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Parents' perceptions of distance learning during COVID-19 in rural Indonesia

Delipiter Lase, Trisa Genia Chrisantiana Zega, Dorkas Orienti Daeli, Sonny Eli Zaluchu · 2022 · Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn)

Summary. Parents in rural Indonesia adapted to distance learning during COVID-19 school closures through mixed online and offline approaches. While parents accepted the necessity, distance learning created economic, psychological, and social burdens on families. Many parents lacked time and teaching skills to support their children effectively. Despite parental efforts to provide internet access and homework help, children's learning motivation and cognitive abilities declined. Parents wanted schools to reopen rather than extend remote learning.

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Lase, D., Zega, T. G. C., Daeli, D. O., & Zaluchu, S. E.. (2022). Parents' perceptions of distance learning during COVID-19 in rural Indonesia. Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn). https://doi.org/10.11591/edulearn.v16i1.20122

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DOI
10.11591/edulearn.v16i1.20122
Countries
Indonesia
Regions
Asia
Categories
education, broadband-and-digital
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2026-04-28