Evaluating the Fun School Movement (GSM) Using the Discrepancy Evaluation Model in Junior High Schools

Zamzami Zamzami; Widowati Pusporini; Ghany Desti Laksita; Ade Putri Juliati; Muhammad Zawil Kiram

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i1.1596

Authors

Zamzami Zamzami Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Widowati Pusporini Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Ghany Desti Laksita Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Ade Putri Juliati Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Muhammad Zawil Kiram University of Sheffield

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i1.1596

Keywords:

Character Development , Discrepancy Evaluation Model , Fun School Movement , School Climate

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Fun School Movement (GSM) program at public junior high schools in Kulon Progo Regency. The evaluation assesses the achievements and barriers within four key components of GSM: learning environment, pedagogical practices, character development, and school connectedness. The method used is Provus' Discrepancy Evaluation Model (DEM) with a mixed-methods approach, involving 3 principals, 28 teachers, and 288 students. Data were collected through interviews, observations, questionnaires, and document reviews, and analyzed using qualitative analysis and descriptive statistics. The results show that the GSM program successfully created a more positive learning environment, with an average achievement of 75.64% across the three schools, and supported student character development, with an average score of 77.92%. However, the main challenges included varying levels of understanding among teachers, low parental involvement, and the need for further teacher training. The implications of this study emphasize the need for continuous teacher training and increased parental involvement to support the more effective and sustainable implementation of GSM.

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Author Biographies

Zamzami Zamzami, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Was born in Aceh Utara, 10 Oktober 2000. Student at Yogyakarta State University (UNY). Study S1 Language Arabic at UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh and graduated in 2022, and now still studying Post Graduation Educational Research and Evaluation (UNY).

Widowati Pusporini, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Is a lecturer at Yogyakarta State University (UNY) and is now in the Department of Educational Research and Evaluation, UNY. Her research focuses on educational evaluation, distance education, and education quality improvement, with interests in school leadership, equity, and program effectiveness. She has published studies in reputable indexed journals on education programs and learning effectiveness in Indonesia.

Ghany Desti Laksita, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Was born in Yogayakarta, 10 Oktober 2000. Student at Yogyakarta State University (UNY). I studied S1 math education at Yogyakarta State University, graduated in 2023, and am currently pursuing Post-Graduation Educational Research and Evaluation (UNY).

Ade Putri Juliati, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Was born in Aceh Utara, 31 Juli 2000. Student at Yogyakarta State University (UNY). I studied S1 Psychology at UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, graduated in 2022, and am now pursuing a postgraduate degree in Psychology (UNY).

Muhammad Zawil Kiram, University of Sheffield

Is a Student at the School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations, University of Sheffield. Holds a BA in Sociology from Malikussaleh University (2014–2018) and an MA from Marmara University (2019–2021). Research interests: social stratification, education, family sociology, gender and domestic labour, time-use studies, and gender inequality in Muslim societies. Reviewer and editor for related journals.

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