The Role of Indonesian Students as Agents of Community Change in Learning Activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Surya Aymanda Nababan; Pulung  Sumantri; Anju Nofarof  Hasudungan

doi:10.55927/eajmr.v2i3.3599

Authors

Surya Aymanda Nababan Prodi Pendidikan Sejarah, Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Pulung Sumantri Prodi Pendidikan Sejarah, Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Anju Nofarof Hasudungan SMAN 1 Rupat, Riau Province, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v2i3.3599

Keywords:

Student Role, Agent of Change, Learning Activities, COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has made big changes to the human life sector. In order to break the chain of this virus, the government has issued a policy to maintain social distance and all activities must be carried out at home. The purpose of this research is to find out what roles students can play in society as agents of change during the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the issues raised in this research are; what is the role of students as agents of change in supporting learning activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research resulted in a conclusion that the role of Indonesian students as Agents of Change in the field of education during the COVID-19 pandemic includes; become a facilitator in learning activities, create fun learning, provide education about healthy lifestyles, and impart skills to children.

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