Abstract:
The Covid-19 pandemic requires everyone to stay at home, including students. The role of parents as educators really helps teachers carry out Learning from Home learning in the Covid-19 pandemic era. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of the family in early childhood education during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research design used was cross sectional. The population in this study were all families with children aged 4-6 years as many as 30 respondents in Gunung Gangsir Village, Beji District, Pasuruan Regency with a sample of some families who have early childhood 4-6 years and have been working from home (WFH). taken by the technique of total sampling sampling. The independent variable in this study is the role of the family. Data was taken using a questionnaire and processed. Data analysis was carried out including descriptive statistical analysis and validity and reliability tests. The results of the study indicate that the active role of parents can be done, such as giving encouragement and motivation to children, always coordinating with the school in assignments and educating children at school. Strengthens harmony in the family. Parents assisting children's learning process at home will streamline children's learning at home.
