Insan Cendekia: Jurnal Studi Islam, Sosial dan Pendidikan

PELAKSANAAN PELATIHAN KETERAMPILAN PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI DALAM MENGAJAR UNTUK MENGEMBANGKAN PEMBELAJARAN YANG INTERAKTIF DAN INOVATIF

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Integrating technology into the classroom is critical to increasing student engagement and instructional effectiveness. In the current digital era, educators are required to be proficient in mastering subject matter and technological tools, such as virtual reality and augmentation (VR/AR), online learning management systems (LMS), interactive whiteboards, and educational applications, to create a dynamic educational environment. . The training program implemented in this case uses an experimental learning approach, combining theoretical material with practical sessions. Participants engage in teaching simulations, role-playing, and micro-teaching, followed by feedback and reflection. Supporting activities include group discussions, team work, and case studies. Evaluation and assessment measure participants' understanding and application of skills. The results of this training improve participants' technology skills, enabling them to use technology to improve the quality of teaching. Participants learn from experienced speakers, apply new skills in real-world settings, and develop innovative teaching strategies. This leads to higher student engagement and better learning outcomes through interactive learning materials and cooperative learning environments. So the conclusion from implementing this program is that it can improve teaching abilities with an increasingly positive impact on student learning conditions.

MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN PELAKSANAAN TOEFL PADA MASYARAKAT MELALUI KEGIATAN TALKSHOW

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This activity was carried out to provide understanding and knowledge to the general public regarding TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) through an activity in the form of a talk show entitled revealing TOEFL secrets: Effective Strategies and Tips with Experts. This activity was designed with several specific objectives, such as to help participants achieve success in the TOEFL test, provide an in-depth understanding of TOEFL, share effective study preparation strategies, practical tips and tricks, and inspire and motivate activity participants. This talk show method is carried out by asking questions directly with the resource person. The expected output targets from this activity are for participants to know what the TOEFL test is, participants to understand the types of questions tested in TOEFL, participants to understand tips and tricks for working on TOEFL test questions, and participants to be able to answer the questions tested on TOEFL and get score in accordance with the expected targets.

PENDAMPINGAN PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS MELALUI KEGIATAN “ENGLISH VOLUNTEERING” PADA SISWA PANTI ASUHAN BINTANG TERAMPIL BENGKULU

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This English Volunteering activity aims to improve participants' English language skills, motivation and concentration in learning English. This activity is entitled Fun English Games, which is a fun English learning activity using a games based learning model to deliver English learning material. This volunteering activity focuses on mastering vocabulary in simple sentences. This volunteering is carried out for children who live at the Panti Asuhan Bintang Terampil Foundation, which is an orphanage for underprivileged orphans and children. It is located at the Bengkulu Skilled Star Orphanage, Jalan Merapi No. 6B, Panorama Singaran Pati, Bengkulu City. Participants who take part are specifically children from the Bintan Terampil Orphanage (Elementary and Middle School). Achieving this result is an increase in participants' ability to master English vocabulary in the topic or material being taught. After this program took place, participants were able to say several vocabulary words correctly. In addition, participants understand how to write simple sentences correctly and can speak well. Participants are also felt happy and did not feel awkward when participating in all the fun English activities.

PELAKSANAAN KEGIATAN SEMINAR TOEFL & IELTS SEBAGAI PENGUATAN MAHASISWA DALAM MENGIKUTI SELEKSI BEASISWA

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

In today's increasingly globalized world, competition for higher education is increasingly intense, with many students aspiring to study at prestigious institutions at home and abroad. Selection scholarships play an important role in this process, as they offer financial support to talented students who lack financial means. Therefore, a seminar was held with the aim that students can better master TOEFL and IELTS for the success of the scholarship selection process they will face and with the hope that it can support the readiness of students as participants in seminar activities. This seminar covers effective study techniques, exam strategies, and resources, emphasizing the importance of English language skills in achieving academic and career success globally. The result of carrying out this activity was that the participants felt more understanding and confident in the preparations they had made. Apart from that, interest in taking part in scholarships for students has increased much more, so that this seminar activity can be successful in providing more knowledge to students.

ENGLISH FUN DAY: MENINGKATKAN PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS SISWA SD MELALUI KEGIATAN EDUKATIF DAN INTERAKTIF

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

English Fun Day (EFD) activity is part of the Volunteer Teaching Project program implemented by Tadris English students of Fatmawati Sukarno State Islamic University Bengkulu. This activity aims to improve the basic English skills of grade V and VI students at SDN 44 Bengkulu Tengah through an interactive, fun, and educational game-based learning approach. Referring to the Input Hypothesis theory by Krashen and Zone of Proximal Development by Vygotsky, as well as case studies from Thailand, the program integrates learning activities such as vocabulary introduction, speaking practice, listening, writing, and educational competitions in a fun atmosphere. The results showed an increase in students' active participation, high enthusiasm for learning, and the effectiveness of interactive methods in the teaching process. In addition to having a positive impact on students, this activity is also a medium for applying language teaching theory for students. Obstacles such as schedule adjustments and location access can be overcome with good coordination. This activity is recommended to be adopted more widely as a form of collaboration between higher education institutions and elementary schools in strengthening foreign language literacy from an early age.

MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI BAHASA INGGRIS DAN KREATIVITAS MELALUI KOMPETISI NASIONAL INFOGRAFIS

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The National Competition Infographic activity themed "The Future English Language Teaching Trends and Innovation" aimed to increase public understanding and awareness, particularly academics, students, and education practitioners, of trends and innovations in English language teaching. A qualitative description method was used in this study to explain every aspect of the competition, from registration, assignment submission, assessment by two expert judges, and announcement of winners online through Zoom meetings with the number of participants of this competition is 50 participants. Data were collected through documentation of activities and committee evaluations. Results showed that taking the competition online made participation from different regions easier; however, time constraints and network issues were technical obstacles. The development of 21st century skills, such as critical thinking and digital literacy, can be encouraged by this capability. It can also encourage participants' creativity in visually displaying innovative ideas. It is hoped that this activity will be a source of inspiration to develop new innovations for teaching English in a more efficient way and in accordance with technological advances.