Learning Resources

The Learning Gap Series 4 – Bounce Back Stronger: Learning Recovery After the Pandemic A Case Study of INOVASI Partner Schools

Research conducted by INOVASI at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that school closures significantly led to less effective learning and decreased the overall quality of education. The decline in the quality of education

The Learning Gap Series

The Learning Gap Series 1 – Beyond Letters and Numbers: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in Indonesia The study aims to identify learning gaps between what the standards set for students to

Infographic: Build Back Stronger: Post Pandemic Learning Recovery

After two years of studying during the pandemic, how are the conditions of student learning outcomes, especially in terms of literacy and numeracy? What can both government and schools do to encourage student learning recovery?

The Learning Gap Series 3 – A widening gap: Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indonesia’s most marginalised students

‘INOVASI undertook a Learning Gap Study (LGS) in 2021 to understand the status of students’ learning and the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on early-grade students in Indonesia. The study intended to inform curricular,

Study of Teacher Perceptions of Gender Norms in the Management and Leadership of Female Principals: High Competence Amidst Inequality of Support

Cakra Wikara Indonesia (CWI), supported by the INOVASI program, has conducted two series of interrelated studies on the theme of female leadership as school principals. This is a second research of an initial study conducted

The Learning Gap Series 2 – Reforming Indonesia’s Curriculum: How Kurikulum Merdeka Aims to Address Learning Loss and Improve Learning Outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy

Beginning in late 2019, the Indonesian government embarked on a series of systemic education reforms, collectively referred to as Merdeka Belajar (Emancipated Learning). These reforms are set to improve learning outcomes, promote quality, and equitable education for

Policy Implementation and Sustainability: Qualitative Study of the Policies for Literacy and Multigrade Approaches in Batu City and Probolinggo with the Specific Challenge of the COVID-19 Pandemic

INOVASI has assisted 17 local governments in initiating and implementing various educational policies and programs. In this study, we focus on the following three policies: (1) Regulation by the Regent of Probolinggo No. 62 of

The Learning Gap Series 1 – Beyond Letters and Numbers: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in Indonesia

In 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic spreading across Indonesia and around the world, INOVASI (the Innovation for Indonesia’s School Children) and the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoECRT) initiated a study of

Qualitative Study of Child Marriage During the COVID-19 Pandemic in East Java, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara

The government has taken important steps to reduce the number of child marriages, but the pandemic is predicted to increase the number of child marriages. Data shows that the number of child marriages and applications

Capacity Building in Central Lombok through Virtual Teacher Working Groups

The existence of the Online KKG, which was initiated in 2019, has been truly beneficial during the pandemic. Using the Online KKG, teachers have been able to discuss the learning conditions in their respective schools

Data Driven Policy-Making to Improve Education Quality and Access in Nagekeo, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT)

In Nagekeo District, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province, the government is working to formulate data-driven policies to ensure targeted decision-making.

Improving the Quality of Learning Services in Bulungan, North Kalimantan, through a Teacher Working Group (Kelompok Kerja Guru/KKG)

The Bulungan Education and Culture Office (Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, or Disdikbud) must address this special situation due to the limited infrastructure. Based on the survey results by Disdikbud and INOVASI, it was found that

Community Collaboration and Reading Parks Optimize Learning

INOVASI collaborated with several community groups and Community Reading Gardens (Taman Baca Masyarakat) across five partner districts in East Nusa Tenggara Province to support teachers and parents in providing effective educational services and learning assistance

Tracking Student Attendance Using Online App

After the pandemic hit, suddenly all learning activities had to be carried out online. This affected the teachers, including Wahidatul Husnia, S.Pd., a grade three teacher at MI Miftahul Ulum Sumbersuko Islamic elementary school in

Strengthening Educational Activities in Sumenep through Monitoring and Evaluation Implementation

During the pandemic, supervisors are required to know the learning activities carried out by teachers and understand emergency curriculum implementation; they are also expected to be able to carry out their duties and functions online.

Teachers in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Demonstrate More Creativity During the Pandemic

As a 5th-grade teacher at SDN Inpres Tawali, Wera Subdistrict, Bima District, Abdul Rahman—better known as Pak Arman—found ways to navigate the limited teacher–student interaction by simplifying learning materials and using visual media to support

Big Book: An Easy, Affordable, and Contextual Learning Resource

Sejak pertama kali diciptakan sekitar 2400 SM lalu, buku telah menjadi sumber utama pengetahuan dan terus menjadi alat bantu pembelajaran hingga saat ini. Bentuknya pun semakin beragam. Selain dalam bentuk cetak seperti yang digunakan selama

INOVASI Supports the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas at the Launch of the “Indonesia Education Roadmap 2025-2045”

Muhammad Ali Ramdhani (Secretary-General, MoRA), Anindito Aditomo (Head of BSKAP, MoECRT), Suharso Monoarfa (Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas), Muhammad Nuh (Minister of Education 2009-2014), Amich Alhumami (Deputy for Human Development, Community and Culture,

A Dedication to Educating Children in Disadvantaged Areas

Siti Saudah—a teacher from Pati, Central Java, now entrusted as the Principal of SD Inpres Langira in East Sumba, NTT—feels that dedicating herself to education in disadvantaged areas has become her true calling.

INOVASI Phase 3 National Steering Committee’s Second Meeting: Building Synergy for Quality and Inclusive Education for All Indonesian Children

Participants of the INOVASI Phase 3 National Steering Committee's second meeting pose for a group photo. The meeting was held in the 7th floor meeting room of the Director-General of Islamic Education, Ministry of Religious

Bulungan Regent Appreciates Inclusive Education Mapping Results: A New Direction for Supporting Children with Special Needs

The INOVASI North Kalimantan team presented the results of the School-Based Mapping (PBS) to the Regent of Bulungan on 20 September 2024. The meeting aimed to recommend support for children with special needs (ABK) in

An Inspirational Story of Student-Centered Learning at SD Peduli Anak

Behind his friendly smile, Muhammadun, S.Pd., the Principal of SD Peduli Anak, is passionate about changing children’s futures at his school, a school located in Langko Village, Lingsar District, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara.

Creating a Safe School: The Success of the Peer Student Program

Head of Educational Standards, Curriculum and Assessment Agency (BSKAP) of MoERT, Anindito Aditomo praise the Anti-Bullying Task Force when he visited State Primary school Tenggulunan, Sidoarjo, East Java. School formed an Anti-Bullying Task Force in

Besides the Flowing River, Pak Otnel Reads Books to Children

Pak Otnel, a teacher at SDN 004 Mentarang Hulu, Malinau Regency, is highly concerned about the literacy skills of his students. In his leisure time, he usually invites children from his neighbourhood, located not far

Creating Creative Media for Student Learning

Bu Yayuk, a teacher of the third graders at SDN 024 Tanjung Selor, decorated the classroom with various literacy and numeracy learning media for the students. She believed integrating media into teaching and learning activities