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Abstract: This paper develops an Implementation Framework as a response to the informal feedback from academics, educators and practitioners on the Multiplicity Theory. The claim the paper responds is that the theory is too abstract; thus, it is difficult to translate it into practice. This paper provides clarification to assist its adoption in education and other fields. We believe the illustrations provided in this paper will be helpful to those interested in applying the Theory in education and other fields. The paper compares the current Implementation Framework with other closely related frameworks. The paper concludes to be able to apply the theory an advanced consideration of sub-activities, aspects and resources among others is helpful in bridging theory-practice gap during implementation of a plan. As a result, we ensure quality of educational activities or products (outcomes). The implication of the framework is stakeholders should understand educational events/products (outcomes) are not from a single process, aspect and resources, but a function of a diversity of the same (processes, aspects and resources).

Identifying the most effective teaching strategies for physics instruction is a persistent challenge for both researchers and schoolteachers. Studies indicate that the answer lies in Research-Based Instructional Strategies. A significant contribution in this area has been made by the theory of Visible Teaching and Learning, which measures the effects of over 250 factors influencing students’ academic success. By knowing the possible impact of specific teaching strategies, educators can design instructional approaches with predictable outcomes. The research was conducted during the 2023-2024 academic year in two public schools in Moldova, involving 305 students across grades 6, 8, and 10. This study aimed to measure the effect of concurrently applying elements from multiple constructivist teaching strategies in physics lessons, including the Flipped Classroom, Early Physics Approach, 5E Model, and Peer Instruction with Conceptual Questions, on students’ academic success and science competence in physics. At its core, the study was based on the 5E model, reinforced with pre-class tasks for students and the use of conceptual questions during the lesson. Science competence of students was structured into five components: understanding definitions, knowledge of measurement units, correct application of formulas, problem-solving skills, and the use of scientific language. The progression of these components was subsequently measured. The study also tracked the individual academic trajectories of both high-performing and low-performing students to assess their progress in physics. The study revealed that the combined application of these constructivist strategies can double students’ ability to solve problem situations and triple the correct use of scientific language. In contrast, knowledge of measurement units (~80%) and the correct application of formulas (in the range of approx. 25% – 33%) remained relatively unchanged. The insignificant progress in the correct application of formulas is explained by the small number of problems analysed on a topic, the lack of individual tasks, and the need for more explicit scaffolding and individual feedback. Additionally, the study revealed that laboratory work marks are strong predictors of overall academic success, with the correlation between laboratory work and final evaluation being 60% in 6th grade, 70% in 8th grade, and 50% in 10th grade. Additionally, the research shows that in middle school, the increase in scores for high achievers is greater than that of low achievers – three times higher in 6th grade. In high school, the increase in scores for high achievers is twice as large as that of low achievers. Both groups, high and low achievers, improve their scores after the application of the Integrated Constructivist Model. Subsequent research would explore the synergistic effect of this, and other, combinations of constructivist teaching strategies on students’ academic success, scientific competence components, and conceptual understanding. Keywords: Integrated constructivist model, didactic synergy, science competence, academic success, physics teaching.

Short-term field trips enable learners to bridge the pedagogical gap between academic knowledge (theory) and the practicalities of their discipline in a real-world setting. In Ireland, there has been a dearth of empirical research into the essence of short-term field trips as a teaching and learning strategy for criminal justice students. The purpose of this article is to bridge that pedagogical gap through thematic analysis of qualitative data of student learning experiences in the context of a short-term field trip to an operational prison. Research findings based on semi-structured interviews with students who participated in the active learning experience show evidence of the essence of experiential learning activities which could not be achieved to the same level in academic seminars alone. In essence, students contextualise their academic (theory) knowledge, which is a catalyst for gaining a deep and flexible understanding. In consequence of the sensitive nature of the operational prison, and compliance with security protocols, some limitations were also reported by participants, notably the short-term duration of the field trip and the use of conventional methods of documenting active learning experiences was not possible. Keywords: higher education, participatory action research, experiential learning, short-term field trip, operational prison, reflection in action, reflection on action, thematic analysis of qualitative data

The declining recognition of Nias local culture among elementary school students highlights the need for contextual local content teaching materials that reflect students' cultural environments. This study aims to develop a local content module based on Nias local wisdom and examine its validity, practicality, and effectiveness in improving the learning motivation of fifth-grade students at SD Negeri 071059 Hilibadalu. This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the 4D development model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). The research subjects consisted of 23 fifth-grade students. Data were collected through observations, interviews, expert validation questionnaires, practicality questionnaires, and learning motivation questionnaires administered before and after the module implementation. Data were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative descriptive techniques, percentage calculations, and the Normalized Gain (N-Gain) test. The results indicated that the module achieved validation scores of 96.4% for content, 91.6% for language, and 95.8% for design, all categorized as highly feasible. Practicality assessments from students and teachers also indicated positive results. Learning motivation increased from 56.10% to 100%, with an average N-Gain of 1.00, categorized as high. Therefore, the developed module is suitable as contextual teaching material to enhance students' learning motivation while supporting the preservation of Nias local culture. ABSTRAK Menurunnya pengenalan budaya lokal Nias di kalangan peserta didik sekolah dasar menunjukkan perlunya bahan ajar muatan lokal yang kontekstual dan sesuai dengan lingkungan budaya peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan modul muatan lokal berbasis kearifan lokal Nias serta menganalisis validitas, kepraktisan, dan efektivitasnya dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar peserta didik kelas V SD Negeri 071059 Hilibadalu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) dengan model pengembangan 4D (Define, Design, Develop, dan Disseminate). Subjek penelitian berjumlah 23 peserta didik kelas V. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, angket validasi ahli, angket kepraktisan, dan angket motivasi belajar sebelum dan sesudah penggunaan modul. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif menggunakan persentase serta uji Normalized Gain (N-Gain). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa modul memperoleh penilaian validasi ahli materi sebesar 96,4%, ahli bahasa 91,6%, dan ahli desain 95,8%, dengan kategori sangat layak. Kepraktisan berdasarkan penilaian peserta didik dan guru juga menunjukkan hasil positif. Motivasi belajar meningkat dari 56,10% menjadi 100%, dengan N-Gain sebesar 1,00 berkategori tinggi. Dengan demikian, modul yang dikembangkan layak digunakan sebagai bahan ajar kontekstual untuk meningkatkan motivasi belajar sekaligus mendukung pelestarian budaya Nias.

The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) is important for promoting flexible, contextual, and student-centered learning. However, its implementation still faces challenges in planning, conducting, and evaluating learning according to students’ needs. This study aims to describe the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in IPAS learning in Grade IV at SD Negeri 35 Palembang, focusing on planning, implementation, and evaluation. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study strategy. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation involving the principal, the Grade IV teacher, and six students. Data trustworthiness was established through source and technique triangulation, while data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, comprising data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the curriculum has been implemented relatively well. Planning involved the preparation of learning outcomes, learning objectives, learning objective sequences, and teaching modules. Classroom activities incorporated inquiry, group discussions, projects, and contextual learning media. Evaluation included diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments. Nevertheless, limited facilities and differences in students’ learning abilities remained challenges. This study concludes that the Merdeka Curriculum supports active, student-oriented IPAS learning, although continued teacher development and adequate learning facilities are necessary to strengthen its implementation. ABSTRAK Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka pada pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial (IPAS) penting untuk mewujudkan pembelajaran yang fleksibel, kontekstual, dan berpusat pada peserta didik. Namun, penerapannya masih menghadapi tantangan dalam perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi pembelajaran sesuai kebutuhan siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka pada pembelajaran IPAS di kelas IV SD Negeri 35 Palembang, meliputi aspek perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan strategi studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi yang melibatkan kepala sekolah, guru kelas IV, serta enam siswa. Keabsahan data diperiksa melalui triangulasi sumber dan teknik, sedangkan analisis data menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman melalui pengumpulan, reduksi, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka telah berjalan cukup baik. Perencanaan dilakukan melalui penyusunan capaian pembelajaran, tujuan pembelajaran, alur tujuan pembelajaran, dan modul ajar. Pelaksanaan melibatkan pembelajaran inkuiri, diskusi, proyek, serta media kontekstual. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui asesmen diagnostik, formatif, dan sumatif. Kendala berupa keterbatasan sarana dan perbedaan kemampuan siswa masih ditemukan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka mendukung pembelajaran IPAS yang aktif dan berorientasi pada kebutuhan siswa, tetapi memerlukan penguatan kompetensi guru dan dukungan sarana.

Society 5.0 offers Islamic education new opportunities for personalized learning but also risks weakening intellectual agency, ethical judgment, and spiritual formation. This article analyzes the dialectic between technological modernization and the Islamization of knowledge to formulate a humanizing framework for Islamic education. It employs a qualitative integrative literature review supported by critical-philosophical and comparative-conceptual analysis. The synthesis proposes five interrelated dimensions: human dignity, epistemic verification, ethical responsibility, dialogical pedagogy, and accountable governance. These dimensions form the conceptual Humanization–Technology–Islamization of Knowledge Dialectic (DHT-IP) model, which proceeds through needs diagnosis, epistemic-ethical screening, pedagogical integration, and humanization evaluation. Technology is positioned as an instrument supporting learning and critical reasoning rather than replacing teachers’ moral judgment or learners’ responsibility. The model offers directions for curriculum, assessment, and institutional policy, while its effectiveness remains to be tested empirically across Islamic educational settings

This study examined the perceived impact of active learning as a teaching strategy among 20 overseas Filipino teachers working in schools across the United Arab Emirates. Guided by the five Whole Child tenets and an Input-Process-Output framework, the study explored teachers’ experiences with active learning, their views on its classroom application, and its perceived contribution to student learning. A quantitative research design was employed using an adapted questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale. Responses were analyzed through frequency counts and mean scores to describe participants’ perceptions and reported practices. Findings indicated that most respondents regularly incorporated active learning strategies into their teaching and expressed favorable attitudes toward their implementation. Teachers perceived these approaches as encouraging student participation, strengthening the integration of learning, promoting classroom engagement, and supporting improvements in instructional practice. However, respondents also identified practical challenges that constrained implementation, including limited training and experience with active learning methodologies, inadequate funding for instructional materials, and classroom seating arrangements that were not conducive to interactive activities. The findings underscore the importance of institutional support in helping teachers translate favorable perceptions into effective classroom practices. The study recommends targeted professional development to strengthen teachers’ competence in active learning, revisions to departmental plans to facilitate the integration of these strategies, and improved consideration of classroom resources and learning environments. Further investigation from students’ perspectives is recommended to provide additional insight into how active learning is experienced and how it may contribute to learning outcomes in international school settings across the United Arab Emirates.

The landscape of foreign language education, particularly Arabic language instruction, is currently undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by the emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). This Systematic Literature Review evaluates recent developments in the integration of GenAI into the Arabic language learning ecosystem, encompassing trends in the evolution of language models, pedagogical effectiveness, the utilization of automated assessment systems, as well as the linguistic and cultural challenges involved. Through a thematic synthesis of empirical and theoretical literature published between 2019 and 2026, this review confirms that GenAI significantly enhances learner engagement, instructional personalization, and language skill acquisition, particularly in vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension. These improvements are driven by the adoption of general-purpose models such as ChatGPT, as well as leading Arabic-centric models such as JAIS and ALLaM. Nevertheless, this innovative integration encounters the inherent structural complexity of the Arabic language. Generative models frequently experience technical limitations in handling syntactic rules (nahwu), morphology (shorof), diacritic disambiguation, and regional dialect variations, as evidenced by performance gaps in linguistic benchmarks such as AraLingBench and AlGhafa. Furthermore, this review discusses rapid advances in trait-based Automated Essay Scoring (AES) supported by precise prompt engineering. Based on these findings, the study concludes that although GenAI has significant potential to bring positive disruption, its successful implementation depends heavily on pedagogical readiness, digital literacy, the application of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) collaboration, and the development of ethical frameworks aligned with the epistemology of Islamic higher education.

The integration of technology into elementary education has enabled teachers to design more engaging and interactive learning media. This study developed Canva-assisted interactive animated video media for teaching the water cycle in elementary integrated science and evaluated its validity and practicality. A Research and Development (R&D) approach was employed, utilizing the ADDIE model, which consists of five stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Data collection involved expert validation questionnaires, student response questionnaires, and teacher response questionnaires. The media was assessed by two media experts and three subject-matter experts. Results showed that the interactive animated video media achieved validity scores of 95% from media experts and 94% from subject-matter experts, both categorized as very valid. During implementation, 30 fifth-grade students and one classroom teacher participated. Practicality evaluation indicated positive responses, with student and teacher response scores of 87% and 97%, respectively, both classified as very practical. These findings indicate that the developed media is user-friendly for both teachers and students, enhances students’ attention, enthusiasm, and active participation in classroom learning, and supports visualization of the abstract concept of the water cycle. Thus, Canva-assisted interactive animated video media constitutes a valid and practical learning resource for elementary integrated science instruction.

Improving educational quality requires human resource (HR) management that supports teachers’ continuous professional development and adaptation to global demands. This study aims to describe the management of educational HR transformation toward global quality at SMP Muhammadiyah 15 Surabaya and identify its supporting and inhibiting factors. A qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through non-participant observation, interviews, and documentation. Informants were selected through purposive sampling and included the vice principal, the vice principal for curriculum, two teachers, and two students. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, conclusion drawing, and verification. The findings indicate that HR transformation is managed through planning, organizing, implementation, supervision, and evaluation. Development programs include internal and external training, a teacher learning community, weekly learning reflection, monthly coaching, and academic supervision. Supporting factors include a collaborative culture, regular professional guidance, and school support. Inhibiting factors comprise limited time, insufficient openness in reflection, short coaching sessions, delayed follow-up, and some teachers’ extrinsic motivation. These findings provide contextual insights into school-level HR management but do not establish program effectiveness in improving student learning outcomes or achieving global quality standards. ABSTRAK Peningkatan mutu pendidikan membutuhkan manajemen sumber daya manusia (SDM) yang mampu mengembangkan kompetensi guru secara berkelanjutan dan adaptif terhadap tuntutan global. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan manajemen transformasi SDM pendidikan menuju mutu global di SMP Muhammadiyah 15 Surabaya serta mengidentifikasi faktor pendukung dan penghambatnya. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi non-partisipan, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Informan dipilih secara purposive, meliputi wakil kepala sekolah, wakil kepala sekolah bidang kurikulum, dua guru, dan dua peserta didik. Data dianalisis melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa transformasi SDM dikelola melalui perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan, pengawasan, dan evaluasi. Program pengembangan mencakup pelatihan internal dan eksternal, komunitas belajar, learning reflection mingguan, coaching bulanan, dan supervisi akademik. Faktor pendukung meliputi budaya kolaborasi, pembinaan rutin, serta dukungan sekolah, sedangkan hambatannya mencakup keterbatasan waktu, keterbukaan refleksi, durasi coaching, keterlambatan tindak lanjut, dan motivasi ekstrinsik sebagian guru. Temuan ini bersifat kontekstual dan belum membuktikan efektivitas program terhadap hasil belajar atau pencapaian standar mutu global.

ABSTRACT Character development at the elementary school level plays an important role in shaping students’ attitudes and behaviors in accordance with educational values. This study aims to describe the role of teachers in fostering discipline, responsibility, compliance with norms, and fulfillment of obligations through Pancasila Education among fourth-grade students at UPTD SD Negeri 077272 Lolofaoso Tabaloho. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, involving the school principal as the key informant, the fourth-grade teacher as the main informant, and three students selected through purposive sampling as additional informants. Data analysis consisted of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that teachers foster character development by integrating character values into classroom instruction and daily school routines. These efforts are implemented through role modeling, guidance, appreciation, motivation, assignments, and the enforcement of school rules to cultivate discipline, responsibility, compliance with norms, and fulfillment of obligations. Thus, Pancasila Education serves as a means of character development through role modeling and habituation, encouraging students to apply these values in their daily lives. ABSTRAK Pembinaan karakter pada jenjang sekolah dasar berperan dalam membentuk sikap dan perilaku siswa sesuai nilai-nilai pendidikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan peran guru dalam membina karakter disiplin, tanggung jawab, kepatuhan terhadap norma, dan pelaksanaan kewajiban melalui pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila pada siswa kelas IV UPTD SD Negeri 077272 Lolofaoso Tabaloho. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi dengan kepala sekolah sebagai informan kunci, guru kelas IV sebagai informan utama, serta tiga siswa yang dipilih melalui purposive sampling sebagai informan tambahan. Analisis data meliputi pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru membina karakter melalui integrasi nilai-nilai karakter dalam pembelajaran dan pembiasaan di sekolah. Upaya tersebut diwujudkan melalui keteladanan, bimbingan, apresiasi, motivasi, pemberian tugas, serta penerapan tata tertib untuk melatih kedisiplinan, tanggung jawab, kepatuhan terhadap norma, dan pelaksanaan kewajiban. Dengan demikian, pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila menjadi sarana pembinaan karakter melalui keteladanan dan pembiasaan yang mendorong siswa menerapkan nilai-nilai tersebut dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.

Practical work is the most expensive and most widely mandated component of secondary chemistry teaching, yet four decades of research have failed to establish a stable relationship between handling substances and understanding chemical ideas. This article argues that the difficulty lies less in the quantity or authenticity of laboratory activity than in the epistemic work that tasks require students to perform. A critical narrative review of research on school laboratories, guidance studies, and chemistry-specific work on representation is used to develop a framework of five epistemic functions: observing with purpose, modelling and explaining, coordinating representations, warranting claims, and deciding under uncertainty. The framework treats a practical task as a demand profile rather than a label, so that two activities with identical apparatus can make very different intellectual demands. Evidence is mapped onto the functions, showing that observational and mechanistic aims are comparatively well supported, whereas the justification of claims and the transfer of evidence to decisions remain weakly supported and rarely assessed. The article specifies a scaffold architecture that makes the epistemic object of a lesson explicit without reducing it to a recipe, and illustrates the argument with a two-lesson investigation of the iodine–persulfate clock reaction, for which task sequences, a representational map, an illustrative data set, and an analytic rubric are provided. The educational value of practical work, it concludes, depends on whether its tasks require students to produce and defend chemical claims.

Islamic civilization is one of the major civilizations that has significantly contributed to the development of science and education worldwide. During its golden age, it established educational institutions, fostered scholarly traditions, and produced influential scholars whose ideas continue to shape modern knowledge in the digital era. This article examines the relevance of Islamic civilizational values to the development of modern education through qualitative library research using thematic content analysis. The findings show that Islamic education was distinguished by four interrelated values, namely a strong culture of literacy, the integration of religious and general knowledge, an emphasis on moral formation (akhlak), and openness to knowledge from other civilizations, which together enabled scholars to advance science while upholding ethical and social responsibility. These values are highly relevant to addressing contemporary educational challenges, including declining critical literacy, uncritical dependence on digital technology and artificial intelligence, and the ongoing crisis of learners’ character. These values can inform the development of a modern educational system that integrates critical thinking, digital literacy, character education, and lifelong learning while maintaining moral and social responsibility.

The article offers a comparative analysis of the concept of pedagogical mastery in Uzbek, Russian and international scholarship and systematises official statistical data on the teaching workforce in Uzbekistan's general secondary education. The study uses a documentary-analytical review, comparative analysis and descriptive statistics; no experimental component was conducted. According to the National Statistics Committee, the number of teachers in general secondary schools grew from 486.6 thousand in 2019/2020 to 577.7 thousand in 2025/2026 (+18.7%), women account for 72.5% of the workforce, and regional differences reach a factor of 4.6. International evidence (Shulman; Hattie; Kunter et al.; Darling-Hammond et al.) indicates that teaching quality depends less on workforce expansion than on the integration of knowledge, practice, personal-value, reflective and digital-methodological components. The author proposes a five-component integrative conceptual model and formulates recommendations for qualitative monitoring of teacher capacity and for the design of professional development

This article analyzes Brazilian academic production on Food and Nutrition Education (FNE) and teacher education based on theses and dissertations available in the Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations, published between 2006 and 2024. The review was conducted in seven stages and used content analysis to investigate the selected studies. The results highlight the contribution of different fields of knowledge to the area, with a predominance of female researchers holding degrees in Nutrition or teacher education programs. Most studies focused on Elementary Education, particularly within the Natural Sciences curriculum, and employed participatory methodologies such as action research and ethnography. The teacher education initiatives analyzed were generally grounded in the Reference Framework for Food and Nutrition Education and the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population, fostering reflective and contextualized approaches. Thus, the present study found that teacher education in Food and Nutrition Education should promote autonomy, critical reflection, and the collective construction of knowledge, in line with contemporary educational perspectives.

Religious education is often expected to promote tolerance, but respect for religious difference does not necessarily ensure accurate understanding of religious others. This study examines how religious education policies in Indonesia and England emphasize different forms of cognitive tolerance. Using qualitative document analysis and comparative policy analysis, the study analyzes selected legal, curricular, and pedagogical documents through four components: Knowledge of Religious Others, Recognition of Internal Diversity, Critical Reflection, and Understanding Commonalities and Differences. Indonesian policy gives greater relative emphasis to understanding commonalities and differences within religion-specific formation, social harmony, and responsible citizenship. English policy gives greater emphasis to critical reflection and knowledge of religious and non-religious worldviews through shared enquiry. Recognition of Internal Diversity appears in similar proportions in both datasets, but it serves different curricular functions. The findings show differently configured pathways toward cognitive tolerance, combining the same cognitive components with different relative emphases and curricular purposes.

Academic writing development in open and distance learning (ODL) environments remains challenging because students must independently regulate complex writing processes while receiving limited opportunities for continuous interaction and feedback. Existing digital learning platforms often emphasize assignment submission rather than supporting writing development as an iterative process involving planning, feedback utilization, reflection, and revision. This study aimed to develop and evaluate SIM-Aril as an online portfolio-based self-regulated feedback platform for supporting academic writing development in an ODL context. This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) design involving needs analysis, platform development, validation, implementation, and evaluation. Data were collected from 122 students and 38 tutors through self-regulated writing questionnaires, tutor competency questionnaires, expert evaluation, and qualitative responses. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and exploratory factor analysis, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The findings demonstrate that SIM-Aril supported academic writing development through the integration of digital portfolio assessment, tutor scaffolding, and student self-regulated writing processes. Students demonstrated strong engagement in revision, feedback utilization, metacognitive monitoring, and other writing regulation activities. Tutor evaluation indicated that academic writing supervision represented an important component supporting SIM-Aril implementation. The integrated findings show that SIM-Aril functions not merely as a digital submission platform but as a self-regulated feedback ecosystem that connects learner autonomy, instructional support, and formative feedback. This study contributes theoretically by extending digital assessment research through a model that integrates individual self-regulation, socially shared regulation, and feedback literacy within technology-supported academic writing environments. Practically, the findings suggest that effective digital assessment in ODL should be designed to support learning processes rather than only evaluate final outcomes.

This study examined how classroom observation by school leaders influenced teachers’ effectiveness in lesson preparation and presentation in public secondary schools in Kyerwa District Council, Kagera, Tanzania. The study was guided by the pragmatist paradigm and employed a mixed-methods approach using a convergent parallel research design. A sample of 87 respondents was selected through stratified random, simple random, and purposive sampling techniques. The sample size was determined using Yamane’s (1967) formula (n=N/[1+N(e)^2]). Quantitative data were collected using structured questionnaires and classroom observation checklists, while qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using frequencies, percentages, means, correlation, and regression analysis, whereas qualitative data were analysed thematically. The findings indicated that classroom observation by school leaders contributed to teachers’ effectiveness in lesson preparation and presentation through professional feedback, identification of instructional weaknesses, guidance, and follow-up support. The findings further showed that regular and constructive classroom observation enhanced teachers’ preparedness, organisation of lesson content, use of teaching and learning materials, and classroom presentation practices. However, inadequate time, limited follow-up, and competing administrative responsibilities constrained the effectiveness of classroom observation. The study concluded that systematic, supportive, and constructive classroom observation was an important instructional supervision practice for improving teachers’ effectiveness in lesson preparation and presentation. The study recommended that school leaders and education authorities should strengthen regular classroom observation, professional feedback, and follow-up mechanisms to promote continuous improvement in teaching practices.

Although Kurikulum Merdeka promotes flexible, student-centered learning, the implementation of Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) instruction in elementary schools continues to face various challenges. This study aimed to describe the challenges in implementing IPAS instruction under Kurikulum Merdeka in Grade V at SD Negeri 005 Desa Baru, Kampar Regency. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving two fifth-grade teachers and six purposively selected students. Three students had IPAS scores above 75, and three had scores below 75. Data were collected through nonparticipant observation, structured interviews, and documentation and analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data trustworthiness was assessed through triangulation of sources and data collection techniques. The findings identified three domains of challenges related to students, teachers, and learning assessment. Student-related challenges were the most prominent, including differences in understanding, declining attention after approximately 15–20 minutes of lecturing, interest that depended on the type of activity, uneven participation, dependence on external motivation, inconsistent task management, and varying levels of learning readiness. Teacher-related challenges included the breadth of integrated science and social studies content and classroom management during group activities. Assessment involved oral quizzes and student worksheets, supplemented by remedial instruction and enrichment. Achievement scores ranged from 60 to 96, with a mastery threshold of 75. These findings underscore the need for differentiated instruction, concrete and contextually relevant instructional media, clearly assigned group roles, time management, and the use of assessment results to improve instruction. This study provides a contextual account of challenges in IPAS instruction and the need to adapt fifth-grade teaching practices. Its restriction to one school and a focused observation period highlights the need for further research covering more lessons and IPAS topics.

Foundational literacy is central to participation and subsequent learning, yet the instructional routes through which beginning readers encounter print are not equally accessible to all learners. In Tanzania, renewed attention to systematic phonics and early-grade reading has increased the relevance of decodable texts: texts designed to give learners opportunities to apply previously taught grapheme–phoneme correspondences. Their instructional value, however, cannot be assessed only in terms of the linguistic structure of the text. Classroom activities, teacher directions, response requirements, assessment procedures, and available formats can either widen or restrict access. This scoping review maps literature and policy- and curriculum-related evidence concerning decodable or phonics-oriented early reading in Tanzanian primary education and examines the extent to which the evidence engages with accessibility, learner variability, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The review follows PRISMA-ScR and considers literature published between 2014 and 2026. The synthesis indicates a plausible pedagogical alignment between controlled text and the development of decoding, while also revealing a major gap in directly tested evidence on inclusive adaptations of decodable materials in Tanzania. Across the mapped literature, accessibility is more often treated as an implementation concern than as a design principle embedded in reading materials from the outset. The review therefore advances the concept of inclusive decodable-text pedagogy, in which systematic phonics is retained while unnecessary sensory, motor, speech, and communication barriers are reduced through multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement. Implications are developed for curriculum design, teacher education, classroom practice, formative assessment, and future research. The central conclusion is that decodability and accessibility should be treated as complementary properties: a text may be linguistically decodable yet still be instructionally inaccessible if participation depends on a single route that is unrelated to the intended literacy skill.