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

Getting to Know the Alphabet with the “I Like to Read” Method

Seniati is a grade 1 teacher at SDN 4 Tegal Maja state elementary school in Tanjung District, North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).

NTB Literacy Volunteers Support Learning during the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced various activities to be limited. Schools are not allowed to carry out its regular activities, and children must learn from home. With these various limitations, children are unable to receive

Big Book Face-to-Face Training as a Learning Tool in Bangil Subdistrict

Big Books, or large book learning media, are learning tools that aim to improve students’ interest in learning.

Kodi Language Alphabet: Innovative Learning by Using the Mother Tongue

Rufina Kaleka has served as a teacher at Mata Kapore Catholic Elementary School for the last seven years.

Once a Week Face-to-Face Learning in Schools at Mt. Bromo during the Pandemic

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected most public service activities of the government, including the education sector. Based on the Minister of Education and Culture Circular Letter (SE) Number 4 of 2020, all

Ziadah’s Calling, Writing for Indonesian Children

For Ziadah, writing is a calling. She’s one of the authors of 15 illustrated children storybooks series recently published by Australia–Indonesia

Illustrious Teacher from NTB, Imam Subayil: Relying on Creativity to Teach

Last September, the Association of Lecturers at the Educational Institution of Educational Personnel or Lembaga Pendidikan Tenaga Kependidikan (LPTK) of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province hosted many literacy competitions to commemorate International Literacy Day or

Two Literacy and Storytelling Champions from Bulungan, North Kalimantan: When Hard Work Pays Off

Muhammad Iksan, an 11 year-old fifth grade student of 013 Buluh Perindu Public Primary School in Tanjung Selor, Bulungan District, North Kalimantan stood in front of a crowd. At least a hundred people was watching

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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