Abstract
The objective of this research is to know how student hone their soft skill along online learning during Covid-19 pandemic. It is a descriptive research, applied through interview and questionnaire survey among 15 students taken Leadership Class, Academic Year of 2020-2021. This study has discovered by providing group discussion session, lecturer has generated enthusiasm for learning and student’s interaction during online learning. To enhance students’ soft skill along online learning, it is found by optimizing the usage of media and method of learning; up to date SLP, integrated the LMS with Whatsapp function through Collaborative Learning. Students are schooled by submitting mind mapping sub-subject task, class discussion, FGD team discussion, PPT submission and oral presentation in specific time limit every meeting. It is provided from up to date case studies in every meeting that help students in providing the practitioner's view, hone critical thinking, presentation and public speaking skills.
Highlights
The global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to temporary school closures in most countries around the world, affecting over 60% of the world’s student population (UNESCO, 2020)
The interview started with basic questions about Semester Learning Plan (SLP)
“What are the advantages of SLP?” 80% of students recognize SLP get to know the subject learning outcomes, 73.3% of students recognize SLP get to know the lecture material, 66.7% of students get to know the references, and 73.3% of students get to know the composition in assessment
Summary
The global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to temporary school closures in most countries around the world, affecting over 60% of the world’s student population (UNESCO, 2020). Because of through learning on education, the development of human capital in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes can be formed. Albano (2012) and Othman (2012) emphasize that the employability asset consists of knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs). With globalization there is a big wave of change in the skills demand by employers. Most employers today look for soft skills rather than academic achievement as the primary criteria for the election of employee (Ismail et al, 2011). According to Al-Mamun (2012) soft skills is crucial for the enhancement of employment performance and career prospects. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are confronted with the challenge of producing graduates who meet the needed skills of employers. The development of soft skills in a study plan is extremely needed. The development of soft skills in a study plan is extremely needed. 21st century graduates are required to be equipped with skills that include in a set of diverse areas for examples collaboration, critical thinking, leadership, communication, group decision- making, negotiation skills, conflict resolution, team motivation skill, social skills, understanding of diversity, responsibility, accountability and others
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