Developing Blended Learning Model MARTAPURA to Improve Soft and Social Skills

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to know about (1) the characteristics and implementation of the blended learning model MARTAPURA; (2) The appropriateness of implementation blended learning model; (3) the effectiveness of implementation blended learning model to improve soft and social skills pass COVID-19 pandemic. The method of this research uses Research and Development (R&D) with the Four-D model. The sample of this research is 50 person elementary school students on Banjarmasin. Collecting data use observation, documentation, interview, test, and questionnaire. Data analysis uses the Interactive Model. The result shows that (1) the implementation blended learning model consist of Mapping problem, Administer information, Resolution, Technology, Analysis, Project invention, Unity on games, Role playing, and Art; (2) blended learning model is appropriate to be used according to the results of the validation from 2 experts with validation percentage of learning steps 92% and skills improvement 87,19%. (3) blended learning model MARTAPURA is effective to be used to improve soft and social skills. The skills improved after implementation blended learning model, critical thinking 85,6%, creativity 75,6%, problem-solving 84,2%, independence 80,6%, communication 81,4%, collaboration 77,6% and negotiation 77,2%. Blended learning model can improve soft and social skills in elementary school.