AHMAD ROSSYDI (POLITEKNIK PENERBANGAN MAKASSAR)
MAYA MASITA (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bulukumba)

HYBRID LEARNING-BASED INSTRUCTION IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR AVIATION STUDENTS OF VOCATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION FOR IN INDONESIA. : ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC/SPECIFIC PURPOSES

Aviation English is a branch of English for Specific Purpose (ESP) and has unique characteristics, combining professional knowledge with English knowledge. Therefore, communication is the core of learning Aviation English, and the objective is that the trainees will communicate effectively using the English language in the Aviation profession. English is one language recognized by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as stated in Annex 1. The research questions of this research are (i) How is implementing the Hybrid Learning-Based Instruction for Aviation English class at Indonesian Higher Vocational Education? (ii) How do the students, lecturers, and policymakers perceive implementing Hybrid Learning-Based Instruction for Aviation English class at Indonesian Higher Vocational Education? (iii) What is the students' interest in implementing Hybrid Learning-based Instruction? (iv) What are the contributing factors in implementing Hybrid Learning-Based Instruction for Aviation English class at Indonesian Higher Vocational Education? (v) What is the impact of Hybrid Learning-Based Instruction for Aviation English classes at Indonesian Higher Vocational Education? This study aims to produce a hybrid learning-based instruction model by combining face-to-face and online learning methods. The research design used a qualitative research method with case study designs. Researchers select and determine research subjects to obtain a clear picture and information about Hybrid Learning's application at the Poltek Penerbangan Makassar. The research used an English lecturer and 24 second-semester cadets of the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) study program. The researcher uses some instruments to collect the data and follows the Creswell theory of qualitative research methods in this research. These instruments consist of observation guidelines, interview guidelines, field notes, and documentation. To analyze the data, the researcher used Miles M. B, Huberman A.M, and Saldana J models; data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing or verification. The findings show that the implementation of Hybrid Learning-based Instruction in the Aviation English class at the Makassar Aviation Polytechnic can be fully implemented by the lecturer. There are three stages in Aviation English Learning there are planning, implementation (face-to-face meeting), virtual learning collaboration (synchronous and asynchronous), self-paced (asynchronous learning), and evaluation.

Ahmad Rossydi is an associate professor lecturer at Politeknik Penerbangan Makassar. He received a bachelor's degree in English language teaching from the University of Pancasakti Tegal, and a master’s degree and doctoral in English language teaching from the Post Graduate Program of Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia. He is interested in language teacher cognition, learning strategies, technology-based learning approaches, curriculum and materials development, and teacher professional development.

Maya Masitai is an lecturer at Universitas Muhammadiyah Bulukumba. He received a bachelor's degree in English language teaching from the University of State Makassar, and a master’s degree and doctoral in English language teaching from the Post Graduate Program of Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia. He is interested in language teacher cognition, learning strategies, technology-based learning approaches, curriculum and materials development, and teacher professional development.