The Indonesian Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education\n(Kemendikdasmen) states that the launch of the distance learning (PJJ)\nprogramme for secondary education brings new hope in reducing the number\nof out-of-school children (ATS) in various regions of Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Head of Administration at the Indonesian School Kota Kinabalu (SIKK)\nMalaysia, Sukma Sabdani, in a written statement in Jakarta on Saturday,\nsaid the PJJ programme has proven to provide real solutions for hundreds\nof Indonesian students in the Sabah region, Malaysia, who face obstacles\nin continuing their education.<\/p>\n
So far, he said, the implementation of PJJ has run well and\nsignificantly increased access to education.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom around 1,700 SMP graduates each year, the PJJ programme will be\nable to accommodate more than half of the students who were previously\nnot accommodated in the regular formal education programme. PJJ becomes\nan effective solution for those living in remote areas, including\nIndonesian children in plantation areas that are hundreds of kilometres\nfrom the city centre or SIKK,\u201d Sukma stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cGoing forward, SIKK plans to continue developing the scope of the\nPJJ programme to reach more students, including those who are already\nworking but have not completed their education. We hope this programme\ncan continue and receive ongoing support from the government,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, as the parent school that will implement PJJ, Head of\nSMAN 1 Ternate in North Maluku Province, Sabaria Umahuk, stated that the\nschool has carried out various preparations to support the\nimplementation of the PJJ programme.<\/p>\n
In its implementation, SMAN 1 Ternate is entrusted as the parent\nschool that will collaborate with three partner schools, namely SMAN 1\nNorth Halmahera, SMAN 1 Morotai Island, and SMAN 2 East Halmahera.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis programme is a great opportunity to reach children who have so\nfar not had access to education, especially in our region, North Maluku.\nThrough strong collaboration and support from the local government, we\nare optimistic that we can provide maximum educational services to\nreduce ATS and realise quality education,\u201d Sabaria said.<\/p>\n
In line with Sukma and Sabaria, Head of SMAN 2 Padalarang in West\nJava Province, Kicky Eceu Wardani, expressed full readiness and support\nfor the implementation of PJJ as an effort to expand access to\neducation, especially for students who cannot attend face-to-face\nlearning directly.<\/p>\n
She explained that her school has similar experience in organising\nthe Open SMA programme. For her, that experience becomes important\ncapital in managing PJJ learning.<\/p>\n
Regarding support from the local government, her school has also\ncoordinated with the education office and various schools in the West\nJava region to strengthen readiness for PJJ implementation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis programme is very helpful because it facilitates students who\ncannot attend school directly. The current focus of PJJ is also directed\nat children who have temporarily stopped schooling so they can continue\ntheir education. We hope the implementation of PJJ runs well and brings\nnew hope for ATS in the West Java region,\u201d Kicky said.<\/p>\n
SIKK plans to continue developing the coverage of the PJJ programme\nto reach more students.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ministry-of-basic-and-secondary-education-distance-learning-for-secondary-education-offers-new-hope-to-reduce-1777143041", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }