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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
EDS-based Medium Term Work Plan (RJKM), Annual Work Plan (RKT) and School Activity and Budget Plan (RKAS) Preparation Training in East Sumba
Training for District Facilitators for the preparation of RKJM, RKT, and RKAS was again held in East Sumba District, East Nusa Tenggara on 4-6 August 2022. The three documents were prepared based on the School
Teacher Strengthening Efforts in West Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara
INOVASI visited and met directly with partners in West Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara Province, on 15 August 2022 to see first-hand the development of the INOVASI program in the area and the scale-out program funded
Literacy Volunteers Reached Tiny Island on National Children’s Day 2022
The West Nusa Tenggara Literacy Volunteer Forum, with the support of INOVASI, celebrated National Children’s Day 2022 by building the spirit of learning and playing for children living in the Frontier, Outermost, Disadvantaged (3T) areas
Ten Framel Flannel Media, More Fun Numeracy
Luluk Widiawati, S.PdI. had the courage to get out of her comfort zone using numeracy media to make it easier for her students to grasp math lessons. “My purpose is how to make children understand
Quality Picture Books, Strengthen Children’s Reading Interests, Encourage Literacy
Illustrations in picture books help encourage children’s reading habits. Illustrations motivate children to read the text, increasing their interest in reading. It also helps their text comprehension skills.
Storybooks Helped a Student in Tana Tidung, North Kalimantan, to Finish Primary School
Storybooks have been a lifeline for Thomas Kelvin during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kelvin has special needs that cause him to be a slow learner. However, thanks to the children storybooks that his school regularly lent
We want to hear from You! INOVASI Program Communication Survey
INOVASI program invites you to participate in a short survey about our shared content and information. The result of this survey is expected to strengthen the quality of INOVASI website and social media in the
Booklet Good Practices: Collection of Learning Strategies during the Pandemic by Educators in East Java
(Booklet only available in Bahasa Indonesia) During the pandemic, teachers are required to carry out distance learning with various limitations. Teachers and local facilitators who have been trained, through their skills and initiative and with