The Problems of Using Online-Based Individual Learning Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Face-to-face learning system during a special pandemic for students with special needs. Therefore, individual distance learning activities (DARING) are one of the solutions carried out by inclusive schools so that children with special needs can continue to receive learning and can maintain their health under the supervision of parents at home. The purpose of this study is to describe how the problems faced by teachers and parents in learning with special needs children. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive phenomenological approach. Data collection techniques with Observation, Interview, and Documentation. Data validation uses source triangulation and technical triangulation. As for the data analysis using the theory of Miller and Huberman The results showed that the learning problems of children with special needs during the pandemic were very complex, the researchers divided them into several factors, the first factor being the teacher: teachers are not ready to design individual children with special needs learning programs based on innovative ones, teachers are still difficult to allocate time to accompany children with special needs and other normal children. The second is from parents: parents find it difficult to accompany children to study at home because parents cannot create a good learning environment for children so that children are often in trance and cannot be conditioned. The third is environmental factors: the learning environment at home is not very conducive, there are many distractions, so it is difficult for children to concentrate.This obstacle will have an impact on the sustainability of the quality of learning with special needs children so that related parties will try to do better in providing services.