<p class="abstrak"><em>This research was motivated by the low motivation to learn students in class II MIS Raudhatul Mujawwidin on moral subjects. The purpose of this study is to analyze the increase in student motivation in moral subjects with the CTL approach. The research approach is qualitative with the action research method through the Kemmis and Taggart model with two cycles. The results showed that: First, the level of student motivation in moral subjects with the CTL approach in the first cycle increased to 64.69% from the previous only 36.84%. This means that the use of the CTL approach is quite a solution in overcoming the low motivation of student learning, so that it remains used as an action variable for cycle II. Secondly, the level of students' motivation in the subject of morality with the CTL approach in the second cycle increased to 82.89%. Of the six indicators of student motivation to learn, only one indicator that is in the category of "moderately motivated" is the indicator of appreciation in learning. This shows that the application of the CTL approach can increase student motivation in class II MI Raudhatul Mujawwidin on the subject of the morality of the material of faith in God as evidenced from almost all indicators of student motivation to learn in the "highly motivated" category.</em></p><p class="abstrak">Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya motivasi belajar siswa di kelas II MIS Raudhatul Mujawwidin pada mata pelajaran akidah akhlak. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis peningkatan motivasi belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran akidah akhlak dengan pendekatan CTL. Pendekatan penelitian yaitu kualitatif dengan metode action research melalui model Kemmis and Taggart dengan dua siklus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: Pertama, tingkat motivasi belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran akidah akhlak dengan pendekatan CTL di siklus I meningkat menjadi 64,69% dari sebelumnya hanya 36,84%. Hal ini berarti bahwa penggunaan pendekatan CTL cukup menjadi solusi dalam mengatasi rendahnya motivasi belajar siswa, sehingga tetap dijadikan sebagai variabel tindakan untuk siklus II. Kedua, tingkat motivasi belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran akidah akhlak dengan pendekatan CTL di siklus II meningkat menjadi 82,89%. Dari keenam indikator motivasi belajar siswa, hanya satu indikator yang berada dikategori “cukup termotivasi”, yaitu indikator penghargaan dalam belajar. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan pendekatan CTL dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa di kelas II MI Raudhatul Mujawwidin pada mata pelajaran akidah akhlak materi beriman kepada Allah yang dibuktikan dari hampir semua indikator motivasi belajar siswa berada pada kategori “sangat termotivasi”.</p>

Development of the Gayo’s Science Park’s (GSPs) aims to improve the regional economy based on commodity Gayo coffee. Sustainability aspect assessed including technique, economic, social as well as ecology. The objective of this paper was to design the sustainability development of the (GSPs). In this paper we only limits on qualitative judgment of the GSPs development design. In technical aspect discusses how to increase productivity Gayo coffee which currently ranges 650-700 kg ha−1, even though the potential productivity reaches 1.2-1.5 ton ha−1. For the economic aspect focuses on how the GSPs continuing coffee-based production down-stream. In this design also discussed the ecological, technical and social aspects such as increasing productivity, use of organic matter on agriculture as well in plants cultivation conservation zone. To sustain the GSPs, we design a business that will be developed, namely through construct the small-plants (5 kg per running production) and Gayo coffee superior seeds supplier. Therefore, we use several techniques to construct its planning, such as business plan canvas and qualitative SWOT analysis, as well as introducing the innovative technology and site-plan.

Traditional rice farming requires a lot of time and effort, therefore the high farming costs needed. The use of mechanization in rice farming is a technology can give the benefit to increase the farming efficiency and anticipate the scarcity of resources. This study aims to analyse the feasibility of lowland rice farming using agricultural machinery, both technical, financial and social feasibility. The research was conducted in Teureubeh Village, Jantho City District, Aceh Besar District. Primary data obtained from the survey results assisted by qualitative data obtained from observations. The results showed that technically a combine harvester could be operated to land conditions suitable, was more profitable than the traditional method, its showed from the value of R/C (2.4), in the rice harvesting process has not had a negative impact on farmers, and has even provided benefits for farmers in harvest period due to the difficulty of labor available at the research location.

The aim of these activities was to provide input/recommendations to policymakers about the issues and problems of agricultural development from the study of technology adoption on integrated crop management (ICM) of rice. The event was held from March - November 2015 in four districts namely Pidie, Aceh Utara, Aceh Barat, and Aceh Barat Daya. The activities implemented through field studies with respondents are farmers who received the SLICM program (purposive sampling). Each district was selected one district and each district will be selected two villages. In-depth interview respondents as much as 10-20 farmers per village. Respondents were selected randomly from members of rice SLICM. Data collected consists of primary data and secondary data and processed by descriptive analysis. The results showed that the level of technology adoption on integrated crop management (ICM) of rice in Pidie, Aceh Utara, Aceh Barat, and Aceh Barat Daya districts is not influenced by the characteristics of the respondent, such as; age, education, and experience of farmers in cropping rice. Technology adoption on integrated crop management (ICM) of rice is still limited to the use of the technology components of new varieties and seed labeled. The various components of the basic technology and the integrated crop management selection of paddy rice, which have not adopted by respondents include intermittent irrigation, organic fertilizer utilization, weeding with grok. While legowo cropping system is still limited. The adoption rate on integrated crop management (ICM) of rice is influenced by several factors, among others: the implemented technology is easy, uncomplicated. The technology is also cheap but in accordance with the conditions of society and new technologies can provide more benefit to them (increased yield).

The purpose of this study was to analyze the internal and external conditions of STAI (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam/Islamic Higher Education) Yasni Muara Bungo in formulating a strategy for changing the form of a higher education institution using TOWS and SPACE Matrix analysis tools as new model of SWOT analysis. This is a case study using a descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques were conducted using interviews, surveys and questionnaires. The data obtained were analyzed using TOWS and SPACE matrices. The result of TOWS matrix analysis shows that some alternatives can be applied by STAI Yasni Muara Bungo in changing its form to IAI or Institut Agama Islam (Islamic Institute) Yasni Muara Bungo are the following: (1) Strengthening the input of higher education components (Funding / education costs); (2) Developing of educational / academic, cultural and academic ethics programs in STAI Yasni Muara Bungo; and (3) Improving the quality of the curriculum that is integrated with Islamic elements, global and modern projections. While the results of the SPACE matrix show STAI Yasni Muara Bungo is in the Aggressive quadrant, meaning that it has more dominant strengths and opportunities than weaknesses and threats, making it very possible to be developed into the Islamic Institute of Religion (IAI) Yasni Muara Bungo.