Peningkatan Kualitas Penyuluh Pertanian dengan Penerapan Metode Blended Learning di Balai Besar Pelatihan Pertanian Ketindan Malang

In the current learning system, there are two learning methods, namely the conventional method without using a digital system and the blended learning method in the teaching and learning process that combines the conventional education system with an all-digital system. This study was conducted to analyze the effect of the application of blended learning on the cognitive aspects of the trainees at BBPP Ketindan. This research was conducted from February to June 2021. Sampling used purposive sampling method with 120 respondents divided into 2 (two) classes, namely experimental (blended learning) and control (conventional). Analysis of research data using t-test. The t test revealed that the blended learning method could increase significantly cognitive aspect of participants with an average value of 4.26. This value was higher than the conventional method which only increased cognitive aspect at 3.66.This shows that the treatment or treatment in the blended learning method is more effective, especially in deepening and strengthening the material so that the level of understanding of the participants is higher.