Local Wisdom-Based Multicultural Education: Muhammadiyah Experience

Mu’ti, A., & Amirrachman, A. (2025). Local Wisdom-Based Multicultural Education: Muhammadiyah Experience. Intellectual Discourse33(Special Issue 1). https://doi.org/10.31436/id.v33iSpecial Issue 1.2241

Local Wisdom-Based Multicultural Education: Muhammadiyah Experience

Abstract

Local wisdom plays a role in helping to face every day challenges. Indonesia’s society is multicultural and has a variety of local wisdom. Local wisdom is a product of thoughts, views of life, behavior, habits, and other elements produced by certain communities that show the identity and uniqueness of that community. The diversity of local wisdom can be accessed and cultivated through education because education is a place for the nation's future generations to learn and be guided as citizens and leaders. Through its network of members spread across various parts of the country, Muhammadiyah has established a large number of educational institutions from early childhood to tertiary institutions spread across the archipelago. The motivation is the da'wah of Islam through educational institutions. At the same time, Muhammadiyah carries the spirit of inclusivity as it has organised education for all. It can be said that Muhammadiyah adjusts itself to the local wisdom by accepting students regardless of religious, ethnic, citizenship and economic background. This inclusivity of Muhammadiyah educational institutions is proven by the fact that it is mostly Christian students who attend many Muhammadiyah schools and universities in the eastern parts of Indonesia. The teachers play the most important role in ensuring that a democratic, peaceful and enriching schooling eco-system comes into existence. The training of the teachers and support staff can be perceived as emphasising on three major parts: awareness, knowledge, and skills.

Keywords: local wisdom, multicultural education, inclusivity, teachers


Examining Educational Equity in Indonesia through Student Performance in the Certified Emancipated Learning Internship Program

Hakim, L., Winarti, D., Kayen, H., Numan, M., Buana, I., & Barliana, D. (2024). Examining Educational Equity in Indonesia through Student Performance in the Certified Emancipated Learning Internship Program. Aspirasi: Jurnal Masalah-masalah Sosial, 15(2), 143–157. doi:https://doi.org/10.46807/aspirasi.v15i2.4389


Academic Motivation Scale’s psychometric attribute: analysis using Rasch measurement model

Julianto, V., Sumintono, B., Almakhi, N.P.Z. et al. Academic Motivation Scale’s psychometric attribute: analysis using Rasch measurement model. Current Psychology (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-024-07142-7

 

Abstract

In an academic context, it is important to measure students’ academic motivation, which is closely related to learning improvement. One popular and widely used instrument to measure academic motivation is the 28-items Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) from Vallerand et al. (1989). This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of AMS using the Rasch model measurement approach. A total of 1,193 Indonesian secondary school students participated in the study, and their self-reports were used to check instrument quality, including reliability, validity at the instrument level as well as at the item level. The findings showed that AMS Indonesia has adequate psychometric properties. However, four unfavorable items in one construct detected that they came from other dimensions, the rating scale used needs to be shortened, and a few items need to be revised because they have different item functioning. Further testing and refinement of the scale should be conducted


Intolerance of Uncertainty Predicts Happiness of Young Adults in Post COVID-19 Pandemic

Sriyanto, A.S., Hakim, L.N. Intolerance of Uncertainty Predicts Happiness of Young Adults in Post COVID-19 Pandemic. BiopsikososialJurnal Ilmiah Psikologi Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Mercubuana Jakarta, v. 8, n. 2, p. 95-104, oct. 2024. ISSN 2598-4918. Available at: https://publikasi.mercubuana.ac.id/index.php/biopsikososial/article/view/30945/8969.  doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.22441/biopsikososial.v8i2.30945.


Debunking disinformation on YouTube: a fact check on the 2024 Indonesian election

Alamsyah, P., Hakim, L. N., Wijaya, G., & Wicaksono, A. (2024). Debunking disinformation on YouTube: a fact check on the 2024 Indonesian election. Jurnal Studi Komunikasi8(3), 547 – 560. https://doi.org/10.25139/jsk.v8i3.8348 


Longitudinal Study of School Climate Instrument with Secondary School Students: Validity and Reliability Analysis with the Rasch Model

Zynuddin, S.N. & Sumintono, B. (2024).Longitudinal Study of School Climate Instrument with Secondary School Students: Validity and Reliability Analysis with the Rasch Model. Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Management, 12(4), 24-41. https://mojem.um.edu.my/index.php/MOJEM/article/view/55629

 

 

Abstract

The school climate plays a pivotal role in students’ outcomes. Previous literature has highlighted several methodological approaches employed in the school climate domain, including longitudinal studies. However, little is known about the validity and reliability of school climate instruments for longitudinal studies using Rasch analysis. Rasch model is a powerful approach to validate assessment on both item and test levels. Rasch model is coined from the probability of each response and includes item difficulty parameters to characterize the measured items. Moreover, the score represents the item and the person involved with the assessment.   Thus, the current study aimed to validate school climate instruments for longitudinal studies with a six-month gap within the context of secondary school students by utilising Rasch analysis. This study evaluated aspects of reliability and validity, such as unidimensionality, rating scale analysis, item fit statistics, item targeting, and differential item functioning. A total of 1,495 secondary school students from public schools in Selangor, Malaysia, completed a 28-item Malay version of the school climate survey at Time-1 and Time-2, with a six-month gap. The results of the Rasch analysis indicated that the instrument had excellent reliability and separation indices, excellent unidimensionality and construct validity, a functional rating scale, good item-person targeting, and good item fit statistics. The current findings provided valid and reliable insights pertinent for policymakers to strategise interventions and initiatives to enhance the quality of school climate and overall education, particularly in the Asian context.


Exploring Interactive Read Aloud Literacy Learning and Quality Books in the Merdeka Curriculum

Durriyah, T. L., Niasari, C., & Afriyanti , I. (2024). Exploring Interactive Read Aloud Literacy Learning and Quality Books in the Merdeka Curriculum. Pedagogia: Jurnal Pendidikan, 13(2), 306-319. https://pedagogia.umsida.ac.id/index.php/pedagogia/article/view/1718


Korban kekerasan dalam pacaran yang sulit meninggalkan hubungannya

Ifthiharfi, R., Rizkyanti, C. A., & Akhyar, M. (2024). Korban kekerasan dalam pacaran yang sulit meninggalkan hubungannya. Jurnal Psikologi Sosial, 22(2), 163–176. https://doi.org/10.7454/jps.2024.17


Measuring the Impact of Islamic Values-Based Scientific Literacy on Scientific Competency of Madrasah Teachers

Asiyah, Febrini, D., Topano, A., Mustamin, A.A, and Hakim, M.A.R. (2024).  Measuring the Impact of Islamic Values-Based Scientific Literacy on Scientific Competency of Madrasah Teachers. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research. Vol 23 (4), 476-496. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.23.4.25 https://www.ijlter.org/index.php/ijlter/article/view/10068


Unleashing the potential: spatializing middle school mathematics for enhanced learning

Winarti, D.W., Patahuddin, S.M. & Lowrie, T. Unleashing the potential: spatializing middle school mathematics for enhanced learning. Educ Stud Math (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10649-024-10343-3  

 

Abstract

This study assessed the effectiveness of a spatialized mathematics intervention on the mathematical performance and spatial visualization skills of students from an underprivileged Indonesian community. Grade 8 students (N = 407) were assigned to one of twelve experimental classes, receiving the spatial mathematics intervention, or one of seven control classes, continuing with the standard mathematics curriculum. Prior to and following the intervention, a pre-test and post-test design was administered. The data were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance to ascertain the effect of the intervention. Results revealed that the students in the experimental group exhibited significant improvements in spatial visualization skills and mathematics performance (including both spatial and non-spatial competencies), compared to the control group. Importantly, the findings provide evidence that the transfer effects of the spatialized curriculum occur differentially for students of varying ability levels. The findings highlight the importance of spatial intervention in enhancing mathematics performance and spatial visualization skills. The study suggests potential avenues for a paradigm shift in mathematics education that recognizes and embraces the profound influence of spatial thinking.
Keywords
Spatializing mathematicsGeometryMathematics performanceSpatial visualization skills