Use of blended learning in teaching Islamic history: the case of the 8th grade of Sukma Bangsa School in Aceh
Lesmana, Adhi; Basiran (2017)
2017
Master's Degree Programme in Teacher Education
Kasvatustieteiden tiedekunta - Faculty of Education
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2017-06-16
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:uta-201706272140
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:uta-201706272140
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This thesis is intended to introduce blended learning methods in Sukma Bangsa School, Aceh. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of blended learning method specifically in the study of Islamic history, which is one of the main topics in religion education lessons in the 8th grade at the three different locations of Sukma Bangsa School. The topic was chosen due to the fact that Islamic history can be said too difficult to be understood by the students because its has many topics that must be learned by them.
This study uses quantitative methods and was carried out during the first semester of the school year 2015 -2016 in the three locations of Sukma Bangsa School. Research data was obtained through the pre-test and the post-test that were conducted at the beginning of the research and the end of the research. The total number of students in this study was 142 students: 57 students from Sukma Bireuen, 34 students from Sukma Pidie, and 51 Students from Sukma Lhokseumawe. To analyze the research data from the pre-test and the post-test, SPSS software version 23 was used which will present the statistical data.
This study used a temporary teacher who taught Islamic history for the 8th grade students in the three different locations of Sukma Bangsa School. Temporary teachers were used because the permanent teachers are currently pursuing studies. The temporary teachers did not have much teaching experience. Therefore, in this study, the researchers provided training on the use of blended learning and how to make the classroom more attractive. This training was done in stages, either directly or online.
The results of the study at the three different locations of Sukma Bangsa School show that although there was an increase in the average value and standard deviation, the statistics do not show a significant difference between the achievement of students in the blended learning method and in the face-to-face method. Therefore, an understanding of context by the teachers in the use of blended learning is needed to improve students achievement results.
This study uses quantitative methods and was carried out during the first semester of the school year 2015 -2016 in the three locations of Sukma Bangsa School. Research data was obtained through the pre-test and the post-test that were conducted at the beginning of the research and the end of the research. The total number of students in this study was 142 students: 57 students from Sukma Bireuen, 34 students from Sukma Pidie, and 51 Students from Sukma Lhokseumawe. To analyze the research data from the pre-test and the post-test, SPSS software version 23 was used which will present the statistical data.
This study used a temporary teacher who taught Islamic history for the 8th grade students in the three different locations of Sukma Bangsa School. Temporary teachers were used because the permanent teachers are currently pursuing studies. The temporary teachers did not have much teaching experience. Therefore, in this study, the researchers provided training on the use of blended learning and how to make the classroom more attractive. This training was done in stages, either directly or online.
The results of the study at the three different locations of Sukma Bangsa School show that although there was an increase in the average value and standard deviation, the statistics do not show a significant difference between the achievement of students in the blended learning method and in the face-to-face method. Therefore, an understanding of context by the teachers in the use of blended learning is needed to improve students achievement results.