Apri Pendri; Andayani Andayani; Nugraheni Eko Wardani; Raheni Suhita
Abstract
This article critically examines the discourse contained in online media, especially on the website for Indonesia's Ministry of Education and Culture, concerning the problems which were encountered by the education sector in Indonesia amid the COVID-19 pandemic from February 2020 to August 2023. Misinformation ...
Read More
This article critically examines the discourse contained in online media, especially on the website for Indonesia's Ministry of Education and Culture, concerning the problems which were encountered by the education sector in Indonesia amid the COVID-19 pandemic from February 2020 to August 2023. Misinformation has increased due to the spread of information; thus, it is necessary to thoroughly analyze how the platform presents news on educational issues. This study employs the microstructure, superstructure, and macrostructure analyses of teacher writings addressing educational issues, based on Van Dijk's (2009) critical discourse analysis model. The microstructure analysis reveals the methods used by teachers to highlight a variety of learning difficulties while adding expressive components for nuanced teacher viewpoints. Simultaneously, examinations of the superstructure and macrostructure uncover a coherent and intentional pattern of arrangement in teacher-authored texts pertaining to learning difficulties for effective message delivery. This study underscores the pivotal role of teachers in implementing a well-organized structure to facilitate effective communication.
Siti Nurbayani; Moh. Dede
Abstract
Initially, white-collar workers would do implement their activities by working from the office (WFO) but later changed to working from home (WFH) during COVID-19. This study aims to analyze the effect of the pandemic on white-collar workers based on the driver-pressure-state-impact-response (DPSIR) model ...
Read More
Initially, white-collar workers would do implement their activities by working from the office (WFO) but later changed to working from home (WFH) during COVID-19. This study aims to analyze the effect of the pandemic on white-collar workers based on the driver-pressure-state-impact-response (DPSIR) model and semantic aspect. Respondents came from 22 provinces in Indonesia. The study used a sequential mixed methods design to reveal the significance between DPSIR components and to understand the meaning of symbols or signs. The results showed that there is a significant gender difference, specifically in the driver (D). The correlation value of P-S, S-I, and I-R in men was more significant than in women (p < 0.05). Men expressed more statements about the COVID-19 effect than did women. Theyused adverbs with adjective words, showing that the pandemic requires a proper adaptation, although, at the same time, they felt difficult, bored, and depressed. Based on these analyses, institutions need to pay more attention to the work efficiency and work-life balance of their workers.