Elementary teachers' readiness toward the online learning policy in the new normal era during Covid-19

Abstract

Online-based learning system is a recent policy established by the Indonesian government in all schools as a result of Covid-19 pandemic. Shifting face to face schools with online learning-based system creates its own problems, mainly for elementary school teachers. This study aims to investigate the readiness of elementary school teachers towards the adoption of online-based learning policies during Covid-19. There are six indicators to measure teacher readiness, they are (1) availability of learning content, (2) availability of technological devices, (3) proficiency to apply the technology, (4) ability to purchase internet data, (5) availability of internet signals, and (6) student conditions. This research was conducted using descriptive quantitative method. Data was collected through a survey of 250 elementary school teachers in Indonesia. The results indicated that 50% of teachers were less available with the learning content; 24% of teachers had inadequate technology tools; 67.6% were less adapted at implementing technology; 20.4% were less able to buy internet data packages; 40.4% of teachers stated their problem finding internet signals and 53.2% of the students were less prepared for online learning. The research concluded that the teacher is not ready for the implementation of online learning policies.