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This research aimed to determine the implementation of strengthening character education based on classroom action, school culture and community participation during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was qualitatively and quantitatively research (mixed method design) by using a descriptive approach. The data were collected through interviews structured and unstructured. The interviewees of this study were stakeholders from three Junior High chools in Jakarta such principal and vice principal for curriculum. Quantitative data collected by make closed questionnaires consisting of statements that have the answer 'yes' or 'no' and giving reasons for the choices given by respondents in choosing answers according to their choices. Questionnaires were given to 20 educators as respondent. Data analysis used constant comparative method by Glaser and Strauss. The findings of this study showed that schools still implemented of strengthening character education based on classroom action, school culture and community participation during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research has implication for understood by students about of main values strengthening character education during online learning process from home.

One of the psychological factors that affect problem solving ability is mathematical disposition. Students need a positive mathematical disposition that will make them persistent in facing problems and developing good habits in learning mathematics. The condition of Covid-19 outbreak emphasizes the importance of positive mathematical disposition and good problem solving skills. This study aims at describing students' mathematical problem-solving skills based on mathematical dispositions during the Covid-19 Pandemic. This research belongs to a qualitative descriptive study that involved 27 students in the fourth semester as the research subject. The research data were collected from questionnaires, test descriptions, and interviews. The questionnaire results were used to categorize students' mathematical dispositions. It was followed by an interview with two students selected from each group of mathematical disposition categories. The results of tests and interviews were analyzed based on the category of students' mathematical dispositions. The results of this study showed the three categories of students' mathematical dispositions i.e high, moderate, and low. The students with high mathematical dispositions show good mathematical problem-solving skills because they can perform all indicators of mathematical problem-solving abilities. The students of moderate mathematical disposition were only able to perform the 2-3 indicators. The students of the low mathematical disposition category only fulfilled the 1-2 indicators.

The purpose of this study was to describe Kindergarten Teachers' Perceptions of Online Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic in the City of Mataram. The research subjects were 12 teachers from kindergarten institutions in 6 sub-districts in Mataram City. Data collection methods are interviews, documentation, and observation. The research time starts from January to March 2021. Data analysis consists of presentation, data reduction, and conclusions. The results showed that technological devices as distance learning tools were used during the covid-19 pandemic; preparation of schedules, media, learning applications, learning tools prepared before learning begins; students are less focused when learning online, causing ineffective learning; the internet is less stable; and the role of parents is needed in assisting students during online learning at home.

This study was purposed to analyze the evaluation of learning in the Financial Management course at the Economic Education Study Program, Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty, UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau. This was carried out since the Covid-19 outbreak has caused learning in financial management courses that were previously carried out offline with direct face-to-face changes to online learning. The population of this research is semester 5 students in 2021, with a total sample of 56 students. The sampling technique was done randomly. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively using questionnaires and interviews. This study concludes that students' understanding of offline learning of Financial Management courses is better than students' understanding of online learning during the Covid-19 period. From the various uses of online media, it is known that Google Classroom is considered the best compared to the use of G-Meet/Zoom and e-Learning.

Throughout the COVID-19 epidemic, learning activities were conducted online. Students’ capacity to comprehend the content offered by the teacher is significantly impacted when they learn through this online technique. This also occurs in the subject of Indonesian. As a result, innovation is required to enhance students’ comprehension and abilities when learning Indonesian, namely through blended learning. This study aims to collect data on the blended learning model’s implementation in Indonesian language subject during the Covid-19 pandemic. This descriptive qualitative research method entails locating data sources through literature searches for subsequent analysis. The results indicated that the blended learning model is an excellent model for Indonesian language learning during the epidemic and the new normal. It allows students and teachers to learn autonomously, be helpful, and improve. The blended learning model’s purpose is to assist students in developing their learning styles and preferences for learning; to provide practical, realistic opportunities for educators and students to learn independently, be helpful, and continue to grow; to increase scheduling flexibility for learners by combining the best features of face-to-face and online instruction; to engage students in interactivity during face-to-face classes. At the same time, the online component gives students rich multimedia content at any time and from any location as long as they have access to the objective.

Teachers have important role in learning process to improve the quality of education output and outcome Indonesia. Therefore, to be professional teachers, activities should be carried out during COVID-19 pandemic to develop professionalism of teachers. The purpose of this research is to discover what teacher professional development (TPD) activities that the teachers could engage during COVID-19 pandemic. This study also examines the viewpoints of teachers from both private and public schools. The method of the research employs qualitative research and focuses on case study technique utilized to investigate teachers’ thoughts on what TPD activities they participated in during the COVID-19 pandemic. The result of the research indicates that elementary teachers can still participate in TPD activities using the existing online platform even during pandemic. Teachers can develop their professionalism in creating and developing online media in learning during COVID-19 pandemic. In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic provides new TPD opportunities for teachers and expands their understanding of internet technology and promote collaboration among teachers. However, further research should be conducted to address teachers' professional development in a deeper and broader perspective in Indonesia. It is expected to cover wider areas of teachers from different institution including higher education institutions. In order that we can learn about the types of TPD activities that may be done remotely during the pandemic from many perspectives.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on various educational activities. Routine activities carried out were forced to switch digitally using internet facilities, including student research activities. Quality research affects the improvement of the quality of education.This study aims to determine the characteristics of biology education carried out by final year students during the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey method was used in the research with the instrument in the form of a questionnaire sheet with semi-open questions. The results showed that biology education research carried out during the pandemic mostly used descriptive and quasi-experimental methods. There are meta-analytical research methods from international journals with PRISMA guidelines and literature studies with scoping review techniques that are relatively new by students. A total of 71.9% of the study used a sample of students at the high school and college level. As many as 76% of research data were obtained online, 19% of research activities were blended, and only about 5% of students obtained research data offline. Constraints experienced by students during research are: 1) Internet network is not stable, 2) students are difficult to be asked to turn on the camera in the data collection process, 3) it is relatively difficult to collect respondent responses in online questionnaires, 4) constrained by research time due to the large number of school holidays, 5) online communication becomes an obstacle in conducting research guidance.

This study aims to test the effectiveness of internalizing the value of local wisdom with the Nampe Model in increasing the Covid-19 mitigation ability in IV grade elementary school students. This research used quantitative research in Sodong Hamlet and SDN Gelankulon IV for eight months. Then, the data collection technique used was authentic assessment techniques on affective, cognitive, and psychomotor aspects. The data obtained were analyzed by descriptive statistics using SPSS. The results show that the people in Dusun Sodong value local wisdom in mitigating Covid-19. These values include religious, moral, tolerance, cooperation, caring, and responsibility. The value of this local wisdom has the potential to be a source of social science studies. So, SDN Gelangkulon teachers need to internalise this study, especially for the IV grade student. The goal of the implementation is that the students can increase their abilities to mitigate Covid-19. Then, it also follows the core and basic competencies set by the curriculum. Teachers in internalizing the value of local wisdom of the Sodong Hamlet community use the Nampe Model. The average value of students’ abilities in mitigating Covid-19 using the Nampe Model = 78.67, the Indoctrination Model = 68.430 and the Open Model = 67.14. These results show that using the Nampe Model results in better and more effective results than the indoctrination model and the open model with a significance of 0.000 0.05. While the use of the indoctrination model and the open model almost have no difference because the significance is 0.570 0.05. The internalization of values with the Nampe Model makes students grow their well awareness to carry out Covid-19 mitigation.

Literacy development in Indonesia is still reported to be low. This is written in the findings of a 2020 program for international student assessment (PISA) survey, which found that Indonesia ranked 72 out of 79 countries in the world in reading literacy. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the implementation of the school literacy movement program was done online. The purpose of this study is to investigate the implementation of SLM throughout the Covid-19 era, as well as the barriers encountered by teachers during the SLM implementation process. The case study method is used in this work, which takes a qualitative approach. Data was collected by observation, interviews, and documentation, and data was analyzed utilizing triangulation techniques in three stages: collection, reduction, and conclusion. The findings revealed that schools were still practicing the three steps of SLM, namely habituation, development, and learning. During the epidemic, literacy exercises are introduced in which students are directed to be productive in their work through writing tasks. The work of the students is published in the form of a book. The challenge to implement SLM during the Covid-19 pandemic has been teachers' inability to manage students' reading comprehension exercises properly.

The study aims to identify the argumentation profile of high school students in learning in the covid-19 era. This research is quantitative descriptive with a survey method. The research population was 172 students, with a sample of 72 students. Determination of the sample using cluster random sampling technique has a balanced quality from the results of the paired F test. The research procedure was carried out by collecting data on student answers from argumentative essay questions distributed via a google form. Argumentative questions based on TAP contain six components, namely Evidence (E), Warrant (W), Backing (B), Qualifier (Q), Rebuttal (R), and Claim (C). The argumentation scoring rubric is calculated based on the Patton-Pickle rule. Data analysis was carried out by interpreting the scores obtained by students on each argumentation component that showed the argumentation profile. Most of the students' argumentation profiles, according to their components, are in the very low category scores, namely 0.5 and 1. A score of 0.5 is obtained by comparing the percentages of students: E: E: W: W: B: Q: R: C: C: C by 23.61%: 1.39%: 0.00%: 52.78%: 45.83%: 83.33 %: 4.17%: 2.78%: 2.78%: 0.00% while the score of 1 is 41.67%: 55.56%: 83.33%: 47.22%: 54.17%: 8.33%: 75.00%: 83.33%: 79.17%: 98 ,61%. Scores were obtained due to various factors, including the learning process that was less meaningful, students' understanding and reasoning of the material was not in-depth, the generalization process of evidence or theory was not appropriate.

This study aimed to analyze teachers’ self-efficacy in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) amid the Covid-19 pandemic in Cilacap, Central Java province, Indonesia. The study used a qualitative case study design. This study had exposed the questionnaire from twelve teachers in three Senior High Schools and interviewed four teachers from each of these three schools as the represented respondents. The data were then analyzed using the interactive model of data analysis. Moreover, the responses for the self-efficacy scale revealed the result of the percentage used to conclude and the interview result usage to support the teachers’ perception of their self-efficacy in teaching English. The result proved that these teachers possess a high self-efficacy in teaching EFL. These teachers delivered positive responses and perceptions of their high self-efficacy, which encouraged them to have a great deal of determining instructional strategies, engaging the students, and managing the class during distance learning. Furthermore, specific findings within the domains of instructional strategies, student engagement, and classroom management provide further insight into the importance of examining the overall self-efficacy of EFL teachers in supporting distance learning.

Indonesia and Japan are among the countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Education in the two countries relies on digital technology so learning is done online. This situation is interesting to study because this is the first time massive online learning has been implemented. The options are either studying online or picking up death. However, online learning of course must be well prepared so as not to leave a bad impact on students. The purpose of this study was to compare students' experiences during online learning during the pandemic between Indonesia and Japan. This research uses a phenomenological study with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were through interviews with 30 college students as informants consisting of several universities in Indonesia and Japan. The results of this study are that Indonesian students still experience synchronous and asynchronous obstacles, consisting of technical and non-technical obstacles. Technically with regard to internet networks. Meanwhile, non-technical means that students are not ready to follow online learning so assistance is needed. Students in Indonesia also need time to adapt to using technology. Meanwhile, online learning in Japan has no obstacles. Even online situations are designed to be like classroom learning environments. Lecturers apply a collaborative adaptive learning model by prioritizing an adaptation approach to situations. Adaptation is categorized as one of the aspects of online communication competence which is considered as a success factor in online learning in Japan.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the education sector. This can be seen in the shift in the education system from offline to online learning at all levels of education. Elementary schools are one of the educational institutions that implement the online learning system. Indeed, this affects the student's learning interests as they are required to learn from home. This study used the qualitative description method. This study aims to identify the student's learning interests during the implementation of online learning. The results of the study showed that the students tended to have lower learning interests during the pandemic. This condition was influenced by boredom and a lack of monitoring from teachers and parents during the learning process.

The purpose of this study is to accurately and authentically explain character building at the Pondok Pesantren Riyadhul Muhibbin in Balangan Regency, South Kalimantan Province, during the Covid-19 Pandemic, as well as the models used in the process. The qualitative descriptive method was applied in this investigation. The data for this study came from interviews with the caretaker's head, who served as the primary source of information, as well as ustadz and priests, as well as 25 students and their parents. Documentation as supporting data from the interviews and observations in the form of passive participation observations. The character education paradigm in this pesantren reflects the inspirational contribution of Tuan Guru Sekumpul, KH. Muhammad Zaini al-Banjari, a renowned figure and excellent scholar. He was made an idol for the santri so that his example, from childhood to becoming a charismatic preacher in the 1990s, might influence character formation by emphasizing akhlakul karimah, which became a common habit and formed from humanity's collective conscience.

This study aims at describing the types of problems experienced by students while participating in online learning, online learning media that students prefer, and evaluation of the implementation of online learning according to students at the Indonesian Muslim University during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study uses a survey method. The research sample is the students of the Faculty of Letters. The data collection technique used in this study is Google form questionnaire and analyzed by using quantitative descriptive statistics. The results show that the types of problems experienced by students while participating in online learning are generally caused by two factors, namely internal factors: unable to focus on attending lectures, problem on internet network, lack of cost to buy internet quota, and external factors: class schedules change frequently, the use of less effective learning media, redundant assignments. Online learning media that are generally preferred by students are Zoom Meeting, UMI Kalam e-Learning, and WhatsApp. According to students, some points that need to be evaluated in online learning include: lecturers often change class schedules and immediately organize face-to-face learning, lecturer learning strategies are less effective, giving excessive assignments, internet connections often in problems, students need to receive internet quota fund, and lecturers are still less skill in using digital learning media.

This study aims to find out how the implementation of E-Learning on students during the Covid-19 pandemic. The importance of this research is to find out how students carry out E-Learning well during the pandemic, there will be suggestions for other students in implementing E-Learning in order to get good results. This research is a phenomenological qualitative research. The subjects of this study were 19 third semester students of class 3B Master of Basic Education, Yogyakarta State University. Data collection techniques are interviews, questionnaires and documentation. Meanwhile, data analysis was carried out through data condensation, data presentation and verification. The results of this study indicate that students state that E-Learning is a new challenge for students during the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to overcome these challenges, students have several factors that influence the implementation of E-Learning in the Covid-19 pandemic, namely 1. Students are required to create a mindset to continue and want to learn; 2. Students manage time well between studying and getting enough rest; 3. Collaboration with peers to help each other and learn; 4. The level of student discipline in doing assignments and; 5. The sincerity of students in carrying out lectures. These factors affect student learning outcomes in achieving an average GPA of 3.79.

This study aimed to examine students’ learning motivation and satisfaction in attending lectures during the Covid-19 pandemic. This descriptive correlational study involved 155 students majoring in Early Childhood Education Teacher Education (PG-PAUD) registered in 2019, who were selected through total sampling technique. Data in this study were obtained by distributing two types of questionnaires (learning satisfaction level questionnaire and learning motivation questionnaire) to all students. Before distributing the questionnaires, they were validated by product moment correlation; then, their reliability was tested through Alpha Cronbach. Then, the data were analyzed descriptively and were examined by simple regression. This study revealed that the level of student satisfaction in attending lectures during the Covid-19 pandemic was at the medium category (48.38%) and their learning motivation was also at medium category (55.48%). Therefore, this study concluded that students were dissatisfied with the learning process conducted by the lecturer during the Covid-19 pandemic. As a consequence, this low level of learning satisfaction decreased the students’ motivation to attend the lecturers during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

With the decline in covid-19 cases and facing the transition from pandemic to endemic, it requires people to be able to maintain health to avoid the terror that is very real for people in the world. As a result of this incident, many countries are reorganizing the paralysis of the economy, society, sports, health, and education. In the world of education, especially in universities, lecturers are required to adapt learning to situations and needs, one of which is through the presentation of material online attractively and attractively according to students so that students will continue to be enthusiastic in the lecture process. Distance learning, carried out from home online, if carried out continuously without presenting attractive, creative, and innovative material from lecturers, is feared to cause negative impacts for students, such as psychological effects, one of which is burnout. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of burnout of students during remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The method used in this study was a survey. The subjects in this study were students of the physical education study program at PGRI Palembang University. Data collection techniques using Burnout questionnaires that are distributed to respondents online with the help of google form.

This study aims to analyze the learning process online, how is the level of readiness of teachers in organizing online learning, how is the level of readiness of students in receiving online learning. The supporting factors and inhibiting in implementing the courage system learning daring the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted at one of Senior Hight School in Merangin. This research is qualitative. The data subjects in the study were all Indonesian language teachers at Senior Hight School in Merangin totaling six teachers. The data collection techniques in this study were in the form of observation and interviews. The collected data is then processed and analyzed to be presented in the form of narrative paragraphs. The data analysis process begins with data reduction, data analysis, interpretation, and conclusion. The results of this study reveal that online learning has been carried out quite well by Indonesian language teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is because the teacher has prepared lesson plans, learning activities, and learning evaluations. The benefits of online learning that most teachers feel are increased competence in using technology for learning. Teachers’ adaptations to the implementation of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic include gathering information to increase their understanding of online learning through internet media such as Google and YouTube. However, online learning has constraints in the implementation of which is unstable tissue conditions and learners’ difficulties in understanding learning materials are unique challenges in online learning.

The aims of this study were to describe the learning strategies of lecturers and students, to analyze Cleft Habitus in the learning process of health promotion for lecturers and students, to interpret the implications of Cleft Habitus in health promotion learning due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method used descriptive qualitative with data collection stages including purposive sampling and snowball sampling, non-participatory observation, in-depth interviews and documentation. The results of the study show that lecturer strategies in learning process were very diverse. New forms of habitus in the learning process of health promotion formed by lecturers and students were very diverse starting from the habitus of learning methods, the habitus of learning models or learning approaches, the habitus of learning evaluation, and the habitus of health protocols. It can be concluded that Covid-19 pandemic has led to Cleft Habitus in the learning process, including learning about health promotion for lecturers and students of the nursing study program of Megarezky University.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the spread was very wide, including in Indonesia. This affects the student learning system which changes drastically from face-to-face learning to learning at home. The learning solution implemented is online, including for Lancang Kuning University students. The face-to-face learning system applied by Lancang Kuning University changed during the Covid-19 period into distance learning (online) using E-Learning amid the limitations of the existing infrastructure. After implementing the E-Learning system for Lancang Kuning University student lectures, it is necessary to audit academic governance. This audit was conducted to determine the extent to which the implementation of existing information technology was by the academic needs of the Lancang Kuning University community. Evaluation of E-Learning using COBIT 5.0. 4 domains become standards in the COBIT 5.0 assessment, namely Website Content Feasibility Standards, Website Language Feasibility Standards, Website Presentation Feasibility Standards, and Website Component Aspects. In general, the acquisition of the E-Learning index value at Lancang Kuning University has 4 domains, namely Standard indicating good results by showing the total index value is above 3.85. This means that the level of maturity of the Lancang Kuning University student learning system during the Covid 19 period, using E-Learning obtained the predicate "Satisfactory" referring to the predetermined value range method.

Covid-19 has had a considerable impact on learning, so to keep improving student learning outcomes, lecturers are required to be more creative in using technology applications such as quizizz. This study aims to see the effectiveness of quizizz in improving student learning outcomes during the implementation of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. This type of research is quasi-experimental, involving two sample classes, namely the experimental class and the control class. Sorting the two sample classes using random sampling technique. The data collection instrument used multiple choice tests. The data analysis technique used the t test by first doing the prerequisite tests, namely normality and homogeneity tests. The results of data analysis show that there are significant differences in learning outcomes between students who study using Quizizz and study conventionally. Quizizz has contributed significantly to student learning outcomes, because quizizz is a learning application that is packaged in an attractive manner, has a good graphic design and is automated. Online learning should integrate one of the quizizz applications so that it can motivate students to learn and can directly improve student learning outcomes. The creativity of the teacher in operating the quizizz also influences the course of the learning process.

During the pandemic until now, the role of parents plays the most important role in the development of children's learning. Moreover, working while teaching children at home as a substitute for honorary teachers while studying from home. The purpose of this study was to describe and analyze the role of today's parents in the learning process of children during the COVID-19 pandemic in Palur Village, Sukoharjo. This research use desciptive qualitative approach. The research informants were 4 parents in Palur Village, Sukoharjo. The data was collected by interview, documentation study, and literature study. Then analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The data obtained were tested for validity using triangulation of data sources and techniques. The findings show that the current role of parents in the context of the millennial era, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, must be smart and clever in harmonizing existing conditions. Because the main factor in family education is parents, especially in growing and developing parenting patterns and educating children to become parents. Some of the difficulties experienced by parents in accompanying children to study at home during the Covid-19 pandemic are the lack of understanding of the material by parents, the difficulty of parents in fostering children's learning interests, not having enough time to accompany children because they have to take care of the house, their children who others, working to open an online shop, and the impatient attitude of parents in accompanying their children while studying at home..

This study aims to reveal the strategy of Madrasah Principal in improving the image of a Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) in Manggarai Ruteng during the current Covid 19 pandemic. This research uses a qualitative approach with the type of case study. Data collecting use interview, observation, and documentation techniques. While the data analysis technique, the researchers use an interactive analysis model consisting of four interrelated components: data collection, data simplification, data exposure, drawing and submitting conclusions. The results showed that: (1) the strategy of the principal of the madrasa in building the image was carried out in three stages, (a) studying various strengths and weaknesses of the Madrasah, (b) improving the internal condition of the Madrasah both in terms of physical and non-physical aspects, and (c) to promote and introduce Madrasah to the public. (2) The strategy of the principal in improving the image of the Madrasah is through two steps, (a) internal step to strengthen the Madrasah and (b) external Madrasah to show the Madrasah to the community. (3) the impact that arises from the image: (a) Realizing quality Madrasah that can meet the educational needs of the community, (b) Improving the quality of public education, (c) A religious community culture is the main driving force for Madrasah to become a centre for religious activities, and (d) Increase public confidence in the existence of Madrasah with evidence that the number of students increases every year.

Students with special needs at seven private primary schools in Probolinggo Regency, Indonesia, are the focus of this research, which aims to identify the challenges they confront throughout the distance learning process. A case study approach was used in this research. The participants in this research were seven parent-teacher pairs. Demographic data were collected in this research and an interview was conducted using a standard format. This research used content analysis as an analytical approach. Standardized interviews have shown that academic, social-emotional, and linguistic development are the most common issues that parents and teachers encounter in their work with children. On the other hand, educational difficulties were often associated with classroom involvement. According to the findings of this study, children with special needed have difficulty developing academically, socially, and linguistically. It revealed that inclusive students struggle with technology use, participation in online classes, and attention management.

The research aims to develop short movies as a medium for learning micro counseling. The short movies developed illustrate the basic skills of counseling through scenes from the counselor and the counselee. The short film consists of three parts: a short movie entitled Pulih, a short movie review, and a short movie entitled 'Do's and Don'ts'. The research uses a quantitative research approach with research and development methods. The research was carried out in four stages: the preliminary stage, the planning stage, the implementation stage, and the result formulation stage. The data were obtained through the assessments given by experts and prospective users which were analyzed descriptively. The results showed that the product developed was feasible to be used as a micro counseling learning medium.

Online learning is now widely applied in universities, including in the entrepreneurship courses. However, the effectiveness of the learning is still not optimal. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of learning entrepreneurship courses during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method was descriptive quantitative with an evaluation approach. The population in this study were 90 students of Physical Education, Health and Recreation (PJKR) study program who participated in entrepreneurship learning at a university in Bandung, West Java. The research instrument was questions related to entrepreneurship materials. The results showed that from before being given treatment on the nature of entrepreneurship, an average score of 187 was obtained, and it increased after being given treatment to 222.17. Moreover, based on the significance test, it is also known that the value of Sig. (2-tailed) shows a score of 0.000 which means it is smaller than 0.05. This means that online entrepreneurship learning by using online media has a significant effect or can be said to be effective to be given to students, especially in the cognitive aspect.

The Independent-Study Campus (MBKM) policy in higher institutions has presented significant changes in the education paradigm during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the pandemic situation, the implementation of the MBKM program is initially based on online activities. This program does not present a colorful education atmosphere and focuses on student-centered learning, as well as makes the institution more autonomous with innovative learning culture which emphasizes creativity. The implementation of this program supports the student’s independence in the learning process in the higher education institutions and is flexible with the various outdoor learning which encourages personality changes and cultural exchange students. Transformative learning can be developed as an individual empowerment model that has a healthier social relationship, are more productive, are able to solve problems, make better decisions, perform self-management, optimally achieve goals, and act wisely and accountably

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the application of blended learning on student motivation, student characteristics, and student interaction. The method used in this study is comparative quantitative by comparing the final grades of students before and during the covid-19 pandemic as supporting data. The population in this study were all students of classes XI and XII with a total sample of 218 students with a sample of 160 students taken using purposive sampling. Furthermore, the data collection technique was carried out by distributing questionnaires using google form media. And analyzed using content analysis. The results showed that there was a significant difference in students' final grades as evidence of the effectiveness of applying blended learning compared to face-to-face classes for mathematics, English, and Indonesian subjects; There is no significance between student characteristics and the effectiveness of blended learning; No significance between student interaction and the effectiveness of blended learning; There is a significance between learning motivation and the effectiveness of blended learning.

The present study was driven by the conditions of students and teachers encountering challenges while implementing integrated thematic learning, notably during the online classroom activities. This study aimed at identifying the planning, implementation, and evaluation of integrated thematic learning. Mixed Methods were employed as the research design. The class teachers (thematic teachers) and headmaster of MIN Kota Banda Aceh were recruited as the investigative participants. Quantitatively, the data were collected through questionnaire administration based on Likert. Qualitatively, interviews were performed to gain more qualitative data. The participants were the thematic teachers and the headmasters of MIN 11 and 6 Banda Aceh. The findings reported that the thematic teachers of MIN 11 and 6 were able to design lesson plans effectively. Although the COVID 19 forced them to implement and evaluate integrated thematic learning online, they could perform them well. In particular, they argued that the activities were very good (55%) and good enough (44%). On the other hand, the teachers of MIN 6 and 11 faced challenges while actualizing thematic learning. Those challenges were encountered when the participants began their learning experiences of teaching in the post-pandemic.

Some online learning methods are experiencing very fast dynamics these days. The dynamics that are developing are a form of adjustment to the needs of lecturers and students when the Covid-19 pandemic is severe. Airlangga University's online learning system e-Learning Application (AULA) has tried to be maximized to face the current dynamics of change. This study aims to evaluate online learning in theoretical and practical classes. The evaluation is seen from the perceptions of students from the Vocational Faculty. This evaluation is used to analyze three main aspects of the use of AULA, namely delivery, interactive, and assessment in the implementation of theoretical and practicum courses. This evaluation research uses a quantitative approach with the main data collection being a questionnaire. In addition, in-depth interviews were also conducted to confirm the questionnaire. The results of the analysis of this study indicate that the perceptions of students tend to be dissatisfied with the use of AULA in the practical class. Almost all sections in the interactive and assessment aspects have a fairly low score. The findings in this study indicate that the implementation of online practicum classes is still not able to accommodate students' interests related to the full mastery of skills from practicum classes. Although, the combination of vocational education and training with E-learning during a pandemic is considered the only logical choice. This is because learning objectives can only be achieved using this method compared to having to face to face during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The pandemic of covid-19 has had a negative impact on schooling quality around the world. The lack of student enthusiasm to learn using digital platforms is one issue leading to the low quality of education. Several prior types of research have looked into how students perceive their motivation to learn in the face of pandemic covid-19. However, modal analysis to reveal students' motivation through their written personal views on learning during the epidemic of Covid-19 remains a relatively unexplored area. This research aims to expose the students’ motivation to learn during the outbreak of covid-19 using modality theory. 20 English Department students, Faculty of Language and Arts, University of HKBP Nommensen were involved in this research. The students were assigned to write an essay about their experiences and opinions of learning amid the covid-19 outbreak. The essay consists of approximately 250 words. The research was conducted in a mixed method. The results showed that the most modality used in the text is probability 39.82%, afterwards frequency 27.60%, obligation 17.19%, and inclination 15.39%, respectively. A medium level or category dominated each type of modality. Regarding polarity, 159 (71.95%) of modal words were in the positive range, and the rest of the modality 62 (28.05%) were located in the negative range. This demonstrates that students' enthusiasm to learn throughout the pandemic was characterized as medium and highly positive. The findings were relatively different from the previous research on the same topic. Most of the research revealed low student motivation amid the covid-19 pandemic. However, this research showed different results that the EFL students were still motivated to study their lessons amid the covid-19 pandemic. The results bring consequences to the future educational research to consider using linguistic perspectives in the research method, especially the application of Systemic Functional Linguistics to reveal the meanings of the students’ perspectives on certain educational issues.

This study aims to analyze students' mathematical communication skills orally and in writing in solving linear programming problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research uses descriptive qualitative research. The subjects of this study research are two students of class XI MIPA at MAN Ponorogo. Determination of the subject using purposive sampling based on problem-solving tests and interviews. Subject criteria are students who answer most completely and correctly. The research instrument is in the form of problem-solving test questions and interview guidelines. The result of this study is that during the COVID-19 pandemic, learning is carried out online. Students' mathematical communication skills in solving linear programming problems in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic include being able to express mathematical ideas orally or in writing, being able to compile mathematical models orally or in writing, and being able to write and explain the process of solving mathematical problems verbally or in writing.

This study aimed to describe the influences of learning policies within the period of vocational higher education after the Covid-19 pandemic. The field research design applied the quantitative approach. The research population, 5.915 respondents, came from elements of the academic community at the Vocational Education Program, Brawijaya University, Malang, and the Vocational Faculty, Airlangga University, Surabaya. Then, the sampling technique determined 98 samples based on the Stratified Random Sampling approach. Data collection techniques were supported by questionnaires, documentation, and interviews. In order to facilitate the analysis, we used parametric inference statistical analysis techniques to test the validity and reliability. The results of the validity test through correlation (Pearson Correlation Coefficient) and the reliability test with the Cronbach Alpha method (Cronbach's Alpha) showed that all question items had been proven to be valid based on the sig value 0.05. From 18 items, the Cronbach alpha value was 0.785. As it was more than 0.6, the questionnaire was valid. Also, the reliability test of 16 items obtained from Cronbach's alpha value was 0.838. It was more than 0.6, meaning that the questionnaire was valid. The correlation value between items 1-18 had a fairly high correlation, and the view of the question value sig. 2 tailed overall was 0.05, meaning that each question item was valid. The findings from this study indicated that the existence of learning policies has a significant influence on the vocational learning process during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study recommends that in the post-Covid-19 pandemic, educational policies in higher education units of vocational type are more adaptive to digital-based learning by strengthening health principles and protocols.

Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted education, including early childhood education level. Since then, The Indonesian government has asked educational institutions to apply learning from home. Schools all over the country are closed. Changes in the way to teach and learn certainly have an impact. The study aims to consider the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the educational process on early childhood education level in Indonesia based on Educator perspectives. Research data were obtained based on a survey and a semi-structured interview with 61 kindergarten educators. All participants were from Indonesia. Data were collected from April-June 2021. Data analysis used thematic analysis of qualitative data. The result revealed four themes: Educators competency Impact, Effect on parents/family, effect on School Management, and effect on educators’ finances.

This study aims to identify problems experienced by teachers, parents, and students in online learning during the COVID-19 period and examine students' completeness in learning without physical interaction with teachers. This research was conducted at MIN 2 and MI al-Amanah Bailang Manado. There were 16 informants: 4 teachers, 6 parents and 6 students. Interview was conducted directly and by telephone. The results showed that while students were at home learning during Covid-19 some parents paid attention and help their children to study. The parents find it difficult to accompany their children to study at home. It is due to their busyness and their inability and knowledge to explain their children’s subjects. Completeness of teaching and learning in online learning without physical interaction make the teachers must be concerned about the condition of their students. The students are 'forced' to learn through online media while they do not have adequate facilities at home. Teachers find teaching using online media difficult. It is due to limited ability in using applications such as zoom, e-learning, cloud, whatsapp, and others. Some teachers are not ready to conduct online learning. During the covid-19 period, the student will study if the teachers give an assignment. The parents’ supervision makes their children uncomfortable to study at home.

To improve students' critical thinking skills, this study used online PBL (Problem-Based Learning) on learning Natural Science in the field of Biology. This research was conducted in pre-experimental research design with the subjects of 4th semester students in study program of PGMI (Teacher Education of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah). The results of the analysis showed that the improvement of critical thinking skill of female students is better than male groups. Based on the results of the hypothesis testing obtained from the data showed that the N_Gain critical thinking skill of male and female students were greater than α (sig. 0.051 ˃ (α) 0.05.), therefore H0 was accepted and H1 was rejected. That is, there is no difference in the improvement of critical thinking skill between male and female students. When it came from the indicators of critical thinking, the N-Gain score for all indicators of the female group was better than that of the male one. Also, for students’ independence, the average percentage of student responses in all aspects showed that they were in a Good category. The average percentage of student responses on the planning aspect was 73.65% in a Good category. The process aspect of student independent learning had the highest score among the three aspects, which was 75.73% or in the Good category, and the Learning Evaluation Aspect has the lowest score among the three aspects, which was 66.53% and was in a Good category.

This study aims to explore and analyze the experience of PAI teachers in carrying out learning process during the pandemic which is focused on three things; emotional regulation in response to school closure policies, their efforts to identify student learning facilities, and the learning strategies they choose. A qualitative approach with the phenomenological method was chosen to obtain information on the learning experiences of Islamic Religious education teachers of six Junior High Schools in Bandung, West Java, which were explored through semi-structured interviews and documentation. The results of the study found that there was psychological involvement and varied responses of the subject to school closure policies. In such conditions, they display self-efficacy to ensure the continuity of learning by carefully identifying student learning facilities and communicating effectively. The process has an impact on the implementation of their chose, with three strategies of Distance Learning (PJJ) from home, namely online; synchronous-asynchronous and outside the network with the module system. This study concludes that teacher self-efficacy plays a very important role in responding to and choosing appropriate learning strategies and technologies in various circumstances to ensure the continuity of learning, and at the same time recommending the improvement of these essential competencies to the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia on a regular and programmed basis.

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in teachers who are one of the stakeholders’ education having to quickly adapt to changes in the learning system, which were initially face-to-face and then turned into virtual faces. This sudden change also caused a lot of anxiety experienced by the teacher. Therefore, this study aims to determine teachers’ challenges during distance learning. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. In this study, the informants were fourth teachers of state junior high school 8 Cilacap. Data was obtained from observations, interviews, and documentation using analytical techniques in reduction, classification, and conclusions. The results showed five challenges for teachers during distance learning: planning lessons, preparing students, motivating students, instilling character in students, and unstable internet networks. The teacher finally looks for the best way or solution to overcome it, namely by discussing with students using various learning technologies or applications, collaborating with parents, and participating in training to improve their competencies.

A very big challenge for educational institutions with the existence of social distancing rules where schools and offices are closed to curb infection with the coronavirus. The purpose of this study is to describe the implications of the learning model on learning outcomes during the covid-19 pandemic. This research method uses a qualitative approach with the type of case study research at two elementary schools in Sambas. Participants of this study were religion education teachers, madrasa heads, curriculum representatives, and parents of students of those schools. Data were conducted through observation and interviews. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing/verification. Meanwhile, the technique of checking the validity of the data is by extending the participation of members' checks. Research findings learning development directly and guiding children's learning at home, (b) giving birth to intensive communication so that it creates closer emotional closeness between parents and children, (c) parents can provide direct guidance to children, (d) parents can control the use of gadgets (mobile phones), (e) the creation of a collaboration between teachers and parents.

This study aims to determine the results of the evaluation of the implementation of video at universities related to online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study uses a qualitative approach with the evaluation method of the Stufflebeam model, namely CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product). Data were collected through documentation, observation, and interviews. The data were analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation and concluding. The results of the study concluded that the use of videos at universities during online learning activities was good. The shortcomings found were in the input aspect to improve the digital competence of lecturers in mastering the latest technology as a learning medium. The learning process must be improved again to stimulate students to be more active during discussions. Meanwhile, the product aspect related to learning outcomes also shows a decrease in student achievement and attitudes in motivating themselves to learn. The results of this study have implications for the understanding of lecturers and universities about the readiness of facilities and technology for online learning activities.

This study aims to describe the needs of learning media that are needed by students when carrying out lecture activities through online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The method used in this study is a quantitative study with data collection methods through questionnaires distributed to 144 students and then analyzed by quantitative descriptive analysis. The conclusion of this article is the effectiveness of the online lecture process during the pandemic. Students' learning media needed during online lectures are mobile-based media with video, multimedia, and other graphic media that are dynamic images. It is necessary to develop learning media and learning resources that are a commodity for students to improve distance learning services.

The rapid development of technology has increased the demand for information technology-based learning media, which is becoming increasingly necessary. E-Learning, also known as information technology-based learning media, is changing how education is delivered from a traditional to a digital format. At this time, the world is being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is causing restrictions on activities and gatherings and causing difficulties in lectures. Electronic learning, the most widely used learning medium by all groups, is seen as a solution to keep the learning going in higher education, from primary to post-secondary levels of education. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of E-Learning as a learning medium in the Indonesian language education department of universities following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis to implement Indonesian language education learning by taking samples from lecturers who teach Indonesian courses at the Manado State Islamic Institute and Manado State Christian Institute. According to the study's findings, using information technology as a medium of learning in Indonesian language education courses through e-learning is beneficial, particularly in light of the country's ban on face-to-face instruction. Then, the university should continue to develop e-learning to improve the ease and quality of the teaching and learning process, increase student learning effectiveness, and broaden its reach.

This qualitative research aims to obtain an overview of the implementation of online learning in the Covid-19 Pandemic. In general, the implementation of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic positively impacts the continuity of education in Indonesia. This research method is obtained from online observations and Scoping reviews. Literature is obtained from various databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, Crossref Search. Furthermore, the literature was mapped in several parts so that 40 appropriate literature was obtained and could be used regarding teaching and learning activities in schools and the higher education environment. The study results show that online learning is currently considered adequate to replace conventional learning, but several factors related to the implementation of learning must be considered.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the teaching and learning process through an online system is one option that can deal with barriers to the teaching and learning process directly to avoid the spread of the virus. This study intends to analyze students’responses to the problems they face during the Covid-19 pandemic and how students deal with online learning during the pandemic. The background of this research is the experience of students with the problems they face during distance learning or online due to Covid-19 which requires students to follow government rules, namely doing distance learning or online. The informants or respondents in this study were several students majoring in . The data collected by the researcher was based on online interviews conducted with 15 students The data analysis used interactive analysis technique by Miles Hubberman. The researcher arranges several questions that must be asked of the participants to obtain the required information. In the online teaching and learning process during the covid-19 pandemic, various problems experienced by students are as follows, the most dominant problem when carrying out online learning is the limited internet network, especially for students who live in rural areas.

This study aims to analyze the level of physical fitness of children with special needs in pandemic Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at Sekolah Luar Biasa (SLB) Widya Santika Karangploso Malang. This study is non-hypothetical descriptive, so there was no hypothesis formulation. The results of this study are described the physical fitness levels of children with special needs in pandemic at SLB Widya Santika Karangploso Malang. The study population is all students in SLB Widya Santika Karangploso Malang, there is 60 students. Data analysis used quantitative descriptive data analysis techniques, that is scores for each item are summed and the results are compared with the expected score or ideal score. The results obtained were 16.7% of children with special needs classified a level of physical fitness in the "good"; 21.6% “medium”; 48.3% “less”; 28.3% “very little”. In general, concluded that the mean physical fitness levels of children with special needs in pandemic COVID-19 at SLB Widya Santika Karangploso Malang were classified as "less" level. The results of this study can be used as evaluation material for teachers in improving students' physical fitness, especially for students with disabilities in pandemic COVID-19.

This study aims to investigate the management and learning achievement in vocational higher education using the block system learning model. This study used the descriptive qualitative method. The subjects consisted of 150 students, 6 lecturers for courses, and 6 structural officials, while the object of the research is learning management using the block system learning model. The data was collected using observations, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. The steps in analyzing data are processing, reducing, presenting, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study state that; 1) in the planning of the block system learning model, lecturer involvement is needed for curriculum design 2) the implementation of the block system learning model is prioritized to be implemented in one course; 3) the assessment system is in accordance with the provisions set out in the curriculum evaluation; 4) the institution provides flexibility in developing learning curriculum in accordance with the Indonesian Qualifications Framework and Indonesian National Work Competency Standards. The inhibiting factors with the block system learning model are the disruption of software and hardware facilities; 5) the achievement target of student competence is by what has been determined by the curriculum.

The purpose of this study was to document the principal's efforts in overseeing teachers as they implemented in the learning process during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The descriptive method with a qualitative approach was employed in this study. Interviews and observation were used to acquire data. Purposive sampling was used to select the research subjects. The researchers determined the validity of the human instruments themselves. The data analysis process included data reduction, presentation of the data, and conclusion formation. The findings indicated that education supervision in Public Senior High School Bandar Baru District, Pidie Jaya Regency, occurred in different levels, including planning, implementation, and follow-up (evaluation). The principal is responsible for academic oversight, assisted by the vice-principal and senior teachers.

The Indonesia government through Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) policy urges distance learning with no exception distance learning for all citizens including for deaf students. Students with disabilities may have been harder to adapt to the distance learning. To explore these potential challenges, this study intended to reveal the exeperince deaf student during study from home using photovoice. The participants of this study were 8 deaf students (4 males and 4 females) from 10,11, and 12nd grades Special School in Surakarta. The study revealed three primary findings. Firstly, deaf students felt more convenient to study with the teacher than the parents. Secondly, they expressed their sadness and tedium during distance learning because of no meeting with friends and their teachers. Thirdly, the interviewed students are dread with the Covid-19 in the other hand they have difficulties to enhanced their communication skills and their competences. As the preliminary study, this study's result would be beneficial for future research. The stakeholder or the researcher can be developing meaningful and joyful learning for helping deaf students adapt the distance learning.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, SMA Nurul Jadid, Probolinggo, East Java created a quality assurance system to survive and win the rivalry between educational institutions. This study aims to understand the meaning behind quality assurance activities at SMA Nurul Jadid, Probolinggo using a qualitative case study approach. Researchers conducted interviews with committees, principals, vice-principals, teachers, and observations and documentation were carried out in this research. Data gathering, data reduction, display, and conclusion are steps in the data analysis process. The findings revealed that SMA Nurul Jadid's quality assurance system was implemented and evaluated through systematic planning, including numerous school members and the community, quality assurance implementation, and evaluation. This study has implications for the significance of educational institutions maintaining excellence to sustain the public trust built up over the years.