Perceptions of In-Service Training Students in Distance Education about Online Learning during Covid-19

Abstract

This study aims to determine the readiness of distance education students (Open University) in providing online learning, and further efforts are needed to maximize teacher training students so that they are ready to teach both face-to-face and online if it is known that they are not optimal. The social implication is for the public to know that Open University students are ready to teach online to their students, and the public has no doubts about graduates from open universities. What are In-Service Training students' perception of Distance Education and their readiness to carry out online learning? This study uses a quantitative descriptive survey method that focuses on teachers' perceptions of online learning in the Covid-19 era. Data was obtained through a questionnaire sent via a Google form. The data were analyzed descriptively and tested with ANOVA and post hoc tests to see how far the respondents have owned the teacher's role. The results are 1) the respondents considered the online learning that had been done was good, and several other things needed to be noted for teachers and educational institutions, 2) Most of the respondents are ready to carry out online learning, and 3) the role of the teacher as a facilitator, guide, and organizers are good, and the role of teachers as evaluators, motivators, initiators, and transmitters still need to be improved.