Berkala Ilmiah Pendidikan

Constructing Eco-Islamic University Model: Strategies for Pesantren-Based Higher Education

Nur Laila Rahmawati — 2026-03-06

Bojonegoro faces a critical paradox: it serves as a national energy and extractive-industry hub, yet remains highly vulnerable to ecological disasters such as floods, landslides, and droughts. Despite this alarming condition, Pesantren-based higher education institutions which act as the moral and intellectual foundation for local communities currently lack a comprehensive educational model that integrates Islamic values with a strategic responsiveness to the environmental crises caused by these extractive industries. Therefore, this study aims to construct the "Attanwir Eco-Islamic University Model" as a systematic, preventive, and educational strategy to address these local ecological challenges. Employing a qualitative exploratory case study design at Institut Attanwir Bojonegoro, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observations, and documentation. The data were analyzed interactively using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model, comprising data condensation, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings propose a robust framework built upon three integrated pillars. First, a Philosophical Foundation rooted in "Feminine Theology" (emphasizing the compassionate attributes of Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim) to counter anthropocentric exploitation. Second, an Academic Framework that embeds local issues, such as oil waste and teak forest conservation, directly into the Environmental Jurisprudence (Fiqh al-Bi'ah) curriculum. Third, a Social System that institutionalizes a "green lifestyle" through practices such as plastic fasting and eco-wudhu. The study concludes that this Eco-Islamic model is vital for transforming universities into moral beacons, ultimately producing graduates who are not only intellectually competent but also agents of change, possessing profound ecological piety to advocate for communities in vulnerable industrial zones.

Profile of Prospective Elementary School Teachers’ Ability in Developing Learning Materials Based on the Culturally Responsive Teaching Approach

Feby Inggriyani — 2026-03-09

This study investigates how elementary teacher education (PPG PGSD) students develop instructional materials grounded in the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) framework and analyzes how the five core CRT dimensions are operationalized in their instructional designs. Responding to the limited empirical evidence on the practical enactment of CRT within teacher preparation programs, this study contributes by offering an analytical examination of pre-service teachers’ design competence rather than merely their conceptual understanding. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed involving ten PPG PGSD students. Data were collected through CRT-based instructional material assignments, semi-structured interviews, and rubric-guided assessments. The five CRT dimensions, cultural awareness, culturally relevant curriculum integration, inclusive learning environment, critical consciousness development, and culturally responsive assessment, were translated into explicit analytical indicators to ensure systematic evaluation. Although qualitative in design, percentage scores (average mastery of 89.23%) were incorporated as descriptive support to enhance analytic clarity rather than statistical generalization. The findings indicate that participants demonstrated strong conceptual mastery and were able to integrate several CRT dimensions into their instructional materials. However, limitations were identified in designing culturally responsive assessments, promoting higher-order critical thinking, and facilitating students’ active knowledge construction. Participants also experienced challenges in deeply incorporating students’ cultural backgrounds and sustaining inclusive classroom representations. These results extend CRT scholarship by highlighting gaps between theoretical understanding and instructional implementation. The study provides implications for strengthening CRT-oriented in teacher education programs and for improving the development of culturally responsive instructional materials in culturally diverse educational contexts.

Speech Performance Project in Teaching Descriptive Writing to Junior High School Students

Samsul Anam — 2026-03-10

This study was conducted among seventh-grade students at State Junior High School 01 Simpang, a government-administered lower secondary educational institution located in Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan Regency, South Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Preliminary observations revealed that many students had difficulty composing descriptive paragraphs, particularly in clearly describing objects and in applying correct spelling and punctuation. This problem indicates a gap in students' descriptive writing competence and highlights the need for effective instructional strategies. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Speech Performance Project learning model in improving students' descriptive paragraph writing skills. This study employed a quantitative, pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest. The population consisted of 191 students, and a sample of 32 students was selected as research participants. Data were collected through descriptive paragraph writing tests administered before and after the intervention and analyzed using a paired-sample t-test. The results showed that the mean pretest score was 66.67, which increased to 78.13 after the intervention. The t-test analysis indicated a statistically significant difference between pretest and posttest scores, as the calculated t-value (6.48) exceeded the critical value (2.06) at the 5% significance level. These findings demonstrate that the Speech Performance Project learning model effectively improves students' descriptive paragraph writing skills and provides empirical support for performance-based instructional approaches in language education.

Internalizing Fathonah Character in Critical Reasoning: A Case Study of Islamic Values Integration in Science and Social Studies

Supriyadi Supriyadi — 2026-03-11

This study aims to analyze the internalization of the fathonah (intellectual excellence) character in strengthening students' critical reasoning through the reconstruction of the discovery learning model within Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) instruction at Al-Uswah Nature Integrated Islamic Elementary School (SDIT), Pasuruan. Primary education currently faces the challenge of cognitive disruption due to the massive influx of unverified information, necessitating the reinforcement of high-integrity critical reasoning. This research employed a qualitative case study design, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving fourth-grade teachers and students. Data analysis followed the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, conducted simultaneously through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. To ensure data trustworthiness, technical triangulation, prolonged engagement, and peer debriefing were utilized. The research findings reveal that the internalization of prophetic values successfully transformed mechanistic cognitive procedures into transcendental learning experiences through the reconstruction of a five-phase syntax: (1) stimulation as initial tafakkur (reflection); (2) data collection as scientific amanah (trustworthiness); (3) data processing as a manifestation of itqan (precision/excellence); (4) verification as an act of theological tabayyun (validation); and (5) generalization as the formulation of hikmah (wisdom). The synthesis between fathonah values and Vygotsky’s Social Constructivism generates a "character ecosystem" where the scaffolding process provides not only cognitive support but also axiological assistance through the shared language of the classroom community. Students' critical reasoning is no longer value-free; instead, it transforms into high-integrity reasoning capable of filtering intellectual hoaxes. Theoretically, this study contributes to the Prophetic Constructivism model, while practically offering a non-dichotomous curriculum prototype that aligns global science competency standards with spiritual identity. This model positions character as the soul of the entire intellectual process in navigating the post-truth era.