The needs analysis for the development of electronic learning module (e-module) based on local wisdom information search in senior high schools' physics online learning during COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

COVID-19 outbreak is a new global problem in 2020 which has a significant impact on education, one of which is the change in learning methods because all activities are using online learning right now. This causes the teacher to provide appropriate learning media in assessing student competence following national learning objectives. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the needs of teachers in developing learning media in the form of electronic modules (e-modules) based on local wisdom with the type of information search to empower students' critical thinking skills and character values in online learning activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This type of research is descriptive research. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and interviews. Research subjects were 20 physics teachers from several Senior High Schools in Soloraya (Surakarta City and surrounding areas). The results showed that 95% of teachers needed an e-module media development based on local wisdom type information search to empower critical thinking skills and student character values during the situations of the COVID-19 pandemic.