ENGLISH TEACHER'S PROBLEM USING BLENDED LEARNING TO TEACH STUDENTS DURING NEW NORMAL IN SMKN 1 MARABAHAN

Abstract

This study addresses several problems when teachers teach students using blended learning (BL) in SMKN 1 Marabahan. In a pandemic world where people have to stay at home, teachers and students have to learn different ways to continue their teaching and learning process. One of several ways to do that is by doing online learning and then continuing the materials offline. This study was conducted in SMKN 1 Marabahan using a descriptive qualitative method. Then, the questionnaire and interview were used as the research instruments. furthermore, triangulation is used to analyze the data that consist of data reduction, data display, and conclusions. The data analysis shows there are five perspectives answered by the participants. The answer is 1) student behavior or problem 2) time duration that shortened 3) teacher's competency 4) more teacher's problems 5) problem with internet connection 6) problem about technical issues. In addition, the solution from the participant's perspective from the problems they facing, such as asking them to come to school if they have no internet data, re-explaining the data, making a coordination with parents.