Ilomata International Journal of Social Science

The Role of Guidance and Counseling in Supporting the Successful Implementation of the Independent Curriculum in Middle Schools

2024-08-08T04:36:49+00:00

This study aims to explore the implementation of counseling guidance in the context of the success of the Independent Curriculum in secondary schools. The Independent Curriculum is known as an initiative to promote competency-based education with an emphasis on developing relevant skills, knowledge, and attitudes for students. The research method used is a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. The research participants consisted of counseling guidance teachers, school principals, and students involved in the implementation of the Independent Curriculum. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews and participatory observations. The results of the study show that the implementation of counseling guidance plays an important role in supporting the success of the Independent Curriculum. The findings highlight that counseling guidance assists students in identifying and developing competencies in accordance with the demands of the new curriculum. In addition, the role of counseling guidance teachers in facilitating students' understanding and motivation towards the new curriculum is also very important. This study provides practical implications for the development of further education policies in integrating the role of counseling guidance as the main supporter in the success of the Independent Curriculum. It is hoped that this research can be the foundation for the development of a more effective counseling guidance program in supporting broader educational goals.

User-Generated Content as a Brand Image Builder: An Explanatory Study on Instagram's JackArmy Fashion Brand Image

2024-08-09T02:59:57+00:00

Instagram has become a crucial platform for fashion businesses to interact with consumers and build brand image. User-generated content (UGC) plays a significant role in this process. This research examines the effect of social interaction and technical feature attractiveness of UGC advertising on Instagram on JackArmy's brand image. This study employs an explanatory survey involving 293 JackArmy's Instagram account followers. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS) with SmartPLS 3.0 software. The findings indicate that social interaction and technical feature attractiveness of UGC advertising positively influence JackArmy's brand image. This research highlights the importance of UGC in digital marketing strategies, particularly for fashion businesses. Social interaction and content quality of UGC are proven to be critical factors in building a positive brand image among consumers.

Knowledge and Participation of Students of the Faculty of Tarbiyah Teacher Training, North Sumatra State Islamic University in the 2024 Election in Indonesia

2024-08-13T02:51:43+00:00

This research aims to determine the knowledge and participation of students at the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training towards the elections in Indonesia in 2024. The research method used is a qualitative technique with a phenomenological approach, which includes interviews, observation and documentation. The results of the research show that the majority of Faculty of Tarbiyah Teacher Training, State Islamic University of North Sumatra students knowledge level shows that they have sufficient knowledge about the 2024 elections, as well as the majority of students who have sufficient knowledge about the 2024 elections and show active participation. This active participation is influenced by political education and campaigns on campus, although there are groups of students who are easily influenced by the lure of material.