Self-Directed Learning Model to Develop Academic Self-Concepts of Class XI Students in 2019/2020 Academic Year

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Education aims to develop the full potential of a person to become a complete human being. The most important thing is that actualization of potential can be obtained if someone has a self-concept. The relationship between self-concept and current education can be seen in the purpose of education. The success of students in following the education and learning process in schools is greatly influenced by their academic self-concept. One method of learning that can be done by teachers in schools in developing students' academic self-concepts through the application of the SDL (Self-Directed Learning) model. This study departs from the issue of the self-directed learning model effective in developing the academic self-concept of class XI students at the SMAN (Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri or Public Senior High School) 4 Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, in Academic Year 2019/2020 compared to conventional learning. This study uses a quasi-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test control group research design. The instrument used was an academic self-concept questionnaire by expressing three aspects, namely: the ability self-concept, achievement self-concept, and class self-concept. The population in this study were students of class XI at the SMAN 4 Bandung as many as 320 students with a sample of students in class XI MIPA (Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam or Mathematics and Natural Sciences) 6 of 29 students as an experimental class and students of XI MIPA 2 of 29 students as control classes. The results showed that the self-directed learning model was effective in developing students' academic self-concepts compared to conventional learning. From the results of this study, it can be recommended to teachers and researchers, further, that the model of self-directed learning can be a reference as an effort to help students to develop academic self-concepts. KEY WORDS: Self-Directed Learning Model; Academic Self-Concept; Conventional Learning. About the Author: Kania Nandika, S.Pd. is a Master Student at the Study Program of Educational Psychology SPS UPI (School of Postgraduate, Indonesia University of Education), Jalan Dr. Setiabudhi No.229 Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. For academic interests, the Author is able to be contacted via e-mail address at: kanianandika92@gmail.com Suggested Citation: Nandika, Kania. (2020). “Self-Directed Learning Model to Develop Academic Self-Concepts of Class XI Students in 2019/2020 Academic Year” in EDUCARE: International Journal for Educational Studies , Volume 13(1), August, pp.61-80. Bandung, Indonesia: Minda Masagi Press owned by ASPENSI with ISSN 1979-7877 (print) and ISSN 2621-587X (online). Article Timeline: Accepted (June 1, 2020); Revised (July 3, 2020); and Published (August 30, 2020).