The Relationship of Distance Learning Skills Training in Growing Learning Motivation on Learning Achievement
Wijanarko, Steviani Batti^, Yuyun Yunita Puspa, Usy Nora Manurung

Universitas Terbuka

Abstract

The concept of independent learning is important for Universitas Terbuka students, especially for new students, considering that for UT students there is no interaction between students and lecturer, whereas as is known, the success of distance learning depends on the student^s ability to study independently. Therefore, Distance Learning Skills Training (PKBJJ) as a Support learning service is provided to all new students at UT with key materials : planning study schedules, effective reading (SQ3R) and recording reading results. PKBJJ is expected to foster learning motivation and improve student learning achievement. The research method uses descriptive methods and the Spearman rank correlation test. The research results show that PKBJJ is related to motivation to foster consistent learning in accordance with the learning plans made by students. PKBJJ is related to motivation to foster an understanding of the benefits of learning plans for the learning process. PKBJJ is related to motivation to foster understanding of the benefits of effective reading using SQ3R which can help understand the contents of teaching materials (BMP). The higher the student^s age, the faster the duration of reading BMP using SQ3R. Self-study making a study plan related to high semester achievement index (IPS).

Keywords: Independent Learning, Distance Learning Skills Training, Learning Motivation, Learning Achievement

Topic: Distance dan Blended Learning