AMCA Journal of Education and Behavioral Change

Symbolism and Metaphor in Wayang Beber Pacitan: Hermeneutic Analysis of Visual Language, Mythology and Behavioral Change

2024-06-04T06:16:41+00:00

This research uses the Dilthey hermeneutic approach to analyze the symbolism, metaphor and behavioural change in the Wayang Beber Pacitan. Through a literature review of cultural journals, undergraduate theses, university theses, and online scholarly articles, this research reveals several significant findings. First, the symbols in the Wayang Beber, influenced by Islam, limit the representation of humans in their original form, thus creating symbols representing humans and their social life. Second, symbolism in the Wayang Beber is full of meanings, especially in cultural and social education, with stories containing moral and character education messages. Third, metaphors in the Wayang Beber are not only contained in symbols but also in the storyline that teaches life values such as courage, honesty, and resistance to injustice. Fourth, the visualization of the Wayang Beber considers social messages as well as aspects of beauty and cultural aesthetics of East Java. Fifth, the myths of the Wayang Beber are present in the story texts, character symbolisms, and visualization of event locations. This research concludes that analyzing symbolism and metaphor in the Wayang Beber Pacitan with Dilthey hermeneutics provides a deep understanding of life's meanings and values through the community's cultural myths conveyed through text and visual symbols in Wayang Beber performances.

The Influence of the Social Environment on the Academic Achievement of Early Children

2025-06-04T10:15:36+00:00

The social environment, including interaction with family, friends, peers, and teachers, has a significant influence on the academic performance of children at an early age. Support for emotional stimulation, cognitive development, and the involvement of active parents and teachers all positively contribute to the academic success of a child at an early age. This study aims to investigate the influence of the social environment on academic performance in early childhood. Environmental social factors, which encompass interactions with family, friends, peers, and teachers, are believed to play a significant role in the cognitive development and academic achievement of children. The research method used is quantitative, employing a survey approach. Data are collected through questionnaires completed by parents and teachers for children aged 4-6 years old in selected parks across various locations in Indonesia, which were chosen randomly. Data are collected through questionnaires, interviews, and observations directly from several kindergarten and preschool schools. Research results show that environmental social support, such as the attention and involvement of active parents in their child's education, interaction with positive friends, as well as a motivating and teaching approach from the teacher, are significantly positively correlated with the academic performance of children at an early age. This study also finds that factors such as the level of parental education, the quality of interactions at home, and the availability of adequate educational facilities contribute to the influence on the academic performance of children

The Use of Mathematical Domino Card Media for PMRI-Based Mathematics Learning: The Impact on Students' Interest in Learning

2024-09-25T00:48:30+00:00

Interest in learning mathematics among elementary school students is often low, especially in topics such as multiplication and division. SD Negeri Gembira in Nangahale Village, Talibura District, Sikka Regency, faces similar issues. The aim of this study is to increase the interest in learning mathematics among Grade II A students by using mathematical domino cards through the Indonesian Realistic Mathematics Education (PMRI) approach. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method. The subjects of the study are Grade II A students and the class teacher at SD Negeri Gembira. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and a student interest in learning questionnaire. The results of the study show that the use of mathematical domino cards with the PMRI approach is effective in overcoming the low interest in learning mathematics. Students become more interested and motivated in learning multiplication and division materials. The use of learning aids such as domino cards combined with the PMRI approach has been proven to facilitate students' understanding of mathematical concepts. This approach also makes the learning process more enjoyable and interactive, thus addressing the low interest in learning mathematics among students, particularly in multiplication and division topics at SD Negeri Gembira. This approach can be applied more broadly to improve students' learning outcomes in mathematics.

Increasing Students' Low Interest in Learning Science Content in Class IV of Sekokat State Elementary School Through the Problem Based Learning Model

2024-03-13T02:55:09+00:00

Based on the learning results of class IV students at SD NEGERI SEKOKAT in the Mid-Semester 1 Assessment for the 2022-2023 academic year, there were 8 out of 21 students or 21.7% who had not reached the KKM in science content. This shows that student learning outcomes are still low due to a lack of interest in learning. This research aims to determine the increase in student interest and learning outcomes through the application of the Problem Based Learning model to science content in class IV of SDN Sekokat for the 2022-2023 academic year. This learning improvement research was carried out in two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, implementation, observation and reflection activities. In cycle 1 the number of students who reached the KKM was 78.26% or 13 out of 21 students. In cycle 2 the number of students who reached the KKM was 91.30% or 18 out of 21 students. This means that there was an increase in learning outcomes from cycle 1 to cycle 2 by 13.1%. Based on the significant achievement of student learning outcomes in the learning improvement activities carried out, it can be concluded that through the application of the Problem Based Learning model it can increase student interest and learning outcomes in science content in class IV SDN Sekokat.

Problem-Solving Ability and Learning Interest in Realistic Mathematics Learning with the Use of Mathcitymap Application

2024-07-26T09:25:11+00:00

This study examined the effect of a realistic mathematics learning approach assisted by the mathcitymap application on students' mathematical problem-solving ability and learning interest. This study used an experimental research method with a quasi-experimental post-test-only control group design that involved two equal groups. As an experimental class, one group was treated with realistic mathematics learning assisted by the mathcitymap application, while the control group was given conventional learning. Data was collected through tests and observations using test instruments validated theoretically and empirically. The results of this study showed that descriptively, the average mathematics problem-solving ability and students' interest in learning in the group treated with realistic mathematics learning with the mathcitymap application was higher than the group treated with conventional learning. Inferentially, it was concluded that there was a significant difference in problem-solving ability and interest in learning between the group treated with realistic mathematics learning with the mathcitymap application and the group treated with conventional learning. The high Partial Eta Squared value shows that the group with realistic mathematics learning with the mathcitymap application significantly impacts students' problem-solving ability and interest in learning.