Investigating the Attitudes of Chemistry Students Towards Blended Learning: A Survey Cross Sectional

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Nur Huda , Eli Rohaeti , Jaslin Ikhsan

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10.29303/jppipa.v9i4.2784

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2023-04-30

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Vol. 9 No. 4 (2023): April

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Blended learning, Chemistry students, Covid-19, Indonesia learning policy

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Huda, N., Rohaeti, E., & Ikhsan, J. . (2023). Investigating the Attitudes of Chemistry Students Towards Blended Learning: A Survey Cross Sectional. Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA, 9(4), 1621–1631. https://doi.org/10.29303/jppipa.v9i4.2784

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Abstract

This study's main objective is to explore chemistry students' attitudes towards the learning policies implemented during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Method: This study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional survey method. Respondents were 201 students majoring in chemistry at a university in Surabaya, Indonesia. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire developed during the research and validated through a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) test. Data analysis used is descriptive statistics and two-way ANOVA test to interpret differences in student perspectives based on two characteristics. Findings: 18 of the 21 questionnaire items fall into the valid and reliable category with a loading factor value greater than 0.50. From the two characteristics of the respondents who were analyzed through the two-way ANOVA test, there were significant differences in student perspectives on the implementation of learning based on learning intensity with significance levels of 0.031. Overall, 52% of students choose blended learning, 46% face-to-face, and 2% online learning. Implications for Research and Practice: Currently, blended learning is still relevant for chemistry students in Indonesia. With notes, face-to-face learning is carried out more than virtual (online) learning, and practical learning in the laboratory is carried out face-to-face in full.

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Nur Huda, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Eli Rohaeti, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Jaslin Ikhsan, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

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