Journal La Edusci

The Role of Librarians as Digital Curators in the Digital Information Era in the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra Library

Annisa Nursalimah — 2024-08-29

This research aims to analyze the role of librarians as digital curators in the digital information era at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra Library. In this research the author used a qualitative research method with a case study approach. The case study used aims to provide readers with an understanding of the role of librarians as digital curators in the digital information era. In the era of globalization, libraries must adapt to information technology to provide fast and accurate information. Librarians as digital curators play an important role in collecting, managing and maintaining relevant digital collections. Digital libraries allow access to information without physical boundaries. At the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) Library, librarians help users access digital information and provide training in using digital resources. This research analyzes the role of librarians as digital curators, their impact in managing collections and information services, as well as the challenges faced in the digital information era.

Early Cognitive Development and Its Effect on Learning Outcomes in Statistics Education

Rahmawati Rahmawati — 2024-09-10

This study explores the impact of initial abilities on learning outcomes in the Education Statistics course at STIT DDI Pasangkayu. Using a descriptive and quantitative approach, data from 22 students were analyzed. Correlation and simple linear regression analyses, performed with SPSS software, revealed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.754) between students' initial abilities and their final exam scores. The coefficient of determination (r² = 0.568) indicates that initial abilities account for approximately 56.8% of the variance in learning outcomes. The significance of this relationship (p = 0.022) underscores the crucial role of early cognitive skills in academic success. Although initial abilities are a significant predictor of performance, 43.2% of the variance is influenced by other factors, highlighting the need for a broader approach that includes additional variables to fully understand academic achievement. These findings emphasize the importance of assessing students' initial abilities and considering other contributing factors to enhance learning outcomes.

Enhancing Teacher Competence in the Use of Learning Media through Academic Supervision

Fransisca Heny Handayani — 2024-09-12

Academic supervision has a significant impact on teachers' abilities in developing learning processes, including planning, implementation, and assessment of learning. This study aims to identify and analyze efforts to enhance teacher competence, as well as the inhibiting and supporting factors in the use of learning media through academic supervision at SDN 020 Penajam. The method used is descriptive qualitative, utilizing interview techniques with teacher informants at SDN 020 Penajam. Data analysis techniques employ the interactive model of Miles and Huberman. The results show that the role of the school principal as an academic supervisor is substantial and helps teachers improve their competence in using learning media in the classroom. Despite technical obstacles such as limited network access, the enthusiasm and commitment of the supervisor in guiding and motivating teachers are supportive factors in efforts to enhance teacher competence in using learning media at SDN 020 Penajam.

Optimizing the Utilization of Online Public Access Catalog as a Means of Information Retrieval in Libraries

Novita Rahmadani — 2024-09-21

This study aims to explore the optimization of the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) as an information retrieval tool in the Library of SMA Negeri 3 Medan, focusing on identifying the challenges and barriers to its effective use. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, utilizing interviews, observations, and documentation as data collection methods. Interviews were conducted with a librarian and three students, while observations focused on the practical issues related to OPAC usage. The findings reveal that the use of OPAC in the library is not optimal, with challenges including system integration difficulties, insufficient librarian training, and limited user familiarity. Efforts to enhance OPAC usage involve promoting OPAC awareness, increasing computer access points, and ongoing system maintenance. However, the effectiveness of these measures is hindered by technical and educational constraints, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to fully leverage OPAC's potential in improving library services.

Transforming Literacy and Social Skills through Storytelling in a Community-Based Setting

Alfidah Rahmasari Nurhidayati — 2024-10-26

The research question of this study evaluates the impact that the storytelling tradition at Rumah Baca Rambutan has on children concerning literacy, emotions, social skills, and creativity. Through the qualitative case study, the study discovers that storytelling enhanced the children’s reading appreciation, language, and literacy learning as well as culture. Emotional literacy interconnection was also achieved through the use of storytelling since learners developed empathy and social relationships with characters. In addition, storytelling can develop creative thinking and imagination, through which children can act as main constructors of narratives what would support their cognitive flexibility and problem solving. Notably, the study enjoys the use of storytelling in the passing of cultural values of a certain group besides enhancing the sense of belonging in children. The study contributes to the knowledge that informal narrative intervention enhancing formal and community learning can promote literacy, well-being, and cultural identity when implemented in low and rural context, such as Indonesia. Implications of these outcomes for reform in education include the need to embrace cultural production approaches that are educationally relevant so as to facilitate consideration of children’s developmental experiences.