Flipped Blended Learning Model Implementation At Vocational High Schools

Abstract

The development of the 4.0 industrial revolution era allows learning innovations, such as online learning, to facilitate learning activities without being limited by distance, space, and time. With online learning, teaching and learning activities can still be conducted even though the COVID-19 outbreak occurs and requires people to avoid having contact. Moreover, producing competent graduates shall be supported by conducting learning relevant to the 21^st century and the 4.0 industrial era. The significance of this study was providing information about flipped blended learning model as a learning improvement in the classroom during this COVID-19 pandemic period. Besides, it was for improving the teachers’ professionalism related to the class they manage and the learning solution at vocational high schools for improving the learning outcome. This study aimed at identifying the effectiveness of learning after implementing the flipped blended learning model at vocational high schools. The method used here was class action research with several stages, namely  Planning  implementation, observation, and reflection. Sampling was done using the cluster random sampling technique in SMK Negeri 2 Payakumbuh, which have 30 student grade 12 on Building Engineering, Construction Skill Program on Irigation Road and Bridge. Result obtained a condition analysis of school characteristics stating that a phenomenon occurred in the learning at vocational high schools based on the learning system, learning process, learning media, and learning set up to the students. Some problems, gaps, and expectations were also found. The result can be made as a foundation to determine solutions for implementing the flipped blended learning model better. Subsequently, preparation and planning were done to implement the flipped blended learning model. The result from Implementation flipped blended learning is that kind of model can improve learning outcomes in subject of Irrigation Road and Bridge Construction Planning.