Madrasah al-Ula for Children: An Effective Learning Management in the Family during Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The problem was raised from the importance of families’ involvement in educating their children during Covid-19 pandemic in order to get the maximum result of the learning activities. During the pandemic, children interact intensely with their parents since their school materials are transferred from school and must be done at home. This study aims to find out how parents plan, implement, evaluate, and encounter the problems in assisting their children learning Islamic subject during Covid-19 pandemic. A qualitative approach with case study design was implemented and the data were taken from observation and interview. The result of the study showed that children’s education can be implemented at home in a simple way by integrating Madrasa al-Ula. Without having clear planning, appropriate materials, methods and techniques, assessment, tools of learning, the process would make the children have difficulties in learning. Thus, both teachers and parents have to collaborate in appropriate way to facilitate learning process. Teachers must employ teaching methods and techniques based on parents’ abilities and provide the alternative form of examination, unlike the structured test in school.