AJIRSS: Asian Journal of Innovative Research in Social Science

Utilization Of Natural Materials Or Used Materials For Fine Motor Stimulation And Children's Creativity At Al-Berkah Pangirkiran Dolok Kindergarten

Irma Sari Daulay — 2025-12-19

This research is based on the limitations of creative learning media and the low ability of children to cut, paste, fold, and arrange simple shapes. This service activity aims to utilize used materials as a learning medium in stimulating children's fine motor development and creativity at Al-Berkah Pangirkiran Dolok Kindergarten. The method used in this activity is a participatory approach by involving teachers and children through direct practice, mentoring, and evaluation of the work. The results of the activity show that the use of used materials has a positive impact on children's development. As many as 80–83.4% of children showed improved fine motor skills, characterized by the skill of sticking leaf collage, as well as making pencil cases out of aqua and straws creatively. However, there are still around 15-20% of children who need further assistance, especially in collage activities that require high concentration and more fine coordination. Thus, it can be concluded that the use of natural materials and used materials can be an alternative learning medium that is cheap, environmentally friendly, and effective to improve children's fine motor and creativity from an early age. This activity also has a positive impact on teachers and parents to be more creative in utilizing the surrounding environment as a source of children's learning.

Epistemology Of Islamic Education Philosophy: A Conceptual Study Of The Scientific Foundations And Their Implications For Modern Learning

Kharismatul Khasanah — 2025-12-19

This article examines the epistemology of Islamic education by explaining the role of revelation, reason, experience, and intuition as the main foundations in the formation of knowledge. Unlike Western epistemology, which emphasizes rationality and empirical approaches, Islamic epistemology presents a more holistic perspective because it harmoniously combines spiritual, moral, and intellectual dimensions. This study uses a literature review method, examining various classical and contemporary sources to obtain a more in-depth conceptual overview. The results of the study show that revelation is the highest source of truth, while reason serves as an instrument for understanding reality, and experience and intuition strengthen the process of internalization and application of knowledge in everyday life. This study provides a new perspective by integrating these four sources of knowledge into a single epistemological framework that can be applied in the development of modern learning, thereby emphasizing that today's educational challenges are not only related to technical and methodological aspects but also to strengthening the epistemological foundations that have been neglected. Furthermore, this article highlights the relevance of Islamic epistemology in learning practices through integrated curriculum development, character building, and the use of applicable learning methods. These findings indicate that Islamic epistemology can be an important reference for building a more holistic education that is in line with the needs of the modern era.

Collaborative Leadership Model In MSME Development

Toufan Aldian Syah — 2025-12-19

This study aims to evaluate collaborative leadership in the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the eyelash production center of Purbalingga Regency. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were obtained through in-depth interviews with three MSME actors and one manager of a sharia cooperative, supported by observation and documentation. The findings indicate that government support remains normative and populist, access to funding is inconsistent, and collaborative leadership practices are underdeveloped. The study emphasizes the need for a structured collaborative leadership model to strengthen the MSME ecosystem sustainably. It proposes the importance of active participation, the role of community leaders, and cross-sectoral synergy as strategies for institutional strengthening of MSMEs.