Definition of learning achievement

It is important also to know what learning achievement is. Commonly, learning achievement is about how success the learner can master the materials of the learning object. But, the definition learning achievement will be different deepen on what the kinds of motivation of the learner has. Deferent motivation will also make different of the achievement o a learning of a learner.

In other way, learning achievement can be identified as the education theory. There are three education theories. Those are functionalism, human capital, and empires theory. Functionalism theory and human capital theory are rather similar. Those theories said that learning is a process to developing the learner quality in increasing economy aspect of a nation (Tilaar and Suryadi, 1993:19). It means that the achievement of learning process is measured by the knowledge and skills that the learner has. Then, empiric theory has more substantial point a view in seeing the learning achievement. This theory has perception that learning not only has correlation with developing of economy but also as a way toward cultural mobilization (Tilaar and Suryadi, 1993:33). It means that learning achievement is not only focusing in helping economical aspects but also touch substantial aspect. The substantial aspect is to make the learners have more quality in change and increase their live in all aspects.
Although learning achievement can be depended into the learner within his motivation, in education or learning system, learning achievement have to be measured. Curriculum or syllabus in learning shows the general achievement called competent ion standard. It shows minimum target of learner which is explained by affective, cognitive, and psychomotor standard. Those standards are appropriate with the educational theory used by the nation. In conclusion, learning achievement is target measured by competences of the learner in learning which are shown by score as a sign and score is not a final expectation.