THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR INTERACTIVE CLASSES OF STUDENTS BASED ON ONLINE LEARNING GRADE VIII IN SMP SWASTA SANTO PAULUS

Abstract

This study aimed to find out how English Teacher at SMP Swasta Santo Paulus implement online classroom management so that it becomes an interactive class even though it is done online during the Covid-19 pandemic. The methodology of this study is descriptive qualitative research. Data were collected using several instruments such as Observation and Interviews. The findings of this study reveal that during the pandemic, teachers manage online classes by using several learning applications to carry out the online learning process, and according to the teachers studied that this method is less efficient and ineffective in learning for students. The results of this study indicate that classroom management is a teacher's skill in creating a conducive learning climate and controlling the classroom atmosphere if there is disturbance in the learning process. Teachers must have the ability to create an attractive classroom atmosphere and be able to manage the class well. In carrying out learning activities, the teacher will play three functions, namely the instructional function, the educational function and the managerial function. Class management greatly determines the effectiveness of learning activities carried out by teachers and students.