Dramatic Learning Problems During the Covid-19 Pandemic at SMPN 1 Tanasitolo, Wajo Regency

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This research is a type of research that is classified as a descriptive qualitative research. This study discusses the problems of learning drama during the COVID-19 pandemic in class VIII of SMP Negeri 1 Tanasitolo, Wajo Regency. The purpose of this study is to describe the process of implementing online classes in drama learning for class VIII students during the pandemic, the problems faced by teachers and students in the process of implementing drama learning during the pandemic, and efforts to find solutions to overcome the problems that occur to teachers and students in learning. implementation of online classes during the pandemic in class VIII. The data collection of this research was carried out by the method; (1) Observation; (2) Interview; (3) Documentation; (4) reading techniques; (5) note-taking technique; (6) Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The subjects in this study were Indonesian language teachers in class VIII and the objects in this study were students in class VIII at SMP Negeri 1 Tansitolo. The results of this study indicate that; (1) The online drama learning process for class VIII SMP Negeri 1 Tanasitolo is still in the process of stabilization and evaluation towards a better and more advanced stage; (2) The problems that arise in learning drama are about the lack of lesson plans, application of learning and technology, communication and student activity, lack of independence, and workload; (3) the efforts made as a solution are using applications that support, visiting students who are less active, training or learning online learning application technology, mentoring parents, and giving assignments comparable to what is being taught.