A Facilitation Model in Accelerating Learning Based on Student Problems and Expectations

Abstract

A common problem in the college study process is students' delays in completing their studies which is caused by many factors, including academic and non-academic factors. For this reason, efforts are needed to help students complete their studies on time. The aim of this research is to examine the application of the learning facilitation model based on the problems and expectations of doctoral program students at the Indonesian University of Education in the public education study program. The method used in this research is Research and Development (R&D). The data collection techniques used were questionnaires, interviews and documentation. The results of the research are as follows; First, the stages of implementing the learning facilitation model consist of; conditioning the atmosphere, identifying student problems & expectations, formulating goals, designing programs, implementing learning, and assessing activities. Second, the effectiveness of the learning facilitation model is measured based on: (1) the ability to solve academic and non-academic problems during study, (2) the completion time of students' studies over six semesters. Third, supporting and inhibiting factors in completing the learning facilitation model. Third, supporting and inhibiting factors in implementing the learning facilitation model. Supporting factors are the availability of learning facilities in the form of representative buildings and rooms and fast academic staff service. Furthermore, inhibiting factors include the availability of internet networks in classrooms and students' mastery of research methodology as a result of students' diverse educational backgrounds so that it takes time to equalize perceptions about research methodology. Recommendations from the research results are; First, study program leaders must condition students' readiness and commitment to complete their studies on time. Second, faculty leaders must provide the learning facilities that students need. Third, so that the dissertation writing supervisor provides maximum service. The conclusion of the research results is that the learning facilitation model which is prepared based on students' problems and expectations is an innovation model that has been validated and tested as the final model which is successful in helping students in the process of completing their studies on time