The Strategy of Corona Virus Disease Pandemic-Post Education Service Policy at Primary Education Level in Salatiga, Central Java Province, Indonesia

Abstract

Long distance and face-to-face learning activities during corona virus disease -19 (Covid-19) pandemic have both positive and negative sides. In the future, post-pandemic education should be better. This research aims to deliver an alternative formulation of education service policy post-Covid-19 pandemic with new policy ecosystem approach. The education service policy model implemented in normal period is different from that in new normal (transition) and normal period before pandemic. The research was conducted in Salatiga Government, Central java, Indonesia as the authorized organizer of primary education. The data of research was collected from elementary (SD) and junior high schools (SMP) as the unit of analysis. The sample consisted of 14 elementary schools and 8 junior high schools. Interview and observation were the technique of collecting data used in this study. Data validation was carried out using source triangulation in forum group discussion. Considering the result of research, the author recommends the education service strategy to be implemented by Salatiga Government, Central Java, Indonesia i.e.: (1) a strategy combining strength and weakness of long distance and face-to-face learning; (2) the learning source should be expanded not limited to teacher’s role domination only. More than that, learning sources obtained from internet media are broader and have varying packaging; and (2) standardization of the school’s role should be conducted dynamically building on science and technology development.