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

Improving Students’ Reading Skills with a Simple Visualization Tool — Alphabet Card

According to the Act of the Republik of Indonesia Number 20 of 2003 Article 3 on national education system, one of the functions of national education is to develop the capability, character, and civilization of

INOVASI Supports Tana Tidung District, North Kalimantan Province Prepare for the New Academic Year

The Tana Tidung District Education Office in North Kalimantan Province realises that the safety of students and teachers istheir main priority. INOVASI has been supporting Tana Tidung District in North Kalimantan in facing the education

Using a “Numbers Boutique” to Improve Students’ Math Skills

One of the basic concepts of math lessons is counting. In mathematics, numbers are considered the most difficult lessons for some children, especially when it comes to sorting. Of the various subjects taught at the

Fun Learning with Cargamte

I am currently entrusted to teach the early grades. My super excited class is grade 2B, which has a total of 33 students (19 boys and 14 girls). Most of the early grade students still

The Big Book, with Local Context, Jumpstarts Students’ Reading Skills

The absence of attractive learning aids makes it difficult for her to keep her students’ attention during class. It is understandable that there are still many schools located in remote areas, such as Apli’s school—as

Using Bottle Caps to Improve Literacy Skills of Special Needs Students

Hilda Hanifah, S.Pd. is a grade 3 teacher at SD Muhammadiyah 1 Islamic elementary school in Jember, East Java. One of the challenges in her class is the diverse writing skills of her students. Most

Using Mpa’a Gopa, a Local Bima Game, in the Learning Process

One approach used in the Language Bridge method is the use of traditional games in the learning process. These are games that the local children play in their daily lives. Khaerunnisa, a program facilitator (fasilitator

Using PANDUBA to Learn via the Language Bridge Method

The Language Bridge method serves to address the learning needs in regions that experience language challenges. Through the INOVASI training and mentoring program, teachers in the Bima regency, West Nusa Tenggara, are continuously trained for