Identification of the Problems Problem Formulation

doing research with the title The Use of Blended Learning to Improve Students‟ Self Directed Learning in Accounting Class at SMK N 7 Yogyakarta Academic Year of 20142015.

B. Identification of the Problems

Based on the background of study, the identified problems are: 1. As many as 64,68 of students of SMK N 7 Yogyakarta have self management. 2. As many as 75,00 of students SMK N 7 Yogyakarta have desire for learning. 3. As many as 71,00 of students SMK N 7 Yogyakarta have characteristics of self control. 4. Self directed learning is low. C. Problem Restriction Based on the identification of the problems above, research is restricted in to: The accounting learning process by using Blended Learning to improve Students‟ Self Directed Learning in Accounting Class especially Class X AK 1 at SMK N 7 Yogyakarta Academic Year of 20142015. Researcher using blended learning because blended learning is more student centered. Therefore, the blended learning becomes possible solution to improve students‟ self directed learning.

D. Problem Formulation

According to problem restriction above, the problem in this research is Is the use of Blended Learning able to improve Students‟ Self Directed Learning in Accounting Class at SMK N 7 Yogyakarta Academic Year of 20142015?”. E. Objective of the Research The objective of this research is to determine whether the use of blended learning can improve Students‟ Self Directed Learning in Accounting Class at SMK N 7 Yogyakarta Academic Year of 20142015. F. Significances of the Research The research is expected to bring benefits: 1. Theoretical Significant This study is expected to contribute ideas in order to develop and expand knowle dge about the use of Blended Learning to improve students‟ self directed learning in accounting class. 2. Practical Significant A. For Researcher A mold for provision to be educators to contribute in education. Then, to complete some tasks in order to obtain Bachelor of Education at Yogyakarta State University. B. For Teacher The results of this study can be used as research material for teachers that implement the Blended Learning in the learning process has to contribute for the increase students‟ self directed learning in accounting class. C. For Students This research can provide benefits to students‟ self directed learning in accounting as well as providing learning experiences to students. 8

CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW