Singaraja– Learning local languages, especially Balinese, now tends to be perceived as something scary, especially among students. As part of the culture, the existence of language must be maintained. In fact, there must be progress, especially in the millennial era. This is a serious concern for the Balinese Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Ganesha University of Education (Undiksha). Peeling more deeply regarding the strategy that must be rolled out for “saving it”, an academic seminar was held by presenting the Chancellor of Yogyakarta State University, Prof. Dr. Sutrisna Wibawa, M.Pd., as guest speaker, Tuesday (29/10/2019).
The event was opened by Deputy Dean I of the Undiksha Faculty of Languages and Arts, Dr. Dewa Putu Ramendra, S.Pd., M.Pd. He said the behavior of learners in this era of disruption was far different from the previous era, so they had to respond well and had to abandon the old learning styles and methods. “If we persist with old learning, it will enter a “museum”, “he explained.
In addition, in the midst of an era of disruption, the learning process must be packaged creatively and innovatively. For example, learning Balinese speaking courses can be done by encouraging students to become MCs in traditional activities as a form of assessment. In addition, there is also the application of blended learning. “There need to be creative things in learning,” he said.
With regard to blended learning, he continued, FBS leaders have actually encouraged, supported, and facilitated lecturers to develop learning models by providing research funds and conducting workshops. This policy is also part of the Undiksha Chancellor’s policy direction so that it will continue to be encouraged, strengthened, and socialized. With this, in the future there will be more FBS lecturers who are ready to implement the blended learning model,” he said.
Meanwhile, Prof. Sutrisna Wibawa said that students are currently entering the Z generation. Their mindset tends to be instantaneous. In addition, his life tends to depend on technology, attaching importance to social media. The Alpha generation (born 2011-present), also lives in a world with rapidly developing technology. “At their very early age, they already know and have experience with gadgets, smartphones, and existing technological sophistication,” he said.
Such conditions, according to him, must be balanced with learning patterns that are also technology-based. Included in the field of regional languages. Blended learning is considered appropriate as a solution that can continue to be developed. “Blended learning, integrates the use of technology in learning that allows learning that is appropriate for each student in the class and allows reflection on learning,” he said. (hms)
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