© 2019 Minda Masagi Press owned by ASPENSI in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia p-ISSN 1979-7877, e-ISSN 2621-587X, and www.journals.mindamas.com/index.php/educare i EDUCARE: International Journal for Educational Studies, Volume 12(1), August 2019 © 2019 Minda Masagi Press owned by ASPENSI in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia p-ISSN 1979-7877, e-ISSN 2621-587X, and www.journals.mindamas.com/index.php/educare i EDUCARE: International Journal for Educational Studies, Volume 11(2), February 2019 © 2018 by Minda Masagi Press owned by ASPENSI in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia p-ISSN 1979-7877, e-ISSN 2621-587X, and www.journals.mindamas.com/index.php/educare i EDUCARE: International Journal for Educational Studies, Volume 11(1), August 2018 Volume 11(1), August 2018 p-ISSN 1979-7877, e-ISSN 2621-587X Contents Foreword. [ii] MOHAMMED SABRIN, A Comparative Policy Analysis of Elementary Teacher Education in the Top Performing Asian TIMSS Countries. [1-16] NUR ANISAH JAMIL, Differences in Student Self-Efficacy by Gender. [17-28] LEUDANE L. LONEZ & NICETTE N. GANAL, An Evaluation of Four-Day Compressed Workweek of Ifugao State University System: Basis for Action Plan. [29-48] MOHAMMED ALHAJI YUSUF & NORHASNI ZAINAL ABIDDIN, Relationship between Training and Job Performance to Enhance Human Resource Development. [49-58] JERICK C. FERRER, Financial Capability of Public School Teachers in the Philippines. [59-78] Info-edu-tainment. [79-88] EDUCARE: International Journal for Educational Studies will provides a peer-reviewed forum for the publication of thought-leadership articles, briefings, discussion, applied research, case and comparative studies, and expert comment and analysis on the key issues surrounding the educational studies in general and its various aspects. Analysis will be practical and rigorous in nature. The EDUCARE journal, with print ISSN 1979-7877 (print) and ISSN 2621-587X (online), was firstly published on 17 August 2008, in the context to commemorate the Independence Day in Indonesia. Since issues of February 2009 to February 2016, EDUCARE journal was organized and managed by the Lecturers of FKIP UMP (Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto) in Central Java; and published by Minda Masagi Press, as an academic publishing owned by ASPENSI (the Association of Indonesian Scholars of History Education) in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. The EDUCARE journal is published twice a year, i.e. every August and February. Website: www.journals.mindamas.com/index.php/educare Volume 11(2), February 2019 p-ISSN 1979-7877, e-ISSN 2621-587X Contents Foreword. [ii] RONALD GANIBAN, RENE R. BELECINA & JOSE M. OCAMPO, JR., Antecedents of Teacher Empowerment. [89-108] SYARIFAH SETIANA ARDIATI, Effectiveness Mindful Teaching to Improve Teacher Happiness. [109-126] ABDORRAKHMAN GINTINGS, The Correlation between the Understanding on Children with Special Needs and Teaching Profession with the Performance of Pre-Service Teacher in Internship Program at School for Persons with Disability. [127-138] MIN SHEN, Examining the Implementation of a Flipped Chinese Classroom in a University in Brunei Darussalam: A Mixed Method Research. [139-156] CICIH SUTARSIH & UDIN SYAEFUDIN SAUD, The Implementation of Professional Learning Community for Elementary Teachers. [157-168] Info-edu-tainment. [169-180] EDUCARE: International Journal for Educational Studies will provides a peer-reviewed forum for the publication of thought-leadership articles, briefings, discussion, applied research, case and comparative studies, and expert comment and analysis on the key issues surrounding the educational studies in general and its various aspects. Analysis will be practical and rigorous in nature. The EDUCARE journal, with print ISSN 1979-7877 (print) and ISSN 2621-587X (online), was firstly published on 17 August 2008, in the context to commemorate the Independence Day in Indonesia. Since issues of February 2009 to February 2016, EDUCARE journal was organized and managed by the Lecturers of FKIP UMP (Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto) in Central Java; and published by Minda Masagi Press, as an academic publishing owned by ASPENSI (the Association of Indonesian Scholars of History Education) in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. The EDUCARE journal is published twice a year, i.e. every August and February. Website: www.journals.mindamas.com/index.php/educare Volume 12(1), August 2019 p-ISSN 1979-7877, e-ISSN 2621-587X Contents Foreword. [ii] ARTHUR S. ABULENCIA, Lived Experience of Principals in the Implementation of K to 12 Program in the Philippines. [1-24] YAYAN NURBAYAN & IHWAN RAHMAN BAHTIAR, The Readibility of the Arabic Textbook for the Students of Senior High School in Indonesia Written by Zakiyah Arifah & Nadia Afidati. [25-38] SITI MARYAM, Life Map to Improve Student Engagement in Writing Learning for Strengthening Students’ Character. [39-56] MEIKE MAMENTU, Evaluation Management for Secondary Schools Learning of Manado City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. [57-68] AINI YURISA, Correlation between Spiritual Competence and Self-Expression with Student Learning Behavior. [69-76] Info-edu-tainment. [77-88] EDUCARE: International Journal for Educational Studies will provides a peer-reviewed forum for the publication of thought- leadership articles, briefings, discussion, applied research, case and comparative studies, and expert comment and analysis on the key issues surrounding the educational studies in general and its various aspects. Analysis will be practical and rigorous in nature. The EDUCARE journal, with print ISSN 1979-7877 (print) and ISSN 2621-587X (online), was firstly published on 17 August 2008, in the context to commemorate the Independence Day in Indonesia. Since issues of February 2009 to February 2016, EDUCARE journal was organized and managed by the Lecturers of FKIP UMP (Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto) in Central Java; and published by Minda Masagi Press, as an academic publishing owned by ASPENSI (the Association of Indonesian Scholars of History Education) in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. The EDUCARE journal is published twice a year, i.e. every August and February. Website: www.journals.mindamas.com/index.php/educare © 2019 Minda Masagi Press owned by ASPENSI in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia p-ISSN 1979-7877, e-ISSN 2621-587X, and www.journals.mindamas.com/index.php/educare ii EDUCARE: International Journal for Educational Studies, Volume 12(1), August 2019 FOREWORD Education and human existence continue to be at par, as education remains a “vibrant polish” for human being hood. Education is a lifelong process, which kicks up at the birth of man/woman and ends at his/her death. Education, which as being established to imply a way by which learning is facilitated and knowledge, is acquired in specific areas of life is therefore continuous. It is a process of bringing positive change to individual socially, morally, and spiritually. The wealth of knowledge gained by a person depends on the quality of education he/she received. Education is the totality of actions that assist an individual to advance in abilities, skills, and disposition to the benefit of self and the society. Education can be formal, which is structured and takes place in the axis of an institution. It could also be informal such that it is not structured and could be accidental. Globally, education has aims of developing individuals, acquiring knowledge, and enhancing cultural heritage, ensuring good character formation, promoting peaceful coexistence, and developing democratic and patriotic citizens. Education equips individuals with experience. Knowledgeable people are reasonable and well informed, which lead to rational decision making. Rational decision in-turn can bring about positive individuals and societal growth. Education breeds individuals who are responsible, who are capable and trustworthy, reliable, and trusted. With education, citizens can take full responsibility for their actions. Usually, this makes any country a peaceful place to live. Education provides citizens with needed skills to move the country to compete globally. It equips man/woman with the required expertise in various fields for self-growth and national development of its citizens. With a well-trained society, it will make the country to be free of debt and less dependent on other countries. Education promotes cultural heritage. It is only with education can the ways of life, values, and benefits be preserved and transmitted from one generation to another. It implies that African culture, Asian culture, American culture, and other cultures have their lifestyles transmitted from an earlier generation to the present, and such will be for the upcoming generations. Education increases domestic income and eradicates poverty. Countries with high education can produce, and export goods and services which increase the revenue generated in the country. Education increases creativity, innovation, and productivity of individuals and economic growth of the country. Education enhances peaceful coexistence in the country; because individuals are well informed of the pros and cons of peaceful relationship or otherwise. Countries with high education are relatively peaceful and promote good interpersonal relations. Education enhances civilization and technological advancement. Education paves the way for better methods and strategies for solving problems. It was through education that computers and their accessories were invented and it got better through education. With education, new ideas and opinions are shared. The whole world, therefore, becomes a global village. Individuals can understand and fight for their rights. Education equalizes citizens giving them equal footings, promotes experience, and boosts confidence. In conclusion, education has no alternative. It is either education or ignorance, which is not an option. A country without education suffers underdevelopment, harbours setbacks in virtually all sectors and nurtures conflict. It implies that worldwide, education must be given utmost attention for the betterment of the citizens and the country. The articles in the EDUCARE journal this time, August 2019 edition, remain concerned with education issues. Educational research and study with various aspects comes from Lecturers, not only from Indonesia, but also from the Philippines. From the findings of the research and study, citizens in Southeast Asia have practiced the “sharing and caring” motto, especially in the field of education as a human capital investment for the nation-state’s progress and well-being. The issues on curriculum in the eyes of school principals; readability of a textbook for education in schools; student involvement in the process of writing and building character education; management regarding educational evaluation; and the spiritual competence and self-expression of students in the learning process at school are still important and interesting to be discussed. Finally, education is a broad and rich field, and there will be no end to its study, discussion, and benefit for the progress and welfare of humanity in the world. Do enjoy reading the EDUCARE journal and hopefully you will derive much benefit from it. Ilorin, Nigeria: August 30, 2019. Aminat Adeola Odebode, Ph.D. A Guest Editor of EDUCARE Journal in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; and Family and Health Counsellor at the Department of Counsellor Education UNILORIN (University of Ilorin) in Ilorin, Nigeria. E-mail: odebode.aa@unilorin.edu.ng