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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BLENDED LEARNING MODEL DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING MAJOR PROGRAM STUDENTS OF SMK NEGERI 10 SAMARINDA

Agus Perianto 1, Syahdan Nur 2

Institute of Teacher Training and Education PGRI East Kalimantan

Abstract of education in life, it has a good point that education

This study is aimed to determine the in this country can be further developed to the fullest
effectiveness of the implementation of Blended and provide various benefits to each individual. As
Learning model learning at SMK Negeri 10 stated in Law no. 20 of 2003 concerning the National
Samarinda. In this pandemic situation, the learning Education System, in article 3, that the ultimate goal
process is by online therefore strategic steps are of (national) education is essentially to improve the
needed to create a learning model for supporting the quality of human resources (HR). To achieve these
learning process. To accommodate two different educational goals, a quality education and learning
situations whereas students and teachers are process is needed.
restricted to have a physical encounter but learning Advances in science and technology in
has to be carried out, a teaching method by using a various fields of life bring changes, especially in
blended learning model is chosen. This research improving the quality of education. Many factors
technique is implemented to collect data that is used affect the development of education in the future,
as a basis for determining the feasibility of the including the rapid development of information
research developed by the researcher. Data technology and increasingly fierce competition in
collection techniques and instruments must be obtaining employment which is caused by the
determined precisely so that accurate data is development of new technologies that demand higher
obtained in accordance with the problems and competence. Currently e-learning programs are
research objectives. The student response instrument becoming a hot topic in the world of education, as
is a questionnaire which is consist of two aspects, technology becomes more sophisticated, it will affect
Blended Learning implementation assessment and learning methods and will become more sophisticated
the appearance aspects assessment. as well.
Based on the data from the research that has To switch from a face-to-face learning
been carried out, it can be concluded that Blended model or meet in person then turns into online, it
Learning can be an effective learning method in the really requires a lot of effort and costs. However, it
implementation of learning during the COVID-19 can be started with a blended learning model. Blended
pandemic with a percentage of 66% as in Good learning is basically a combination of learning
category. Teachers can monitor student learning excellence from face-to-face and online learning
activities, such as filling the attendance list, methods.
delivering subject materials with explanation and According to Semler (2005) “Blended
tasks. As for the teaching plans prepared by the learning combines the best aspects of online learning,
teacher in carrying out these online learning structured face-to-face activities, and real-world
activities are syllabus, lesson plans with teaching practice. Online learning systems, classroom training,
materials (learning videos, pictures, slides), student and on-the-job experience have major drawbacks by
worksheets, and assignments that will be given later. themselves. The blended learning approach uses the
strengths of each to counter the others' weaknesses.”
Keywords: Blended Learning, Online Learning, Semler, S. (2005). Use blended learning to increase
Automotive Engineering, Covid-19 Pandemic, learner engagement and reduce training cost.
In face-to-face learning, there are usually
still obstacles when teaching and learning activities
take place, especially in lower grades. In low grades,
PRELIMINARY
teachers usually deliver learning material with the
Education is the maturity of students so that
lecturing method so that it is easily understood by
they can develop their talents, potential, and skills in
students. So that in the implementation of online
living life, therefore education is designed to provide
learning which is still relatively new, there will be
understanding and can improve student achievement.
obstacles faced by teachers, students and schools. The
Education can also be a determinant of the value and
implementation of online learning that has not been
quality of individual life. Seeing from how big the role

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maximized in schools, or teachers who only give Alisman (2014), states that effectiveness is a
assignments without explaining the material to state of achieving the expected or desired goals
students will have impacts on students. Besides those through completing work in accordance with a
obstacles, benefits are surely exist in implementing predetermined plan. Whether an organization
online learning during this pandemic. In a learning succeeds or fails is when it has achieved the goals or
situation like this, teachers are required to be more not. Then it can be said that it has been run effectively.
active in understanding how to communicate with From the opinion above, then effectiveness can be
students with distinctly different language and tools. interpreted as an achievement to be accomplished by
The use of learning media and online learning methods the organization. Effectiveness is oriented to the
must be used by teachers to the maximum. It is to organization's goals. If these goals are achieved, it will
support the online learning activities in an be considered effective.
undetermined period of time of its implementation. The effectiveness of learning according to
Thus, the development of children's Rohmawati (2015) is the measurement of a success in
learning will depend on whether the teaching and an interaction process among students, between
learning process delivered by the teacher is good or students and teachers in educational situations to
not. The development of children's learning at home achieve learning goals. The effectiveness of learning
during the COVID-19 pandemic will tend to be can be seen from student activities during learning,
different from the development of learning in schools student responses to learning and students' mastery of
so that teachers as facilitators must have various concepts. To achieve an effective and efficient
innovations, providing motivation for students in learning concept, it needs to be a reciprocal
carrying out teaching and learning activities. relationship between students and teachers to achieve
Based on the description of the problem a common goal, besides that it must also be adapted to
above, the author is interested in taking the title of the the conditions of the school environment, facilities and
study on the Effectiveness of Blended Learning infrastructure, as well as learning media are needed to
Models during the Covid-19 pandemic, Grade XI help achieve all aspects of student development.
SMK Negeri 10 Automotive Engineering Major So, the effectiveness of learning can be
Program for the 2021/2022 Academic Year. interpreted as a measure of the success of a learning
RESEARCH PROBLEM process between students and students, or students and
Based on the background explanation above, the teachers in achieving learning objectives.
research problem in this study is whether the According to the Law of the Republic of
implementation of the Blended Learning model at Indonesia Number 20 of 2003 concerning the National
SMK Negeri 10 Samarinda is proven effective? Education System, it states that "Learning is a process
of interaction between educators and students and
RESEARCH PURPOSES learning resources that take place in a learning
The purpose of this study was to determine the environment" (Depdiknas, 2013). Nationally, learning
effectiveness of the implementation of the Blended is seen as an interaction process that involves the main
Learning model at SMK Negeri 10 Samarinda. components, namely students, educators, and learning
resources that take place in a learning environment.
LITERATURE REVIEW Therefore, a learning process is a system that involves
A. Theoretical basis a unified component that is interrelated and interacts
1. Learning Effectiveness with each other to achieve an expected result optimally
According to Ravianto (Masruri, 2014), in accordance with the goals that have been set.
effectiveness is a measure of how well a job is done. The learning process is characterized by an
This means that a job is considered effective if it is educational interaction that occurs, namely an
completed in accordance with the plan, in terms of interaction that is aware of the goal. This interaction is
time, cost, and quality. The definition of effectiveness rooted in the educators (teachers) and pedagogical
in accordance with Permendagri Number 59 of 2007 is learning activities for students, proceed systematically
the achievement of program results with through the stages of design, implementation, and
predetermined targets, namely by comparing outputs evaluation. Learning does not occur instantly, but
with results. Meanwhile, the effectiveness shows the proceeds through certain stages. In learning, educators
level of achievement of the results, or in simple facilitate students so that they can learn well. With this
language it can be explained that: the effectiveness of interaction, it will produce an effective learning
the local government is when the objectives of the process as expected. In simple terms, learning can be
local government can be achieved in accordance with interpreted as a product of continuous interaction
the planned needs. between development and life experience.

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Learning is an activity carried out to initiate, In the implementation of learning, blended

facilitate, and increase the intensity and quality of learning has several objectives, Onta (2018) states that
learning in students. Because learning is a systematic the objectives of the blended learning model are:
and systemic effort to initiate, facilitate, and improve 1) Helping students to get better learning that is
the learning process, learning activities are closely tailored to their learning style and learning needs.
related to the nature, type of learning and learning 2) Provide opportunities for educators and students
outcomes. for independent, beneficial and growing learning.
So, it can be concluded that this learning 3) Increased scheduling flexibility for students, by
activity is carried out by two people, they are teachers combining face-to-face and online aspects.
and students. Teacher is teaching and student is 4) face-to-face class can be used to engage the
learning. Teaching and learning behavior can not be students in an interactive experience
separated from the lesson material. Thus, learning is 5) Online classes give students the content of
basically a planned activity that conditions or multimedia that is rich in knowledge at any time as
stimulates a person to learn well, so that this learning long as students have internet access.
activity leads to two main activities, namely how In addition to the learning objectives, Onta
people take action to change behavior through learning (2018) also mentions the characteristics of the blended
activities and how people take actions to transfer learning learning model as follows:
knowledge through teaching activities. Therefore, the 1) Blended learning provides students independence
meaning of learning is an external act of learning, because more time is spent on trying in doing
while learning is an internal act of learning. exercises independently before consulting and
training students to do self-assessment.
2. Blended Learning 2) Students must have the skills in managing the time
and adjust their schedule to the nature of the
In general model of blended learning is assignments within their own pace.
learning the combination, so that students will gain 3) Students perceive an integrated learning
experience of online learning that can be accessed environment that requires more responsibility.
anytime and anywhere and face-to-face learning 4) The blended learning model teaches students to be
experiences that connect directly with the teacher. disciplined because students study more regularly
Blended learning is a combination of two instructional and actively in doing online assignments.
learning models, namely traditional learning systems Based on the objectives and characteristics of
and learning systems that emphasize the role of the blended learning model that has been described,
computer technology or better known as online we can see that this learning model gives solution and
learning (Hendarita, 2018). While Munir (2017) states appropriate to be applied during the current Covid-19
that it is not only based on face-to- face situation, but pandemic. It is because the blended learning model
combined with the resources of science and offers convenience to acquire distance learning goals
technology that are online or offline. While Camel by utilizing advances and sophistication of technology.
(2018) states that blended learning is a learning The application of blended learning model is not only
approach that integrates the traditional face-to-face be a solution for the learning process on a future
teaching and learning method and distance teaching pandemic Covid-19, but it also can be seen as an
and learning method that uses online media learning innovation to integrate the advancement of technology
and a wide range of communication tools that support in the era of 4.0 industry revolution.
communication between students and teachers. Blended learning combines the best
Consequently researchers can summarize that characteristics of classroom learning (face-to-face) and
blended learning is a plan or approach to learning that the best features of online learning to increase active
combines between face-to-face learning with online independent learning by students and reduce the
learning which uses technology. With the expectation amount of face-to-face time (Husamah, 2014).
that students do not only master the learning material, Therefore, there are many benefits and experiences
but they also master the technology gained from the that will be obtained by students, teachers or schools
experience of learning by online. Because of it, in the application of this blended learning model.
teachers ability in managing the teaching and learning The composition of blended learning that is
method is directed to blended learning and resulting in often used is 50 versus 50, it means that from the
a more meaningful learning (Dwiyogo, 2018). provided time allocation, 50% of the learning activities
2.1 Blended Learning Goals is face-to-face and the rest is for learning online or in
the network. However, there are also those who use a
composition of 75 versus 25, which means 75% for
face-to-face learning and 25% for online learning.

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Composition of 25 versus 75, 25% of the learning 1) Seeking of information from various sources of
face-to- face while on learning online is 75%. information by online and or offline based on the
Considerations for determining the composition of learning needs. Teachers play a role in providing
which is used in the learning process is tailored to the input for students to seek information effectively
needs of learning such as competencies that will be and efficiently
achieved, the learning location, students and teachers 2) Acquisition of information, students individually or
ability as well as the suitable source of study (Munir, in groups try to find, understand and configure
2017: 64). As the condition is happening today, where ideas that have been in their minds previously.
the composition of the most appropriate to be used is Then students interpret the information or
25 to 75, where teachers and students are more likely knowledge from various sources available, until
doing the online learning compared to face-to- face they are able to re- communicate and interpret
due to the pandemic situation. However, whatever the ideas either by using online or offline tools.
form and composition of the combination, the 3) Synthesizing of knowledge, at this stage the
implementation of blended learning method always students construct / reconstruct knowledge through
aims to facilitate students in achieving the required a process of assimilation and accommodation from
competencies (Pribadi, 2017). the analysis results, discussing and formulating the
2.2 Blended Learning Components conclusions from information that is obtained and
The blended learning model has 3 learning interpret ideas either by using online or offline
components which are combined into one form of tools.
blended learning (Istiningsih and Hasbullah, 2015). Stages in blended learning this in general is a
The components are including the following: step-by-step learning that is commonly done by
1) Online learning. Online learning is the environment teachers in the process of learning. Those can be done
of learning that uses Internet technology to access by online or offline by adjusting the needs of the
learning materials and allows the interaction of learning process which will be implemented. In
learning among fellow students and teachers addition, these stages can also be simplified
anywhere and anytime considering the current conditions by reducing
2) Face-to-face learning. Face-to-face learning is a learning hours, especially in face-to-face method.
model that is still being carried out and very often
in the learning process. Face-to-face learning is one B. Conceptional Definition
of the conventional forms of learning models, The conceptual definition is the most
which seeks to transfer knowledge to the students. important element and it is used by researchers to
Face-to-face learning will bring together teachers abstractly develop a social role or natural
and students in one room to study. By learning phenomenon. So in this study the researchers set
face-to-face, students can further deepen what they several conceptual definitions as follows:
have learned through online learning, or online
learning is to deepen the material that has been 1. Learning Effectiveness can be interpreted as a
taught by face-to-face method. measure of the success of a learning process
3) Independent Learning (individualized learning). In among students, or students and teachers in
individualized learning, students can learn achieving learning objectives.
independently by accessing information or learning 2. Blended Learning is a plan or approach to
materials via online. independent learning does not learning that combines between the direct learning
mean learning by themselves, independent learning with online learning by using technology with the
means learning by initiative, with or without the intention that students master the material and the
help of the others to study. So that the independent technology by experiencing this learning model.
learning process is a learning process where
students are in control of making decisions about
their learning needs with little help from the C. Research Hypothesis
teacher. The hypothesis is the answer from the
In general, the components of blended learning researcher based on the theory that has not been
which has been described above, are the most common proven (temporary answer) to the research problem
use in blended learning method. formulation, where the research problem formulation
2.3 Blended Learning Stages is in the form of a question sentence (Sugiyono, 2015).
According to Hendarita (2018) there are three The hypothesis in this research is "The implementation
basic stages in the blended learning model which of the Blended Learning Model for XI Grade Students
refers to ICT-based learning, which are as follows at SMK Negeri 10 Samarinda is proven to be effective

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RESEARCH METHOD by themselves. They could do it by interacting

through face to face and through online learning
A. Place and time of research 2) Determining the blended learning design. At this
stage the learning design must contain components
1. Research Place of online learning and face-to-face learning.
SMK Negeri 10 Samarinda Therefore, it is necessary to develop teaching plan
based on the blended learning model.
3) Setting the online learning format. At this stage it
2. Research time is necessary to identify what online media will be
July - August used in online learning.
4) Doing a test run on the design. It is necessary to do
so therefore it can be known whether the design
B. Data collection technique can be accomplished easily or otherwise.
This research technique was carried out to 5) Performing the blended learning well
collect data that was used as a basis for determining the 6) Preparing criteria for evaluating the
feasibility developed by the researcher. Data collection implementation of blended learning
techniques and instruments must be determined
precisely so that accurate data is obtained in accordance
with the problems and research objectives. C. Data analysis technique
The students’ response instrument is in the
form of a questionnaire consisting of two aspects,
blended learning implementation aspect assessment The data analysis technique in this study
and the appearance aspects assessment. For the was carried out in 2 stages. The steps in data
blended learning implementation aspect assessment analysis are as follows:
are seen from the following indicators 1) Converting category value to assessment scores
1) Determining the types and materials of teaching The assessment in category value is
materials. In this stage, it is necessary to prepare converted into an assessment score. (Adhi, Marhadini,
teaching materials that meet the distance learning Akhlis, & Sumpono, 2017) said that "The analysis of
requirements. Because of the blended learning the questionnaire instrument used to test the feasibility
learning model, teaching materials should be of the media is a questionnaire that uses options with
designed for students to able to study the materials 1-5 Likert scale ". The answer categories are very poor
(VP), poor (P), fairly good (FG), good (G) and very
good (VG).

Changing the category value into an assessment score with the following criteria:
Table 1. Blended Learning Effectiveness Assessment Score
No Category Score
.
1. Very Poor (VP) 1
2. Poor (P) 2
3. Fairly Good (FG) 3
4. Good (G) 4
5. Very Good (VG) 5

2) The types of data used in this study are the form of numbers or data that has been rated.

quantitative and qualitative data. While qualitative data is data in the form of sentences

According to Endang Mulyatiningsih in or pictures. Qualitative data in the form of

Silvia Diar Malista (2012) quantitative data is data in assessments, collected through questionnaires.

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Percentage is intended to determine the status of qualitative research is not merely seeking the truth

something then interpreted with qualitative sentences. but more on the subject's understanding of the world

According to Soegiyono (2014) the purpose of around him.

After the data is collected, the average score is calculated using the formula:

Information:

= mean score of each component

= total score

N = number of assessed indicators

Changing the average score into a qualitative value, adopting the formula from Eko Putro Widoyoko

(2009) as follows:
Table. 2. The formula for the average score to be qualitative

Formula Score Average Clasification

Very good
Good
Fairly Good
Poor
Very Poor

Next to calculate the percentage use the formula below:

f
P= ×100 %
N

Description: f = frequency of the subject

N = Total number

To make a decision using the criteria set by Sudjana as follows.

Table 3. valuation conversion by percentage
No Percentage Score Category
1 81% - 100% A Very good
2 61% - 80% B Well
3 41% - 60% C Fairly good
4 21% - 40% D Poor

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5 0% - 20% E Very Poor

(Source: Sudjana, 2005: 46-47)

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 The Effectiveness of the Blended Learning Model for Students
The data obtained from students is a response to Blended Learning taught in schools. The summary of
the questionnaire given to students is as follows:
Table 4. Assessment of the effectiveness of Blended Learning by students
N Evaluation
Rated aspect
o VG G FG P VP
1 The device that I use supports the use of learning videos as
learning media.

2 you can follow the online learning well

I'm easy to follow online learning

3
4 I like learning activities during the COVID-19 pandemic using
learning videos

5 I am happy because there are various types of online learning

online learning during a pandemic is very efficient and effective
6
7 teachers master technology well
material can be accessed at any time
8
9 teacher responds quickly to questions
10 teachers use various learning media
11 easy to understand learning because learning uses interesting
media
12 I am more enthusiastic when I enter class
13 I access learning easily
14 Time is given to discuss during the lesson
15 online learning made by the teacher is suitable with the
characteristics of the subjects being taught
4.2 Discussion
The data obtained from the questionnaire which are distributed to students can be seen in the table
below:
Table 5. Data on assessment results
Source person Amount Percentage Category
Source Person 1 39 52% Fairly good
Source Person 2 49 65% Good
Source Person 3 60 80% Good

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Source Person 4 53 70% Good

Source 5 49 65% Good
Source Person 6 56 74% Good
Source 7 56 74% Good
Source Person 8 37 49% Fairly Good
Source 9 32 42% Fairly Good
Source 10 41 54% Fairly Good
Source 11 57 76% Good
Source Person 12 54 72% Good
Source Person 13 73 97% Very good
Source Person 14 43 57% Fairly Good
Source Person 15 49 65% Good
Source Person 16 31 41% Fairly Good
Source Person 17 50 66% Good
Source Person 18 60 80% Good
Source Person 19 71 94% Very good
Source Person 20 42 56% Fairly Good
Source Person 21 43 57% Fairly Good
Source Person 22 60 80% Good
Source Person 23 62 82% Very good
Source Person 24 31 41% Fairly Good
Source Person 25 64 85% Very good
Source Person 26 53 70% Good
Amount 1315
Average 50 66% Good
Source: Research Result Data

5.1 Conclusion teacher prepares the syllabus, lesson plans,

Based on the data from the research that students worksheet, and assignments that will be
has been carried out, it can be concluded that given later. The teacher also prepared a learning
Blended Learning can be an effective learning video. For media, teachers used videos, pictures
method with a percentage of 66% included in the and slides.
good category in the implementation of learning
process during the COVID- 19 pandemic. 5.2 Suggestions
Teachers can monitor students learning activities, During the research conducted, the
such as filling the attendance list, delivering researchers obtained several findings that can be
subject materials with explanation and tasks. As used as input for improvements in using the
for the plans prepared by the teacher in carrying learning videos therefore the videos can be
out these online learning activities, of course the effective learning media in implementing learning
method during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Support Studio Instruction. Educational

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