Feasibility Test and Practicality of Blended Learning Design of Applied Mathematics for Vocational Education

I Ketut Darma,I Made Anom Santiana,I Gede Made Karma

doi:10.31940/logic.v21i2.2544

Abstract

This study aims to determine the feasibility and practicality of the design of blended learning applied mathematics for vocational education. Research using the 4D model development method from Thiagarajan includes: Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate, carried out in stages at the Bali State Polytechnic. Currently the Develop stage is being carried out. Data were collected using a validation sheet and a questionnaire for the responses of lecturers and students. Data were analyzed descriptively. The results, 1) the content validity and constructs of blended learning applied mathematics 3,8 and 3,6 are categorized as very valid with a reliability of 88.6% and 91.1% are categorized as very reliable, and 2) the level of practicality by lecturers and students respectively also 83.5% and 83.5% in the practical category. The implication, draft II of this design is very feasible and practical to be used as a learning strategy in vocational education. Draft II can be continued to the next stage of development, namely testing the effectiveness, evaluation and dissemination, but for optimization it is necessary to revise a small receipt referring to the practicality test results.

Highlights

Vocational education is higher education that prepares students to have jobs with certain applied skills at a maximum equivalent to undergraduate programs [1]
Vocational education is education for the world of work [2], preparing a highly skilled skilled workforce who are subject to employers [3]
Vocational education has the opportunity to develop a whole person with a sufficient theoretical and academic base, while at the same time developing the ability to work in accordance with established competency standards [4]

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Introduction

Vocational education is higher education that prepares students to have jobs with certain applied skills at a maximum equivalent to undergraduate programs [1]. Vocational education directs students to develop applied skills, adapt to certain fields of work and can create job opportunities. The demands of changes in the global era make vocational higher education have a strategic role and are at the forefront in handling the age of the workforce. Vocational higher education is programmed to produce graduates who have mastery of science and technology, are independent, skilled and trained in accordance with the demands of the industrial world or the world of work. It is necessary to develop a learning model that is in accordance with the characteristics of vocational education

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