Development of A Social Collaborative E-Learning Model Based on Local Industrial Community Symbolic Adaptation

Abstract

This research addresses the pedagogical gap between abstract social theory and its real-world application in Indonesian higher education. The study aimed to design, develop, and validate the “Social Collaborative E-Learning Model” to foster students’ symbolic adaptation and social skills by systematically integrating the local industrial community into the learning process. Employing a Research and Development (R&D) design based on the Borg and Gall model, the study involved a needs analysis with 143 students, model design, and validation by 12 experts using Aiken’s V coefficient. A limited trial was then conducted with 50 first-semester Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD) students to assess the model’s practicality and feasibility using surveys and observations. The findings confirmed the model’s high validity and practicality. The limited trial revealed overwhelmingly positive student responses, with 100% reporting increased motivation and engagement. The model proved effective in developing problem-solving (98%) and emotional management skills (96%). A notable 72% of students felt “pressured” in a productive way, indicating a challenging yet effective learning experience. Lecturer assessments corroborated these results, rating the model’s implementation as “Very Good,” particularly in fostering learning adaptation (94.4%). This study concludes that the model is a highly feasible solution for bridging the theory-practice divide. It provides a validated framework for creating impactful, community-centered curricula. Broader implementation is recommended, along with further longitudinal research to assess long-term impacts and the continuous refinement of the model’s digital components for diverse local contexts.