DPR Member Deems Implementation of Distance Learning Should Be Selective

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Chairman of Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Lalu Hadrian Irfani believes that the implementation of distance learning (PJJ) or online learning needs to be carried out selectively to maintain education quality in Indonesia.

According to Lalu, quoted in Jakarta on Wednesday, there are still disparities in digital infrastructure in various regions that could widen the education gap if PJJ policy is applied broadly.

“Therefore, the implementation of PJJ should be done selectively, not nationally, taking into account the readiness of each region,” he said.

Nevertheless, Lalu appreciated the government’s steps to save energy through the planned implementation of PJJ. He reminded that the policy must not sacrifice the quality of learning for students.

“We hope that energy-saving efforts can still be carried out without sacrificing the quality of learning in Indonesia,” he said.

In addition, Lalu also encouraged periodic evaluations of the distance learning policy. According to him, evaluations are important to be conducted so that the PJJ policy can be reviewed or even stopped if it is proven to have a negative impact on education quality.

Previously, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno stated last week that the government is preparing energy-saving strategies in the public sector as a follow-up to President Prabowo Subianto’s directives.

Adjusting online and offline (luring) learning methods according to the characteristics of the subject becomes one of the main cross-agency energy-saving strategies agreed by the government.

Pratikno, in his statement in Jakarta on Tuesday (17/3), explained that to maintain education quality, practical learning activities will still be directed to take place face-to-face.