EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

EFFECTIVENESS OF HYBRID LEARNING IN THE

TRANSITION ERA: SOLUTIONS TO SAVE EDUCATION

Fathoni Yafrahul Adha, Nabila Salsabila Dena and Tasya Ardhina External Affairs Division

Covid-19 pandemic which is not over yet, has given a changing impact on various aspects of our lives, forcing everyone to adapt to new habits, especially in the aspect of education. A condition that was previously unpredictable makes us have to be able to adapt, one of which is in the world of education. Therefore, it is important to create an educational system and strategy in this transition era.

“Quality education starting from a quality policy” (Unifah Rosyidi, Head Leader PGRI).

World education in the transition era is really faced with quite formidable challenges, the handling of which requires the involvement of various related parties. After all aspects of our lives were beaten back by the Covid-19 pandemic, our educational institutions issued a policy to change the learning system from old patterns. Students from Elementary School to University must keep up with significant changes in the learning system. One of them is from offline learning to

distance learning or online. This is done to minimize the risk of transmission of Covid-19 in the school and college environment.

Nevertheless, the application of online learning evidently didn't go smoothly. Triggered by several factors, like too much work, limited devices, internet access to study, and difficulty in doing tasks because there are no initial explanations from teachers and lecturers about assigned tasks, until saturation in carrying out the learning process. On the other hand, online learning also dampens the social soul of students. Where previously during offline learning, students interacted directly with many people such as friends, teachers or lecturers, participating in organization activities was hindered and became a foreign culture because of limited time to meet, whereas social care is needed for the continuity of a good future for students in the future. The need for evaluation in the field of education because there are various dissatisfactions in the implementation of education and the results. Distance learning evaluation finally made the government issue a regulation regarding limited face-to-face plans through Joint Decree 4 ministers published in March 2021.18 Although polemics are still reaping in the public due to a spike of Covid 19 cases are happening again, so far no changes have been made to the plan. This is what makes the concept of implementing the Hybrid Learning system appear.

The hybrid learning system is recommended by the ministry of education and culture as an effective tool in supporting lectures during the Covid-19 pandemic. Because true learners need the presence and interaction of a teacher or lecture in the learning teaching process. More than the long-term use of smartphones and computers each day will adversely affect learners' health. One of the solutions to addressing anxiety is to apply a hybrid learning system in the learning process.

Previously, what is the hybrid learning system?

18Ditjen Diksi. “Pembelajaran Tatap Muka Terbatas Mulai Juli 2021”. Kemdibud.go.id. https://vokasi.kemdikbud.go.id (diakses 13 Januari 2021).

Hybrid learning is a learning that combines both online learning with faceto-face meetings in class. In learning these hybrid learning learners will be established and set up schedules to enter the class both online and face-to-face. John Spencer (2020) proposes that there are five hybrid learning models that can be used in learning. As outlined in the following table.

Hybrid Learning Model by John Spencer:

Contoh model pembelajaran. Sumber : John Spencer

The five learning models actually look at the context of the needs and strengths which is owned by each school. A number of factors need to be noted in using this hybrid learning method, one of which is both the internet and the technology of both the school and the student participants themselves, whether they can and will meet standards.

The hybrid system has also sparked a controversy that has both a negative and positive view of the system. If we were to describe this system, it would have both its strengths and its weaknesses. An advantage of this system is that interactions between educators and learners present in the teaching process are applicable. This made it easier for the educators to track the academic progress of their trainees. And also by this method the teacher also has the opportunity to return to explain the materials in front of the class with all the equipment that could support developing student capture, rather than the long-range learning

methods that use only PowerPoint and also learning videos. Besides having an advantage of this system, it also has a weakness in terms of providing adequate support tools and the stability of tissues that significantly affect the continuity of the teaching process. Furthermore, it is still difficult for educators to track the academic growth of learners who choose to study online. The student who chose to study online was prone to a decline in his passion for learning and his sense of responsibility. The result will be a gap in the process of science absorption between students present in the classroom and those at home.

If we imagine how during the learning of teaching process suddenly the internet connection was cut off or the device suddenly stopped working of course the learners will not be able to understand the full lesson, activity in the class is reduced, especially not all educators record the learning process that can play back when needed. It could be addressed if the hybrid learning model applied. Learners will have the opportunity to interact with their teacher on campus and discuss with their friends, including asking for immediate questions if there are things they don't understand.

With this hybrid system it is expected to improve the discipline, the interest and quality of the protege's learning. Especially in the current pandemic era where we are expected to be at great distances between people. Where at the beginning of the government pandemic, implementing online learning systems creates conflicts that lead to idle learners, and the network and obedience of learners in learning, are questionable qualities.

Based on Article 109 and PP No. 60 of 1999, students have a right to use academic freedom responsibly to prosecute and study according to the norms and sutures that apply in academic circles, obtain good instruction and academic services in accordance with interest, talents, passion and ability, utilize college facilities in terms of the expedited learning process, Receiving guidance from the lecturer in charge of the study program she follows in the completion of her studies19. With subjects conducted hybrid student rights by law and PP this can be

19 Indonesia, Peraturan Pemerintah No. 60 Tahun 1999, Ps. 109.

met so that they do not lose that right, so hybrids are the most appropriate solution to implement for good, effective, and disciplined student sustainability.

The conclusion we can underline in the application of this hybrid system is that it still needs to be dealt with. Rather than merely dwelling on the advantages of this system of things, we need to consider how to overcome the weaknesses of this system, which will enable this potential new system to survive and thrive in approaching a transition era. We are optimistic and confident that the country's renewal will be achieved by means of educational renewal, since it is the education system that is deliberately programmed, built and developed to improve human resources that are competitive and able to adapt to growing changes and developments. With cooperation between governments, the educational, labor, and education of both educators and students working together to correct weaknesses in today's emerging hybrid system, so that the hybrid learning can be a choice of learning methods that can produce quality Indonesian people and aim to enhance overall the quality of education. Hopefully!

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Laws and Regulations

Indonesia, Peraturan Pemerintah No. 60 Tahun 1999, Ps. 109.

Reference

Ditjen Diksi. “Pembelajaran Tatap Muka Terbatas Mulai Juli 2021”. Kemdibud.go.id. https://vokasi.kemdikbud.go.id (diakses 13 Januari 2021).

Journal

Verawati dan Desprayoga ‘Solusi Pembelajaran 4.0: Hybrid Learning’ (2019), hlm 1184.