APPLICATION OF ANDRAGOGY PRINCIPLES TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC PERIOD PARENTING PROGRAM; CASE STUDY AT QOLBUN SALIM EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation, constraints, and factors that must be considered in the parenting program during the Covid-19 pandemic at Qolbun Salim Early Childhood Education, Jatiendah Village, Cilengkrang District, Bandung Regency. The research method used a qualitative approach, data collection through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed (1) The andragogy approach to parenting programs can help in dealing with several obstacles, especially exploring the situation of participants/parents and solutions to various problems, (2) The andragogy approach helps institutions and parents in building communication about school planning and programs, (2) 3) the andragogy approach motivates parents to remain enthusiastic in accompanying Early Childhood at home (4) parenting program activities are carried out by presenting resource persons as institutional partners and parents in counseling on parenting according to children's growth and development. The obstacles faced in implementing this parenting cannot be fully implemented online