BECOME A HUMANIST AND RESPONSIBLE ACADEMIC IN RESPONDING TO CHANGES IN THE NEW NORMAL LIFE POST-COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Nina Witasari, , Moh. Solehatul Mustofa, Muzzaki Bashori, Nawanggi.

Universitas Negeri Semarang

Abstract

The new life system after the COVID-19 pandemic has become a momentum for change for all levels of the academic community in many educational institutions. Various activities related to the Tridharma of Higher Education are also adapted to situations and conditions that no longer allow interaction without heeding health protocols. Most academics who are already familiar with virtual face-to-face learning also continue to adapt to the hybrid model of teaching and learning activities that combine face-to-face and virtual face-to-face meetings. This is not easy because the biggest challenge is to change the learning mindset while still being humane, professional, and responsible. This research is the result of observations made among academics and the academic community within the Faculty of Social Sciences, Unnes, using a qualitative research model based on observations and respondents^ responses to the questions given. The results obtained from this study indicate that academics in the age range of 25 to 40 years have no difficulty in adjusting to the new normal life order, while those in the age range 41 to 65 face difficulties, especially adjusting to various digital systems implemented. . The research aims to find a formula for dealing with the difficulties faced by senior academics in adapting to changes in the hybrid learning model so that they can remain humanist and responsible academics.

Keywords: Academic, Humanist, Responsible, New Life Order

Topic: The Future of Education Post Covid-19