Perceptions of Students in the Field of Education towards the Freedom of Learning Independent Campus Policy

Endra Ubaidillah; Dedi Prestiadi; Maulana Amirul Adha; Imam Gunawan; Sasi Maulina; Aulia Nur Firdausi; Arumia Fairuz Husna; Yunita Erviana

Endra Ubaidillah Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Malang
Dedi Prestiadi Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Malang
Maulana Amirul Adha Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Imam Gunawan International Intercollegiate Ph.D. Program, National Tsing Hua University
Sasi Maulina Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Malang
Aulia Nur Firdausi Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Malang
Arumia Fairuz Husna Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Malang
Yunita Erviana Widya Dharma Vocational High School Malang

Keywords: freedom of learning independent campus policy, students perception, higher education, MBKM activities

Abstract

Higher education in Indonesia has experienced significant developments in recent years, one of the latest efforts is the MBKM policy. Although MBKM brings hope for improving the quality of education and student independence, there are varying perceptions and reactions among students, especially in the education sector. The aim of the research is to explain the perceptions and understanding of education students regarding MBKM policies. This research uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive research design, to achieve the research objectives. The respondents in this study were 164 students. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive analysis using percentages to get an overview of student perceptions, with the help of the SPSS program. The research results show that the majority of students have a good understanding of the MBKM policy, the MBKM Teaching Assistance activity in the Education Unit is the most familiar and most popular activity, and students have several concerns when they take part in the MBKM program. This research contributes both theoretically and practically.