November 2023

The Prawira Lembang Middle School team received the "Gold Role Model" award in the Teacher Quiz event (CCG) held at the summit (21/10) of Basketball Hall, Bung Karno's surge. The team member is Figure Ryanto, Ade Putra, Ade Fajar Firdaus, and Ghea Rizki. CCG is a formative assessment for teachers and prospective teachers based on the Minister of Education and Culture Regulation 2626 year 2023 regarding teacher competency models. In the semifinals and finals, The CCG is held in a debate format. “CCG is really cool. We learn to understand our own competence as a teacher but in a fun way, like games, that makes us enthusiastic, full of energy, as long as you follow the steps,”Said Ade Dawn. Debate motion in the final round regarding the elimination of multiple choice from all forms of student assessment. The Prawira Lembang Middle School team became the counter team. Ade Farjar and his team argue that eliminating certain assessments means limiting assessment options. "The question is how we plan, Is it just so that students can only memorize or understand the concept?. If we limit the choice of assessment types, then we don't find the form of assessment that best suits the context at hand,” said Ade Fajar during the debate. Prawira Middle School: Never lacked students of Prawira Lembang Middle School, had experienced a decline in the number of students from year to year. This is partly due to parents' lack of awareness of education. There are also students who stop going to school because they want to marry young. “The problem here is complex. Both children and parents feel that they do not need school. Little registrar. Many of those who have become students often miss classes. Along the way, many students withdrew and their parents asked them to marry young,"The story of Ade" plus a trip from home to school is quite challenging. There is no public transportation, children have to walk on uphill roads, passing through a bamboo forest. The journey is almost an hour,” he continued explaining about the school which is located in Lembang. Turnover level of teacher at Prawira Lembang Middle School at that time was also very high. Many teachers take side teaching in other places because their status is not full time. So learning is often just by giving assignments. In the midst of that difficulty, Prawira Lembang Middle School received support in the form of mentoring from the Merdeka Leaders Campus. Internal problems such as personnel management are assisted so that they can be effective and efficient. The teacher gets full time status so he can focus on teaching students in junior high school. The school's communication with the foundation is also starting to improve. For external problems, Prawira Middle School, accompanied by the foundation and KPM, held parenting sessions. The session encouraged parents' awareness of the importance of learning and school. "The development of Prawira Lembang Middle School began to be seen when the number of students registering for admission increased. The teachers also began to implement contextual and meaningful learning, "parents are starting to get involved in their children's learning," said Ade Fajar. "I am thankful, Prawira Middle School can reach this point. Middle schools in the district can also be role models throughout the archipelago. Thank you TPN, remarkable. "It becomes a very meaningful learning momentum," he concluded. Intelligent Teacher (CCG): Assessment for teachers knows that the level of competence CCG is an aide for teachers to know the level of competence in accordance with the Permendikbud 2626 year 2023. This assessment measures pedagogical competence, social competence, personality competence, and social competence. Each participant will receive a charter containing information on the level of each competency. The charter is complete with feedback, recommendations for what training participants need. This encourages teachers to take training that suits their needs. (Yosi)

The Story of Learning Teachers held the peak of the X Archipelago Educators Gathering (TPN X) of Basketball Hall, Bung Karno's surge, on Saturday (21/10). Previously, The TPN X series started at the end of last May, then held at 50 area in August-September, and online for 100 more areas in early October. TPN, work exhibition, and appreciation. This year's good practice challenge was carried out through Smart Quiz Teachers (CCG). “CCG is not a competition, but rather an assessment of teacher competency, formative assessment, assessments that emphasize feedback. Yesterday there was 1015 teams participating at regional level,” said Nur Kholis Makki, leader of Learning Teacher Stories. "The hope is that this will encourage teachers' enthusiasm to continue to improve their competence because there are exciting ways to learn,he continued. Read too: The Principal from HST is Happy to Get Educational Solutions at TPN X at the regional level, each team consisting of 4-6 teachers or prospective teachers work on questions using a situational judgment test format. The questions were made based on the Regulation of the Director General of GTK of the Ministry of Education and Culture 2626 year 2023 about teacher competency models. Furthermore, The Indonesian level CCG was held at the peak of TPN X followed by 81 teams that have passed the regional level. Starting the semifinal round, The CCG is held in a debate format. “CCG is not looking for winners, but looking for new ideas, fresh, and diverse as educational solutions,” Kata Makki. Each team gets a charter according to their level of competency. Apart from that, there is feedback so that participants know which competencies they have not yet mastered and which they have mastered. For competencies that they lack mastery, they will receive appropriate training recommendations. CCG participant from Sinjai: Unlike Competency because it Encourages Nurhayati Discussion, public high school teacher 3 Sinjai is a CCG participant, expressed his gratitude for participating in this activity. “When participating in CCG, I was actually grateful when I found a mistake. So I still have room to learn, it turns out my weak point is in this part or that part. And what's fun is debating with team members to determine which answer is correct because that's where we get into discussions,” he said. Read too: Rusma Yul Anwar: The Regent, Who Was Formerly a Teacher, Nurhayati hopes that there will be another CCG at the Archipelago Educator Gathering next year. The reason, studying at CCG feels different and fun. The CCG questions correspond to the everyday problems he faces at school. “I have never participated in a teacher event as exciting as CCG. In the beginning, I thought this was a competition but it turned out to be a learning and reflection session, so we know which things we as teachers are doing inappropriately,” concluded Nurhayati. Apart from CCG, At the peak of TPN X there were two talk shows, an exhibition of student work that could be an inspiration for a profile project, musical performance by Chiki Fawzi, artistic performances from students, and awarding educators who have successfully implemented the principles of independent learning in their ecosystem. Totally there 2500 educators from various regions who attended the summit of TPN. (Yosi)

It is not uncommon to find students who graduate from school still not ready to actively enter the community as a workforce. This is a concern that needs special attention. “Parents are also worried that their children will not be equipped to successfully navigate the transition,” Pepper Biannon McLoughlin, Director of Community and Internal Communication Teach For Australia in the international class of the X Archipelago Educator Gathering Week some time ago. Briannon said that there are students who have to grow in certain environments and conditions, for example low socioeconomic status. This makes it difficult for students to gain access to information, opportunity, or even role models who can give them an idea of ​​the variety of careers available. This lack of access also means that students' aspirations are limited. “As the saying goes, you can only be what you can see. So here the role of educators is needed to support students' career development,” said Briannon. Discussing Career Development Realistically As an initial step, need to ensure educators and students have the same view in defining career development. Usually students still have very simple thoughts, for example when getting your first job, then automatically they are able to continue to climb the peak of their career stably. “It could be that not everything will go smoothly. Ups and downs, left and right. For example, you have tried your best, but you feel like an impostor and insecure, have to change jobs. Maybe you will also be successful in getting a promotion. In practice, there are many possibilities that could happen,” Briannon elaborated. This fact can certainly be very intimidating for students. "To make it easier for educators to explain it realistically but easily understood by students, we have Four-L,"said Briannon. First, Briannon explained about climbing the ladder, namely when students have the opportunity to move up in their work, for example through department promotion. However, not all jobs have continuous upward structural career development. Like lattices, career journey can take a criss-cross path, there are times to move diagonally, for example changing jobs and adding skills. “Ada leadership, not everything results in formal promotion. Trusted to lead a project, become an organizer, and added responsibility, is also a development,” explained Briannon. Previous generations tended to stay working in the same place for life. “Today's younger generation prefers career variety. Launchpad, one job leads to the next job,” said Briannon. “Enterprise Skills” Framework After defining and explaining it properly, educators need frameworks in the classroom to help students navigate their future careers. “In Australia we used to know about work experience, visits to several corporations or organizations so that students can see the work environment there. Then there is a talent-test, to find out students' strengths so they know which career path is most suitable for them,” Briannon shared. However, it is less effective because after learning it once, students will tend to forget it afterwards. Therefore, a framework is needed that educators can use continuously. “Repetition is critical,Briannon reminded. Briannon explained whatever career the students would choose, It is important for them to have and master enterprise skills. What is meant is self-management, innovation, global citizenship, communication, emotional judgement, team collaboration, critical thinking, digital literacy, problem solving, and professional ethics. "Frameworks containing these skills can be installed in the classroom and educators can continue to link them to each lesson. As self-reflection, that way students are able to think about which skills they have and want to develop,” said Briannon. These skills will later be able to make students valuable employees, even though later they will have to change jobs. “Career Identities” Framework Next Brainnon explains, in class rather than asking students to choose one specific job, it is better to facilitate students to have a broader picture and consideration. “We have a career identities framework, which contains performers, mover, designer, technology, artist, athlete, informer, coordinator, carer, maker, hill climber,” explained Briannon. In today's era, change happened so quickly, including in areas of work. By categorizing through the career identities framework, Students can identify and develop their relevant skills without time limitations. “When educators can choose and use the right framework for their students, This can be a gift and provision for the student's future career,” concluded Briannon. Writer: Dasa Feby

The story of the Learning Teacher held a talk show "5 Strategies for Transforming the Role of School Supervisors" which was a series of events for the X Archipelago Educators Gathering Week. This online talkshow takes place on Sundays (8/10). This talk show presents educational practitioner speakers, Bukik Setiawan, Chairman of the Learning Teacher Foundation, and guided by Wahyu Ekawati, Jember Regency Department Supervisor and Chair of the Archipelago Learning Supervisor. Read too: Iwan Syahril: 3 Things that 21st Century Teachers Must Have on that occasion, Bukik said there was 5 principle strategy and 3 technical ways to improve the quality of supervisors. Regulations regarding the role of supervisors have been updated through the Directorate General of Teachers and Education Personnel (GTK) Kemdikbudristek No. 4381 year 2021. Five Supervisory Transformation Strategies “The five principle strategies are to humanize relationships, understand the concept, building sustainability, choose a challenge, and empowering context. Because this is a principle, it needs to be done throughout the year,said Buck. First, humanize relationships, This means building relationships and conversations not in the name of position. The reason, Conversations with job labels will make the relationship feel very formal and stiff. "When building relationships that humanize the relationship, it means paying attention to the characteristics of the person you are talking to,” explained Bukik. Second, understand the essential concept of learning transformation, not just the administrative aspects. Third, build sustainability by recognizing good practices that have been successful and making future improvements based on feedback from various parties. Read too: Framework to Make It Easier for Educators to Develop Students' Future Careers, choose a challenge, This means daring to aim for high targets but remaining realistic. Supervisors can independently determine their own targets that suit themselves. “There may be some things from the transformation that are compromised first. No father. But of course there must be new things, changes made," Final, empowering context, namely how supervisors must treat school residents as comrades in arms to realize the ideals of education that is pro-child. Three Ways to Improve Your Quality as a Supervisor If the strategy is more about concepts, The “how” is the technicality. The method can be implemented directly by supervisors. First, measure your own competence. Second, begin to introduce and introduce yourself in a more human way when visiting target schools. “When visiting, you can ask where to stay, favorite, hobby, and others. Simple but humanizing,” explained Bukik. Third, carry out mentoring simulations with one to two study friends. Bukik emphasized, Simulation is a powerful method but supervisors rarely do it. (Yosi)

Cerita Guru Belajar (AGM) supporting teachers develop protean careers. For example, becoming a teacher trainer, content creator teacher, and writing teacher. As a form of that support, CGB held a career class during the X Archipelago Educators Gathering Week series. Date 10 last October, there is 6 career class with total 27 speaker. One of them is a career class to become a writing teacher with five national speakers as follows: Jamilah Istiqomah (SDN 2 Tuko Kab. Grobogan) 2. Muhammad Rukhan Asrori (Darul Fikri Integrated Islamic Middle School, Kab. Sidoarjo) 3. Anita Taurisia Putri (BPP KGBN South Sulawesi) 4. Suhud Rois (Noble Human Civilization Elementary School) 5. Nurjanah Laila (SDN Kalibata 04 Morning) Jamilah explained, Writing is a form of charity. The reason, the reward from the writing will continue to flow even though the writer is gone. "As a teacher and writer, I believe that both have similar goals, namely spreading knowledge. When the knowledge presented is well received, provide benefits, and even applied by other people, then the reward that will be obtained will increase more and more,” said Jamilah. In the digital era, writing can be spread widely to many people. This makes him even more enthusiastic to continue improving his writing competence. He hopes, His writing can have a positive influence on readers. “What makes me consistent is, desire to do charity, share knowledge and benefits. Apart from that, there is ease of sharing in this digital era,"said Jamilah. Master Rukhan: Teaching Experience in Malaysia While Rukhan, starting his journey as a news contributor writer for the sake of his students. Year 2019 when he was a teacher at a private school in Surabaya, he writes news about the performance of the students he teaches. The article was then sent toklikmu.co and pwmu.co. “I want my school activities and students' achievements to go viral. So that it can be an inspiration for other students or schools," explained the teacher who won the good practice story writing competition of Guru Binar and PMM this year 2023 This. Previously, he once wrote a book about the struggles of the children of Indonesian migrant workers who were born in Malaysia. He wrote this book after five years of service at the Indonesian School Abroad (SILN) in Sabah, Malaysia. Rukhan invited educators to also actively share through writing. Thus, educators can benefit other educators throughout Indonesia. “I have a lot to be grateful for regarding what Allah SWT has given me and this can be something that is beneficial for all educators in Indonesia,” he said. “After writing, spread. Look for networks via social media and WhatsApp groups so that the news we write can go viral and become popular,” concluded Rukhan. Interested in developing a protean career? Listen to the rebroadcast of the career class from the Archipelago Educators Meeting week. 1. Teacher Trainer 2. Writing Teacher 3. Innovative Media Creator Teacher 4. Guru Content Creator 5. Teacher Entrepreneurship Writer: Muhammad Rukhan Asrori Editor: Yosinta Maharani Here