IJOCSE: Indonesian Journal of Community Services

Optimizing The Use of Social Media as a Source of Information and Communication

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The ease of accessing information in this 4.0 reforamation era has become indispensable, because the high number of active social media users in Indonesia continues to soar. Publication in the mass media is very important, because all series of activities can be accessed very easily by users and will reflect good quality in the eyes of the community, this is the basis for the creation of official social media partners of English Education Department of UIN Alauddin Makassar. On the other hand, there are still obstacles when wanting to access information, both distance, time, and energy barriers. Especially for students, optimizing social media is a solution because it can make it easier to access and get information or news. This was welcomed by English Education partners and students in this service activity. With the existence of social media as a medium of communication and a means of obtaining information in the English Education Department, it can make it easier for users to find information and can find out the developments in the English Education study program. As for the method of implementing this service, there are several stages such as interview with partners, surveys of students, preparation, and socialization. It is hoped that the optimization of social media will continue to be improved to be applied to various other types of social media applications, so that the English Education Department of UIN Alauddin Makassar can be known by many people with a good image and this social media as a forum for making achievements.

Building Meaningful Education: Integrating Islamic Values in English Language Teaching At Mts Ash-Shalihin

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Abstract:

This article explores the integration of Islamic values in English language teaching at MTs Ash-Shalihin. The study employed qualitative research methods, including interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that incorporating Islamic values in the classroom enhances students' understanding of their faith and proficiency in English. Teachers utilize strategies such as selecting appropriate teaching materials, incorporating Islamic principles into lessons, and fostering a supportive learning environment. The integration of Islamic values positively impacts students' character development and motivation. However, the study also highlights the need for teacher training and adequate instructional resources. Overall, this research underscores the importance of combining Islamic values with English language instruction to foster a meaningful educational experience at MTs Ash-Shalihin.

Workshop on Designing Poster for Preservice Tour Guides in North Toraja, South Sulawesi

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Workshops are practical activities that focus on observing the relationship between training and its forms and results. The activity focused on designing posters for cultural introduction in the North Toraja area, especially Bori' Kalimburan and Kete' Kesu. This workshop activity is expected to increase knowledge, attitudes, and skills, especially in designing tourist posters that can be used for promotion and tour guides. The method of this workshop activity is preparation and Implementation. The result of the preparation took over the part of preparing materials, determining the time and place, and establishing the committee. The result of the Implementation part, namely pre-training, submission materials, direct practice, and presentation.

Creative Teaching Training for Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers in Suli District, Luwu

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The community service program is one part of the Tridharma of higher education. Therefore it is an obligation for every lecturer and other academics to be involved in community service programs. The long-term goal of this community service program is to develop a mentoring-based creative learning for kindergarten and elementary school teachers. Specifically, the objectives to be achieved are 1) To provide an explanation of learning models that can be applied to kindergarten and elementary school students. 2)Improve the ability of educators in designing, managing, and implementing active, innovative, creative, effective and fun learning. The method used in an effort to achieve this goal is in the form of several preparatory stages, namely: 1) Discussing with students of Community Service Program 71 post 3 of Botta village about teaching techniques for kindergarten and elementary school teachers. 2) Determining the implementation time, 3) Preparing training materials, 4) Outreach to prospective training participant teachers. The results of this program show that the training participants were very enthusiastic and responded well, in which one of the participants stated that they really needed training for self-development, and the participants in this activity hoped that there would be further activities in the future to come.

Classroom Management Training for Teachers at SIT Makassar Islamic School

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Classroom Management training aims to improve the ability of teachers to create conducive classroom conditions so that learning objectives can be achieved optimally. This Classroom Management training is expected to be able to improve the ability of TKIT and SDIT Makassar Islamic School teachers in managing classes for more effective learning. Apart from Classroom Management, Makassar Islamic School management also routinely conducts other trainings to improve teachers' abilities in various fields. In this training material, Mr. Ucha conveyed the steps to create a fun class, starting from starting class, check-in, check-out, signals, appreciation, grab attention, grouping, ice breaking, to closing with songs and movements to improve students' interest in learning and also explaining the teacher's role in the classroom, one of which is as a facilitator who helps students gain their own understanding of the material, provides an active role for students in the classroom, and motivates students.