Analisis Kelayakan Isi Materi Buku Teks Bahasa Indonesia Kelas XII Terbitan Kemdikbud Edisi Revisi 2018

Buku teks adalah salah satu media pembelajaran yang sering dipakai oleh guru. Karena itu, guru perlu paham kualitas dari sebuah buku teks. Untuk membantu guru mengetahui kualitas dari buku teks, maka diadakan analisis secara mendalam kesesuaian buku teks dengan kurikulum yang berlaku, mengenai isi materi dalam buku teks. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek yang digunakan adalah buku teks Bahasa Indonesia kelas XII SMA/MA/SMK/MAK terbitan Kementrian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan edisi revisi 2018. Sedangkan, objek penelitian yang diangkat adalah kelayakan isi materi buku tersebut. Hasil analisis menunjukan isi materi buku teks yang dianalisis masuk dalam kategori layak meskipun terdapat beberapa komponen indikator yang harus diperbaiki. Textbooks are one of the learning media that are often used by teachers. Therefore, teachers need to understand the quality of a textbook. To help teachers know the quality of the textbooks, an in-depth analysis of the suitability of the textbooks with the applicable curriculum is carried out regarding the content of the material in the textbooks. This research used the descriptive qualitative method. The subjects used were textbooks of Bahasa Indonesia kelas XII SMA/MA/SMK/MAK published by the Ministry of Education and Culture in the 2018 revised edition. Meanwhile, the object of research that was raised was the feasibility of the contents of the book. The results of the analysis show that the content of the textbook material analyzed is in the proper category although several indicator components must be improved.

E-Assessment, Inequity and Accountability in the New Normal Era and Beyond in Nigerian Universities

The study examined the perceived conduct of e-assessment of undergraduate courses in Nigerian universities and compared access to e-assessment among undergraduate students in universities in the country. It also determined the relationship between e-assessment-based accountability and test fairness in the conduct of e-assessment in Nigerian universities. These were with a view to improving the assessment outcome directed towards certifying the quality in education by the Nigerian universities. The study adopted a mixed research approach combining both descriptive survey and focus group designs. The population consisted of all undergraduate students who registered for their degree courses at the government and privately-owned universities during 2019/2020 academic session. The sample consisted of intact classes of 450 Parts 2, 3, and 4 undergraduate students who registered for their degree courses. A 32-item self-developed instrument was used in the study. The qualitative data was collected via focus group. Data were analysed using independent t-test, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistical methods. The results showed that there existed a significant difference in students’ perception of the conduct of e-assessment in Nigerian universities. Also, there was a significant difference in access to e-assessment among undergraduate students in the universities. Further, a significant relationship existed between e-assessment-based accountability and test fairness in the conduct of e-assessment in Nigerian universities. The study concluded that improper conduct of e-assessment forms a major threat to the fairness and validity of online assessment of students. It was recommended that universities’ Management should employ equitable strategies in the design, development and administration of the e-assessment on campuses in the country.

The Challenges of E-Learning Implementation During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Senior High School

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought changes in various fields of life, including education. The purpose of this study was to describe the challenges faced by teachers and students in e-learning in the Covid-19 pandemic. This study uses a qualitative approach through data collection using an online questionnaire with Google form and structure interview by phone. Respondents consisted of 163 geography teachers and 104 students at the high school level in North Sumatra Province. This data is then analyzed descriptively in the form of scores and percentages. The result showed that the challenges faced by teachers were especially expertise, preparation for learning, access to e-learning, management of learning in the e-learning platform, supporting facilities, and time effectiveness in e-learning. While the challenges faced by students include understanding the material, access to the learning process, discipline in online learning, learning support facilities for e-learning, and the conditions of the learning environment. Pandemi Covid-19 membawa perubahan pada berbagai bidang kehidupan termasuk bidang pendidikan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan tantangan yang dihadapi guru dan siswa pada e-learning di masa pandemi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner online menggunakan Google form dan wawancara terstruktur melalui telepon. Responden terdiri atas 163 guru geografi dan 104 siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas di Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dalam bentuk skor dan persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tantangan yang dihadapi guru antara lain keahlian, persiapan pembelajaran, akses e-learning, pengelolaan pembelajaran dalam platform e-learning, fasilitas pendukung dan efektifitas waktu. Sedangkan tantangan yang dihadapi siswa meliputi pemahaman terhadap materi, akses e-learning, disiplin dalam e-learning, fasilitas pendukung dan kondisi lingkungan pembelajaran.

Reimbursements of The Application of Google Classroom by University Scholars for Learning Vocational and Entrepreneurship Courses

Google classroom had been used for instructional delivery of courses at all levels of education with tertiary institution inclusive. The use of these technologies had their merits as well as their demerits. This study investigates the reimbursement of Google classroom by undergraduate students for learning vocational and entrepreneurship courses. This study employs the survey method and 250 undergraduate students were purposively sampled. The findings established that Google classroom is very useful for learning vocational and entrepreneurship courses. Gender had no significant influence on the reimbursements of undergraduates’ utilization of google classroom for learning vocational and entrepreneur courses but academic level had significant influence. The study concluded that there could be tremendous increase in lecturers job performance as well as students’ academic performance if Google classroom is employed for lectures.

Social Media Use Among Library and Information Science Students: A Case Study

The purpose of this study is to identify the prevailing conditions of social media use among undergraduate students of Library and Information Science in a Nigerian University. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 180 full-time undergraduate students purposely. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze data collected through the administration of questionnaire. Research findings showed that a great number of students of Library and Information Science are addicted to social media for wrong academic purposes. The levels of addiction varied according to four Likert scale type. The highly addiction was among student using WhatApp (40.82%) and not addicted among students using BB chat (13.12%). The demographic indicators provided the obvious results of singles (77.78%) possessing prevalence tendency of addiction, and surprisingly those between the ages of 27-30 (40%) were most addicted. The paper recommends awareness programmes that are tailored to reveal the ills of social media addiction and pave ways to balance use of social media platforms that benefit academic activities among students.

The Effect of Using Small Group Discussions Through Zoom Breakout Room to Increase the Frequency of Individual Speaking Participation in the Speaking Courses

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the small group discussion method via breakout room zoom may boost student individual engagement in order for them to be more active and confident in learning speaking. This research study used a qualitative method with applied video analysis and questioners' perceptions of students as instruments. The findings found 17 active participants in the observation speaking class and 35 participants preferred small group discussions using the breakout room zoom application, with the majority preferring small group discussions because it helped them to be more active and confident. This method can also boost their confidence for more active participation for individual speaking in class, and they believe that small group discussions via breakout room zoom are the most effective way to deal with a pandemic.

Prospects for Online Instructional Delivery Using Google Classrooms: Implications for Higher Education in Sub-Sahara Africa

Technology is relevant in achieving educational development. Exploring how best to pattern and incorporate educational technology to engender sustainability remains relevant. It is against this backdrop that this study examined the Prospect of online instructional delivery in sub-Saharan African Universities using Google Classrooms ascertained concerning usability and accessibility while examining impending challenges. This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The study population was undergraduates enrolled at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, a public institution owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the most soughed institution in terms of admission in the country. The target population was teacher trainees exposed to online instructional using Google Classrooms for 2018/2019 academic session. The study participants were purposively sampled; a total of 1933 participants. Data were gathered using a researcher designed questionnaire which was face and content validated. Three research questions were stated to examine accessibility, usability and challenges while the tested hypotheses were concerning prospects of Google Classroom for University of Ilorin undergraduates' learning across gender and departmental divides. Both descriptive statistics (Research Questions) and inferential statistics (Hypothesis) were employed in analysing data collected gathered. Significant findings revealed that Google Classroom holds prospects for innovative instructional approach for university undergraduates’ learning. However, there is a need to improve its level of accessibility to undergraduates to maximise its gains by making efforts to alleviate the challenges militating against smooth access to ensure sustainability in higher education in sub-Saharan Africa, apt in the current pandemic era.

Perception of Learning Management System Among Distance Learners in South-West, Nigeria

Learning Management System (LMS) is a common platform where students and teachers can interact digitally, most especially in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions. However, it has been discovered over time that most of the distance learners with poor study habits lag behind in its utilization. The purpose of this study was to investigate the Perception of Learning Management System among Distance Learners’ in South-West, Nigeria. Emphasis was on gender and field of study using an adapted Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). This study employed a descriptive research method. Data were collected through the administration of a-validated researcher-adapted questionnaire. Descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions one and two. Inferential statistics of t-test and ANOVA were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The research findings indicated that there were significant differences between male and female distance learners in their: perceived usefulness of LMS (p=0.00); perceived ease of use of LMS (p=0.004); in favour of males; there was no significant difference among Sciences, Arts and Social Science distance learners on their perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of LMS. It was therefore recommended that training and support programs be established to ensure a sustainable use and prevent collapse of LMS in the institutions in respective of distance learners’ gender and field of study.

Konsep Pendidikan Mobile Learning: Layanan Konseling

Peningkatan Pandemi Covid-19 di Indonesia membuat perubahan kebijakan pendidikan. Menanggapi itu, pemerintah membuat kebijakan tentang kurikulum darurat sebagai bentuk konsep dasar yang dapat dijalankan pada saat kondisi tertentu. Konseptualisasi dasar pendidikan dengan kurikulum 2013 tidaklah bisa berjalan dengan baik, sehingga pemerintah mengambil keputusan bagi pendidikan yang terdampak Covid-19 dapat menerapkan kurikulum darurat. Pemerintah menekankan bahwa pendidikan di Indonesia harus tetap mementingkan tujuan utama yang terkandung dalam kurikulum. Dengan begitu penelitian ini melihat konsep pendidikan dengan M-Learning dari perspektif layanan konseling. Program penting bimbingan dan konseling di sekolah menjadi peran utama untuk mendapatkan evaluasi yang baik. Tujuan penelitan ini untuk mengevaluasi sistem pembelajaran M-Learning dengan memberikan layanan kepada peserta didik dengan membandingkan pembelajaran C-Learning. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode evaluasi dengan dasar penelitian kualitatif. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa sistem pembelajaran M-Learning inefisiensi dalam konsep pendidikan yang didasari pedoman kurikulum di Indonesia. The increase in the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia has led to changes in education policy. In response to that, the government making a policy on the emergency curriculum as a form of the basic concept that can be implemented under certain conditions. The basic conceptualization of education with the 2013 curriculum could not work well, so the government decided for education affected by Covid-19 to apply an emergency curriculum. The government emphasizes that education in Indonesia must continue to prioritize the main objectives contained in the curriculum. Thus, this study looks at the concept of education with M-Learning from the perspective of counseling services. An important program of guidance and counseling in schools becomes the main role to get a good evaluation. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the M-Learning learning system by providing services to students by comparing C-Learning learning. This study using an evaluation method based on qualitative research. The evaluation results show that the M-Learning learning system is inefficient in the concept of education based on curriculum guidelines in Indonesia.

Pengembangan RPP Model Discovery Learning Tema Daerah Tempat Tinggalku Pada Siswa Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan RPP model Discovery Learning tema Daerah Tempat Tinggalku pada siswa kelas IV SD Negeri Kliwonan yang meliputi: (1) mengetahui kelayakan RPP; (2) mengetahui keterlaksanaan pembelajaran; (3) mengetahui respon siswa terhadap pengembangan RPP. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian pengembangan atau Research & Development (R&D) dengan model 4D (Four D) yang terdiri dari empat tahap, yaitu: define, design, develop, dan disseminate. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa-siswi kelas IV SD Negeri Kliwonan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan kelayakan dengan hasil validasi ahli (RPP dan materi) diperoleh nilai rata-rata 3,28 dengan kriteria valid. Hasil validasi (praktisi) diperoleh nilai rata-rata 3,68 dengan kriteri sangat valid dan RPP yang dibuat efektif berdasarkan hasil tes hasil belajar siswa diperoleh nilai rata-rata 84,2 dengan persentase ketuntasan sebesar 87,7% dengan kriteria sangat efektif. Hasil pengamatan pengelolaan keterlaksanaan pembelajaran diperoleh nilai rata-rata 3,64 dengan kriteria terlaksana seluruhnya. Hasil lembar angket respon siswa diperoleh nilai rata-rata dengan persentase sebesar 94,4% dengan kriteria sangat praktis. Berdasarkan hasil uji coba produk yang dilaksanakan, RPP model discovery learning tema Daerah Tempat Tinggalku pada siswa kelas IV SD Negeri Kliwonan telah memenuhi kelayakan (kriteria valid, praktis, dan efektif) dan keterlaksanaan pembelajaran serta respon siswa yang mencapai kriteria yang sangat baik. This study aims to develop lesson plan with discovery learning models with the theme “The Area Where I Live” in the fourth-grade students of Kliwonan Elementary School which includes: (1) Knowing the feasibility of the the lesson plan. (2) Knowing the implementation of learning. (3) Knowing the students' responses to the development of the lesson plan. The type of research used is Research & Development (R&D) with the 4D (Four D) model which consists of four stages, including: define, design, develop, and disseminate. The subjects of this study were fourth grade students of SD Negeri Kliwonan. Based on the results of data analysis obtained in this study shows the feasibility of expert validation results (lesson plan and material) obtained an average value of 3.28 with valid criteria. The results of the validation (practitioners) obtained an average value of 3.68 with very valid criteria and lesson plans made effective based on the results of student learning outcomes obtained an average value of 84.2 with a percentage of completeness of 87.7% with very effective criteria. The results of the observation of the implementation of learning management obtained an average value of 3.64 with the criteria being implemented entirely. The results of the student response questionnaire sheet obtained an average value of 94.4% with very practical criteria. Based on the results of the product trials carried out, the lesson plan with discovery learning model has met the eligibility (valid, practical, and effective criteria) and the implementation of learning and student responses have achieved very good criteria.