Optimization of Learning Through Edmodo-Based Hybrid Learning to Improve Learning Independence and Learning Outcomes

The study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of Edmodo as a media study review of the learning outcomes; Knowing the learning independence relationship with learning outcomes and Knowing the influence of hybrid learning on learning independence and learning outcomes. This is experimental method with Non-Equivalent Control Group Design, consists of four groups of treatment with varied hybrid learning proportions, each 50% (meaning 50% learning hybrid learning and 50% face to face), 60% (meaning 60% of hybrid learning and 40% face to face), and 70% (meaning 70% hybrid learning and 30% face-to-face), and one group of others is a conventional group (only face to face), this group as a control group. Data Collection with questionnaires for learning independence and knowledge tests to determine learning achievement. The results showed: (1) the use of Edmodo was effective in enhancing the results of a larger experimental class learning compared to the control class so that learning became Optimal, (2) a significant relationship of learning independence learning with learning outcomes, significance 0.000, (3) there is a difference of influence of significant variation of hybrid learning to learning independence and learning outcomes, with significance 0,037

Learning Alphabets Through Infographics

Early stages of reading and writing rest solely on the alphabet. Learning of letters with infographics in the elementary classes makes learning more easy and meaningful. The study examined the potentials of infographics in enhancing learning at an early childhood level especially on letters. The researcher utilized experimental design which including pre and post-test. The package was validated by experts with a reliability coefficient of 0. 77. The findings of this study showed that the experimental group means a score of 30.60 is higher than the control group means a score of 30.50 co-efficient. Moreover, the means score of 30.742 for females and 30.345 for male pupils was obtained. The study concluded that children at the early childhood level could learn better using infographics based approach. It was recommended that incentives should be provided for pre-school teachers to participate in highly effective staff development to help them integrate infographics into their teaching and learning. Also, infographics based approach be used for all subjects in early childhood education in Nigeria

Improving Teacher’s Performance Quality in The Freedom to Learn Program Using Zone-Based Lesson Study by Exchanging Teachers

This study aims to investigate the implementation of the strategy of zone-based lesson study by exchanging teachers in order to improve teacher performance, including (1) designing RPPs in accordance with the Circular Letter (SE) of the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture (Mendikbud) No. 14 of 2019 concerning the Simplification of RPPs (lesson plans); (2) designing teaching materials such as UKBM (Self-Study Activity Unit) and LKPD (Student Worksheet); (3) implementing Freedom to Learn (FTL); and (4) increasing student participation during FTL. Besides, the strategy can also prepare teachers to become zone organizer teachers. Data were collected for two cycles in which each cycle had two meetings. Data were analyzed through reduction, interpretation, inferences, follow-up, and conclusion. The research subjects were the best quality teachers in their subjects: 1 Biology teacher and 1 History teacher from three schools in cycle 1; and 1 Math teacher and 1 Sociology teacher from two schools in cycle 2. The number of schools where treatments were given in cycle 2 was reduced to follow SK (decree) issued at the end of cycle 1, stating that one of the schools is beyond the target school area. Results showed that the strategy of zone-based lesson study by exchanging teachers can facilitate the improvement of teacher’s performance quality, the path for teachers to become zone organizers, and the work production for professional development as a result of collaboration between supervisors, principals, and teachers

Assessing Senior High Student’s Learning Experiences in Mathematics

In this study, the learning experience and its cognitive factors of Mathematics among senior high school students of Visayas State University were investigated using a correlational research approach. A complete enumeration of 222 grade 11 and 12 senior high students in the second semester of school year 2018-2019 were used as the participants of the survey. Using a developed structured questionnaire, a primary data was employed. Results showed that the mathematics attitude of students influence their learning experience and academic performance. Mathematics anxiety has a negative effect on the students learning experience especially for females. However, mathematical resilience locates itself in a positive psychology which addresses mental wellness and makes the students positively perceived that mathematics is interesting even if it is challenging. Also, results revealed that senior high school students are mostly visual learners in mathematics, which implies that students practice visualizing or pictures numbers/equations and other concepts in their mind. Furthermore, it can be gleaned that an academic performance is not just derived from study habits but to their motivation and interest in mathematics

Breaking Gender Digital Division Through the Use of Virtual Classroom

Virtual classroom is a teaching-learning situation where participants can interact with the tutor and electronic learning materials in an online setting. Thus, the study on gender equity and the use of virtual classroom needs to be addressed so as to ensure its full integration into the teaching-learning process. Therefore, this study geared towards determining gender gap in the lecturers’ use of virtual classroom in teaching-learning process. Participants were 117 lecturers (83 male lecturers and 34 female lecturers) from the Faculties of Education and, Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The data collected through a questionnaire were analyzed using mean and t-test statistical tools. Findings revealed amongst others that virtual classroom enhanced teaching-learning process as perceived by lecturers. Also, majority of both male and female lecturers have positive attitude towards the use virtual classroom for bridging gender gap in teaching-learning process. Hence, the attitude of the lecturers towards the use of virtual classroom revealed a major implication that the lecturers are confronted with the network problem, which gives limitation to the use of virtual classroom. This underscores the need to support and provide virtual learning environment that would ease the use of virtual classroom for teaching-learning effectiveness

Improving Critical Thinking Skills and Learning Independence Using Problem Based Learning Based On Science Literation

The purpose of this study is to improve critical thinking skills and student learning independence using Problem Based Learning (PBL) models based on scientific literacy. The research used is PTK with 2 cycles and each cycle is carried out in 2 meetings, each meeting consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The tools used to collect data are written test questions, observation sheets of teacher and student activities, observation sheets for learning independence attitude, questionnaire on learning independence attitude scale, and documentation. Subjects in this study were 28 students. The results showed that the first cycle students gained critical thinking skills with an average of 2.6 with enough categories, increased in cycle II to 3.6 with good categories. Learning independence in cycle I gained an average of 3.85 in the good category and increased in the second cycle to 3.9 in the good category. This proves that with PBL based on scientific literacy can improve critical thinking skills and independence of learning.

Asessing Parenting Education: Parenting Styles Of Adolescents In Rural And Urban Society

The objective of this study is to find out the differences of parenting styles in rural and urban society toward with adolescent’s involvement in family decision making. This research using a cross sectional survey method and embracing the theories of Montessori, Steinberg and Santrock about adolescent development, and Yusuf in parenting styles. The instrument used was adapted from the Alabama Parenting Questionnaire. It was consisted of 13 questions they were independency, responsibility, honesty, self-acceptance, receiving mistakes, trust, protection, freedom, involvement, and discipline. The result of rural society was the highest maximum value on the acceptance question (59%), namely admitting mistakes. For urban society data showed that the highest score of the questionnaire is about the parenting style of acceptance with a value of 62%. This meant that the result of the parenting style the child receives was the permissiveness style of care. The conclusion based on the area the urban society is more democratic in parenting. It makes teenagers more independent, confident and open minded

ANALISIS PEMAHAMAN MAHASISWA DALAM MATA KULIAH STRUKTUREN UND WORTSCHATZ II DITINJAU DARI ASPEK PERSEPSI

Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah untuk menganalisis tingkat pemahaman mahasiswa dalam mata kuliah sturukturen und wortschatz II ditinjau dari aspek persepsi. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yakni deskriptif kuantitatif yang bertujuan untuk menggambarkan pemahaman mahasiswa dalam mata kuliah sturukturen und wortschatz II. Teknik pengumpulan data terdiri atas angket dan wawancara. Angket yang dikembangkan menggunakan skala semantic differential mulai interval 1 (tidak paham) sampai 6 (sangat paham) yang terdiri atas 10 item dimana setiap item mewakili satu materi dari topik sturukturen und wortschatz II. Jumlah partisipan yakni sebanyak 50 mahasiswa yang merupakan mahasiswa bahasa Jerman semester 4 yang telah memprogramkan mata kuliah sturukturen und wortschatz II yang berasal dari 3 universitas yang berbeda yakni Universitas Negeri Makassar, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, dan Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. Teknik analisis data yakni statistik deskriptif dengan menggunakan teknik persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa materi mengenai penggunaan preposisi yang menguasai akkusativ dan dativ, materi konjugasi kata sifat, serta materi tingkat perbandingan kata sifat menjadi kesulitan bagi mahasiswa dibandingkan dengan materi-materi lainnya. Selain itu terdapat beberapa materi yang mudah dipahami oleh mahasiswa seperti penggunaan possessivpronomen, modal verben, dan penggunaan nebensatz.

PELATIHAN PENGEMBANGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS ANALISIS KEBUTUHAN SISWA BAGI GURU SEKOLAH DASAR

Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui efektivitas pelatihan pengembangan model pembelajaran berbasis analisis kebutuhan siswa bagi guru sekolah dasar. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yakni eksperimen, dalam hal ini adalah quasi eksperimen. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini ialah 30 guru sekolah dasar yang bersedia untuk mengikuti pelatihan yang diberukan. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa angket dengan menggunakan skala likert serta wawancara dan observasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yakni statistik deskripif dan statistik inferensial dalam hal ini adalah paired sample t-test. Hasil analisis data pre-test dan post-test dengan menggunakan teknik paired sample t-test menunjukkan bahwa nilai signfikansi sebesar (0.oo) lebih kecil dari (0.05). Hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan yang signifikan mengenai kemampuan guru dalam mengembangkan model-model pembelajaran.

PELATIHAN KOMUNIKASI POSITIF BAGI GURU SEKOLAH DASAR BERBASIS TEORI KESOPANAN BERBAHASA

Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui efektifitas dari modul pelatihan komunikasi positif bagi guru sekolah dasar berbasis teori kesopanan berbahasa yang telah dikembangkan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yakni eksperimen, dalam hal ini adalah quasi eksperimen. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini ialah 30 guru sekolah dasar yang diberikan pelatihan komunikasi positif selama 3 kali pertemuan. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa angket dengan menggunakan skala likert serta wawancara dan observasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yakni statistik deskripif dan statistik inferensial dalam hal ini adalah paired sample t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan yang signifikan mengenai pemahaman guru mengenai komunikasi positif dalam proses pembelajaran. Hal tersebut membuktikan bahwa modul pelatihan yang dikembangkan effektif dalam meningkatkan pemahaman guru mengenai teknik komunikasi positif dalam proses pembelajaran.