A Most Significant Change Approach to Evaluating E-Learning Outcomes: An Initial Study in Pancasila (Civic) Course

Abstract

This paper aims to describe research findings on the application of the Most Significant Change as a means of evaluating student learning outcomes in the Pancasila Education course. Especially changes in behavior related to the Five Fundamental Principles (Pancasila) values during the e-learning teaching period. Students need to be aware that every decision taken is related to themselves and has implications for their social life and environment. The research described in this paper uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection used the Most Significant Change (MSC) method developed in 1995 by Davies and popularized by Davies and Dart. MSC is a participatory, qualitative data collection and analysis method which is story-based. The process involved collecting stories from sixty (60) students as participants. Forty-five stories were shared by participants to identify the Most Significant Change to students' behavior development. Mostly about the impact of changes in learning patterns from a face-to-face approach and practice in classrooms at higher education locations, which change into online lectures using various applications. There are many characters based on students' Pancasila values during learning from home, including strengthening prayer obligation, living independently, having enthusiasm, building unity, cooperation, helping each other, being creative, and never giving up. The challenge of availability of stable internet access and good quality computers much supports student learning outcomes. All parties highly support providing an internet quota from the government through the institution to provide education. Learning from home for the Pancasila Education course can be concluded as quite successful, although some obstacles are still implementing.