The development of a collaborative learning model for the improvement of the learner’s learning outcomes: A study in selected state owned community learning centres in Gorontalo district in Indonesia

Pages: 846-851
Rusmin Husain (Elementary Education Department, Faculty of Education (FIP), Gorontalo State University, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 6 Gorontal District, Indonesia)

This study originates from the need to improve the process of instruction in the field of Nonformal Education in Indonesia. The research therefore, aimed to establish a suitable learning model for effective teaching and learning in packet C program carried out in state owned community learning centres (Sangar Kegiatan Belajar). The study was conducted in Gorontalo district. The researcher applied the method of Research and Development (R&D) which included the following research activities: 1. Preliminary study, 2. Conceptual model development, 3. Validation of experts and revision of the model, and 4. Implementation and testing of the effectiveness of the model. The study established that: 1. Packet C program is still carried out in a conventional manner whereby tutors still dominate the learning process, 2. Based on the validation of experts, an appropriate conceptual collaborative learning model which aims to improve the learning process was developed, 3. The trial model resulted into a final collaborative learning model which is able to improve the learners’ competencies, and 4. It was established that the collaborative learning model developed is appropriate to the teaching-learning process in packet C program and also it is suitable for the enhancement of the learners competencies (Measured in terms of outcomes).