Synergy of Teachers and Parents in Learning Activities for Early Childhood during Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This study describes the synergy between teachers and parents in learning activities for early childhood during the Covid-19 pandemic. The formulation of this research problem is the obstacles faced by teachers in the learning process during the Covid-19 pandemic, the attitude of parents in carrying out the role of accompanying children learning from home and the synergistic form of teachers and parents of early childhood in learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. This type of research uses qualitative methods with survey approach. The results found that the obstacles faced by teachers in learning during the Covid-19 pandemic are the low skills of teachers in using information technology, the lack of readiness of parents to be companions of children learning from home, and cooperation between teachers and parents/guardians in learning during the Covid-19 pandemic is well-known amid existing limitations but has a commitment to carry out learning for children effectively and efficiently. The conclusion of the study is that there is a positive synergy between teachers and parents/guardians in learning activities for early childhood during the Covid-19 pandemic.