Distance Learning Policy Analysis During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Since the government implemented social distancing to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 disease, there were restrictions on gatherings, including in the world of education. This has an impact on teaching and learning activities in educational institutions were which originally face-to-face in class, changes to long distance education in a network with an online system. This education policy is a consideration based on a value system and several situational assessments, and is a management strategy that used as a guide in making decisions. Therefore, it is hoped that the creativity of teachers in providing learning so that the main goals of education can be achieved. In addition, assistance from the government needed to provide facilities that support the implementation of distance learning. That way, the implementation of distance learning can run smoothly and effectively.