Implementation of Blended Learning in Vocational Teacher Professional Education

Abstract

The approach of hybrid learning or blended learning is seen as effective and has a positive impact on the learning process. The ability of teachers to utilize blended learning is expected to create an interactive learning environment and increase student learning participation. This blended learning approach applies the concept of learning collaboration between teachers and students who create a positive climate for f2f (Workshop) learning, on-line and off-line learning. The vocational teacher professional education program uses the Brightspace SPADA (Sistem Pembelajaran Dalam Jaringan) elearning platform which can be used by teachers (as students) to study and do assignments online. The aim of this program is to produce competent and certified vocational teachers in accordance with the mandate of the law (Undang-undang Guru dan Dosen) in Indonesia. It is expected that after participating in this program teachers have better competence by developing 21st century learning. Keywords—blended learning; PPG-daljab; brightspace SPADA, UNY