mersah</em> (<em>musalla</em>) or joyah for women of Gayo. These educational institutions are known as non-formal education. The formal education from 1900 to 1986 was started by Tarbiyah Islamiyah and Sekolah Rendah Islam (from 1902 to 1940). Meanwhile, in 1970 Pendidikan Guru Agama Pertama was established. Then, in 1980, this institution changed into Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 in Takengon. After that, in 1968 IAIN Persiapan was established in Temetas Lemah Burbana as Islamic higher education. However, this institution was transformed into Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 in Takengon in 1978. The Higher Education Institution was established in 1986 as a result of the transformation of STIE, STIT, and STIP into Perguruan Tinggi Gajah Putih Takengon. STIT tranformed into STAI Gajah Putih Takengon, and then it transformed into STAIN Gajah Putih Takengon, and today it is known as IAIN Takengon. Meanwhile, the STIE and STP transformed into Universitas Gajah Putih Takengon.</p>