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IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM 2013 PADA BIDANG STUDI PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM KELAS XI SMK NEGERI 3 PAREPARE

This paper aimed to empirically determine and describe: lesson planning in the 2013 curriculum, the implementation of the 2013 curriculum, learning assessment conducted by the class XI teacher of Pendidikan Agama Islam at SMK Negeri 3 Parepare. The method aiming at describing an existing phenomenon and its true condition by using observation techniques, interview, and studying documents. The data were then analyzed by following the steps of (1) data reduction; (2) data presentation; (3) the data conclusion and verification. The results of the study showed that to date SMK Negeri 3 is still applying 2013 curriculum as its reference for a learning process. The implementation of the 2013 curriculum was determined by (1) lesson planning; (2) learning implementation; and (3) learning assessment. At the stage of lesson planning, teacher designs lesson plan which are then implemented in learning process by applying a scientific approach consisting of the following stages: (1) observing; (2) questioning; (3) collecting materials; (4) processing materials; and (5) communicating, which is then followed by administering authentic assessment on the learning in the forms of: (1) observation; (2) oral and written test; (3) self assessment; (4) peer-assessment; (5) journal; (6) performance assessment; and (7) portfolio assessment. Factors that support the implementation of the 2013 curriculum include (1) teacher; (2) learners; (3) infrastructure and facilities; and (4) environment. On the other hand, the hindering factors are (1) lack of learners’ care with their lessons; (2) lack of teachers’ understanding of 2013 curriculum due to minimum education and training.

Barriers of the development of web-based training in agricultural higher education system in Iran: A case study of Hamadan Bu Ali Sina University, Iran

Recently, higher education systems seek to use network-based and Internet-based information technologies in education, teaching and learning. E-learning in Iran higher education system has been started since 2003, however, its development has been very slow. The present study is a survey research. The participants of the study are faculty members, graduates and PhD students in Agriculture in Bu Ali Sina University. Total number of participants were analyzed (n?=?500). The accuracy of indicators and items in the questionnaire (face validity) has been confirmed by specialists. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Reliability was calculated by using Cronbach Alpha. In this study, Factor analysis is used to achieve the key factors. The results show that deficiency of executives, lack of learners' motivation, infrastructural barriers, restriction of credit, and software and hardware limitations are the main problems in the development of web-based training. At the end of the article, some recommendations are presented aiming to accelerate electronic training in Iran's higher education system.