An Interactive Learning Environment System on Basic Programming Subjects: Effects of Learning Outcomes and Question Level Patterns

Abstract

This study reports on the effect of using interactive learning environment system by embedding problem-posing and problem-solving learning pattern as a flow of interaction. This interactive learning environment system is attempted as a solution to help understand and learn basic programming in Vocational High Schools. The effects that will be known are student learning outcomes and tracking of question-level patterns. The research method used was a quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group design, involving 36 vocational high school students who were divided into an experimental group (N=18) and a control group (N=18). For data analysis, the technique of independent sample t-test and paired sample t-test was used. The results showed that student learning outcomes on each test there were significant differences after using interactive learning environment system and there was a good improvement in the experimental group compared to the control group. A total of 20 questions are provided for each test with a different pattern. Analysis of the level pattern of questions is done by distinguishing between the database answer key system and student answers. The tracking results showed that on the 1^st test the level of accuracy occurred in 12 questions with the easy category and for the 2^nd test the accuracy level occurred in 14 questions with the easy category.