Authors:
Ahadiyah Yuniza
and
Maria Endo Mahata
Affiliation:
Universitas Andalas , Indonesia
Keyword(s):
Planning, learning strategy, assessment, practicum services, student response
Abstract:
This research aimed to see the positive impact of learning improvements on Poultry Nutrition Science subject. This research was conducted on 3 parallel classes; Class A does not experience the improvements, except for practicum services; Class B only experienced the improvements for 7 meetings (8th meeting until the end of the semester); and Class C experienced the improvements from the beginning until the end of the semester. The improvements on this Livestock Nutrition Science subject covered: improvements in learning planning, improvements in classroom learning methods, assessment strategy, and improvement in practicum services. The indication of success of this learning system improvement could be seen from the students’ responses which were observed and seen from their activity and enthusiasm in the class, their attendance in the class and laboratory, and also the achievement of student's Mid Term Exam and Final Exam scores.
The result of this classroom action research showed go
od responses, which could be seen on the increase in average score of Mid Term Exam and Final Exam on the students who experienced the learning methods improvements (Class C), their satisfaction to the facilitated teaching materials, and the feedback on the assignment and opinions expressed in the class.
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