The Comparison of E-Learning Policy Implementation During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Public and Private Schools; Study at Sma Negeri 3 Makassar and Sma Muhammadiyah 1 Unismuh Makassar

Abstract

There was an educational gap between public and private schools in the city. E-learning is present as an innovation in the world of education as a solution to improve the quality of education during a pandemic. According to the purpose of this study was to compare the implementation of e-learning policies between public and private schools. This study used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach with data sources derived from primary and secondary data. Data was collected through interviews with relevant informants, observation and documentation. Then analyzed using Sugiyono plus theory through Nvivo 12+ software. The results showed that overall the Senior High School (SMA) Muhammadiyah 1 Unismuh Makassar as a private school was superior to public schools (SMAN), namely Senior High School (SMAN) 3 Makassar. The behavior of inter-organizational relations at the Senior High School (SMA) Muhammadiyah 1 Unismuh Makassar was reflected in the ability to manage budgets. While in public schools (SMAN), it was also well implemented, but school activities are very limited because they are bound by government instructions. The behavior of lower-level bureaucrats in private schools (SMA) was demonstrated by the Face-to-Face Learning policy in the midst of a pandemic. Meanwhile, in public schools (SMAN), the action was in accordance with government instructions so that it closed the network with other actors. The behavior of the target group, both schools faced the same complaint, namely the difficulty of students adapting to online learning. However, High School (SMA) Muhammadiyah 1 Unismuh Makassar showed a creative side by being active in participating in competitions and learning methods.