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SELF DIRECT LEARNING READINESS IN THE IMPLEMENTION
OF THE E-LEARNING METHOD DURING THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC PERIOD FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS 2018
MALAHAYATI UNIVERSITY
Sri Maria Puji Lestari, Vira Sandayanti, Devita Febriani, Enggari Setia
Putri
Malahayati University Bandar Lampung
E-mail: srimaria13p1@yahoo.com, virasanda@malahayati.ac.id,
devita@malahayati.ac.id, penggarisss@gmail.com
Received: 16
February 2021
Revised: 22
February 2021
Approved: 23
February 2021
INTRODUCTION
The learning process used by medical students at this time is the PBL method
where the students themselves become the learning centers so that students are active in
exploring information and conducting self-directed learning (SDL). (Demak & Pasambo,
2016) Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a learning model that focuses on experience and
is organized, including investigation, explanation, and problem solving. One of the
integrated components in PBL is Self Directed Learning (SDL) which is a process of
taking initiative by individuals, with or without the help of others, to decide learning
needs, formulate learning objectives, identify learning resources, choose and implement
learning strategies, and evaluate the results learning (Putri, 2015).
Since the 2019 Coronavirus Disease Pandemic (COVID-19) spread to Indonesia,
in the world of education, especially at the university level, the Ministry of Education and
Culture (KEMENDIKBUD) has urged all universities to provide convenience in learning
during the COVID-19 period. One form of convenience in learning is the implementation
Abstract
Since the 2019 Coronavirus Disease Pandemic (COVID-19) spread to
Indonesia, the Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemendikbud) has
asked all universities to implement a Home Learning system or study
at home that utilizes learning media such as Electronic Learning (E-
learning), thus there has been a change learning systems from
conventional systems to online learning or E-learning. The purpose of
this research is to find out how self-learning readiness is in the
implementation of the E-learning method during the COVID-19
pandemic for the 2018 Malahayati University Medical Students. This
type of research is quantitative with a descriptive design. The subjects
of this study were all students of the Medical Study Program at the
Faculty of Medicine, Malahayati University, batch 2018. The
measuring instrument used was Self Directed Learning Readiness
(SDLR) with the E-Learning method. The results of this study indicate
that of the 150 respondents of the 2018 Malahayati University Medical
Student with a high SDLR level of 138 people (92%) consisting of 96
female respondents and 42 male respondents and respondents with
SDLR levels. 12 people (8%) consisting of 8 female respondents and 4
male respondents. The conclusion is that it is known that the 2018
Malahayati University Medical Students have a high SDLR level with
the E-Learning method or can be said in the ready category.
Keywords : Self Direct Learning Readiness, E-Learning, COVID-19
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learning media. (Wijaya, Lukman, & Yadewani, 2020)
E-learning is all forms of learning activities that utilize electronic media for
learning (Wahyuningsih & Makmur, 2017). Broadly speaking, when we mention E-
learning, there are three. The main components that make up E-learning are: E-Learning
System, E-Learning Content (ISI), E-Learning Infrastructure (Equipment). E-Learning
System is a software system that virtualizes the conventional teaching and learning
process. E-Learning Content is the content and teaching materials that exist in the E-
learning system (Learning Management System). E-Learning Infrastructure (Equipment),
namely E-learning infrastructure can be in the form of Personal Computers (PCs),
computer networks and multimedia equipment (Darmawan, 2014).
The use of E-learning in the learning process is different from conventional
learning. Therefore, if universities want to implement a learning system using the E-
learning method, it is necessary to pay attention to the level of readiness both in terms of
infrastructure and the readiness of the students themselves (Lestari, 2019). A survey
conducted by the Distance Education Online Symposium Listserv (DEOS-L) states that
the main components of student readiness to successfully use E-learning are divided into
two, namely Self Directed Rearning Readiness (SDLR) and Technical Readiness
(Prihantoro, 2018). SDLR is the readiness of a person to be able to learn independently.
SDLR components are attitudes, abilities and personal characteristics (Lutfianawati,
Lestari, & Istiana, 2018). SDLR itself can be influenced by several factors, namely
factors that are in itself (internal) and factors that are outside itself (external). Internal
factors that can affect readiness for independent learning, namely gender, age, learning
style, mood and health, intelligence, education, basic knowledge and level of knowledge,
socialization or previous experience. Apart from that, external factors affect the readiness
of independent learning, namely study time, place of study, learning motivation,
parenting style, accessibility of learning resources, and the year students enter university
(Sugianto & Lestari, 2016).
Research conducted in Malaysia revealed that the level of E-learning readiness
was moderate, this shows the importance of making students aware of technology in E-
learning, and the availability of technology resources. The results of the analysis show
that there are significant differences based on demographic variables such as age, gender,
ethnicity, field of study, and education level for students' readiness for E-learning
(Adams, Sumintono, Mohamed, & Noor, 2018). Research by (Seta, Wati, & Matondang,
2016) stated that the average value of E-learning Readiness readiness at UPN Veteran
Jakarta was 3,297. Based on the Knowledge Management Readiness Level, this value
indicates that UPN Veteran Jakarta is in the "not ready" category and still requires a little
preparation for online learning in order to apply E-learning Readiness.
Based on the interview conducted on the survey which was held on Saturday,
October 17, 2020, 10 students and medical students of Malahayati University class 2018
obtained data that the level of readiness for independent study using E-learning media
was not good. Interviews were conducted using WhatsApp electronic media taken from
10 students, 5 men and 5 women. The results of the interview showed that 40% of
students were ready and 60% of students were not ready to carry out independent learning
using E-learning media.
RESEARCH METHODS
This type of research used in this research is quantitative with a descriptive design.
The research instrument used in this study was a questionnaire that was used by the
research of (Sadiqin, Lestari, & Setiawati, 2016) which was modified by the researcher to
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adjust the variables to be studied and then tested for validity and reliability again. The
questionnaire
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consisted of 30 questions with a valid value of r count ranging from 0.340 to 0.793 where
the r table value was 0.325 Cronchbach alpha and obtained a value of 0.920. The
statement is distributed in three components, namely self-management, desire for
learning, and self-control (Sadiqin et al., 2016). In the SDLRS questionnaire, it is said to
be low if ≤75, high if> 75.
Sample in this study were 150 students of the medical faculty of Malahayati
University Bandar Lampung, who were selected using a non-probability sampling
technique, namely total sampling by meeting the inclusion criteria and not meeting the
exclusion criteria.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Table 1 Distribution of respondent characteristics
Characteristics
Frequency (n)
Percentage (%)
Gender
Male
Female
46
104
30,7 %
69,3%
Ages
18-21
22-25
141
9
94%
6%
Based on research conducted on medical students of class 2018, it is known that
there are more female respondents than male respondents, amounting to 104 respondents
(69.3%) and the results of the study show that the age of the 2018 Malahayati University
Medical Students is the most. respondents ranged from 18-21 years, namely 141
respondents (94%), and the rest were aged between 22-25 years, namely 9 respondents
(6%).
Table 2 Distribution of SDLR Levels with the E-Learning method
SDLR Level
Score
Frequency (n)
Percentage (%)
Low
≤75
12
8%
High
>75
138
92%
Total
150
100%
Based on table 2, it is known that of all respondents, there were 138 respondents
(92%) who had a high SDLR level while students who had a low SDLR level were 12
respondents (8%).
(Gustilawati, Utami, Supriyati, & Farich, 2020) conducted a study on "Self-
Efficacy and Self Direct Learning in Medical Students" it is known that all 2016 batches
who became respondents had a high SDLR category with subjects totaling 185
respondents, 100.0% percentage and no respondents who have moderate or low SDLR.
The study, entitled "The relationship between gender and academic performance with
self-direct learning readiness in students of the University of Medicine Faculty, found that
from 120 respondents, the number of respondents who had a high SDLR was 95 (79.2%)
(Saa, Findyartini, & Marpaung, 2019). In addition (Sadiqin et al., 2016) also conducted
research on the relationship between learning motivation and the level of Self Directed
Learnig Readiness (SDLR) for 2013 undergraduate medical students at Malahayati
University. The results showed that from 212 respondents it was known that of all
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(90.1%) were included in the high SDLR category.
Research conducted on students of the Faculty of Medicine, Malahayati University
class of 2018 regarding Self Direct Learning Readiness (SDLR) using the E-learning
method showed that the high SDLR level in 2018 class students was 138 respondents
(92%) and the low SDLR level was 12 respondents. (8%). Based on this, it is known that
students of the 2018 Malahayati University Faculty of Medicine have high independent
learning readiness or it can be said that the level of readiness for independent learning
using the E-learning method during the COVID-19 period was included in the ready
category. According to (Panjaitan & Isnayanti, 2020) the higher the student level, the
better SDLR ability he has because the more mature a person is, the responsibility for his
learning increases.
SDLR itself includes three dimensions, namely desire for learning, self-
management, and self-control (El Seesy, Sofar, & Al-Battawi, 2017).
Table 3 The five highest SDLR scores with the E-Learning method
NO
Questions
STS
TS
R
S
SS
TOTA
L
Score
Ave
rage
1
2
3
4
5
1
I prefer to set my own E-
learning goals
6
19
4
3
5
4
28
150
529
3,527
2
I evaluate my E-learning
process
5
16
5
0
5
6
23
150
526
3,507
3
I am a person who is
responsible for the learning
process with the E-learning
method
2
18
4
2
6
6
22
150
538
3,587
4
I have to control what I learn
during the learning process
with E-learning
3
14
4
3
6
9
21
150
541
3,607
5
I believe that the role of a
teacher is as a resource during
E-learning
8
18
3
9
4
6
39
150
540
3,6
Table 3 above is the five questions with the highest score of the 30 question items
filled in by the respondent. Where questions 1, 3, 4 fall into the self-management
category, question 2 falls into the dry control category and question 23 is the desire to
learn category.
Based on the five questions with the highest score are "I prefer to set my own E-
learning goals", "I evaluate my own E-learning process", "I am a person who is
responsible for the learning process with the E-learning method", "I I have to control
what I learn during the learning process with E-learning "," I find it difficult to manage
my time properly in using the E-learning method "these three questions are included in
the aspect of self-management, and two questions are included in the aspect of controlling
from. This research shows that self-management in students of the Faculty of Medicine,
Malahayati University class of 2018 is high or it can be interpreted that these students
have good self-
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management. Studies conducted by (Slater, Cusick, & Louie, 2017) shows that the score
increases at the end of the first year of learning but a significant increase is only seen in
self-management scores.
Based on research by (Nyambe, Mardiwiyoto, & Rahayu, 2016) Self-
management is closely related to time management. Students who have high SDLR are
able to manage their time well. This means that students of the Faculty of Medicine,
Malahayati University class of 2018 are able to manage time well.
Table 4 The five lowest SDLR scores with the E-Learning method
NO
Questions
STS
TS
R
S
SS
TOTAL
Score
Avera
ge
1
2
3
4
5
1
I am less interested in
learning about new
information during the E-
learning process
11
43
52
25
19
150
448
2,987
2
I have difficulty making
decisions/actions during E-
learning
8
50
47
25
20
150
449
2,993
3
I doubt my ability to find
information in E-learning
learning
11
38
52
36
13
150
452
3,013
4
I manage my study time
strictly during E-learning
9
26
75
34
6
150
452
3,013
5
I find it difficult to manage
my time properly in using the
E-learning method
15
41
43
33
18
150
448
2,987
Table 4 above is the five questions with the lowest score of the 30 questions filled
in by the respondent. Which questions 1 and 3 fall into the desire to learn category,
questions 2 and 5 are included in the self-management category, and question 4 is the
category of self-control.
Based on the five questions with the lowest score were "I am less interested in
learning about new information during the E-learning process", "I have difficulty making
decisions / actions during E-learning", "I doubt my ability to find information in E-
learning learning. "," I manage my study time strictly during E-learning "," I find it
difficult to manage my time properly in using the E-learning method "these two questions
are included in the aspect of wanting to learn, and two questions are included in the
aspect of self-management. and one question enters the aspect of self-control. Based on
the research, it was found that two aspects were the same which had the lowest score,
namely the desire to learn and self-management. However, the lowest score for the
question is in the aspect of the desire to learn. This may imply that the desire to study at
the 2018 Malahayati University Faculty of Medicine students is not good. The desire to
learn is influenced by motivation as a driving force for learning. Motivation can come
from yourself or from others. Motivation that comes from oneself is called intrinsic
motivation in the form of
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hopes, interests, and ideals. Motivation from outside or from others, such as
encouragement from parents, teachers, friends, or the environment is referred to as
extrinsic motivation. Other factors that can affect the desire to learn are physical health
conditions, problems faced and their handling, hobbies or hobbies, intelligence, support
from family or friends, and facilities owned by the faculty (Nyambe et al., 2016).
CONCLUSION
Based on the results of research is known that the 2018 class of General Medical
Students who became respondents had a high SDLR level with the E-learning method or
could be said to be in a good category. It is known that the highest aspect in achieving
independent study readiness for medical students of batch 2018 is self-management and
the lowest aspect is readiness to study.
Based on the conclusion, the writer hopes that educational institutions can
maintain and improve what has been achieved by institutions regarding the SDLR level
using the E-learning method which is in the good category. It is hoped that educational
institutions monitor the learning process using E-learning to be implemented. Educational
institutions in order to facilitate the learning process using the E-learning method
optimally so that there are no obstacles when the learning process using online media
takes place.
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