Abstract
Teaching and learning (TnL) during the Movement Control Order (MCO) is a challenging experience. However, teaching must be implemented until the syllabus is completed. WhatsApp and Google Classroom (GC) applications are used. In addition, video conferencing such as Google Meet is also used. Various issues need to be considered on students’ readiness in online learning. Therefore, this case study will identify the factors that influence student readiness and determine the appropriate online learning methods to use. Preliminary survey was conducted through 2 questionnaires, before and after online learning. A total of 49 students answered questions at the first stage in order to find out the readiness of students to accept online learning. Data were analyzed using descriptive data. At the second stage, 41 students answered a five-point Likert type of questionnaire that consists of 21 items and questions for the choice of online learning methods are asked again. Data were analyzed using descriptive data and tested by using linear regression. The findings of the study found that, in the first stage the majority of students prefer to use the WhatsApp application in online learning. However, in the second stage students choose to use a combination of methods between WhatsApp and Video Conference such as Google Meet. It can be said that student readiness in mathematics during MCO is affected by the learning environment. In conclusion, lecturers need to identify suitable methods of online learning so that students can continue to learn efficiently and smoothly.
Highlights
The extension of the Phase 1 period of the Movement Control Order (MCO), which began on 18 March 2020, has influenced the process of teaching and learning, where online learning has become a must rather than an option
Online teaching became a main element in the Teaching and learning (TnL) process when the COVID-19 and MCO crisis came into force
It can be concluded that the majority of students prefer Video Lecture Recordings & WhatsApp as a teaching and learning tool, based on the preliminary survey of the questionnaire
Summary
The extension of the Phase 1 period of the MCO, which began on 18 March 2020, has influenced the process of teaching and learning, where online learning has become a must rather than an option. Information related to online learning is informed to the lecturers a few weeks in advance, including planning for teaching materials. Lecturers need to equip themselves with information technology, method of evaluation, assessment and even teaching skills. Various issues that need to be highlighted especially those involving student affairs. Lecturers need to recommend the appropriate teaching and learning approach when there are students who have such issues. The lecturer can continue the lesson by sending video lecture recordings through WhatsApp, Telegram or Google Classroom if the lecturer finds that teaching using Google Meet is not suitable
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