Description of Student Perceptions of Online Learning in Organic Chemistry Course

Abstract

This study examine students' perceptions of online learning in the Organic Chemistry I course during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research population comprises all students from the Chemistry Education Program at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Kristen Indonesia. The sample includes students enrolled in the Organic Chemistry I course from the 2019, 2020, and 2021 cohorts, totaling 23 participants, selected using purposive sampling. The research instrument used is a closed-ended questionnaire assessing Chemistry Education students' perceptions of the effectiveness of online learning, with responses graded on a Likert scale and validated by experts. The study employs a descriptive quantitative analysis method using percentage techniques. The results indicate that most students have a positive perception of online learning, particularly in two aspects: the learning process and lecturer capability. However, in terms of infrastructure and facilities, students tend to have a negative perception. The main challenges faced by students in online learning include limited internet access and inadequate learning devices. Therefore, it can be concluded that online chemistry learning during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Chemistry Education Program at Universitas Kristen Indonesia, specifically in the Organic Chemistry I course, could be further improved if supported by adequate infrastructure and facilities. The researchers suggest that lecturers provide learning materials accessible through practical, flexible applications that require minimal bandwidth and data usage. This approach aims to prevent obstacles in students’ competency achievement.