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Publication Date: February 25, 2021

DOI:10.14738/assrj.82.9758.

Panjaitan, R., Murniarti, E., & Sihotang, H. (2021). Learning Plan with Blended Learning in Elemetary School. Advances in Social Sciences

Research Journal, 8(2) 558-572.

Learning Plan with Blended Learning in Elemetary School

Retna Panjaitan

Educational Management student, Postgraduate Program

Universitas Kristen Indonesia

Erni Murniarti

Educational Management, Postgraduate Program

Universitas Kristen Indonesia

Hotmaulina Sihotang

Educational Management, Postgraduate Program

Universitas Kristen Indonesia

ABSTRACT

Information and communication technology in the education world

during the Covid-19 era played an extremely important role.

Everything can be easily done without any limit because each

individual can do it himself. Technology is giving new colors and faces

to education systems in all parts of the world today. This is evidenced

by the development of many learning models that refer to independent

learning based on information technology. The purpose of this paper is

to develop a blended learning model for thematic learning in

elementary schools according to the needs of learning activities. This

development method refers to the Dick, Carey (2009:6-7),

development model and adapts the Blended learning model. The

application of the blended learning model refers to the curriculum that

is being used during the Covid-19 pandemic, namely the 2013

curriculum which is simplified independently in elementary school.

Keywords: Development, Blended learning Model, Online learning

INTRODUCTION

The learning process in schools is the best public policy tool as an effort to increase knowledge

and skills. It has long been understood that schools as a whole are a medium for interaction

between students and teachers to improve cognitive, skill and affective abilities among them. a

circular on the policy launched by the Minister of Education and Culture also provides a provision,

that the learning process is carried out from home through online or distance learning

(Mendikbud, Nomor 36962/MPK.A/HK/2020). The School from Home policy is a non-negotiable

option. Ready or not, all levels of education from pre-school to college must carry out learning

activities from home. This change is not easy for all students to make. Good cooperation with

parents especially for early childhood such as kindergarten and elementary school is needed

because they really need extra guidance and assistance during distance learning activities. In the

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implementation of distance learning, abbreviated as (PJJ) during the Covid-19 pandemic to the

new normal phase, challenges and obstacles are not only limited to technological support facilities

and internet networks. Other obstacles to the implementation of PJJ during the Covid-19 pandemic

to the new normal phase, among others, relate to the readiness of human resources, unclear

government directions and policies, and the absence of a proper PJJ curriculum. The readiness of

human resources is an important part of the successful implementation of distance learning, this

readiness is related to the ability of teachers and learners to use and manage all technological

systems used in the distance learning process.

Home study policy at the Santa Lusia Bekasi Elementary School as the organizing agency

education also faces its own challenges. Schools are required to be alert and make quick response

actions to facilitate all changes concerning learning activities. Technology is the main key to

distance learning activities during the Covid-19 pandemic. At first glance, online learning activities

may seem simpler and more fun but turn out to be difficult and challenging. Teachers as motors

for online learning are not ready because of the lack of mastery of technology. Programs and all

learning activity devices are transformed into learning activities using online media and methods.

School programs must really be conveyed to all school members. Emphasis on learning at home to

students must be properly monitored so that teaching staff through online media remains smooth

and smart in delivering teaching materials that must be understood by students.

Learning activities at SD Santa Lusia Bekasi with limited abilities are packaged in the form of

electronic learning known as e-learning (electronic learning) which is one of the results of a

combination of the use of technology and learning. It is hoped that this e-learning learning activity

can be accessed quickly and not limited by distance and time through the use of internet

technology. However, not all students are able to take advantage of this facility because of the

limited facilities and infrastructure they have. In PJJ activities students remain the center of

learning known as the "student center". Therefore, schools as providers of education design and

design blended learning with attention to the characteristics of the needs of the lesson content.

The development of blended learning model is considered as an effort to help facilitate learning for

students to improve the quality of learning so that learning outcomes are fulfilled. The term

blended learning is a term that refers to learning that uses more than one type of strategy or

learning. Currently, the term "blend" in learning has been commonly associated with electronic

learning or e-learning. Littlejohn and Pegler (2007: 226) define blended learning as learning that

combines different technologies, in particular a combination of traditional (e.g. face-to-face

instruction) and online teaching approaches and media. Learning that incorporates different

technologies, especially a combination of traditional approaches (ie, face-to-face instruction) and

online teaching and media). With the term independent learning, it allowed schools during the

Covid-19 pandemic to develop blended learning in online learning with a mix model not only in the

approach or strategy / learning model, but also included in the use of media in learning. Learning

Implementation Plan (RPP) for independent learning is designed according to the characteristics

of the lesson content with a blended learning model so that it helps students improve the quality of

learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of this discussion is to improve the quality of

student learning during the Covid-19 pandemic by modifying the development of a blended

learning model with the learning center being the students themselves. The development of a

blended learning mix model, namely by combining the advantages of online learning to improve

independent learning by students during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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METHOD

The method of analysis in writing this article uses a literature review (literature review) with a

literature review step as developed. The literature review step consists of 4 steps, namely

selecting the topic to be reviewed, finding and selecting articles related to the topic, analyzing and

synthesizing literature, and organizing the writing. The focus of the discussion topic in this article

consists of a literature review on the development of independent learning blended learning

during the Covid-19 pandemic from various perspectives and theories. Another focus of literature

review relates to the topic of blended learning literacy from various aspects. The two topics that

are the focus of the study will lead to the implementation of the (blended learning) model during

the Covid-19 pandemic as an effective learning model to support the implementation of distance

learning activities during the Covid-19 pandemic in order to achieve good learning outcomes.

LITERATUR REVIEW

No matter how advanced technology, with all its derivatives, the presence of teachers cannot be

replaced. The teaching profession remains something very important in the world of education.

Although e-learning can be used independently by students, the existence of a teacher in the

Vocational Education Journal, Vol 2, Number 2, June 2012 is very meaningful as an adult whose

function is to support and assist students in the learning process (Plummer, 2012: 1). According to

Castle and McGuire (2010: 36), e-learning can improve the learning experience because students

can study anywhere and under any condition as long as they are connected to the internet without

having to take face-to-face learning. The same thing was conveyed by Sari, A. R. (2013: 33) Blended

learning is a type of learning that combines classical teaching (face to face) with online teaching.

Blended learning offers more flexibility in terms of time, place and variety of learning methods

compared to online and face to face methods. Meanwhile, according to Husamah (2014: 16)

Blended learning is a method of learning with combining the advantages of face-to-face learning

with virtual / virtual or online.

Fitri, E., Ifdil, I., & Neviyarni, S. (2016: 91) said that the blended learning method was effective in

increasing student learning motivation. With this method, students can reduce boredom in

learning. According to Mosa, Yoo, and Sheets (2011: 56), mixed learning patterns are two main

elements, namely learning in class with online learning. According to Catlin R. Tucker (2012: 117)

in general, there are 6 models of Blended learning, namely: 1. Face-to-Face Driver Model Involving

students is not just face to face in a classroom or laboratory, but involves students in outside

activities. class by integrating online web technology. 2. Rotation Model Integrating face-to-face

online learning in the classroom with the supervision of teachers or educators. 3. Flex Model

Utilizing internet media in delivering learning to participants. In this case the participants can

form discussion groups. 4. Online learning Model Wipe that takes place in a computer laboratory

room with all learning materials provided in softcopy, where participants interact with the

teacher online. In this case the teacher is assisted by a supervisor so that discipline in learning is

maintained. 5. Self Blend Model In this case the participants take an online course, this is as a

complement to the traditional class which is done not necessarily in the classroom but can be

outside the classroom. 6. Online Driver Model Is online learning, where in this case a teacher can

upload learning material on the internet, so that participants can download / download it

remotely so that participants can study independently outside the classroom and continue face to

face based on the time that has been agreed upon. In doing so, it is important to remember the

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basic principles of implementing education inclusive, flexible, open, accommodate needs, and

availability make system changes (Murniarti, 2016)

According to (Charles Dziuban, 2018) Blended Learning coalesces around access, success, and

students’ perception of their learning environments. Success and withdrawal rates for face-to-face

and online courses are compared to those for BL as they interact with minority status and

although blended learning preceded modern instructional technologies, its evolution will be

inextricably bound to contemporary information communication technologies that are

approximating some aspects of human thought processes. According to, (Harahap, 2019) The

significant predictors of blended learning effectiveness taking student characteristics/background

and design features as independent variables and learning outcomes as dependent variables. A

survey was administered to 238 respondents to gather data on student

characteristics/background, design features and learning outcomes. According to, (Mugenyi

Justice Kintu, 2017) Students preferring the online lesson cited speed and convenience of study

and flexibility of time and place of study as reasons for their choice. Skilful implementation of

online lessons can enhance a language course but should not undermine the value of face-to-face

instruction with EFL teachers. According to, (Prescott, 2018) the blended learning strategy found

significantly more effective in enhancing students’ learning achievement and science process skills

in plant tissue culture course as compared to the conventional learning strategy. According to,

(Prescott, 2017) Student progress in the online component of the blended learning program was a

significant predictor of growth in reading performance on a standardized reading assessment.

initial student skill level, and English learner status; however, students in kindergarten through

Grade 2 showed more substantial gains than students in later grades. These results suggest there

is a benefit of a blended learning approach to literacy instruction for a diverse cross-section of

students, particularly when beginning instruction in the early grades.

As expressed by McCarthy and Murphy (2010: 67) that with the implementation of Blended

learning students will be able to complete learning tasks in a short time. This is because students

easily search and find through the world of technology, to be precise, students easily browse the

internet. Marsh (2012: 4) identifies several advantages of Blended learning: providing a more

individualized learning experience, providing more personal learning support, supporting and

encouraging independent and collaborative learning, increasing student involvement in learning,

accommodating various learning styles, providing a place to practice language target outside the

classroom, reduce stress in practicing the target language, provide flexible learning, anytime or

anywhere, to meet the needs of students, and help students develop skills. Syarif (2012: 238) says

that through the Blended learning model, the learning process will be more effective because the

conventional teaching and learning process will be assisted by e-learning, which in this case

stands on the information technology infrastructure and can be done at any time. and wherever.

DISCUSSION

The Concept of Distance Learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Distance learning is a learning system that does not take place in one room and there is no face- to-face interaction between the teacher and the learner. In line with this, and emphasizing that the

focus of distance learning lies in technology-assisted learning methods with the aim of sending

learning material to students who don’t meet physically like learning in traditional classrooms.