Papua and West Papua Readiness to Build the World of Education

Papua and West Papua Readiness to Build the World of Education

The Papua Development Conference also discussed the issue of education which is still a concern of local and central governments. Presidential Expert Staff for the Center for Regional-Regional Relations, James Modouw explained a number of educational program designs in Papua. He said that currently the government is ready to increase Papuan human resources through education.
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"In accordance with President Joko Widodo's direction, there are four education points in Papua. First, HR development is oriented to emerging skills and emerging jobs, "James said in a conference on Papuan HR Enhancement sessions at the JW Marriott Hotel, Jakarta, Tuesday (12/17/2019).
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Secondly, he continued, the revitalization of vocational education related to vocational schools, courses and SMALB. However, all of that he said rested on the third point, namely the strengthening of character education.
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"Papuan children don't like to study quietly in class. They are more active in activities. Therefore, our new Minister of Education, Nadiem Makarim, wants children to no longer memorize, "he said.
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Another reason is not the need to memorize in the world of education, it turns out the government assesses a lot of subject matter that is not used in the world of available jobs. School education is directed towards the application of material practice.
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"Fourth, equitable access to and quality of education to minimize education disparities across Indonesia," James said.
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Children are also invited to be able to be critical in the practice of teaching and learning activities. In addition, James also emphasized that Papuan children can be free in receiving education. There are four main points of the independent learning policy.
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"All schools in Papua are free. Elementary, middle, high school free. So, we continue to build better Papuan human resources, "James said when met after the conference.