Universal Teaching and Learning Journal

Universal Teaching and Learning Journal (UTLJ) is an international peer-reviewed and scientific journal that explores the science and practice of education, pedagogy, and learning methodologies across various disciplines and contexts. UTLJ welcomes researchers, academicians, and practitioners to submit well-written manuscripts of original research, reviews, and case studies with insightful topics related to teaching and learning. UTLJ aims to theoretically and practically contribute to the advancement of educational science and effective teaching practices.

Universal Teaching and Learning Journal (UTLJ) is an international peer-reviewed and scientific journal that explores the science and practice of education, pedagogy, and learning methodologies across various disciplines and contexts. UTLJ welcomes researchers, academicians, and practitioners to submit well-written manuscripts of original research, reviews, and case studies with insightful topics related to teaching and learning. UTLJ aims to theoretically and practically contribute to the advancement of educational science and effective teaching practices.

Published
2025-08-12

Articles

Development of a web-based Multimedia Learning Management System (MLMS) in High School physics learning

Purpose: To develop and evaluate a web-based Multimedia Learning Management System (MLMS) for high school physics integrating text, images, video, animation, and simulations to address post-pandemic learning challenges and improve outcomes in static and dynamic electricity. Research Methodology: Research and Development using the ADDIE model. Needs analysis involved questionnaires to teachers (n=30) and students (n=107). The MLMS was designed and developed with multimedia and PhET-based virtual labs, then validated by material and media experts, followed by small-group (n=17) and field trials with teachers and students. Data were analyzed using 4-point Likert means; learning-outcome instruments were prepared with validity/reliability procedures, and effectiveness was examined with a pretest–posttest (N-Gain) design. Results: Needs analysis showed strong demand for accessible, multimedia physics resources (teachers 100% supportive; students 98% agree on development). Material validation achieved a very good category (~90%+), media validation very good (?83.75%). Small-group practicality averaged 86.32% (very good); teacher field tests averaged 84.82% (very good); student responses averaged 79.98% (very good). Implementation indicates improved learning outcomes in static and dynamic electricity. Conclusion: The web-based MLMS is valid and practical for classroom use, enhances engagement through interactive multimedia and simulations, and supports better monitoring of student progress. Limitations: Trials were limited to selected schools and physics topics; no randomized control groups; effectiveness depends on stable internet access. Contribution: Provides a validated MLMS prototype that operationalizes ADDIE for physics education, integrates interactive multimedia and virtual labs with progress tracking, and offers instruments and practical guidance for school-level deployment.

Development of a manual for standardizing the teachers recruitment process

Purpose: This study aims to design clear and structured guidelines to ensure that each stage of the teacher recruitment process is conducted consistently and in accordance with established standards. Research Methodology: This study adopts a research and development (R&D) approach using the Thiagarajan et al. 4D model, which includes four stages: define, design, develop, and disseminate. Data were collected through surveys, interviews, and questionnaires, and analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative descriptive methods. Results: The teacher recruitment manual comprised objectives, procedures, and selection criteria. The development process followed the 4D stages, resulting in validation scores from HR management experts (41 points, 75%), education management experts (32.5 points, 81%), and language experts (54 points, 98%). Practicality testing with stakeholders achieved a score of 4.24 (85%), indicating that the manual is practical and ready for use. Conclusions: This study successfully produced a teacher recruitment manual that meets expert validation standards and is deemed practical by stakeholders, making it suitable for implementation in educational institutions. Limitations: This study was limited to a specific institutional context, which may affect the generalizability of the results. Broader application would require adaptation to different educational environments. Contribution: This study contributes a validated and practical recruitment manual that can serve as a model for improving recruitment consistency and quality in educational institutions.

Developing an islamic adab-based teacher leadership model to improve teacher performance in Islamic boarding schools

Purpose: This study aimed to improve teacher performance by improving the quality of teacher leadership. Research methodology: This study applies the Borg and Gall development model, with teachers as subjects. The study aims to identify teachers’ needs for an Islamic manners-based leadership model, design and develop its prototype, evaluate its validity and practicality, and assess its effectiveness. Data from experts and practitioners were collected through observations, surveys, and assessment sheets and analyzed using quantitative and descriptive methods. Results: The study shows a high need for Islamic adab-based leadership. The prototype, which comprised structured steps and components, achieved high validity (3.66) and practicality (3.20). Its application significantly improved teacher performance, with normality > 0.05, t-test < 0.05, moderate N-Gain (0.60), and 58% effectiveness. Conclusion: The Islamic adab-based teacher leadership model effectively improves teacher performance, demonstrating high validity and practicality, and fostering competence and moral integrity in both teaching and mentoring roles. Limitations: The study’s limitations include its focus on one institution, a small sample size with short implementation, and reliance mainly on teacher perspectives without broad input from students or parents. Contribution: This study develops a validated Islamic adab-based leadership model that enhances teacher performance, upholds ethical standards, enriches faith-based education literature, and offers practical guidance for educators and policymakers.

Interactive biology media learning development to the student learning style (audio-visual-kinesthetic) based on Google Site

Purpose: This research aims to develop interactive learning media based on Google Sites tailored to students’ learning styles, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic, in order to improve learning outcomes in junior high school biology. Methods: This study used a Research and Development (R&D) approach with the 4D model (define, design, develop, disseminate). Instruments included expert validation sheets, practicality questionnaires, and pre-test and post-test questions. Data were analyzed using descriptive validation, practicality results, and the N-Gain test to measure effectiveness. Results: The results showed that media expert validation scored 80%, material expert validation also 80%, and teacher validation 80%, all categorized as valid and requiring no revision. Student responses indicated positive perceptions: 100% found the media easy to understand and 80.9% found it visually attractive. The N-Gain score was 56.29%, categorized as “quite effective,” with average student achievement increasing from 70.47 (pre-test) to 87 (post-test), showing significant improvement in learning outcomes. Conclusion: Google Site-based interactive learning media is valid, practical, and quite effective in supporting biology learning. Its application can increase students’ enthusiasm, understanding, and outcomes in the Human Digestive System topic. Limitation: The research was limited to one school (SMP Insan Scholar Madani BSD), one subject (biology), and one topic (digestive system), so generalizability is limited. Dissemination was also limited to biology teachers at the same school. Contribution: This study provides a practical model for integrating technology-based interactive media aligned with students’ learning styles. It enriches literature on digital learning tools in Indonesian secondary education and offers a reference for teachers and researchers developing similar media.

Linguistodicatic basis of training specialist translators based on information resources

Purpose: This study aims to examine the linguodidactic foundations for training professional translators in the digital era, with a focus on the integration of information resources to enhance the effectiveness of specialized translation education. Methodology/approach: The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach through a review of existing theories, case studies, and pedagogical practices in translator education. It analyzes the use of information and communication technologies (ICT), including electronic corpora, terminology databases, and machine translation tools, in various domains such as legal, medical, and technical translation. Results/findings: Findings indicate that the incorporation of ICT and digital resources significantly improves translator training outcomes. Students develop stronger terminological precision, higher efficiency in handling specialized texts, and greater adaptability to technological innovations. Furthermore, the integration of electronic resources supports collaborative learning and problem-solving strategies in professional contexts. Conclusion: The use of ICT-based information resources provides a solid theoretical and practical framework for enhancing translator education. However, successful implementation requires balanced integration with traditional pedagogical methods to avoid overdependence on automated tools. Limitations: The study is limited by its reliance on secondary literature and lacks empirical testing through experimental or longitudinal research in classroom settings. Contribution: This paper contributes to the field of translation studies by providing a comprehensive model of how digital resources can be effectively integrated into linguodidactic approaches for specialized translator training, offering valuable insights for curriculum developers and educators.