Face-To-Face Learning Methods Are Limited in Overcoming Students' Learning Difficulties During The Pandemic Covid-19

Abstract

In Indonesia, the impact of the pandemic was quite severe. This is evidenced by the high mortality rate. To reduce its spread, the minister of education and the government imposed an online learning system which was found to be less effective at elementary school levels, especially in physical education and health lessons, which required a lot of physical activity. Various obstacles that occurred in the learning model in the network resulted in educators preferring the limited face-to-face learning model as a means of delivering material to students. Despite the great risk, it turns out that this limited face-to-face learning model is more effectively used than other learning models. To reduce risk, health protocols must be carried out before starting learning. The results of this limited face-to-face learning show an increase in students' understanding of the material at MI Maarif NU Kebalandono. As a suggestion, a professional teacher must also be able to adapt and adjust to the learning they will do in class under any conditions so that the competencies expected in the curriculum can be conveyed properly to students.

Essential building blocks for future blended learning with the right amount of blend

“…In a F2F learning environment, the dependency on the Internet and technology is only moderate (McFarlane, 2011). In such an environment, learning methods focus mainly on hardcopy materials and textbooks for assignments and work (Prasetyo et al ., 2022).…”

“…In such areas, instructors prepare PowerPoint presentations and online materials even in an in-person class. Another study provides insight into how even in traditional classes, students are asked to do F2F assessments on online platforms like LMS (Prasetyo et al ., 2022). This highlights that incorporating technology into traditional classrooms is possible and is being done worldwide.…”

“…Some of the actions pointed out by Prestelyo et al . (2022) in their paper can be followed, such as washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water, wearing the standard medical mask, staying away from crowds, and maintaining social distancing, and limiting mobility.…”

“…• Ensuring the availability of technical support during exams to avoid any anxiety caused by those technical issues (Yuliyanto et al, 2020) • Conduction of F2F assessments on LMS (Prasetyo et al, 2022) Health care (HC)…”