All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the Seventh International Conference on Education and Social Sciences (7th ICESS 2025) during 9th – 10th of October 2025 in Mataram, Indonesia. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the committee and approved by...

This study develops contextual based English teaching materials for Basic Culinary students in the Diploma 3 Culinary Arts Program at Politeknik Pariwisata Lombok. The study applies Contextual Teaching and Learning and English for Specific Purposes to align English instruction with culinary workplace...

This study aims to develop a values-based education model grounded in local wisdom embedded in the nyesek (traditional weaving) practice of women in Maringkik island, East Lombok Regency. The study responds to the weakening intergenerational transmission of cultural values in coastal and marginalized...

This study examines students’ perceptions of edutourism activities implemented in Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) learning as part of a contextual learning approach in higher education. The study uses a descriptive quantitative approach aimed at obtaining an overview of students’ perceptions...

This study explores how international Muslim students in Malaysia navigate emotionally and culturally sensitive topics in English communication classes. Drawing from semi-structured interviews with eight participants from the Middle East and Africa, the study investigates how learners perceive, manage,...

Case-based learning, as an instructional method, encourages the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, the application of theory in English for Specific Purposes learning, and the simulation of problem-solving in professional contexts. This study aims to implement and evaluate...

Active learning strategies allow students to take a more active role in the classroom, but there is still limited understanding of how they behave during such activities. This study explores why active learning shapes classroom behaviour and how standard 4 students respond to different strategies in...

Inclusive teaching design is essential to ensure equitable access to quality education, particularly for students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Despite policies and initiatives to address students with special needs, many school teachers continue to encounter significant challenges in...

This research addresses the urgent need to enhance college students’ critical thinking skills in conventional Basic Biology courses. The Project-Based Learning (PjBL) approach is proven effective in developing higher-order thinking skills. Furthermore, integrating Deep learning into biology education...

Critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration (4Cs) are essential competencies that students must acquire in the 21st-century education era. The 4Cs skills can be trained through case method-based learning presented in lecture modules. This study aims to develop a case method-based...

Critical thinking skills is an essential competency in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). However, many traditional frameworks for critical thinking are becoming less relevant when applied to evaluating individuals’ skills in the context of AI use. This study aims to identify contemporary conceptualizations...

This study aimed to develop an interactive learning medium based on GeoGebra and JavaScript for the topic of relations and functions, incorporating the cultural context of wetland environments such as traditional foods, regional songs, and other local elements. The development process followed the ADDIE...

Windows is the most widely used operating system globally. It is known as proprietary software that requires relatively high hardware specifications. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, as an open-source operating system, offers a legal, lightweight, and efficient alternative. This study aims to examine the feasibility...

TPACK knowledge serves as a fundamental foundation for teachers to align their teaching practices with the demands of 21st-century learning. Physics instruction plays a crucial role in developing students’ understanding of natural phenomena; therefore, teachers need to integrate TPACK components into...

The shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic transformed traditional classroom dynamics, especially classroom interaction—an essential component of second language learning. However, limited research has examined how English language educators conceptualise and promote interaction in fully...

The academic justification and long-term plan for the Doctor of Education Program at the University of Mataram’s Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (hereafter FTTE) are presented in this paper. The increasing demand for creative, multidisciplinary approaches that combine education and tourism...

This study examines rural and urban school environments to investigate how Indonesian EFL instructors exercise agency in integrating digital resources to mitigate ongoing classroom challenges. This qualitative multiple case study, informed by the Ecological Model of Teacher Agency and the TPACK framework,...

This study sheds light on the public’s disobedience to the policies of Indonesian government institutions in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in the new normal era in the Sasak community on Lombok Island, Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach, this study discovered that the low trust of public in...

The integration of digital technology in primary science education is pivotal for developing 21st-century skills. However, a comprehensive mapping of how QR codes and mobile learning specifically impact critical thinking remains limited. This study analyzes 204 documents from The Lens (2015–2025) using...

This study aims to investigate the effects of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) on students’ analytical thinking and collaboration skills in chemistry education, specifically focusing on electrolyte and non-electrolyte solutions. A quasi-experimental approach was used, employing a posttest-only design to...

Kemidi Rudat is a traditional Islamic-Malay theatrical performance that represents the cultural identity of the Sasak community on Lombok Island, particularly in North Lombok Regency. This performing art functions as a medium for religious propagation (dakwah), entertainment, and nonformal education,...