REVIEW OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION, CULTURE AND PEDAGOGY

From Lyric to Meaning: Self-Healing in Tulus’ “Diri” Through Barthes’ Semiotics

Nayla Maulidita*, Rocky Prasetyo Jati — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study analyzed the lyrics of "Diri" by Tulus using Roland Barthes’ semiotic approach to explore how the song constructs and conveys the concept of self-healing. Released in 2022 during a period of emotional transition for Indonesian youth following the COVID-19 pandemic, the song presented themes of self-acceptance, emotional honesty, and psychological resilience. The research applied Barthes’ three-tier model of meaning—denotation, connotation, and myth to uncover how symbolic messages in the lyrics represent both individual emotional experiences and broader cultural narratives. The lyrical content was examined through qualitative content analysis, with each selected verse interpreted for its literal, emotional, and ideological significance. The findings revealed that "Diri" serves as more than personal reflection; it also functions as a cultural artifact that reinforces emerging values of emotional independence and mental well-being in urban Indonesian society. Through verses that encourage forgiveness, self-talk, and emotional boundaries, the song communicates ideals that resonate with contemporary youth. However, it also reflects the tension between personal responsibility and collective support in the process of healing. This study demonstrated the relevance of semiotic analysis in interpreting psychological discourse within popular music. It contributed to expanding the application of Barthes’ theory beyond Western contexts and offered insights into how music can shape and reflect emotional culture. The results may serve as a foundation for future research in cultural studies, media psychology, and the role of art in mental health awareness.

Development of Concept Change-Oriented Acid-Base Worksheet to Eliminate Acid-Base Misconceptions in Senior High School Students

Urwatil Wutsqo Amry* — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Facts in the field showed that students encountered misconception towards several basic concepts of acid-base. The misconception occurred is resistant and hard to be changed. To change the misconception occurred, the students must experience cognitive conflict that may lead them to do concept changing. Concept-change oriented learning is effective in preventing students from misconception. By the use of worksheet that oriented to concept-change will help reducing misconception encountered by the students. The aim of this study is to determine the process of developing acid-base worksheet which oriented to concept-change, to know the feasibility of the developed worksheet and to determine the effectiveness of the developed worksheet in reducing misconception that students face. The study used Borg and Gall theory. The result of the study showed that the developed worksheet is feasible to be used with validation value of 90,11%, and the developed worksheet is also effective in eliminating misconception encountered by the students, with pre-test value of 67.6% and post-test value of 2%.

The Influence of Digital Literacy on Student Political Participation: A Case Study of Student Movements in Responding to Public Policy

Bambang Yuniarto*, Dina Abiyah, Siti Sarah, Diva Ramadhani — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The aim of this research focuses on digital literacy, which has a broad influence on students' political participation and helps create movements for change in response to policies directed at the public. The method used includes a literature review and a qualitative approach. In addition, to strengthen the theoretical basis and arguments, a second method is applied through direct interviews, aiming to build a comprehensive understanding of how digital literacy works and how students participate in responding to public policy. The findings show that there are many opportunities, such as using social media, expressing aspirations, and critically examining various information. However, the digital era also presents challenges that require students to improve their digital literacy, especially in relation to political issues. As the future of the next generation, students are expected to have political activity and criticism of the policy. In addition, it is been brought into the light the role of the digital literacy both in reflection and in deeping the reflections on the responsibility of fitting the course of the digital progression that is being designed by the digital literacy.

Mapping Student Creativity Levels Among Junior High School Students

Risa Andrea, Novi Wahyu Hidayati, Hastiani* — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The purpose of this research is to describe the profile of student creativity in P5 (Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila) activities at State Junior High School 1 Sungai Betung and to analyze the creativity program of guidance and counseling teachers in the independent curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka). In this case, the research informants are three guidance and counseling (BK) teachers in State Junior High School 1 Sungai Betung. Data were collected by conducting observations, interviews, and reviewing programs at State Junior High School 1 Sungai Betung, especially student activities when implementing creativity programs. This method involve documentation related to creativity programs by guidance and counseling teachers, extracurricular activities, P5 activities, guidance and counseling teacher programs such as individual counseling, group counseling and classical guidance, and organized activities related to creativity. The research results show that guidance and counseling teachers play an active role in creativity programs at school. Therefore, guidance and counseling teachers participate in creativity, especially in facilitating extracurricular activities and P5 in the development and growth of students, as well as developing the talents, interests, and potential possessed by students. From the data obtained from interviews, observations, and documentation studies, researchers recommend designing student creativity programs for guidance and counseling teachers so that the existence of this program can develop guidance and counseling teacher programs and students' creativity abilities at school.

The Role of Fishermen in Preserving the Environment of Sukalila Estuary, Cirebon City

Nasehuhdin, Tri Oktavia Ramadhani*, Uswah Nafisah — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to examine the role of fishermen in preserving the environment in Muara Sukalila, Cirebon City. As a coastal community group that relies directly on marine resources, fishermen have a vital interest in maintaining the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems. This research employed a qualitative approach with data collection techniques including interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that fishermen in Muara Sukalila are actively involved in various environmental conservation practices, such as avoiding the use of destructive fishing gear, cleaning up waste around the estuary, and maintaining catch limits to prevent overfishing. Additionally, local wisdom plays a significant role in fostering ecological awareness in the fishermen’s daily lives, including prohibitions against dumping waste into the sea and communal efforts to maintain environmental cleanliness. However, challenges such as limited government support, industrial waste pollution, and climate change continue to pose serious obstacles. Therefore, collaboration among fishermen, the government, and the wider community is essential to strengthen sustainable efforts in coastal environmental preservation.