Journal of Islamic Education Students (JIES)

The Influence of Sexuality Education on Five-Year-Old Children’s Understanding of Safe and Unsafe Touch

Eltira Frasiska, Wulansari Vitaloka — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Early childhood is a critical period for establishing foundational awareness of body boundaries and personal safety. Developmentally appropriate sexuality education plays an essential role in supporting children’s understanding of safe and unsafe touch as part of early prevention efforts against abuse. This study aims to analyze the influence of sexuality education on five-year-old children’s understanding of safe and unsafe touch concepts. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed to explore children’s experiences, responses, and interpretations during learning activities. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews with teachers and parents, and documentation of classroom activities and children’s work. The findings indicate that sexuality education enhances children’s awareness of body ownership, enables them to distinguish between safe and unsafe touch, and promotes basic self-protection behaviors such as refusing inappropriate contact and reporting to trusted adults. The study concludes that developmentally appropriate sexuality education contributes significantly to strengthening early self-protection capacities. It is recommended that educators and parents collaboratively implement structured, age-appropriate sexuality education programs to reinforce children’s safety awareness in everyday contexts.

Needs Analysis of Ngidang-Based Digital Storybooks for Moral Education in Children Aged 5–6 Years

Elfina Rahmawati, Sri Sumarni, Suratmi — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze teachers' needs for digital storybooks based on the local wisdom of the "ngidang" tradition of Palembang as a medium for learning moral values for children aged 5–6 years. The study used a quantitative descriptive approach with 29 kindergarten teachers in Palembang as subjects. Data were collected through a Google Form-based questionnaire and written interviews. The questionnaire instrument covered five aspects: limitations of learning media, the need for innovative media, children's attention problems with conventional media, perceptions of digital storybooks, and teachers' readiness and support in using digital media. Data analysis was carried out by calculating percentage scores. The results showed that all aspects obtained percentages above 70%, indicating a high need for teachers for digital storybooks as a medium for instilling moral values. Teachers stated that available learning media were still limited and children easily bored with conventional methods. In addition, teachers had a positive perception of digital storybooks, which were considered able to improve attention, understanding, and the quality of learning. Interview findings also confirmed that digital storybooks based on local wisdom were considered relevant, interesting, and effective in instilling moral values such as togetherness, empathy, and responsibility. This shows that the development of digital story books based on the Palembang ngidang tradition is considered necessary and contains high urgency as an innovative media for learning moral values for children aged 5-6 years.

Needs Analysis: Website-Based Mental Health Literacy Scale for High School Students

Exzan Abdi Fariz, Yosef Yosef, Sardianto Markos Siahaan — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The rapid development of digital technology has transformed psychological assessment practices in education, including guidance and counseling services in high schools. However, mental health assessments in schools are still largely conducted manually, limiting efficiency, data integration, and timely intervention. This study aims to analyze the need for developing a web-based mental health literacy scale for high school students by examining four main components: student needs, school counselor needs, scale characteristics, and counseling service needs. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed using observations, semi-structured interviews, and a needs analysis questionnaire. Participants included 1,000 high school students and 20 school counselors in Palembang and its surrounding areas. The results showed that most need components were rated at high to very high levels. Students expressed strong expectations for digital assessment instruments that are accessible, relevant, stigma-sensitive, and user-friendly, while school counselors emphasized the importance of technological support, the availability of structured data, and strong psychometric quality. Furthermore, the need for counseling services highlights the urgency of integrating assessment, digital counseling services, early detection, school collaboration, and data-driven evaluation. These findings underscore the need to develop a web-based mental health literacy scale as part of an integrated digital counseling system to support effective, evidence-based, and responsive mental health services in schools.

The Relationship Between Screen Time and Emotional Regulation In Children Aged 5–6 Years

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Emotional regulation is a central component of early childhood development, particularly for children aged 5–6 years who are transitioning toward formal schooling. Recent advances in digital technology have substantially increased young children’s exposure to screen-based media, commonly referred to as screen time, prompting concerns about its implications for emotional development. This study examines the relationship between screen time and emotional regulation among children aged 5–6 years using a quantitative correlational design. Participants included children aged 5–6 years, with parents and classroom teachers serving as respondents. Screen time data were collected through parent-reported questionnaires, while emotional regulation was assessed via teacher questionnaires and structured observations. Correlational analyses revealed a significant association between screen time and emotional regulation: higher and poorly regulated screen time exposure was linked to lower levels of emotional regulation. These findings underscore the importance of intentional adult supervision and balanced digital media management to support healthy emotional development in early childhood.

Integration of Indonesian Character Values in Educational Management at the Indonesian School of Makkah, Saudi Arabia

R. Sinsin Rosyidin, A. Saeful Bahri — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The phenomenon of students’ character degradation amid the challenges of globalization, technological advancement, and complex social environments necessitates the strengthening of systematically and integratively managed character education. This study aims to analyze the implementation of character education management at Sekolah Indonesia Makkah through a management-function approach integrated with learning components. The research employed a qualitative method with a case study design. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis involving the principal, teachers, homeroom teachers, guidance and counseling services, and relevant stakeholders. The findings indicate that planning is conducted by integrating core ethical values into the school’s vision, mission, curriculum, regulations, as well as co-curricular and extracurricular programs. Organizing and implementation are supported by a clear division of roles, the cultivation of school culture, literacy programs, supervision, and a measurable reward and punishment system. Monitoring is carried out through classroom supervision, integrated oversight, and evaluation of teacher performance and student development. Supporting factors include institutional commitment and a conducive environment, while challenges remain in optimizing evaluation instruments and ensuring consistent implementation. This study proposes an integrated and sustainable input–process–output conceptual model of character education management.

Strategies of Islamic Education (PAI) Teachers in Preventing Digital Radicalism through Religious Moderation

Arif Syahputra, Abd Rahman — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The development of digital media has significantly influenced how students access and understand religious teachings. While digital media expands access to religious literacy, it also poses risks related to the spread of exclusive and radical religious ideologies. This study aims to analyze religious moderation education as a strategy of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers in preventing digital radicalism at Al Manar Private Islamic Senior High School, Medan Johor. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using interviews, observations, and documentation. The informants include the principal, PAI teachers, and students. The findings indicate that religious moderation education is implemented through the integration of wasathiyah values in PAI learning, teacher role modeling, strengthening digital religious literacy, and fostering tolerant school culture. Religious moderation education functions as a preventive strategy to develop students’ critical, moderate, and inclusive attitudes, thereby minimizing exposure to digital radicalism. The study confirms the strategic role of PAI teachers as agents of moderation in responding to the challenges of radicalism in the digital era.

Low-Tech Design-Based Learning in the Female Student Leadership Organization at Ibnul Qoyyim Putri

Kartika Ayu Prasetyo, Naufal Ahmad Rijalul Alam — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to identify and describe the leadership learning process of female students in the OSIQ organization at Ibnul Qoyyim Putri Islamic Boarding School and to examine its alignment with the stages of low-tech Design-Based Learning (DBL). This research employed a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations involving core administrators, division administrators, and female student supervisors. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, supported by source triangulation to ensure validity. The findings indicate that leadership learning occurs contextually through active involvement in organizational activities. Students identify problems, design solutions through deliberation, implement decisions directly, and conduct reflection for continuous improvement. These practices implicitly reflect the stages of low-tech DBL. Open communication, teamwork, collective decision-making, and mentoring from supervising teachers strengthen leadership development. This study contributes theoretically and practically by providing an empirical description of female student leadership learning patterns within an Islamic boarding school context.

New Student Admission System: The Influence of Website Usage on Customer Satisfaction

Puji Puji, Irawati Irawati, Rini Setyaningsih, Arrum Intan Sari, Edi Iskandar — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The digitalization of educational services encourages schools to implement web-based New Student Admission Systems to improve service quality and customer satisfaction. This study aimed to examine the effect of the web-based PSB Online admission system on customer satisfaction at MA Jabal Nur Kandis and to identify implementation challenges. A quantitative correlational design was employed involving 31 tenth-grade students as respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires and documentation and analyzed using percentage analysis and simple regression. The results showed that the implementation level of the web-based admission system reached 74.49%, while customer satisfaction reached 93.87%. The correlation test indicated a positive relationship between the web-based admission system and customer satisfaction (r = 0.428 > 0.355 at the 5% significance level), with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.7814, meaning that 78.14% of customer satisfaction was influenced by the system. These findings suggest that better implementation of the web-based admission system leads to higher customer satisfaction. However, the study was limited to a small sample size and a single institution; therefore, future research should involve broader samples and additional relevant variables.

The Effect of Educaplay on Learning Interest in IPAS at a Private Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

Virda Rahmat Kahayanti, Jumrodah Jumrodah, Muhammad Syabrina — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed to determine the extent to which the use of Educaplay media influences fourth-grade students’ learning interest in the IPAS subject. The research employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental method. The participants were 25 fourth-grade students of MIS Al-Jihad Palangka Raya. The study was conducted from November to January 2026 at MI Al-Jihad Palangka Raya. The results of data analysis revealed a positive and significant relationship between the use of Educaplay learning media (independent variable) and students’ learning interest (dependent variable). The correlation coefficient (R) was 0.607, which falls within the interval of 0.60–0.779 and is categorized as a strong correlation. The regression test results showed an F-value of 13.416 with a significance level of 0.001 < 0.05, indicating that the regression model is appropriate for predicting students’ learning interest based on the use of learning media. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R Square) was 0.368, indicating that the use of Educaplay media contributed 36.8% to students’ learning interest, while the remaining 63.2% was influenced by other factors beyond the scope of this study. Therefore, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, confirming that there is a positive and significant relationship between the use of learning media and students’ learning interest

A Improving Student Self-Efficacy Through the Discovery Learning Model in Islamic Religious Education

Sapna Adzhani, Totong Heri — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Low levels of students’ self-efficacy in Islamic Education (PAI) learning are reflected in limited classroom participation, low confidence in expressing ideas, and insufficient learning readiness. The condition indicates the need for instructional approaches that address not only cognitive achievement but also students’ psychological development. This study aims to examines the implementation of the Discovery Learning model in Pai learning and its contribution to students’ self-efficacy. The study aims to explore how Discovery Learning influences students’ learning activeness, conceptual understanding, and self-efficacy. A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed in this research. The participans consisted of Islamic Education teacher and tenth-grade students from a Muhammadiyah senior high school, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collcted using semi-structured interviews and analyzed through data reduction, thematic analysis, and interpretation of participants’ experiences. The findings reveal that the use of Discovery Learning encourages active student engagement, improves conceptual understanding, and enhances students’ self-efficacy. Increased self-efficacy is indicated by students’ greater confidence in asking questions, expressing opinions, and delivering presentations, which is influenced by mastery experiences, teacher encouragement, and emotional regulation during classroom activities. This study concludes that Discovery Learning represent a relevantinstructional alternative for PAI learning, as it supports both cognitive development and students’ psychological empowerment.

English Needs Analysis for Nursing Students: A Workplace Survey for Designing English for Nursing Purposes Materials

Lia Febriani, Engkartini Engkartini — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Need analysis is an important stage before designing the material English for Specific Purposes. The study aims to (1) identify the role of English in a healthcare setting (2) identify the need of English for nursing students in their workplace (3) design the appropriate syllabus for nursing students at Al-Irsyad University of Cilacap. The respondents were nurses studying for bachelor’s at UNAIC and working in some health settings in Cilacap. A learner-centered learning approach was applied in this study. The result of the study showed they hardly ever practiced English in their workplace with a mean of reading (1,8), listening (1,6), writing (1,5), and speaking (1,3). The need of English for nursing in their workplace was neither rare in using. They had difficulties in learning four English skills with a mean for speaking (2,4), listening (2,3), reading (2,2), and writing (2,1). Nevertheless, they thought that English was important for them to obtain information, get a scholarship, and fulfill their personal needs. Some material topics were mentioned to learn during the nursing study such as checking identity bracelets and some therapeutic communication topics. Based on the result mentioned, the syllabus is then designed with the four skills in English and put them all in their learning.

Collaborative Educational Supervision in Elementary Schools: A Case Study of Professional Culture Development

Idham Sumirat, Ngurah Ayu Nyoman Murniati, Muhammad Prayito — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Educational supervision plays an important role in developing professional culture in elementary schools; however, its practice often remains hierarchical and less collaborative. This study examines the contribution of collaborative-based educational supervision to the development of professional culture in an elementary school. A qualitative case study approach was employed, involving the principal and teachers through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. Data were analyzed through reduction, categorization, and interpretation to identify patterns of collaboration and professional growth. The findings indicate that collaborative supervision fosters open communication, reflective teaching practices, joint problem-solving, and mutual trust among educators, thereby strengthening the school’s professional culture. It is concluded that partnership-based supervision is more effective than control-oriented approaches in enhancing teachers’ professional engagement. Schools are therefore encouraged to institutionalize structured dialogue forums, peer observation, and continuous professional development programs. This study is limited to a single school context; further research involving broader settings is recommended to enhance the generalizability of the findings.

Fostering Tsunami Preparedness in Early Childhood: A Gamified Learning Approach for Banda Aceh

Fauzatul Uzma, Dewi Fitriani, Umar bin Abd Aziz — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed to develop and assess the feasibility of a gamified digital learning media for tsunami disaster mitigation designed for early childhood education in Banda Aceh, a disaster-prone region. Using the Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model, the study involved 25 children from class A1 at TK IT Baitussalihin selected through total sampling. Data were collected through expert validation sheets and observation during field trials. The media, developed on the Educaplay platform as an interactive picture quiz titled “Fun Picture Quiz: Froggy Jumps,” obtained a final validation score of 100% from media and material experts, with an average expert score of 85% (Very Feasible). Field testing showed an overall feasibility score of 88% (Very Feasible), with 13 children achieving perfect scores and 12 scoring 75%. The findings indicate that the gamified media is engaging, visually appropriate, and pedagogically suitable for supporting early childhood cognitive development while addressing the need for interactive digital resources in tsunami preparedness. Further studies are recommended to examine its long-term effectiveness in enhancing children’s disaster preparedness knowledge.

Food Pedagogy and Parenting Programs In Improving Food Literacy of Early Childhood: A Systematic Literature Review

Jennita Maria Sembiring, Erie Siti Syarah, Siti Roudhotul Jannah — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The increasing exposure of children to ultra-processed foods highlights the importance of developing food literacy from early childhood. This study aims to identify food pedagogy strategies applied in early childhood education, examine parenting-based nutrition programs influencing children’s food literacy, evaluate their effectiveness based on Scopus-indexed empirical studies, and identify research gaps in integrated school–family intervention models. This research employed a Systematic Literature Review guided by the PRISMA 2020 framework. Literature searches were conducted in Scopus and Web of Science for articles published between 2014 and 2025. After screening and eligibility assessment, twelve empirical studies were included in the analysis. The findings indicate that experiential food pedagogy approaches such as cooking activities, gardening, and project-based learning effectively enhance children’s food knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward healthy eating. Parenting-based nutrition programs also contribute significantly to improving children’s dietary behaviors through parental modeling and family engagement. However, most interventions are implemented separately within school or family contexts, indicating the need for integrated school–family intervention models to strengthen sustainable food literacy development in early childhood.

Structured Discussion Strategy in Islamic Religious Education: Enhancing Students’ Learning Motivation and Conceptual Understanding in Vocational Schools

Kusmiati Kusmiati, Masita Masita, Muslimin Muslimin — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) is often perceived by students as a theoretical subject that emphasizes memorization rather than meaningful understanding, which may reduce students’ learning motivation. Therefore, innovative learning strategies are required to create a more engaging and participatory classroom environment. This study aims to analyze the influence of structured discussion strategies on students’ learning motivation, perceptions toward PAI, and conceptual understanding in Islamic Religious Education classes at State Vocational High School 1 Kota Bima. This research employed a qualitative approach using observation, interviews, and documentation to obtain comprehensive data regarding classroom dynamics and learning processes. The findings indicate that the implementation of structured discussion strategies significantly increased students’ participation, confidence, and engagement during the learning process. Students’ perceptions of PAI shifted from viewing it as a purely theoretical subject to recognizing it as a relevant moral and ethical framework applicable to everyday life and future professional contexts. In addition, students demonstrated deeper conceptual understanding by moving from memorization-based learning toward more analytical and contextual comprehension. These findings suggest that structured discussion strategies can foster a more dialogical, participatory, and meaningful learning environment in vocational secondary schools. However, this study was limited to a single school context and a relatively small number of participants. Future research is recommended to involve broader samples and employ mixed-method approaches to further examine the effectiveness of structured discussion strategies in different educational settings.

Integrating YouTube Digital Media in Early Childhood Education for Introducing Dompu Local Culture

Cici Muliati, Ihlas Ihlas, Muslim Muslim — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the use of YouTube digital media as a means of introducing the local culture of the Dompu community in early childhood in PAUD Amalia Kreatif. The development of digital technology provides opportunities for early childhood education institutions to utilize audiovisual media in the learning process, especially in introducing local cultural values from an early age. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research subjects include teachers and students at PAUD Amalia Kreatif. The results of the study show that the use of YouTube media can increase children's interest in learning, make it easier for children to understand local cultural elements such as dance, traditional clothing, regional languages, and the traditions of the Dompu people. In addition, audiovisual media helps teachers convey material in a more interesting, interactive, and contextual way. However, the use of digital media still requires teacher assistance so that the content presented is appropriate for the child's age and learning goals. Thus, the use of YouTube can be an effective alternative learning media in introducing local culture to early childhood while supporting the preservation of regional culture.