Implementation of distance learning during the covid-19 pandemic in faculty of education and teacher training

Abstract

During the prevention of the spread of the virus the COVID-19 pandemic, change took place suddenly of learning. Distance learning is a good alternative when face-to-face courses are no longer feasible. The purpose of this study was to reveal the implementation of distance learning that was carried out suddenly as a result of Covid-19 and assessed by the learning process, learning facilities and infrastructure, as well as the psychological aspects of FKIP students towards distance learning. The data were collected through a survey using the google form application and respondents were N = 750. The descriptive statistical approach was used for data analsysis. The instrument is a questionnaire electronic, anonymous, and self-administered using three to five answer options. The results of the research showed that students prefer face-to-face learning rather than distance learning. Students faced many difficulties during distance learning and worried for achieving learning outcomes. In conclusion, distance learning is a good alternative when classroom learning is suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic period. It is also important to recognize that, distance learning cannot replace the need for on-site and face-to-face learning, but can complement existing traditional classroom-based learning models. Distance learning has an impact on changes in individual learning readiness and the preparation of institutional facilities to blended learning.