Pandemic Learning Loss Recovery Strategy in the New Normal Period

Abstract

The Education Emergency during the COVID-19 period has had a major impact on the decline in the quality of education in Indonesia. This study aims to uncover: 1) how is learning during Covid-19? 2) What are the aspects of learning loss? and 3) how is learning loss recovery in post-COVID-19 learning? This research data was obtained from teachers and students in six Central Java, East Java, and Lampung schools. The data was collected through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation techniques. The data analysis of this study includes three stages. Namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions, as formulated by Miles and Huberman. Based on the data analysis that has been carried out, it shows that there has been a learning loss in learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is characterized by a decrease in student motivation, participation, and learning outcomes. There are several strategies that teachers can do to recover from pandemic learning loss in the new normal era, including 1) using various strategies, media, and learning resources, 2) doing remedial/enrichment, 3) requiring students to actively ask questions, 4) involving the role of parents.

Methods of Fine Motor Development in 5-6 Year Old Children at TK Tunas Cahaya Kubu Raya

“…The use of play methods in the development of fine motor skills in children aged 5-6 years at Tunas Cahaya Kindergarten which is carried out by teachers, namely individually and in groups using media and props in the form of plasticine, ring cones, straws, plastic cups, blocks and others. According toRaharjo & Nurhayati (2024) the play method is an activity carried out by several children in search of fun that can shape the child's personality process and help children achieve physical, intellectual, social, moral and emotional development. According toInkasari et al (2024) mentions play as a direct and spontaneous activity, where a child interacts with others using their imagination, five senses, and all their limbs.According toInkasari et al (2024) mentions play as a direct and spontaneous activity, where a child interacts with others using his imagination, five senses, and all his limbs.…”

“…Based on the results of research conducted by researchers at Tunas Cahaya Kindergarten Kubu Raya, teachers have conducted learning through the play method to develop fine motor skills of children aged 5-6 years. In line with the opinionRaharjo & Nurhayati (2024) the steps in the play method are: (1) The teacher conveys goals and motivates children, (2) The teacher conveys information, (3) The teacher groups children into learning groups, (4) The teacher guides the child, (5) The teacher conducts an evaluation, (6) The teacher gives awards. However, in Tunas Cahaya Kindergarten Kubu Raya, the teacher does not guide children when playing, only gives directions and examples so that children play the game independently.…”