Journal of Higher Education and Academic Advancement

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NUMBER HEAD TOGETHER (NHT) LEARNING STRATEGY TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES IN SCIENCE SUBJECTS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nurdyansyah, Hidayatulloh, Mochamad Nashrullah — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Objective: This study aims to improve student learning outcomes in Science subjects by implementing the Numbered Head Together (NHT) learning strategy in Grade IV of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Darul Hikmah Sidoarjo. Method: This research uses the Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach with the Hopkins model, conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects of the study are 30 students with a Minimum Mastery Criteria (KKM) of 75. Data collection techniques include tests, student activity observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis is both quantitative and qualitative. Results: The study shows an increase in student learning completion in each cycle. Pre-action completion was 76.67%. After implementing NHT in Cycle I, it rose to 83.33%. A more significant increase occurred in Cycle II, reaching 93.33%, achieving classical learning completeness. Novelty: The application of the NHT strategy effectively improves student learning outcomes, student activity, group cooperation, and creates a more enjoyable learning environment in elementary school Science education.

PEDAGOGICAL POTENTIAL OF CONSTRUCTIVE ALIGNMENT AND THE CASE-STUDY METHOD IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ REFLECTIVE-ANALYTICAL RESEARCH COMPETENCE

Khamroeva Feruza Asrorovna — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Objective : In contemporary higher education, increasing attention is paid to the development of students’ research competences, particularly reflective-analytical competence. This competence plays a crucial role in fostering scientific thinking, problem analysis, and evidence-based reasoning. Method : The article examines constructive alignment as a methodological framework that ensures coherence between learning outcomes, teaching activities, and assessment tools. Within this framework, the case-study method is analyzed as an effective pedagogical approach for developing students’ reflective-analytical research competence. Results : The study highlights the pedagogical potential of case-based learning in activating reflection, analytical thinking, and independent decision-making. Novelty : The findings emphasize the relevance of integrating the case-study method into higher education to enhance students’ research-oriented learning.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED LEARNING MODULE BASED ON DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

Umirov Ilkhom Iskandar ugli — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Objective: This paper presents the theoretical and practical aspects of developing an integrated learning module through the use of digital technologies in the educational process. Method: The concept of the learning module is based on modern pedagogical technologies, the capabilities of the digital learning environment, and the principles of interdisciplinary integration. Results: The results of the study show that the implementation of an integrated module on digital platforms enhances students' independent learning activity, develops technological thinking, and contributes to the formation of interdisciplinary competencies. Novelty: The development of an integrated learning module through the use of digital technologies is grounded in modern pedagogical technologies, the capabilities of the digital learning environment, and the principles of interdisciplinary integration.