Factors Affecting Student Interest In Learning In Online Learning In Primary School

The purpose of this study was to find out what factors affect students’ interest in learning in online learning. The approach in this research is qualitative and the type of research is a case study. The qualitative method was chosen to describe what factors affect students’ interest in learning when online learning in primary school. The collection in this study uses humans as an instrument (human tools). Data collection techniques using interviews and observation. The informants in this study were teachers, students and parents. Based on the results found in this study, it shows that the factors affecting students’ interest in learning include two factors, namely internal factors and external factors. Internal factors are students’ interest in learning, students’ convenience in learning, students’ readiness in learning and ability to use technology in learning. External factors are family support, student learning convenience and learning environment.

Introduction

The era of globalization requires all areas of education to change. This change also demands the education sector. Like it or not, like it or not, changes must be made for the continuity of education in Indonesia. Education at the primary school level is developed based on the education unit, regional characteristics, and the socio-cultural characteristics of the surrounding community. Children aged 7 to 13 are classified as primary school students. Education in primary schools requires students to learn various areas of study. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit the whole world, Indonesia was one of the affected countries. Learning that was originally done face-to-face has changed to online-based learning. Learning is an interactive process that is carried out by teachers and students with predetermined goals (Tys Setiawan, 2021). Learning is usually carried out in the classroom and consists of two-way communication activities between teachers and students.

Learning is currently carried out online due to restrictions imposed by the government. Online learning is learning by using the Internet network in the learning process (Devi, 2020).

In learning, communication between teachers and students is very necessary because then the teacher is able to know to what extent the students understand and accept the knowledge acquired by the students during learning. (Prisanto & Kok, 2021). The process of acquiring information and knowledge is the result of learning. Learning is a process of changing individual behavior from environmental interactions and learning experiences (Simbolon, 2014). Teaching is the act of communicating something to individuals or groups with the aim that they understand and know what is communicated or taught to him by the teacher (Supriyono, 2018). Teaching is done by teachers to transfer information and knowledge to students. Teachers need to generate students’ motivation and interest in the teaching and learning process. Interest in learning is a driving factor for students to learn based on the students’ interest in learning (Yunitasari & Hanifa, 2020).

Based on the results of interviews conducted by researchers with sixth grade teachers at SDS Jai Nalanda, it was found that students received unsatisfactory grades. This is due to the change in learning styles that were previously done face-to-face and are now done online. It is according to research conducted by (Ty Setiawan et al., 2022) that the application of online learning, many problems arise from aspects of the subject that are not fully expressed, Internet connection, and student interest in learning. This affects students’ interest in learning in learning. Because students are less interested and lazy to pay attention to online learning. Based on this, researchers are interested in knowing what are the factors that affect students’ interest in learning in online learning.

Methods

This study uses a qualitative approach, with the type of research used being case study research. The case study was chosen because it is a comprehensive explanation that deals with aspects of an individual (Newey, 2013). In this study, a qualitative method was used to describe the factors that influence students’ learning interest in online learning in primary school. Data collection in this study using interviews and observation. Interviews were conducted to determine student interest in learning and the researchers conducted observations to ascertain the truth of the information. The aspects observed to determine students’ interest in learning are interest in learning, student participation, etc. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Descriptive qualitative is done to describe data with words or sentences that are separated into categories to obtain conclusions (Jaya, 2017). There are several steps carried out by the researcher in the data analysis phase, namely the phase of data collection, data reduction, data analysis, and drawing conclusions.

Results And Discussion

Learning conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to conduct online learning. Even though learning is done online, teachers must continue planning, implementation, and assessment. Teachers prepare for learning with learning materials and media that can be used online. Students’ interest in learning will affect the learning process. Success in achieving learning objectives is affected by students’ interest in learning (Sultan & Riani, 2021). Students feel interested, liked, and motivated in learning so that students understand the material presented by the teacher. Because more students are interested in a lesson, it will produce good final results, namely students understand the material, and are actively involved in learning.

The function of interest in learning is as an incentive or desire that arises and results in enthusiasm to learn. Because basically interest is a source of motivation that encourages someone to do what they want. In addition, according to (Karthika et al., 2019) the function of interest is to support student learning success. Based on the results of observations and interviews that have been carried out, it was found that the factors influencing student interest in learning in elementary school during online learning include internal factors and external factors.

Internal factors

A. Student interest in learning

In this study, it was found that the factors influencing student interest in learning during online learning are students’ interest during the learning process. Based on the results of the interview, it was concluded that students felt happy and enthusiastic about participating in online learning. Online learning using multiple media platforms to support the learning process so that students are more interested in learning activities. The success or failure of learning activities depends on the wishes and interests of students in receiving a lesson (Sabrina et al., 2017).

B. Students’ convenience in learning

Based on the results of the interviews conducted, it can be concluded that tasks are needed that make students happy and easy to understand. Students participate in learning with enthusiasm and without coercion. They are comfortable when learning and doing assignments in the form of videos and educational games.

C. Students’ readiness to learn

Based on the results of the interviews, it can be concluded that students are always ready to learn, this is because the media used is attractive to them so they are waiting to learn the next content. Readiness to learn is a change in individual behavior and knowledge that results in being ready to respond or react in order to realize a learning goal made by the teacher (Uniarti et al., 2022).

D. ​​Ability to use information and communication technology

Skills in using technology in learning are a basic skill for students to have when learning online so that they are able to maximize their learning (Santika, 2020). Based on the results of the interviews, it was concluded that students were always accompanied by their parents in learning. The purpose of assistance is to help students who have difficulty using technology.

External factors

A. Family support

Family support is needed to motivate students to learn. Parents are the most trusted people for students so what parents say will have an impact on students. Apart from motivation, it is also necessary for parents to provide supportive facilities for learning. Family support during learning at home not only provides facilities for children but also includes instrumental support and emotional support (Saari, 2020). When doing learning activities at home, students’ parents become the initial object for students to seek help related to assignments and subject matter.

B. Learning facilities

Facilities and infrastructure are components of the learning process to support the potential of each student in each education unit. Facilities and infrastructure are a necessity that must be provided to support learning activities and improve the quality of education. Quality and adequate school facilities are the basis of quality education to achieve the goals of the school program (BASIC, 2021). Facilities are needed to support the online and face-to-face learning process. Schools and parents have an equal role in providing facilities. If the facilities for studies are adequate, then the students will be able to develop.

C. Learning environment

The situation or environment in teaching whether done online or face-to-face is very influential in learning. Because the learning environment will promote the students’ attitude of independence (Rifky, 2020). Based on the results of teacher and student interviews, it was found that there were some disturbances or conditions that were not conducive such as noise, busy home environment, etc. This requires the cooperation of parents so that children get a good environment during the learning process or a situation that is conducive and comfortable for their learning.

The factors affecting the learning interest of students in primary schools when learning online include two factors, namely internal factors and external factors. Internal factors include student interest in learning, student convenience in learning, student readiness in learning, and skills in using technology in learning. As for the external factors that affect students’ interest in learning in primary schools during online learning, namely family support, learning facilities, and learning environment. All these factors affect each other on students’ interest in learning.

Conclusions And Suggestions

Based on the results and discussions made by researchers about the factors affecting students’ interest in primary school in online learning, it can be concluded that the factors affecting students‘ interest include two, namely internal factors and external factors. Internal factors are students’ interest in learning, students’ convenience in learning, students’ readiness in learning, ability to use technology in learning. External factors are family support, student learning facilities, and learning environment. There are some suggestions for parents as supporting factors for students, namely paying more attention to the development of each child and supporting children’s interests and talents. For teachers, this is so that teachers can find out and support students’ interests and provide positive motivation to students. For further researchers to be able to research similar topics by combining data sources such as using multiple elementary schools as data sources since only one school was used in this study.

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