Strengthening of Learning Strategies on the PMG Ahli Training

Course through Non Classical/Online Training Approach in BMKG

Juniarto Widodo

Education and Training Centre BMKG, Indonesia

Keywords: Functional Training, Learning Management System, Learning Methods and Evaluation Techniques.

Abstract: Online education and training in BMKG (Agency for Metrological Climatological and Geophysical) are so

important to be implemented in nowadays training, especially PMG (Pengamat meteorologi dan Geofisika)

Ahli Training Course in BMKG. This is because there are still many employees who have not accommodated

in the training while the budget ability to organize the training more limited. And many countries with large

populations, limited resources and remote and fragmented geographical areas such as Indonesia, e-learning

holds as the key of better education and provides better access to knowledge resources. The desired

competence in this online training is built through the provision of materials and tasks of observation,

management, and field service in meteorology, climatology, and geophysics. The research method used in

this study is using the extraction method from case studies of the application of online training methods in

PMG Ahli Training Course. The tools in this training are online applications using WIZIQ or Webinar and

online applications using Learning Management System (LMS) by using online class observation consist of

learning process and learning evaluation. Implementation learning strategies in this course is the facilitator

and teacher roles, the training curriculum, the learning methods and the training evaluation techniques. It can

answer the needs of employee competencies that will be important before serving as operational employee in

BMKG.

1 INTRODUCTION

Facing globalization era, competency is an

unavoidable consequence. It needs the improvement

and development of human resources quality.

Competition in the global era has been filled with all

sophisticated technology. In almost all areas,

education should be able to empower and utilize

technological advances to produce quality human

resources ability in the global competition arena. The

rapid growth of information makes learning needs

intervention such as learning media, learning method

and so on. In the United States alone, as much as $200

billion is invested yearly by organizations into

workplace learning and development programs

(Donovan and Townsend, 2011). Meanwhile, the

number of human resources to meet the needs of

learning professionals encourages by adapting the

new learning model. This challenge requires new

thinking on how to acquire knowledge and skills, and

also how to use learning resources that can follow the

economic needs and development of knowledge.

PMG Ahli Online Training is one of training name

provided by education and training Centre BMKG

(Agency for Metrological Climatological and

Geophysical). PMG (Pengamat Meteorologi dan

Geofisika) Ahli Online Training is kind of a

functional training for BMKG technical staff. As a

PMG Ahli staff, their job can be as an observer or a

forecaster weather/clime. Before PMG Ahli staff

occupied, they have to join and finish PMG Ahli

Online Training.

Online training in Agency for Metrological

Climatological and Geophysical are so important to

be implemented, especially for PMG Ahli Training

Course. It is because of there are still many

employees who have not been accommodated in the

training, while the budget ability to organize training

is getting limited. So this is the important factor why

need to conduct the training fully online. PMG Ahli

Training Course is the training as requirement for all

employees’ staff with bachelor graduates who want to

be functional officer for operational duties in work

place. In the PMG Ahli Training Course, the desire

competencies is built through the comprehensive

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Strengthening of Learning Strategies on the PMG Ahli Training Course through Non Classical/OnlineTraining Approach in BMKG.

DOI: 10.5220/0008411603160321

In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Learning Innovation (ICLI 2018), pages 316-321

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materials, tasks of observation and forecast, socio

cultural competencies, meteorology, climatology,

and geophysics services, and also writing scientific

paper. Based on these problems, then Education and

Training Center held PMG Ahli Training Course

2017 until 2018 in several classes, totally there are

seventeen classes have been implemented. After

graduate from this training they become a reliable

personnel for operational staff in BMKG.

Why e-learning in BMKG? The indispensable

moment is not enough to introduce new technology

for learning but it is also necessary to introduce new

ways to think about learning. For many countries with

large populations, limited resources or remote and

fragmented geographical areas such as Indonesia, e-

learning holds the key to better education and

provides better access to knowledge resources.

Distribution of employees who have not been

accommodated in PMG Ahli Training Course are

very random in the sense that employees are scattered

to remote areas in the large and small island. Thus the

challenge of online training will solve the problem of

the number of uneducated employees and reduce it.

(Gold, 2001), his previous study Components of a

Constructivist Class is “Each of the components was

integrated within the course. This section outlines the

course components across three areas the curriculum

content of the course, the instructional method, and

the assessment and feedback mechanism”. Anather

previous study is (Jordan, 2016), told that the benefits

their study are obtain recommendations for online

training solutions that can be relied upon as a classical

training teacher with all the problems. With success

in the implementation of this online training can be

used as a consideration for the implementation of any

other training course.

(Pribadi, 2014), explanation for external changes,

companies can adapt to avoid being crushed by the

change. One of the efforts needed to deal with

external change is the improvement and development

of human resources. Training is one strategy that can

be used by a company to face external changes. Rapid

technological changes and changes in customer

demands on service standards need to be anticipated

by preparing human resources in accordance with the

required qualifications.

(Widodo, 2018) from the research said that

strategies and methods are an integral part in building

learning in both classical and non-classical learning.

Clasical learning means that learning goes in the

class, but for non clasical training, learning run in a

virtual class (online). In the classical training, the

learning strategies are developed independently by

the instructor, but in non-classical training known as

an online training, learning strategies and methods are

developed jointly between instructors/teacher and

instructional designers.

The research problem are how to build a

comprehensive online training and also how can

answer the problem solution of some limitations in

the implementation of classical training. Usually

classical training is an ideal training, but with the

spread of BMKG employees to the remote areas until

many small islands in Indonesia and also budget

constraints, it is necessary to find a strategy for the

implementation of the training without leaving the

essence of the actual training objectives.

Some researcher doing their research about online

training, and have implemented in the technical

training. So this research try to implemented the

learning method through the online training/non

classical training in BMKG named PMG Ahli

Training Course. Based on the underlying problems

above and because there have been no previous

studies in our institution, it is necessary to conduct

detail research detail about online education and

learning strategy that affects the effectiveness and

successful conduct of PMG Ahli Training Course in

BMKG.

Figure 1: Implementation in PMG Ahli Training Course at

BMKG.

2 METHOD

This study used qualitative research methodology

with non-experimental research design. Researcher

do the observation on comprehensive online learning

in the PMG Ahli Training Course. Investigation is

also done by observing the synchronous learning and

asynchronous leaning. Learning activities in online

training carried out both the use of WIZIQ or Webinar

for the synchronous learning and Learning

Management System (LMS) for the asynchronous

learning. LMS is a free and open source product that

appropriate to modify and develop a learning

management. All learning activities in this training

are fully recorded in the LMS, based on this recording

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then obtained the data that can be used in the

assessment of participants.

At the end session of this training, then need to

conduct training evaluation. Some instrument

evaluation are applied in this training, include an

evaluation of assignment of each chapter, doing the

effective presentation base on summary of

international journal, video recorded of effective

presentation, online evaluation about resume of

international journal by using Whatsapp media, the

final (summative) evaluation are comprehensive test

using LMS. All data collected from all assessment

parameters then be processed by using Microsoft

Excel data processing. The three group’s assessments

for participants are assessment in each chapter by the

teacher, the professional development assessment and

the final exam assessment. By using the weighting of

the assessment, one score is finally obtained as the

basis for the participants' graduation.

3 RESULT AND DISCUSSION

Through the online learning process in each chapter

of learning and through the overall assessment

process so that the qualifications for participant

graduation can be drawn a four basic learning

strategies. So that the learning process in the online

based PMG Expert Training Course training can run

well until the end of training. Learning strategies

usually can divide into internal strategies and external

strategies. Internal strategies usually came from the

participant such as the motivation, creativity, honest

and discipline. Our discussion is focus on the external

learning strategies that can be affect on the successful

conduct this training. Learning strategies in this

training consist of four important thing, those are

strengthening on teacher and training facilitator,

strengthening on the online training curriculum,

strengthening on the variety leaning method and

strengthening on the evaluation aspect. By

implementing this online learning strategies the

improvement of competencies as expected in the

objective of this training can be built successfully.

The four external learning strategies are.

3.1 Strengthen on the Teacher and

Training facilitator

PMG Ahli Training Course facilitator can be taken

from a technical staff of deputy BMKG or Education

and Training Centre staff. The training facilitator is a

person who in charge of managing the class during

the training progress from the beginning until the end.

In this case, training facilitator are came from

education and Training centre staff that called

“Widyaiswara”. The main task of facilitator is bridge

between the teacher and training participants. In

addition, the facilitator also facilitates the interaction

between trainees start from the beginning of training.

Facilitator initiate pre course, introduction

participants and communication in the learning

sessions of each training agenda. Every task of each

chapter taken from technical training material.

Teachers also state the period of time which the

participants must collect for the teacher assessment.

In the learning process, participants will usually meet

some problem related to lack of understanding of

knowledge as well as task assigned by the teacher. In

this case, the participants can ask the facilitator or ask

directly to the teacher to get an explanation and

completion. Teacher assignment can be essay/case

question or multiple choice question.

It is important for every facilitator monitor the

class continuously and build participant’s motivation

to attend each learning forum, as well as on time in

collecting teacher assignments. Sometimes the

facilitator needs to remind the participants if any

participants are late in collecting their task. With the

presence of facilitator, participants will feel not alone

and there is always an opportunity to communicate

any case to other participants and facilitator.

Participants also have to monitor during the training

both deal with learning tools such as PC computer or

mobile devices.

Figure 2: Table of course completion, class of PMG Ahli

training course.

3.2 Strengthen on Online Training

Curriculum

This education and training curriculum contains two

types of competencies that must be met by

participants, namely technical competencies and

socio-cultural competencies coupled with writing

competence. Technical competencies are arranged

sequentially in accordance with their respective fields

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including aspects of observation, management,

processing and service. (Kaliher, 2010), explain that

base on WebCT module evaluation demonstrated that

an online training approach would be effective in

delivering content knowledge but several problems

with the current online training module approach

were revealed. The curriculum scheme of the PMG

ahli Training Course can be explained in the Table 1.

Table 1. PMG ahli training course climate curriculum for climatology.

Week

Module

Material

Hours

Pre Course

Program Direction

Professional development

of PMG

Professional development of PMG

Observation chapter

Synoptic Encoding and

Me48 Encoding

Synoptic Encoding and Me48 Encoding

Basic Law of Synoptic

Observation

The basics of synoptic surface rules

Air Quality Observations

Rain Water Chemical Analysis, GHG Sampling Technique,

KU Data Analysis

Data management chapter

III

Forecast Analysis and

Methods

Forecast Analysis and Methods, Seasonal Predictions Forecast

and Rain Opportunities

Fundamentals of Climate

Change

Fundamentals of Climate Change

Verification Method

Services chapter

Public service

Concept and Policy of PP, Pattern of PP Implementation,

Standard of PP and Public Satisfaction Index (IKM)

General and Special

Climate Services

General and Special Climate Services

HTH Monitoring

Dissemination Climate

information

Dissemination Climate information

Management and socio-cultural chapter

Effective Communication

Time Management

Mental Revolution

Professional development centre

Scientific Research Paper

Presentation, Peer-Group Discussion, Review and Feedback

Assessment of Credit Score

Assessment of Credit Score for Climatology Field

Course

evaluation

Training feedback

Questionnaire

In this training, there are two importance aspects

of the curriculum those are knowledge, skill, and also

behaviour in the field of technical and socio-cultural

aspects. The aspects of technical curriculum consist

of a technical field of meteorology, climatology

geophysics and air quality. Base on Table 1, the

structure of curriculum PMG Ahli Training Course

describe in Table 2.

Table 2: Course component of PMG Ahli training course

No.

Course component

Percentage

Technic material

58%

Socio-cultural

14%

Professional

development

14%

Evaluation aspect

14%

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3.3 Strengthen on Learning Method

Tabel 2: Variety of learning method on the PMG Ahli

Training Course

Sessions

Learning methods

Pre Training

Introduction with

PADLET

PADLET is an online post-it

board that student/teacher can

share with like experience, idea or

mind expression. This is like an

engagement forum for

facilitators-participants, Training

Guide Synchronous sessions and

Asynchronous session

Observation

Chapter

Synchronous sessions and

Asynchronous session, teacher-

participant discussion forums,

task downloads, submit tasks,

games

Management

Chapter

Synchronous sessions and

Asynchronous session, teacher-

participant discussion forums,

task downloads, submit tasks,

games

Services Chapter

Synchronous sessions and

Asynchronous session, teacher-

participant discussion forums,

task downloads, submit tasks,

games

Socio Cultural

Chapter

Synchronous sessions and

Asynchronous session, teacher-

participant discussion forums,

task downloads, submit tasks,

games, tasks to create

presentation materials,

presentations, make a presentation

video

Professional

Development

Chapter

Synchronous sessions and

Asynchronous session, job forum

to make a summary international

journal, international peer-to-peer

review exams online, the final

exam (summative) online

Evaluation

Organize questionnaire and

participant feedback

The use of technology in the learning system leads to

electronic-based learning as a result of technology,

such as information and communication technology.

Information and communication technology-based

learning has changed the classical into online training

that use a media pattern, such as computer media and

internet support. So in this learning, by using LMS

learners can choose any learning materials based on

their own interests, that’s why learning has to be fun,

without boring, full of motivation, passion and attract

attention.

(Kaliher, 2010), told in their research, one method

of delivery the module is a learning management

system called Sakai. LMS was the appropriate system

with which to deliver online training module. LMS is

a free and open source product that allow educator

more freedom to modify and develop a learning

management system that meet their goals and needs.

Learning Methods in PMG Ahli Training Course use

two types of methods, these are synchronous and

asynchronous. Synchronous method of learning is

done using WIZIQ or Webinar application in real

time day and time specified, in this case, the

participants are asked to login in an online class and

follow learning. The learning duration of

synchronous session is generally 1-2 hour and

continued with a discussion session. While

asynchronous learning method that is done by

utilizing Learning Management System (LMS). All

training materials have been uploaded to the LMS, so

participants are required to download the materials

and tasks that have been available in it.

3.4 Strengthen on Evaluation

Technique

Table 3: Percentage of evaluation aspects.

Assessment

Aspects

Percentage

Effective

Presentation

Assessment

Create summary

journal

30 %

Live video

presentation

35 %

Online evaluation of

resume of research

paper international

journal

35 %

Graduation

assessment

Each Chapter task

40 %

Understanding

international journal

contain

30 %

Summative final test

30 %

An instrument evaluation conducted in this training

consists of an evaluation of assignment in all

technical agenda. The online training strategy

implementation in this training has succeeded in

graduating the participants until all participants get

the graduation mark. From this mark will be used as

a requirement to obtain functional staff positions in

BMKG. Furthermore, participants who have passed

this training can apply all the knowledge gained

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during the training and ready to become a reliable

operational staff. Table 3 describes the technique

evaluation.

The graduation criteria are determined based on

the compilation of all values with the following

graduation criteria:

 Very satisfactory : > 90,1

 Satisfactory : 80.1-90

 Quite Satisfying : 70.1-80,

 Less than satisfactory : 60,1-70,

 Fail : < 60

Based on the graduation level, there were 17

classes of PMG Ahli training participants with a total

number of participants totaling 653 participants, but

only 7 participants who fail graduate. Thus the overall

the percentage of participants graduate abou 98.9

percent, this can be concluded that the participant

graduation still very high, considering the many

constraints experienced by participants in this online

training. It can be said that the implementation of

PMG Expert Training Course online training in

BMKG 2017-2018 (17 classes) is very effective to

increase the number of significant quality operational

staff needs. Participants learning activities with

existing methods were responded well by participants

so online learning can be well received.

4 CONCLUSIONS

Learning strategies in the PMG Ahli Training Course

emphasis on strengthen on facilitator and teacher

roles, strengthen on curriculum, strengthen on

learning methods and strengthen evaluation aspects

are able to answer the needs of employee

competencies that will be important for participants

before serving the functional position of PMG. With

the four of evaluation aspects above, overall can drive

the percentage of participants graduates about 98.9

percent (646 participants from totally 653), this can

be concluded that the participant graduation still very

high. On the other hand, it can be said online learning

activities with existing methods were responded well

and also well received by the participants.

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