Parents’ Difficulties in Learning Assistance during COVID-19 Era

Abstract

This research aimed at describing difficulties faced by parents of State Elementary School of Rejodadi, Kasihan Sub-district, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta in learning assistance during COVID-19 pandemic era. The descriptive survey of quantitative method was employed to carry out this research. The data collecting technique was done by filling out an online questionnaire through Google Form. The collected data reached were 124 of 178 parents. Data analyses used were data collection, reduction, data display, and conclusion. The data analysis technique used was modus and percentage. This research revealed that there were several difficulties faced by parents in doing learning assistance including internet data (28%), time (28%), knowledge (23%), and communication device (15%). Besides, school subject was also included as one of parents’ difficulties where mathematics (46%) and local language (25%). Keywords: parents’ difficulties, learning assistance, COVID-19 era.