ACTIVE LEARNING INSTRUCTION TO DEVELOP THE LEARNING PROCESSES OF CADETS BASED ON THE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT

Abstract

This research for development had two objectives: 1) to study the factors
affecting the learning process development of cadets and 2) to develop Instruction
for the learning process of the cadets through proactive teaching management
based on the education for sustainable development concept. The present research
employed a classroom action research design. The study participants consisted of
senior cadets who were enrolled in an elective course entitled Social and
Cultural Changes and a course entitled Special Topics in Sociology and Anthropology:
Sufficiency Thinking for Sustainable Development in the academic years 2016-2018           The findings of this study revealed that the factors affecting the development
of the learning process of cadets included the following: 1) interest in learning and
enthusiasm in classroom activities, 2) work experience or experience with participation
in creative extracurricular activities, 3) open-mindedness to accept learning of new things,
4) the assumptions regarding beliefs and self-development, 5) levels of understanding of
learning processes  leading to learning, 6) instructors with understanding and ability to
simulate continuous learning, and 7) educational environment consistent with the teaching
and learning management resulting in the self-learning process. In this regard, proactive
teaching management that contributes to the sustainable learning process in self-development
includes the teaching and learning with various learning activities, reflection on the exchange
of learning and potential of learners, links to clear future goals and consistent with social context.
In addition, it was found that the participants possessed the ability to adapt themselves
and engaged in different learning processes at different levels, yet they were able to learn
together as proactive learning helps learners realize the values of education, owing to their understanding
and the realization of success in developing learning outcomes, hence meaningful learning.