An Effectiveness Model of Online Research-based Learning in Faculty of Education during Epidemic Situation of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the phenomenon of online learning management of the Faculty of Education in the situation of COVID-19, 2) to analyze the effectiveness of learning management from using innovative learning activities, and 3) to create and validate a model of online research-based learning in Faculty of Education during epidemic Situation of COVID-19. Multiphase mixed methods research was designed. Sampling design consisted of 12 lectures from faculty of education and 180 students from graduate diploma program in teaching profession. Research tools were interview form, test, and assessment scale. Qualitative data was analyzed by analytic induction and quantitative research were anlyazed by descriptive statistic and to verify the validity of the Structural Equation Model (SEM). Results indicated that 1) the phenomenon of online learning management of the Faculty of Education in the situation of COVID-19. It is an online learning management using proactive learning according to New Normal that teachers must use their own potential in designing learning management that integrates knowledge in 3 areas: content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge integrating technological knowledge. 2) The effectiveness of learning management from using innovative learning activities can be measured from the learning management results. There are compositions that link to the effectiveness of research-based online learning management, consisting of (1) knowledge that is consistent with the learning content of the curriculum, (2) innovative design for use in online teaching and learning management, (3) express of teaching design with spirituality, and (4) able to organize learning activities that emphasize the process of reflection between learners and teachers. 3) A developed model of online research-based learning in Faculty of Education during epidemic Situation of COVID-19 was fit with the empirical data (Chi-square=64.48, df=64, p=.459, GFI=.946, AGFI=.840, RMR=.060). All variables in the model consisted of the learning material of the curriculum, teacher spirit reflexive skills and research-based online learning innovation. It can be explained the effectiveness of research-based online learning management by 84.4 percent, and when analyzing direct and indirect influences, interesting findings were showed that online research-based learning innovation and reflection skill as mediators between the learning content of the course and the effectiveness of online research-based learning management.