The recognition of prior learning students’ perceptions in the effectiveness of online learning classes for enhancing their learning motivation
Abstract
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program offers society the opportunity to pursue a bachelor's degree in a significantly shorter period than a regular program. The RPL program recognizes the credits and skills acquired by student candidates before their enrollment in the program. Despite its flexibility, the effectiveness of the RPL program is still underexplored. This study proposes two research objectives: to investigate the perceptions of RPL students regarding effective learning, and to identify factors enhancing RPL students’ motivation in online learning. Based on interviews on RPL students' perceptions of online learning effectiveness, it can be concluded that various factors significantly influence the success of online learning processes. This study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design, with the participants were 5 students. The primary instrument was a semi-structured interview, developed to deeply explore RPL students’ perceptions and learning motivation regarding the effectiveness of online learning. The steps of data processing, such as data collection, data transcription, initial reading and noting, coding the data, grouping the codes into themes, and interpreting the themes, it is called thematic analysis patterns. Supporting factors, such as a stable connection, full interaction, interesting delivery of material, media communication, sharing the lecturer’s achievements, the lecturer’s strategy booster, and a systematic schedule, played crucial roles in enhancing students' learning enthusiasm. The findings of this research could serve as a reference for designing curricula and developing teaching methods that are more relevant and responsive to the characteristics and challenges faced by RPL students. Indirectly, this research also contributed to efforts to improve the quality of education and ensured the success of the learning process.
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