JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN

Filosofi Circular Economy Sebagai Refleksi Etis Antara Pertumbuhan Ekonomi dan Kebijaksanaan Ekologis

2025-11-17T11:42:06+07:00

The circular economy has emerged as an alternative solution to the linear economic model that focuses on unsustainable resource consumption and waste generation. In the global context facing an environmental crisis, this concept offers a more sustainable approach by prioritizing efficient resource use, material recovery, and waste reduction. This article examines the philosophy of the circular economy as an ethical reflection that balances economic growth with ecological wisdom. Through an in-depth literature review, the article highlights the evolution of the circular economy concept, the challenges of its implementation, and the social and ethical dimensions that must be considered to achieve the goals of the circular economy in a just and inclusive manner. The philosophy behind the circular economy invites us to reflect on the linear economic growth paradigm that has dominated the global production and consumption system, which in reality often contributes to severe environmental degradation. This research reveals that while the circular economy offers great potential for achieving efficiency and sustainability, its implementation requires serious attention to aspects of ethics, social justice, and intergenerational responsibility. In this context, this article aims to delve deeper into how circular economy principles can be integrated with ecological policies that respect planetary limitations and human well-being, and to provide guidance for the development of more sustainable and equitable policies in the future.

Peran dan Strategi SMAS Adabiah 2 Padang dalam Penguatan Kompetensi Siswa Berprestasi Unggul

2025-09-24T09:17:36+07:00

This study aims to analyze the role and strategies of SMAS Adabiah 2 Padang in strengthening student competencies in both academic and non-academic domains. The school is recognized as one of the leading private secondary schools in Padang, known for its various achievements. Employing a qualitative approach with a case study method, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that the enhancement of student competencies is implemented systematically through strong leadership, structured development regulations, interest- and talent-based training, and adequate facility support. Collaboration among school leaders, teachers, extracurricular coaches, and education staff is a key factor in the success of these strategies. Student achievement has shown an upward trend from 2023 to 2025. However, this study is limited by its time frame and single-case scope. The results contribute to the development of performance-based school management. Recommendations are directed toward strengthening digital systems, supporting infrastructure, and developing a sustainable coaching model.

Integrasi Simulasi PhET dalam Pembelajaran Mendalam pada Materi Fisika SMP

2025-11-29T12:53:15+07:00

Low students’ conceptual understanding of force and Newton’s Laws remains a major problem in junior high school physics learning due to the abstract nature of the concepts and the limited use of visual learning media. This study aimed to analyze the improvement of students’ understanding of force and Newton’s Laws after the implementation of PhET simulations within a deep learning-oriented instructional framework. This study employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design involving 25 seventh-grade students at SMPK Adisucipto Penfui. The research instrument was a test of students’ conceptual understanding of force and Newton’s Laws. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and N-Gain analysis. The results showed an average pretest score of 64.64 and a posttest score of 81.56, with a mean N-Gain of 0.532 (moderate category). These findings indicate an improvement in students’ conceptual understanding after PhET-based learning. However, the results are still limited by the absence of a control group.

Eksplorasi Etnomatematika Batik Shibori pada Materi Geometri di SMA Plus Al-Falah Al-Makky

2025-10-26T13:30:35+07:00

This study aims to explore ethnomathematical values within the practice of Shibori batik and connect them to geometric concepts in mathematics learning. A qualitative approach with ethnographic methods was employed. Data were collected through participatory observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation at SMA Plus Al-Falah Al-Makky. The results reveal that the Shibori batik process contains geometric elements such as plane figures, reflective symmetry, rotational symmetry, and geometric transformations. Students were able to understand these concepts contextually through hands-on experience in batik-making. In addition to enhancing their understanding of geometry, this activity also fostered appreciation for local culture. These findings support the importance of culture-based mathematics instruction as a meaningful contextual learning approach. This study also opens opportunities for further research to explore other forms of local cultural practices that contain mathematical elements and have the potential to be used as contextual learning media. The development of ethnomathematics-based instructional models at various educational levels, as well as evaluating their effectiveness in improving students’ learning outcomes, becomes an important recommendation for future studies.

Internalization of Character and Critical Thinking in Elementary School Students through Traditional Games

2025-11-17T11:39:48+07:00

Instilling character values and critical thinking skills in elementary school students is an important focus in 21st century learning. One contextual approach that can be utilized is through traditional games, which are rich in educational, collaborative, and social elements. This study aims to review various literature discussing the role of traditional games in internalizing character values and developing critical thinking skills in elementary school students. The method used is a systematic literature review of relevant national and international articles over the past ten years. The results of the study indicate that traditional games positively contribute to the formation of values such as honesty, responsibility, cooperation, and sportsmanship. Additionally, activities within games that involve decision-making, problem-solving, and team strategies can stimulate critical thinking skills in children from an early age. This study recommends integrating traditional games into the elementary school curriculum as an effective culture-based learning tool for simultaneously shaping students' character and cognitive abilities.

Stimulasi Kognitif Melalui Media Permainan Manipulatif Pada Anak Usia Dini

2025-10-02T10:05:26+07:00

The purpose of this study was to determine how cognitive stimulation through the use of manipulative play media in early childhood. Early childhood is a period where growth and development are developing rapidly, one of which is in the Cognitive aspect which consists of the ability to think, understand, solve problems, and make decisions. The study was conducted with a descriptive qualitative approach to children in group B at Nurul Hidayah Lempangan Kindergarten. Data analysis techniques in this study consisted of observation, interviews, documentation and document review. The results of the study showed that children were very interested in manipulative play media, marked by a significant increase in cognitive abilities, such as shapes, arranging patterns, solving simple problems, as well as memory and concentration. This study confirms that manipulative play, when applied with the right strategy and accompanied by teachers or parents, can be a fun and effective learning tool to support cognitive development.

Analisis Media Pembelajaran Digital Berbasis Etnomatematika terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Siswa SD

2025-08-07T16:02:11+07:00

Problem-solving ability is a fundamental competency in mathematics that should be cultivated from the elementary school level. However, many students struggle to develop this skill due to the abstract nature of mathematics instruction and its limited contextual relevance. This study investigates the effect of ethnomathematics-based interactive learning media on the mathematical problem-solving ability of fifth-grade elementary school students in the topic of the perimeter of plane figures. A quasi-experimental method with a pretest–posttest control group design was employed. The participants were 38 fifth-grade students from SDN 1 Sukamanah, divided into an experimental group and a control group, each comprising 19 students. The experimental group was taught using ethnomathematics-based interactive media, while the control group received instruction through PowerPoint-based media. The research instrument consisted of a problem-solving test, and data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test and the independent t-test. The findings revealed a significant improvement in problem-solving ability in both groups, with p = 0.000 (r = 0.813) for the experimental group and p = 0.001 (r = 0.777) for the control group. However, the independent t-test on the posttest scores indicated p = 0.446 (d = 0.24), suggesting no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Nevertheless, the higher average score of the experimental group reflects a positive tendency toward the use of ethnomathematics-based interactive learning media.

Persepsi Guru Sekolah Dasar terhadap Penggunaan Media Angklung dalam Pembelajaran Seni Musik

2025-07-22T21:35:51+07:00

Music education in elementary schools emphasizes the development of students' personalities through contextual and meaningful musical experiences. One way to provide meaningful musical experiences is through the use of instructional media, such as the angklung. This study aims to examine elementary school teachers' perceptions of the use of angklung as a learning medium in music education. The study employs a quantitative approach using a descriptive survey method. A total of 123 elementary school teachers in Cidahu District, Kuningan Regency, were selected as the sample. Data were collected using a questionnaire instrument, and the data analysis technique used was descriptive analysis. The results of the study indicate that the majority of teachers' perceptions fall into the good category (70%), while a smaller portion fall into the fairly good category (30%). This suggests that teachers possess positive knowledge, feelings, attitudes, judgments, habits, and tendencies toward the use of angklung as an instructional medium. Based on these findings, it is recommended that training and mentoring be provided to teachers to enhance their understanding and implementation of angklung as a medium for teaching music in elementary schools.