Scolae: Journal of Pedagogy

The Role of Parenting Styles in Developing Empathy Skills in Early Childhood

Aira Ridzqikha Amalia Salsabila Putri Arisman — 2026-06-23

This study aimed to describe the development of empathy in early childhood based on parenting styles. The study employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The participants consisted of 77 children Group B Sigi Regency. Data on parenting styles were collected through questionnaires, while children's empathy was assessed through observation. The results showed that democratic parenting was the most frequently applied parenting style (50.64%), followed by authoritarian parenting (25.97%) and permissive parenting (23.37%). Children raised under authoritarian parenting were predominantly categorized as being in the emerging stage of empathy development (50%). In contrast, most children raised under democratic parenting were categorized as developing as expected (53.84%), and no children were found in the underdeveloped category. Similarly, children raised under permissive parenting were mostly categorized as developing as expected (55.55%), although some were still classified as underdeveloped. The findings indicate that empathy development tends to be better among children who experience democratic parenting compared to those raised under authoritarian and permissive parenting styles. This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on empathy as an essential aspect of young children's socio-emotional development and provides valuable insights for parents and educators in implementing parenting practices that support the development of empathy in early childhood.

English Language Acquisition: A Literature Review of Recent Research Trends and Learning Processes

Suhria Suhria — 2026-06-30

This study aimed to identify research trends, learning processes, and factors influencing English Language Acquisition (ELA) based on Scopus-indexed publications from 2021 to 2026. A literature review method was employed using articles retrieved from the Scopus database with the keyword “English Language Acquisition.” The search was limited to journal articles, open-access publications, and studies published between 2021 and 2026. A total of 17 articles that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings revealed five major themes: phonological acquisition, morphosyntactic acquisition, vocabulary development, cognitive factors, and instructional interventions. Phonological acquisition emerged as the most dominant area, emphasizing the influence of first-language systems on second-language speech perception and production. The review also demonstrated that cognitive factors, including memory and auditory processing abilities, significantly contribute to language learning outcomes. Furthermore, multimodal learning environments and technology-supported instruction were found to facilitate language development. Overall, the findings indicate that English language acquisition is a multidimensional process shaped by the interaction of linguistic, cognitive, perceptual, and environmental factors.

STRATEGI ADAPTIF GURU MENGHADAPI TRANSFORMASI PEMBELAJARAN DI ERA SOCIETY 5.0 DI SMP NEGERI 1 LORE BARAT

Indah Suarni — 2026-06-30

The transformation of learning in the Society 5.0 era requires teachers to integrate digital technology with pedagogical approaches to create innovative, adaptive, and student-centered learning environments. However, its implementation in rural schools continues to face significant challenges, particularly in terms of digital infrastructure and teachers' digital competencies. This study aimed to analyze the challenges encountered by teachers and identify the strategies they employ in adapting to learning transformation in the Society 5.0 era at SMP Negeri 1 Lore Barat. This research employed a quantitative descriptive approach. The population consisted of all 13 teachers at SMP Negeri 1 Lore Barat, and a total sampling technique was applied, whereby all teachers were included as research participants. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale and analyzed through descriptive statistics, including mean scores and standard deviations, using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 26. The findings revealed that the level of challenges faced by teachers was categorized as moderate, with a mean score of 3.40, while teachers' strategies in responding to learning transformation were categorized as high, with a mean score of 4.18. The primary challenges included limited internet connectivity, inadequate technological facilities, and insufficient professional development opportunities related to digital competencies. Meanwhile, the dominant strategies involved continuous professional development through training, self-directed learning, the development of digital learning media, and collaborative practices among teachers. The study concludes that the successful implementation of learning transformation in the Society 5.0 era depends not only on the availability of digital technology but also on teachers' professional readiness, institutional support, and educational policies that strengthen digital infrastructure and teachers' competencies.

THE EFFECT OF STORYTELLING METHOD ON CHILDREN'S LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN GROUP B2, ADHYAKSA KINDERGARTEN XXII PALU

Nur Rahma — 2026-06-30

This study is a child's language development has not developed as expected. The aim is to determine the effect of the storytelling method on children's language development. The research method used is a quantitative approach method and an experimental research type. The subjects of this study were children in Group B2 of Adhyaksa XXII Palu Kindergarten, totaling 21 children. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data processing was carried out using percentage techniques and t-tests (paired sample t-test). Data from the recapitulation of observations of children's language development before being given treatment in the form of storytelling methods, in the three aspects that have been observed, there were 0% in the BSB category, 12.70% in the BSH category, 52.38% in the MB category, and 34.92% in the BB category. After being given treatment in the form of storytelling methods, from the results of the recapitulation of observations of children's language development in the three aspects that have been observed, an average of 55.55% was obtained in the BSB category, 22.22% in the BSH category, 22.23% in the MB category, and 0% in the BB category. Based on the results of the t-test calculation data, the value of ttug> ttable (20,088> 1,724) was obtained, and the significance value was 0.000 <0.05. It can be concluded that Ho is rejected and H1 is accepted, which means that there is an influence of the storytelling method on children's language development in Group B2 of Adhyaksa XXII Kindergarten, Palu.

PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN PAIKELAS VIII DI SMP AMAL BAKTI

Rizky Amanda Nasution — 2026-06-30

Pelaksanaan penelitian yang telah dilakukan bertujuan untuk dapat mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan dari strategi kooperatif tipe inquiring minds want to know untuk dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar dari siswa kelas VII di SMP Amal Bakti. Penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif. Adapun yang menjadi populasi dalam penelitian yakni seluruh dari peserta didik dengan latar belakang beragama Islam di kelas VII dan VIII. sampel penelitian yang diambil menggunakan teknik dari purposive sampling dengan kelas control yakni siswa yang duduk di kelas VIII dan untuk kelas eksperimen siswa yang duduk di bangku kelas VII. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan cara penggunaan tes dan angket untuk dapat mengetahui motivasi belajar yang kemudian dianalisis dengan adanya penggunaan Uji t dengan jenis independen sample t test. Hasil penelitian memberikan penjelasan terkait bahwa terdapat adanya pengaruh yang signifikan dari penggunaan strategi inquiring minds want to know, terhadap motivasi belajar dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam dengan materi iman kepada malaikat di kelas VII SMP Amal Bakti. Hal Hal ini dapat dibuktikan dengan adanya uji t yang menunjukkan bahwa nilai signifikansi yang didapatkan melalui hasil instrumen tes angket lebih kecil dari 0.05. Penelitian memberikan hasil implikasi yang penting terhadap Guru PAI untuk nantinya membantu melakukan peningkatan motivasi belajar siswa terkhusus pada materi iman kepada malaikat.