Big Five Personality Prediction from Essays through Vocabulary Graphs and Contextual Transformer Representations

Character education is an important foundation for preparing preservice teachers. However, the internalization of moral values does not necessarily entail the ability to make ethical decisions in professional practice. This article aims to synthesize the conceptual relationships among character education, moral development, professional identity, and professional ethics among preservice teachers and formulate a framework for strengthening teacher education. The study employed an integrative literature review involving targeted searches for major theoretical works and scholarly articles on character education, moral reasoning, teachers’ professional ethics, and preservice teacher education. The literature was analyzed thematically by comparing theoretical foundations, research contexts, findings, and pedagogical implications. The synthesis indicates that the transition from personal character to professional ethics is a nonlinear process integrating five mechanisms: recognition of values and moral sensitivity, role modeling, reasoning through ethical dilemmas, guided reflection during field placements, and an institutional culture consistent with ethical values. The synthesis also identifies a gap between ethical knowledge and the ability to apply moral concepts explicitly when considering conflicts between values. These findings underscore the need for ethics education that connects an understanding of norms with reasoning practice and reflection on professional experiences. This article proposes a Character–Professional Ethics Transition Model linking value internalization, moral reasoning, professional identity formation, and accountable ethical action. In practical terms, the framework may guide the integration of learning based on ethical dilemmas, reflection on field placements, and the strengthening of institutional culture into preservice teacher education. The proposed model requires empirical testing, particularly through longitudinal research in Indonesian teacher education contexts.

Creativity is widely considered to be a core competency for learners and graduates in rapidly changing environments; personality research has identified two dispositions as relevant to creativity repeatedly: openness to experience (OE) and tolerance of ambiguity (TOA). This narrative review examined how OE, TOA and creativity are related (with particular attention to university undergraduates). The review clarifies the three constructs and their measures, summarizes evidence for OE–creativity, TOA–creativity and OE–TOA associations, compares theoretical accounts linking them together and proposes an integrative model in which TOA may explain how openness translates into creative thinking and achievement. Evidence for an OE–creativity link is substantial and comparatively consistent. Evidence for a TOA–creativity link is positive but less strong, relies heavily on self-report, and is concentrated in a small number of research groups. Formal tests of TOA as a mediator were not found. The review closes with methodological recommendations and a research agenda for undergraduate samples, including cross-cultural and longitudinal designs, and with implications for educators who wish to foster creativity as a student strength.

In volleyball, as in other sports, special attention should be paid to the individual characteristics of the athlete. However, this is often neglected. Most problems arise when the selection criteria for a role are not a player’s personal qualities, but rather their technical and tactical skills (tallness, a strong dominant arm, etc.). Here, it’s not just the player’s skills that matter, but also how they present themselves as a person. Many personal qualities are determined by a person’s genetic code, which cannot be changed. The nervous system, temperament, and character play a crucial role in success in volleyball. Athletes’ activities during volleyball are subject to many specific characteristics inherent to the game. The fast pace, the variety and unexpectedness of game situations, the interaction with teammates, the intermittent pace, and other characteristics place mental demands on volleyball players that are markedly different from those placed on, for example, a gymnast during gymnastics exercises. A volleyball player must be able to quickly and accurately navigate changing conditions, instantly switch from one situation to another, and be prepared for any actions by teammates and opponents. The time constraints of fast-paced play place high demands on reaction time and decision-making. Two main types of neuropsychological resilience can be distinguished: players with an unstable nervous system and those with an inert nervous system. In the former case, a player may involuntarily change their mental state before an important game, sometimes becoming calm, sometimes excited. It is important to properly prepare such volleyball players. High-intensity and prolonged training before the game will help them focus and distract themselves from external stress. An athlete with this type of nervous system should focus on the technique and precision of the elements they perform. In the case of an inert nervous system, training should be focused on mental work. Before the game, a volleyball player should begin psychological preparation, which will consist of positive and negative mental stimulation based on the athlete’s personal experience. When working during training or warm-ups, it’s important to emphasize the athlete’s potential dangers.

ABSTRACT The Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program provides learning experiences that require students to adapt, learn from experience, and develop innovative ideas. Individual differences in personality may be associated with variations in these abilities, making further investigation of personality dimensions necessary. This study aimed to analyze the role of the five Big Five personality dimensions in predicting learning agility and innovative behavior among MBKM participants. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional correlational design was employed, involving 303 students who were currently participating in or had previously participated in MBKM activities. Participants were selected using a non-probability sampling technique. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires and analyzed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and multivariate regression with Mplus 8.4. The results indicated that openness to experience was the strongest positive predictor of innovative behavior (β = 0.422; p < 0.001) and learning agility (β = 0.361; p < 0.001). Conscientiousness and extraversion were also positively associated with both outcomes. In contrast, agreeableness was negatively associated with innovative behavior (β = −0.116; p = 0.016) but was not significantly associated with learning agility. Neuroticism showed no significant association with either outcome. These findings highlight the relevance of personality characteristics in understanding variations in student competencies and support the development of adaptive MBKM mentoring programs without using personality profiles as the sole basis for student selection. ABSTRAK Program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) memberikan pengalaman belajar yang menuntut mahasiswa mampu beradaptasi, memanfaatkan pengalaman, dan mengembangkan gagasan inovatif. Perbedaan karakteristik individu diduga berkaitan dengan variasi kemampuan tersebut, sehingga perlu dikaji melalui dimensi kepribadian. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis peran lima dimensi Big Five personality dalam memprediksi learning agility dan perilaku inovatif mahasiswa peserta MBKM. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain korelasional cross-sectional yang melibatkan 303 mahasiswa yang sedang atau pernah mengikuti kegiatan MBKM. Sampel diperoleh melalui teknik non-probability sampling. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner laporan diri dan dianalisis dengan Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) serta regresi multivariat menggunakan Mplus 8.4. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa openness to experience merupakan prediktor positif terkuat bagi perilaku inovatif (β = 0,422; p < 0,001) dan learning agility (β = 0,361; p < 0,001). Conscientiousness dan extraversion juga berhubungan positif dengan kedua variabel tersebut. Sebaliknya, agreeableness berhubungan negatif dengan perilaku inovatif (β = −0,116; p = 0,016), tetapi tidak signifikan terhadap learning agility. Neuroticism tidak menunjukkan hubungan signifikan dengan kedua variabel. Temuan ini menegaskan relevansi karakteristik kepribadian dalam memahami variasi kompetensi mahasiswa, sekaligus mendukung pengembangan pendampingan MBKM yang adaptif tanpa menjadikan profil kepribadian sebagai dasar tunggal seleksi mahasiswa.

The Tarbiyah Anak Saleh (TRANS) Program is a character and religious development program for students at Al-Bashirah Integrated Islamic Elementary School (SDIT Al-Bashirah). Although the program has been implemented as one of the school’s flagship programs, it has never been systematically evaluated to identify discrepancies between its planning and implementation. This study aims to identify and measure the discrepancies between the planning and implementation of the TRANS Program using the Discrepancy Evaluation Model (DEM), which comprises four evaluation stages: design, installation, process, and product. The study employed an evaluation approach using a mixed-method design and was conducted from February 23 to March 7, 2026. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The questionnaires were administered to 132 students in Grades IV, V, and VI, while interviews were conducted with 3 teachers involved in implementing the program. The findings show that the overall discrepancy level of the TRANS Program was categorized as small. At the design stage, the program was supported by competent human resources and adequate facilities and infrastructure, although several activities had not yet been implemented and detailed technical guidelines were not available. At the installation stage, the level of program conformity reached 80%, with a discrepancy of 20%, categorized as small, although internet connectivity and transportation constraints were still encountered. At the process stage, the level of conformity also reached 80%, with a discrepancy of 20%, categorized as small, supported by the involvement of the school, teachers, parents, and students. At the product stage, the level of program achievement reached 84%, with a discrepancy of 16%, categorized as very small, as reflected in positive changes in students’ worship practices, moral character, discipline, and responsibility. These findings indicate that the TRANS Program demonstrates a high level of conformity and achievement; however, stronger technical guidelines and greater consistency in implementation are still needed to ensure that all program components are carried out optimally. ABSTRAK Program Tarbiyah Anak Saleh (TRANS) merupakan program pembinaan karakter dan keagamaan peserta didik di Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu (SDIT) Al-Bashirah. Meskipun program ini telah dilaksanakan sebagai salah satu program unggulan sekolah, belum pernah dilakukan evaluasi secara sistematis untuk mengetahui kesenjangan antara perencanaan dan pelaksanaannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan mengukur kesenjangan antara perencanaan dan pelaksanaan Program TRANS menggunakan Discrepancy Evaluation Model (DEM), yang mencakup empat tahap evaluasi, yaitu desain, instalasi, proses, dan produk. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan evaluasi dengan metode campuran (mixed method) yang dilaksanakan pada 23 Februari–7 Maret 2026. Data dikumpulkan melalui angket, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Angket diberikan kepada 132 peserta didik kelas IV, V, dan VI, sedangkan wawancara dilakukan terhadap 3 guru yang terlibat dalam pelaksanaan program. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kesenjangan Program TRANS secara umum berada pada kategori kecil. Pada tahap desain, program telah didukung oleh sumber daya manusia yang kompeten dan sarana prasarana yang memadai, meskipun beberapa kegiatan belum terlaksana dan belum tersedia petunjuk teknis yang rinci. Pada tahap instalasi, tingkat kesesuaian program mencapai 80% dengan kesenjangan 20% dalam kategori kecil, meskipun masih terdapat kendala jaringan dan transportasi. Pada tahap proses, tingkat kesesuaian mencapai 80% dengan kesenjangan 20% dalam kategori kecil, didukung oleh keterlibatan sekolah, guru, orang tua, dan peserta didik. Pada tahap produk, tingkat ketercapaian mencapai 84% dengan kesenjangan 16% dalam kategori sangat kecil, yang ditunjukkan oleh perubahan positif pada aspek ibadah, akhlak, kedisiplinan, dan tanggung jawab peserta didik. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa Program TRANS memiliki tingkat kesesuaian dan ketercapaian yang tinggi, tetapi masih memerlukan penguatan petunjuk teknis dan konsistensi pelaksanaan agar seluruh komponen program dapat terlaksana secara optimal.