Online Learning Model in Teacher Professional Education Program

Abstract

Every teacher in Indonesia is required to get a certified educator. To support quality education in Indonesia, where the learning process teaches will be better if managed by professional teachers. Teacher Professional Education Program (TPEP) is implemented with the online learning model. This research aims to: 1) explain the preparation of TPEP participants about the online learning model, 2) elaborate the opinion of TPEP participants in the online learning model, 3) describe the obstacles of TPEP participants in doing an activity. This research used a qualitative approach. Technique data retrieval is method interview. An amount of 30 participants have structured interviews. The study result showed 1) In general preparation participants in following TPEP are: a) complete whole related administration with online learning, b) download the modules used participant in TPEP as well as study it, c) seek another reference for support participant in understanding learning materials. 2) many participants who are difficulty in accessing the internet. 3) TPEP learning is very helpful in learning distance far as well as the participant could study independently and manage timetable at school. However, participants experience confusion because there is an error in online learning, for example, in learning structure building contents from the module about irrigation and writing question miss from the presented material.