The Effectiveness of Online Based Learning in Universities During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on the management of learning in universities. Face-to-face learning has shifted to online-based learning. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of online-based learning in higher education in terms of aspects of planning, implementation, evaluation, constraints and strategies towards new habits. The research method used quantitative-qualitative descriptive. Data collection techniques used interviews and open-closed questionnaires, the results of which were processed qualitatively by using Miles and Huberman's qualitative data analysis model and quantitative data analysis using mean, categorization and percentage calculations. The population of this study was 1,117 students, while the sample was taken randomly as many as 366 people. Interviews were conducted on 9 lecturers. The results of this study indicate that 1) planning, implementation and evaluation of online based learning get an assessment with a good category, 2) online based learning obstacles can be overcome with a blended learning model strategy, practical courses are carried out face-to-face, choosing materials and courses online, online learning is done through virtual face-to-face, attitude assessment using various instruments, and lecturers giving assignments according to the number of credits for the course. Thus, online based learning in higher education needs to be improved through blended learning models, face-to-face practical courses, attitude assessment instruments with various alternatives, selection of materials and courses online or offline and assignments according to the number of credits.

Analisis Kesiapan Guru dalam Menerapkan Pembelajaran Tematik di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan menjabarkan kesiapan guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah dalam melaksanakan pembelaran tematik berdasarkan standar yang berlaku. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Subjek penelitiannya adalah guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 10 Aceh Tengah. Data penelitian ini telah diuji keabsahannya menggunakan triangulasi data dan member check, dan dianalisis melalui tahap reduksi data, sajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa: 1) sebagian guru yang telah memahami konsep pembelajaran tematik tidak dapat menearapkan pembelajaran tematik; 2) guru telah mampu menyusun rencana pembelajaran tematik dengan baik; 3) guru melaksanakan kegiatan pembelajaran tematik sesuai dengan RPP yang disusunnya, 4) dan metode dan media pembelajaran yang digunakan guru dalam pembelajaran tematik kurang bervariasi, dan 5) guru kurang terampil dalam menyusun rubrik penilaian autentik. Kesulitan guru dalam mengimplementasikan pembelajaran tematik adalah; 1) kondisi sarana belajar yang tidak memadai; 2) sumber belajar dan media yang digunakannya masih sangat terbatas, 3) kesulitan dalam menyusun rubrik penilaian sikap; dan 4) guru kesulitan dalam menguraikan kegiatan pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan pendekatan saintifik. AbstractThis study aims to analyze and describe the readiness of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah teachers in carrying out thematic learning based on applicable standards. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. The research subject is a teacher at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 10 Central Aceh. The validity of this research data has been tested using data triangulation and member check, and analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study found that: 1) some teachers who had understood the concept of thematic learning were unable to apply thematic learning; 2) the teacher has been able to develop a thematic lesson plan well; 3) teachers carry out thematic learning activities in accordance with the RPP they have compiled, 4) and the methods and learning media used by teachers in thematic learning are less varied, and 5) teachers are less skilled in compiling authentic assessment rubrics. The difficulties of teachers in implementing thematic learning are; 1) conditions of inadequate learning facilities; 2) learning resources and media used are still very limited, 3) difficulties in compiling an attitude assessment rubric; and 4) the teacher has difficulty in describing learning activities that are in accordance with the scientific approach.

Analysis of the Moodle application instrument with the exam browser to measure online learning outcomes in digital communication simulation subjects in class X Multimedia at SMKN 1 Lamongan

This study was used to determine the feasibility of the instrument before being used for further research. This study uses a quasi-experimental research design. In this study, to calculate the validation results from three validators who are experts in their fields using the arithmetic average, the validated instruments are: (1) the validation questions get 87.51% results; (2) validation of attitude assessment got 90.27% results; (3) validation of student skills assessment got 92.71% results; (4) the validation of the assessment of the Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) got 92.16% results; (5) validation of the syllabus assessment got 86.95% results; (6) Moodle assessment validation with browser exam got 87.25% results; (7) the validation of the student learning module assessment got 84.71% results; (8) the validity of the items is declared valid; (9) the reliability of the items is declared reliable; (10) the differentiating power of the items has very good criteria; and (11) the level of difficulty of the items showed that of the 40 items tested, the percentage was 35% (14 questions) in the medium category, and 65% (26 questions) in the easy category. From the calculation results that have been mentioned, the Moodle application instrument with a browser exam to measure online learning outcomes is declared feasible and can be used for further research.

SELF-PERCEPTION OF ACADEMIC ABILITY SISWA SMA DI MASA PANDEMIK COVID-19: FAKTOR APA YANG MEMPREDIKSI?

Self-perception of academic ability is outlook that students have about their abilities in terms of learning activities or in completing school assignments. One of the reasons for the importance of self-perception of academic ability is to be a factor that can motivate students in learning activities. This study aims to determine whether self-perception of academic ability is predicted by the role of student burnout and student engagement. This study was conducted using convenience sampling on high school students during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The number of participants was 96 Tangerang City Senior High School students, aged 16 to 18 years. This study uses the School Attitude Assessment Survey-Revised to measure self-perception of academic ability, the Burnout Inventory to measure student burnout and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-9 to measure student engagement. Based on the test results using the multiple regression method, it was found that self-perception of academic ability was predicted significantly by student burnout (β = -0.242) and student engagement (β = 0.564). With the results of this study, it is hoped that educators can anticipate learning activities to foster student engagement. With higher student engagement, students' self-perception of academic ability will be more positive. For students, the results of this study are expected as initial information to be more aware of the burnout conditions experienced. Burnout conditions can predict students' view of academic ability to be negative. Self-perception of academic ability merupakan pandangan yang dimiliki siswa mengenai kemampuan dalam hal kegiatan belajar atau dalam menyelesaikan tugas – tugas sekolah. Salah satu alasan pentingnya self-perception of academic ability yaitu menjadi faktor yang dapat memotivasi siswa dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah self-perception of academic ability diprediksi oleh peran student burnout dan student engagement. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan convenience sampling pada siswa SMA di Masa Pandemik Covid-19. Jumlah partisipan sebesar 96 siswa SMA Kota Tangerang, berusia 16 hingga 18 tahun. Menggunakan alat ukur School Attitude Assessment Survey-Revised untuk mengukur self-perception of academic ability, alat ukur Maslach Burnout Inventory untuk mengukur student burnout dan untuk alat ukur Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-9 digunakan untuk mengukur student engagement. Berdasarkan hasil uji dengan menggunakan metode regresi berganda didapatkan hasil bahwa self-perception of academic ability diprediksi secara signifikan oleh student burnout (β = -0.242) dan student engagement (β = 0.564). Dengan hasil penelitian ini diharapkan para pendidik dapat mengantisipasi dalam kegiatan belajar untuk menumbuhkan student engagement. Dengan student engagement yang semakin tinggi, self-perception of academic ability pada siswa akan semakin positif. Bagi siswa hasil penelitian ini diharapkan sebagai informasi awal agar lebih waspada terhadap kondisi burnout yang dialami. Kondisi burnout dapat memprediksi pandangan siswa terhadap kemampuan akademik menjadi negatif.

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Usage of Them among Saudi Population: Knowledge and Attitude Assessment

Aims: To measure knowledge and attitude among the Saudi population about non-steroidal inflammatory drugs. Study Design: This is an observational cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Conducted in the north region of Saudi Arabia between June 2020 and July 2021. Methodology: The data collection done by using an electronic questionnaire. Total sample size of 1018 participants, aged between 15-60, Female and Male, agree to participate. Each person meeting the inclusion criteria was provided informed consent, explaining the study aim, and ensuring the confidentiality of information. Data were obtained by filling out the designed Questionnaire. Results: A total of 1018 participants completed the survey questionnaire. About 81% of the study participants stated that they have a history of analgesic use without physician prescription in the past six months. More than 30% of participants stated that the pharmacist is the frequent source of recommendation about medication. The most common indication for the participants to use analgesia was headache followed by insomnia. Conclusion: The awareness and attitude of the participants to NSAIDs' usage and its complications was not that adequate. Paracetamol was the most usually used analgesic. It must to teach and strengthen the awareness among citizens about the proper method to use NSAIDs.

Early EEG responses to pre-electoral survey items reflect political attitudes and predict voting behavior

Self-reports are conventionally used to measure political preferences, yet individuals may be unable or unwilling to report their political attitudes. Here, in 69 participants we compared implicit and explicit methods of political attitude assessment and focused our investigation on populist attitudes. Ahead of the 2019 European Parliament election, we recorded electroencephalography (EEG) from future voters while they completed a survey that measured levels of agreement on different political issues. An Implicit Association Test (IAT) was administered at the end of the recording session. Neural signals differed as a function of future vote for a populist or mainstream party and of whether survey items expressed populist or non-populist views. The combination of EEG responses and self-reported preferences predicted electoral choice better than traditional socio-demographic and ideological variables, while IAT scores were not a significant predictor. These findings suggest that measurements of brain activity can refine the assessment of socio-political attitudes, even when those attitudes are not based on traditional ideological divides.

MODEL SELF ORGANIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (SOLE) DAPAT MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS PADA PELAJARAN KIMIA

Learning during the covid-19 pandemic requires adjustments, due to the implementation of the Circular Letter of the Ministry of Education and Culture number 4 of 2020 which makes teachers and students unable to meet directly to carry out the learning process but by conducting distance learning (PJJ). Distance learning (PJJ) can take place well, it requires a learning model that is in accordance with the material to be studied, so that students can learn well and remain creative. The purpose of this study is to determine the success rate of implementing the model Self Organized Learning Environments (SOLE) in distance learning, so that it can make students more creative in the application of Gay Lussac's law in everyday. This study uses method best practice with the steps of the SOLE model activity which has three stages of activity, namely asking questions, investigating and reviewing. Assessment is carried out to assess aspects of knowledge, skills and attitude assessment. From the results of the questionnaire, it was found that the Self Organized Learning Environments (SOLE) model was pleasant for 95% of students, increasing students' understanding of the material, which was 78.62%. Meanwhile, from the skill assessment, most of the students have been able to do the practicum well. From the results of the research that has been done, it can be concluded that there is an increase in the creativity of students in chemistry lessons.

Implementasi Assessment Sikap Berpikir Kritis Berbasis Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) di Sekolah Dasar

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi masih kurang pahamnya guru di sekolah dasar mengenai penilaian sikap berbasis Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) dengan kompetensi berpikir kritis. Dalam pembelajaran penilaian sikap sangat penting untuk membentuk sikap peserta didik yang baik untuk membentuk sikap berpikir kritis secara berkelanjutan. Tujuan dari adanya penelitian ini untuk mengetahui penerapan penilaian sikap yang digunakan oleh guru sekolah dasar terutama di kelas tinggi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah guru kelas di Sekolah Dasar. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) Penggunaan instrumen assessment sikap masih minim digunakan. 2) belum terdapat instrumen assessment sikap berupa rubrik terutama menyangkut dengan ESD. 3) Instrumen assessment sikap yang perlu dikembangkan yaitu terkait dengan sikap berpikir kritis dengan basis ESD. The background of this research is that teachers in elementary schools still understand the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) based assessment with critical thinking competence. In learning attitudes, it is very important to form good student attitudes to form critical thinking attitudes on an ongoing basis. The purpose of this study was to determine the attitude assessment used by elementary school teachers, especially in high grades. The subjects of this study were classroom teachers in elementary schools. The analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative analysis. The results of the study show that 1) The use of attitude assessment instruments is still minimally used. 2) there is no attitude assessment instrument in the form of a rubric, especially regarding ESD. 3) Attitude assessment instruments that need to be developed related to critical thinking attitudes based on ESD.

Profil Sikap Ilmiah Peserta Didik Dalam Pembelajaran Fisika di SMA YPPK Teruna Bakti Jayapura

Physics learning aims to provide provision experience and skill process, increase the creativity and scientific attitude of students. A scientific attitude is needed in learning science, including physics, because when students have a high scientific attitude, understanding of the concept and learning outcomes will increase. The purpose of this article is to look at the profile of students' scientific attitudes on the dimensions of attitudes, critical attitudes to facts, critical thinking, respect for data / facts, open thinking and cooperation in learning physics. This study aims to describe the scientific attitude profile of the XII grade students of SMA YPPK Teruna Bakti. The method used in this research is quantitative quantitative. The data was collected through a non-test instrument in the form of a questionnaire based on four of the six dimensions of scientific attitudes according to Harlen. The test was conducted on 35 students. The test results showed that the total average level of mastery was 73%. Scientific attitude per dimension, for curiosity dimension 75%, critical thinking dimension 72%, critical thinking dimension to data / facts 67%, open thinking dimension 77% and cooperation 74%.Keywords: Scientific Attitude, Assessment, Physics