The Perspective on Distance Learning in Teaching English During the Pandemic at a Junior High School in Parung

Abstract

This is aimed to analyze the implementation of distance learning in English at Junior High Schools in Parung during the COVID-19 pandemic. The object of this research is the students and teachers of SMP Islam Parung. The analysis focuses on the performance of the English teacher and students' responses to the English learning provided by the teacher. This study uses a qualitative method that presents the analysis in writing. To build the understanding, the qualitative approach of Miles and Huberman (1984) is narratively used in this study to interpret, explain, and analyze the data collected from observations, questionnaires, and interviews. In addition, the author uses Munir's (2012) perspective on distance learning based on electronic media to guide this research. This study concluded that online learning should be based on good cooperation between teachers and students. However, online learning activities can run well if the supporting points are adequate