Vocal Class in Method Lecture During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected on Vocal Class in Method lecture in the Music Study Program, Sendratasik (Drama, Dance, and Music) Department, Faculty Language and Arts (FBS), Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA). Changing the lectures system from face to face meetings to an online system raises its own problems. Therefore, the aims of this research are to describe the lecture process, learning outcomes, and students responses to the implementation of Vocal Class in Method Lecture. The data collection techniques were carried out by observation, documentation, and a questionnaire. The Method Lecture in the Vocal Class during the Covid-19 pandemic was carried out by combining synchronous and asynchronous approaches. The synchronous approach relies on the WhatsApp chat application and Zoom video conference. Meanwhile, the asynchronous approach via e-mail and the Google Classroom platform. The results achieved from this lecture did not meet expectations, because basically the lecture was not designed for an online system. The assessment was carried out by observing the results of the assignment in the form of a video recording of training and performance. Furthermore, the external constraints in the implementation of lectures indicated that the number of complaints about the unpreparedness of the lecture hardware media, the quality of various internet networks, and the burden of internet quota fees. Meanwhile, internal constraints included students' psychological unpreparedness and student discipline.

Trend of Vocal Distance Learning

“…The implementation of distance learning is needed support by supporting devices such as smart phones, tablets and laptops so that information is easily accessible anytime and anywhere [3]. The use of mobile technology has a major contribution in the world of education, including the achievement of distance learning goals [4]. Various media are useful, for example virtual classes using Google Classroom, Edmodo, and Schoology [5][6][7] services.…”