Nidhomul Haq: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam TerakreditasiRistekdikti: 28/E/KPT/2019 DOI: https://doi. org/10. 31538/ndh. E-ISSN: 2503-1481 Hal: 347-359 http://e-journal. id/index. php/nidhomulhaq HOW THE RESEARCH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK MAY BE USEFUL FOR INDONESIAN HIGHER EDUCATION LEARNING PRACTICE Oskar Hutagaluh. Sardjana Orba Manullang. Muliyadi Hamid. Abdul Samad Arief. Dayan Abdurrahman. 1Institut Agama Islam Sultan Muhammad Syafiuddin Sambas. Indonesia oskarhutagaluh@iaisambas. 2 Universitas Krisnadwipayana. Indonesia somanullang@unkris. Universitas Fajar. Makassar. Indonesia Universitas Fajar. Makassar. Indonesia mulham66@yahoo. abdulsamad@unifa. Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan An-nur Nangro Aceh. Indonesia dayanbintang@yahoo. Abstrak Penelitian kualitatif ini bertujuan untuk meninjau kegunaan Kerangka Pengembangan Keterampilan Penelitian (RSD) di kalangan mahasiswa perguruan tinggi di Indonesia. Konsep RSD telah berkontribusi pada model pembelajaran berbasis penelitian di kalangan siswa di Australia dan negara barat lainnya, baik di kalangan siswa sekolah dasar maupun perguruan tinggi. Karena kerangka kerja penelitian ini berhasil di banyak negara, kami berencana untuk meninjau dan melihat kegunaan kerangka RSD bagi kalangan akademik di Indonesia. Untuk memudahkan peninjauan inii, kami telah mencoba mereview beberapa dokumen penting terkait dengan konsep, penerapannya, evaluasi beserta rubrik penilaiannya dari kerangka riset ini. Selanjutnya, kami melaporkannya sebagai dokumen pengenalan kerangka pengembangan penelitian. Dengan harapan dokumen ini menjadi cikal bakal pengenalan dan pengembangan di kalangan perguruan tinggi khususnya yang sedang menyelesaikan tugas-tugas akademik yang melibatkan keterampilan penelitian untuk keperluan publikasi atau tujuan pengembangan kecakapan riset akademik. Namun, banyak hal yang akan menantang studi semacam ini, sesuatu yang baru bagi konsep studi konfirmatif di Indonesia, termasuk beberapa istilah baru dalam kerangka riset yang membutuhkan notasi pemahaman Kata Kunci: Pengembangan Keterampilan Riset. Pembelajaran Perguruan Tinggi, dan Studi Kualitatif. Abstract This qualitative research aimed to review the usefulness of Research Skills Development framework (RSD) among higher education students in Indonesia. The RSD concept has contributed to research-based learning models among students in Australia, both among elementary and tertiary school students. Due to this research framework's success in Australia, we plan to review and see the usefulness of the RSD framework to university students in Indonesia. To facilitate this introduction, we have tried to review several important documents related to this RDS concept, application, evaluation together with rubric assessment. Furthermore, we reported it as a document to the introduction to the research development With the hope that this document will be the forerunner of introduction and development among students, especially those who are completing academic assignments involving research skills for publication purposes to assess academic communication skills. However, many things will challenge this kind of study, something new to the concept of confirmative studies in Indonesia, including several new terms in the research framework that require new understanding Keywords: Research Skills Development. Higher Education Students, and Qualitative Study Nidhomul Haq. Vol 5 No 3. Tahun 2020 INTRODUCTION emerged in the twenty-first century's digital The development of research skills in a Also, enhancing the link higher education learning environment is between research skills and teaching and essential and mandatory. (Pretorius et al. learning work to strengthen each other's Laidlaw et al. , 2012. Wibawa, 2. Research expertise at the tertiary Because level will also help academics improve their competency, students will have more independent study skills such as online opportunities to be involved in obtaining self-study during the COVID-19 pandemic because the characteristics of pursuits at communicating it for various purposes, the postgraduate level are based on such as marking each class subject mastery or evaluating system based on publications Anyone can now ask why in university journals or other industries. institutions of higher education should In other words, if higher education improve their community research skills? community are involved in and come into The answer is that in general, higher contact with research enrich learning, then education institutions require the ability of they will quickly become strong capability each student to have critical thinking skills individuals during college or working in in collaborative problem-solving. They are the professional world employment upon learning collaboration between students graduation later. Therefore, the helping and lecturers as well as students and fellow hand of the parties to succeed in the They can learn through expertise transfer of this academic mindset skill to for evaluation and work constructively the Indonesian academic community is urgent so that the acceleration of research- It is the primary goal of based learning is more focused and based teaching in higher education, which is on intellectual society. based on research learning and working. Through this research-based learning There are many models and concepts skill, many parties will be lucky apart from for developing research skills that have the students themselves. For example, universities will be able to promote the education in western countries. One of abilities to meet the demands of the them is the Research Skill Development competitive world of work that have (RSD) Oskar Hutagaluh et al This Nidhomul Haq. Vol 5 No 3. Tahun 2020 framework is a research model developed values that allow students and lecturers to in Australia's leading universities in 2007 (J. collaborate with librarians, academic skills Willison & OAoRegan, 2. This study supervisors, and other academics who make efforts to enrich their assessment extensively in academia to develop or and assessment skills. Those who have become the mandatory task of academics, equipped with an evaluation rubric. (Aslan, especially students, have research power as Aslan, 2019. Aslan & Wahyudin, part of learning in modern times described Torres & Jansen . suggested precisely and efficiently. research-based that academics may now work from A recent study by Mataniari et al. different pages, but they still may be in a . had strengthened the benefits collaborative work approach researching possessed by this research framework and developing their community's ability to concept where they had described how the use similar learning methods. For this academic skills of Indonesian students in matter, the use of research skills to support the cognitive realm of critical thinking students' research skills in many different when they were with the RSD framework The model in one of the case studies in the development of this study workbook is Biology education course at the University used for the first time to help students of Indonesia. Many other studies have also develop student study skills that can help shown that students will benefit if they are more academicians in a gradual and successfully involved in various research structured manner. activities such as the RSD framework both Fortuin Koppen as students and enter the professional Students' research experience is approaches that could use intuitive skills beneficial and allows them to quickly learn by involving inter- and transdisciplinary various knowledge and updates in the They are adopting the framework published intellectual world. In this way. Van knowledge education in various knowledge collaborative learning, helping to sharpen So, this model has related to the scientific programs' field to be easier to the framework model owned by RSD, start a career when they are involved in which has proven this framework is a various kinds of the professional world, means of learning high useful pedagogical especially fields of work that require Oskar Hutagaluh et al Nidhomul Haq. Vol 5 No 3. Tahun 2020 research skills. Thus, the skill that is the development of the higher education needed is the involvement of students at community's research skills from students, the higher education level, namely the lecturers, curriculum teaching researchers, acuity in completing work related to and education policymakers to facilitate These skills can also have a with a research-based learning model in positive impact on the development of the style of Australian and national their learning and academic assignments. education standards other west. It is with these skills are healthy, they will allow the hope that these studies can promote them to quickly move into a professional the Indonesian academic community's career into a highly competitive world of success and develop research capability, which is a key component in the 21st- The study of Baker & Pifer, . has indicated that there is a role of a close Indonesia's national agenda. This initiative relationship in the deepening of research aims to provide practical input and skills similar to the RSD concept in the direction to curriculum development teams transition period from doctoral students to and lecturers in Indonesia who have scientists and scholars who are more created and carried out research activities independent in a career in the world of in the academic community but have never work involving elements of research and applied a research framework model such scholarship of teaching and dissemination as RSD. This framework identifies the of science and renewal. Although this skills and potential for student autonomy transition period can be guided and and assessment criteria at the course level encouraged during the learning experience, of each student. This model in the RSD there is often a gap between the skills required for higher education and the development of study questions that minimum skills requirements for the world discover and generate new knowledge, of work in various industries or academia. evaluate and reflect on, organize, analyze. To bridge this gap, students own and synthesize, and communicate research connect students in a more directed way with today and future professional world In the lower level of education, this research development model. Students can This research aimed to introduce a function in a controlled study room to gain learning research framework to encourage experience in applying skills and research Oskar Hutagaluh et al Nidhomul Haq. Vol 5 No 3. Tahun 2020 methods following the length of education. universities, we would like to review and In higher education, students can train explain the usefulness of this RSD more with allocation and autonomy in framework for the Indonesian academic developing their study topics and choosing Therefore the study of Kim et , . argues that the review study approaches, and ways of disseminating method is a suitable method for assessing external study results such as seminars and benefits, and using research skills among scientific publications. The use of this RSD universities is constructive. research framework will ensure alignment To facilitate this study, we have and appropriateness to explore student reviewed several documents related to the research competencies with the ultimate concepts and aspects of this RSD, history, goal of all levels of education and Indonesia. This RSD evaluations, the relevance of rubrics as assessments, and their appropriateness in understanding for the enrichment of the application J. Willison . also research skills to a higher stage when students take their education to tertiary Research skills, in terms of institutions that have a research mindset innovation and development of higher that is cultured and neatly structured like a doctoral higher education program. convinced us to compile this review. METHOD AND MATERIALS Furthermore, we document it as an This study is a qualitative design that reviewed essential factors in the RSD recommend to academics in Indonesian Besides, we also ensure that research has proven that research skills are essential for students and for those who are researchers, instructors, and learning policymakers in Indonesian universities. That introduction to the research development framework, specifically studied the RSD framework among students, especially those who completed academic tasks involving research skills for publication RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Here Research Skill Given the available evidence that this Development framework formate written research framework has widely applied in an Australian and New Zealand among academics at Australian and foreign Oskar Hutagaluh et al Nidhomul Haq. Vol 5 No 3. Tahun 2020 The following shows how a conceptual framework for developing research skills went to development to assist academics as students, teachers of university staff, and If we look closely, all the RSD framework components are similar to Sources: Monash University Library Bloom's taxonomy concept. (Aslan & This review describes the usefulness of Research Development development to grow and develop level education community in Indonesia. thinking towards a low-level theory of report this finding review to developing high-level or complex intelligence and in the application description of the mind. education study that is very applicable this review, we want to explain that every when learning involves research activities student or researcher wants to learn to guiding academics in developing student something so that they can start from the learning in higher outcomes. Furthermore. Framework Skills Suhari, 2018. Ugur & Koc, 2. , where (RSD) distinctive learning in universities and informationAe This initial step in which the other training institutions, to push learning researcher refers to an effort to set out to attainment to the higher order-of-thinking gain an understanding of what he wants to It means that the researcher must Indonesia. first understand the study question, its Furthermore, this study framework is researcher or student finds out answers, initiated by J. Willison & OAoRegan, . and develop more specific questions in of the University of Adelaide in 2007. The whatever field he is investigating. Thus, he model of the RSD framework is easy to will determine the need for data or Because in the concept, there information that can answer the problems are only six components of essential skills: of his study. the level of independence of students or Oskar Hutagaluh et al information This facet occupies the Nidhomul Haq. Vol 5 No 3. Tahun 2020 necessary second step when students To organizing data and information undertake a particular study using an After the above stages, now the researcher appropriate and appropriate methodology. arrives to try to write down the data This process is essential when students findings after the evaluation stage of the want to determine how to collect data or various study standard considerations that information for any study purposes in the are required. The writing process must research world. Because with the right carry out by following the research methodology, students will be able to meet questions with the language and writing the elements desired by the audience or system expected by either the organization So the effort to find this or the purpose of the publication. Writing information will determine the validity and or organizing this Data can be in a accuracy of the data that the researcher will qualitative or mixed form. All data, tables, use in the next stages. and other graphs must be according to the reporting system of each discipline of information: This is a step that ranks in knowledge and follow an appropriate the RSD facet in the third step. This stage reference system. is carried out by a student or researcher to To synthesizing and analyzing find data after the researcher considers it These skills are essential skills in according to the problem formulation. conducting research where this skill tries to This step has been done a lot as a conclude all relevant data and information condition in all research steps. This phase and answer study questions. This skill can is vital because not all the data found cannot be used if they have not passed the inconsistencies in determining the choice evaluation stage regarding the data's of data from much evidence, and this skill relevance and accuracy. So students must can mark gaps in the research evidence so have the skills to ensure that the data that all data presented meets the principles source is credible. Furthermore, efforts to of validity and reliability. researchers to think logically and critically in-depth To communicating knowledge and about the above elements, such as This facet is the final step in validity,authority, punctuality, or partial researching the RSD framework domain. So communicating correct information based on the results after a series of phases Oskar Hutagaluh et al Nidhomul Haq. Vol 5 No 3. Tahun 2020 in the previous steps. This last facet also perceived this conceptual research framework a frightening lesson to deal. researcher's findings in an acceptable However, after being exposed several communication approach in a particular times, they finally enjoyed it and promised area of expertise, through the ability and to use RSD in teaching and working. The capability of researchers to interpret the findings of this review of the RSD framework are in line with the study results communicating information in research is by J. Willison & Buisman-Pijlman, . , which have integrated assessment rubrics The communication in the world of knowledge development of research skills at the construction of communication in the academic level in many research activities world of knowledge and expertise. in postgraduate programs. Finally, these This review study aimed to understand findings are significant to straighten the principles of using the RSD conceptual perceptions in carrying out academic tasks framework for later developing study skills that involve any research efforts. in Indonesian academies. The results of Komarraju et al. , . examined the the review of research skills development importance of the role of interaction have made many researchers, especially between students and faculty in developing beginners such as students, to immediately engage in research activities after gaining motivation, and student achievement. an understanding of every aspect of the the results of this review on the use of RSD framework that we have defined. RSD remind academics to increase the These self-evaluation, students how easy it will be for teachers to Indonesian universities. Here, the rubric's help students implement various learning role must play an interactive role, giving balanced feedback between those who understanding not to see research efforts assess and those who tobe assessed. Universities can better prepare students (Abdurrahman et al. , 2. They added with research skills to efficiently complete that the RSD framework has changed the college with rich research skills. It also studentsAo makes it easier for alumni to plan for thought and perception. These students further studies at universities that have Oskar Hutagaluh et al Nidhomul Haq. Vol 5 No 3. Tahun 2020 cultivated research skills and the demands Lee and Sloan . suggested that of the world of work that involve these instructional implementation in practical The findings of Pretorius et al. , . higher education learning. Here, it is evident that the rubric's implementation framework for developing research skills into teaching is no longer a foreign thing in with the use of theory to align the quality technology and information education. of graduates, academic experience, and this case, our study's findings are one of assessment work at the undergraduate the strengths and strengths of the RSD Likewise. RSD's findings have been framework is the built-in rubric used to shown to align teaching in tertiary assess the academic work results of both students and lecturers. This rubric is strengthen academic identity. The findings prepared based on the criteria of the from this review also inform that the RSD assessment elements or a measurable framework is not just a non-application assessment model. This RSD requires the However, this research concept teacher to design a rubric by considering essential things so that the rubric design knowledge and expertise in each of these can connect and follow the learning On the other hand. RSD is also a outcomes of a semester. Thus, the use of means to develop knowledge and facilitate rubrics in the RSD framework will explain research-based learning from an early age the assessment criteria and help maintain in schools. In other words, this RSD study consistency between the lesson content has provided a new understanding of and the evaluated elements. various concepts and made the university This RSD framework study results community aware that this can encourage suggest that higher education teachers can the momentum of successful learning. develop a rubric based on the RSD With the findings of RSD, research-based framework, and the rubric follows the studies will be an effort to improve chosen reference principle. Furthermore, research practices in independent learning Jonsson, . stated that an assessment tool is one way of evaluating education productivity (Willison & Buisman-Pijlman, content transparently in universities. other words, the rubric must be an instrument of assessment and evaluation in Oskar Hutagaluh et al Nidhomul Haq. Vol 5 No 3. Tahun 2020 the higher education learning environment. educational actors, deficient achieving In line with that, the RSD framework also students, and novice researchers because suggests that the rubrics can be compiled they mostly learn and work from a pre- knowledge base of various research and development-based learning methods in learning specialists, and various scientific the field. These weaknesses and limitations will make it challenging to apply research- composition is appropriate so that the based learning and evaluation of learning, assessment of learning outcomes in higher such as the Australian national education education becomes an example for other leader's RSD framework, as one of Asia's education levels in Indonesia according to the desired level of learning. In line with For that, students and other these findings. Stevens & Levi, . components need to be proactive learners suggest that the use of terms rubrics is a and researchers as long as they interact tool in assessing the principle of saving with all research-based learning models in each learning and working institution in encouraging student learning in tertiary Indonesia so that these difficulties and institutions required to learn with the limitations can minimize as low as broadest autonomy. The RSD study Apart from research mindset findings and other frameworks have a culture, language limitation is another issue strong association with broadened student autonomy and transparency. Finally, these collaborate in the international education findings imply the development of an research context. This what Sawir et al. RSD-style . ever wrote, the language difficulties Indonesian assessment of specific subjects. Several stages and elements need to consider so that the rubric of innovation results makes international education communities such it easier to assess students' work in tertiary as learning in Australian based education spectrum is another issue to be this The findings from the discussion and findings limitation. interpretation of the review of the RSD framework and the discourse process of its Indonesia Oskar Hutagaluh et al Nidhomul Haq. Vol 5 No 3. Tahun 2020 help research framework that can be adopted to support Indonesian researchers CONCLUSION and postgraduate students who work with reviewed the usefulness of the RSD academic works the require a rich research mindset and competencies. This reference framework for researching the REFERENCES world of higher education in several Abdurrahman. Willison. , & Sabir. International postgraduate studentsAo perception of the National Conference on TeachersAo Professional Conference, 1. , 77Ae81. Aslan. 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