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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
IKM Workshop in collaboration with East Java MoRA Office & Probolinggo District Education Office
INOVASI East Java together with the Ministry of Religious Affairs Regional Office (MoRA Office) of East Java Province and the Probolinggo District Education Office held a Workshop on Sharing Experiences and Equalizing Perceptions of the
Book Levelling and Utilisation Training in East Sumba
One of the efforts to improve language competence carried out by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoECRT) is to bring books closer to their readers through a mix-and-match between books and target
Madrasah in West Lombok Getting Ready to Welcome IKM
Madrasah Working Group (Kelompok Kerja Madrasah, or KKM) of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri (MIN) 2 of West Lombok organized a briefing on the Implementation of Kurikulum Merdeka (IKM) for teachers from a number of private madrasah
Febri Nirmala Delivers Learning for All including Students with Disabilities
Nirmala, known as Ibu Guru Nirmala, was the homeroom teacher for grade six at SDN 1 Kuta, Pujut Subdistrict, Central Lombok. The teacher who graduated from Mataram University Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD) struggles to
Balai Guru Penggerak Introduced Reading Camp to a Number of Districts
As an extension of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoECRT) in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Balai Guru Penggerak (BGP), or the teacher training agency, has vigorously made a move. Following up on
Language Literacy and Reading Work of LP Ma’arif NU Malang
Language literacy and reading work of the branch staff members of Ma’arif NU Education Institution (LP Ma’arif) received such an incredible appreciation from the visitors of the Education Expo. The expo was held during the
TaRL Approach Replication by Madrasah in Bima District
Madrasah Working Group (Kelompok Kerja Madrasah, or KKM) of MIN 1 Bima conducted Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL)-based Learning Replication Workshop and Socialisation of the Implementation of Kurikulum Merdeka
INOVASI Held Levelled Books Utilisation Training
As a follow-up to the handover of Levelled Books and Interactive Books grants last July, INOVASI held a training session to ensure the use of these books in the learning process in the classroom as
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
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