BUILDING CHARACTER OF STUDENTS OF PROSPECTIVE BIOLOGY TEACHERS THROUGH BLENDED LEARNING METHOD ON EMBRYOLOGY COURSE

Abstract

This study is aimed at testing the learning effectiveness of embryology course with blended learning method which combines the learning with interactive multimedia uploaded on Learning Management System (LMS) Moodle and accessed on the internet (e-learning) and in-class learning. The subject of the study consists of 50 students of prospective biology teachers attending embryology course. The characters to be built are discipline, learning independence, liveliness in discussions, and enthusiasm in learning. The data collection was conducted through monitoring students’ learning activities accessing e-learning system and observing their learning behavior in the class. The result of the study shows high effectiveness on embryology learning with blended learning method on building characters of learning independence, enthusiasm in learning, and liveliness in discussions. However, the effectiveness on building the character of discipline is moderate.