Literacy Training Numeration by Teacher Learning Foundation in the West Coastal Creation Program

Numerical literacy is strengthened from the root – 25 West Coast Teachers are ready to become a learning motor

West Coast, 18 March 2025. The low achievements of literacy and numeration are still homework in many elementary schools in Indonesia, Including in the West Coastal Regency, Lampung Province. Answer these needs, a lot 25 Teachers from West Coastal Regency participated in training as a master teacher in the creation program, to strengthen their role as a lighter of change in learning spaces. The creation program is a joint initiative funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and carried out by the Indonesian Education Partner Consortium, which consists of Save the Children, Foundation Learning Teacher, and supported by the Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education, Ministry of Religious, and Bappenas. Spread literacy practices & Numeration through KKG This training is designed not only to improve individual competencies, but to strengthen the learning ecosystem between teachers. Those who are trained will become the master teacher learning master for their colleagues in the teacher's work group (KKG) In their respective districts. With a continuous professional development approach, The teachers not only accept the module, but also an innovative strategy to strengthen reading skills, write, and count effectively and inclusively. One of the main materials in this training is the 5M learning strategy, Humanize relationships, Understand the concept, Build sustainability, Choose challenges, Empower context. Humanizing relationships is a learning practice based on children's orientation based on positive relations that understand each other between teachers, students and parents. One concrete example of its application is the use of the results of the initial assessment in students in designing learning. Understanding the concept means that learning that guides students is not just mastering content but mastering a deep understanding of concepts that can be applied in various contexts. While building sustainability is learning that guides students to experience a directed and sustainable learning experience through feedback and share practices. Feedback and reflection are close practices with this. Next choose challenges, is a learning practice that guides students to master expertise through a tiered process with meaningful challenges. Finally, empowering the context of inviting teachers to practice learning that guides students to involve resources and opportunities in the community as learning resources as well as opportunities to contribute to changes. Oktavia Wuri Pratiwi, District Manager Creation from Teacher Learning Foundation revealed "We want teachers not only to be curriculum implementers, But learning leaders. With 5m, teachers can be more confident in facing class dynamics, included to increase literacy and numeracy. This strategy emphasizes the importance of equal interaction between teacher and student, and encourage contextual learning and arouse students' curiosity. " The impact expanded through this training mentoring is not the final goal, but the beginning of a series of mentoring and the spread of good practice. The hope, the competencies obtained do not stop at 25 participant, but reached hundreds of other teachers through sharing activities on KKG and their respective schools. The creation program carries the belief that changes in education are not born from mere instructions, but rather from collaboration between teachers who learn each other, strengthen, and grow together. “Thanks to all the teachers who have chosen to get involved. Hopefully this collaboration spirit continues to grow and become the key to success together,"Ujar Marfi Arindo Yusni, Coordinator of the West Coastal Creation Program.

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launch of the western coastal creation program

CREATION – Improving the quality of learning on the West Coast

  West Coast, 10 March 2025. In the midst of the challenges of basic education in coastal areas, Teachers and Principals in West Coastal Regency now get a new space to grow and learn from each other. Through the creation program (Collaboration for Indonesian Children's Education) Efforts to strengthen the quality of contextual learning and in favor of students are moved collectively. The creation program is a joint initiative funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and carried out by the Indonesian Education Partner Consortium, which consists of Save the Children, Foundation Learning Teacher, and supported by the Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education, Ministry of Religious, and Bappenas. The launch of this program is a strategic step, Because the challenges faced are not only related to infrastructure and accessibility, but also how the teacher can understand and respond to student learning needs appropriately. Based on the report card of West Coastal Education 2024 Mom Basyaiban, The Chairperson of the Learning Teacher Foundation stated "From the results of the measurement of literacy competencies and numeration of children at the basic level showing the need for special attention, This is not enough just to use socialization, and seminars. " He also added “Therefore through the creation program in the West Coastal Regency, We ensure that educators do not only receive training, but also empowered to collaborate, Sharing good practices, and jointly create contextual solutions to the challenges of education in the regions. Teacher Learning Foundation believes that teachers who continue to learn and are empowered can be the collective leader of change.” The four directions of the impact of the creation of the creation program are designed to encourage transformation in the four main domains. First, Improve the competence of teachers and principals related to the use of the curriculum and assessment appropriately and according to the needs of students. Curriculum adjustments are not just a matter of following regulations, But the question of understanding what and how students learn. In this context, Teachers and school heads need to understand how to translate the curriculum into meaningful learning experiences. Second, Increasing policies and practices of equivalent basic skills teaching. Because basic skills such as literacy and numeration are the main foundations for students to learn throughout their lives. Third, Increasing policy and leadership practices that are fair and effective in teaching and learning. Principals and supervisors are not only tasked with regulating administration, But be a learning leader (instructional leaders). Kreasii is expected to encourage a culture of reflexology and collaboration among teachers. Fourth, Increasing equivalent to child protection policies and practices and prevention of various risks. "This is important, Even our education report cards show that there are schools that despite having limited facilities, still able to show the results of high literacy and numeration of students because of a safe environment and good classroom management,"Said Maman. fink, CREATION – Regional Manager Save the Children of Sumatra Region, add "through this program, Pedagogical skills training and improvement will be sought to create a more inclusive and quality learning environment, to enhance student learning outcomes as well as educational adaptation of the development of the times. ” His hope, This program can build a sustainable learning ecosystem, where every partner school from the creation program becomes an agent of change in improving the quality of learning in schools. Not only that, teachers and principals can support each other, Various experiences, and implementing more innovative and inclusive learning strategies.

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Support 4500 Teacher Learns, Step to Achieve Awards

Saiful Abdi, Head of Education Office (Disdik) Langkat Regency received an "Empowel Education Management" award from the Learning Teacher Foundation (YGB), which was submitted at the peak of the Nusantara Educator's Meeting (TPN) XI at the Jakarta Bloc Post on Saturday (2/11). This award was given as a form of appreciation for the dedication of Saiful Abdi, who chose to be a driver of change in education through various initiatives to create learning in favor of children in their area. "Thank you for your appreciation, Thank you also to Mr. Acting Regent, Mr. Faisal Hasrimy, who took concrete steps to transform education in Langkat. Hopefully what we do together advances the quality of education in Langkat,”Said Saiful. Saiful Abdi menekankan pentingnya kolaborasi antara pemerintah daerah dan berbagai pihak dalam sektor pendidikan. Disdik Kabupaten Langkat telah aktif berkolaborasi dengan YGB sejak tahun 2021 At the Independent School Program of studying. Achievement is recorded 303 School leaders/madrasas share good practices of Merdeka Learning. Dia juga menceritakan pergerakan Komunitas Guru Belajar Nusantara (KGBN) Langkat yang terlibat aktif dalam berbagai program pengembangan kapasitas guru. Read too: 50 Guru Bagikan Inspirasi Media Ajar Literasi Finansial di FESTIFINPencapaian ini adalah hasil dari kerja keras bersama. Dengan kolaborasi yang kuat kami semakin optimis dalam menghadirkan pendidikan yang berkualitas dan merata di Langkat,” he said. In the same event, Langkat Regency Disdik also won an award as the "Department of Education" because it has supported 4500 more teachers to study at TPN XI in Langkat, most of the 49 other areas. He said he would support the sustainability of support for the implementation of TPN in Langkat, because according to the teacher's learning needs. Besides that, He also highlighted the teacher's quiz, formative assessment to find out the level of teacher competency, which helps Disdik Langkat to mapping the needs of the teacher. Disdik Langkat is a regional government that is powerful, Chief TPN, expressed his appreciation to all award recipients for being committed to being a powerful leader, namely leaders who are looking for ways to achieve their goals; improvement of the quality of education in the midst of many challenges. "Appreciating the recipient of this award because it is aware that the challenges in education must be faced together with collaboration. Mr/Mrs take a role in their respective regional TPN, means wanting to listen, Believe and support teachers for #follow -up learning,"Said Maman. Maman added that this award was not only a form of recognition, but also an invitation for other educational leaders to play an active role in supporting teachers and building an inclusive educational ecosystem. Read too: Teachers Learn in Future Educational Challenges "Our Hope, More and more regional leaders and schools are the drivers of positive changes in education. With hand in hand, we can build a future for education that is more in favor of children,"Said Maman. The peak event of TPN XI at the Jakarta Bloc Post succeeded in bringing together thousands of educational educators and stakeholders from various regions of Indonesia. Through agendas like the debate class, educator class, and driving class, The participants had the opportunity to share inspiration, deepen knowledge, and practicing a powerful leadership. (Yosi)

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Teacher Learning in Future Educational Challenges

Various new policies and approaches are applied with the aim of improving the quality of education and encouraging a more adaptive and innovative learning process. As an effort to encourage transformation to face the challenges of education, The peak of the nusantara educator gathering (TPN) XI presents a talkshow titled “Teacher Learning in Future Educational Challenges”, Saturday (02/11) At the BLOC post, Jakarta. Juliawati from SD Negeri 08 Sanggau, West Kalimantan, who was present as one of the speakers said that the biggest challenge at this time was to integrate technology effectively and the essence of learning to remain meaningful. “In the midst of limitations in remote areas, I as a teacher face technological challenges, I try to maintain the essence of learning by combining the development of existing technology and meaningful learning,” said the winner of Ki Hajar Dewantara Awards. Read too: National Examination Debated: How problematic? According to him, Student adaptation to technology is very good. However, This is not accompanied by the ability to think critically and emotional levels. “When for example project -based learning, research needs, keep using technology. But when reflection, collaboration, usually do not use technology but children gather in small groups,” he continued. Education is collaboration while Tya Ariestya, a public figure who was present as a resource person, highlighting the importance of the collaboration of parents and teachers in children's education. “Today's more pleasant learning atmosphere will be a comfortable way for children in school. The material is also easily conveyed collaboration between teacher and parents is the key to the meaning of learning,” It is clear that the government also took an important role in answering the challenges of future education. Present Widyaningtya Sistaningrum who explained how the government's position in this regard. This representative from the Jakarta BPMP underlines the importance of collaboration in the world of education. He explained how the government, Through BPMP, provide support by guaranteeing the quality of education. Read too: Indonesian Educators Gathering Receives International Recognition “The steps we can take are by reading every existing educational policy, evaluating and monitoring to improve and guarantee the quality of education at the provincial level, including early childhood education, basic education, secondary education, and community education,” he concluded. Writer: Siti Editor: Yosi

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Canva Supports Teachers Ready to Design 21st Century Learning

In the 21st century education era, Critical thinking skills and creativity are increasingly important for students. Answer these needs, The peak of the Nusantara XI educator gathering presents an inspirational talkshow titled “Empower creativity and critical thinking with canva”, which took place at the BLOC post, Central Jakarta, Saturday (2/10). This event presents experienced speakers such as Pipit Indrawati, Canva for Education Lead for Indonesia and Southeast Asia; Jihan Aryani, Country Community Manager Canva Indonesia; Marsaria Primadonna, Head of Kampus Guru Cikal; As well as Syerly Manarata, Teacher Ambassador Canva. They discuss the role of Canva as an educational tool that encourages students to think critically and express ideas visually. Canva continues to be committed to supporting teacher Jihan Aryani emphasizes Canva's commitment to expand access to educational tools that enrich learning experiences. “We believe that creativity is an important skill, And we are committed to offering tools supported by AI and a large template library to support teachers in encouraging creativity and critical thinking in the classroom,” he said. Read too: 30 The teacher shares practice at the top of TPN XI since the year 2022, Canva has partnered with the Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education, Allows free access to canva for education for teachers and students through learning accounts.id. In the year 2023, more than 2,3 Million Teachers and Students Using Canva with Learning Account.id, produce more than 45 million designs. "Canva's partnership with the Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education makes it easy for teachers to access the platform - they can directly enter with a learning account.. We are also happy to be able to support educators by providing training that helps them maximize Canva for more interesting learning experiences in the classroom,"Pipit said. Recently, Canva launched an independent training at the Merdeka Teaching Platform titled Creative and Innovative Learning with Learning Account.id [Partnership with canva for education]. This independent training is designed to guide teachers, including those who just started using canva, for learning independently. "The Mandiri Canva training includes inspirational teaching videos from Canva Ambassador teachers. For example, One video highlighting learning differentiated Mathematics subjects using Canva, for the topic of data presentation,”Added. "We hope that through this independent training, The teachers are inspired to create meaningful learning experiences in class using Canva. " On the same occasion, chairman of the Cikal Teachers Campus (kg bw) claimed to have long used Canva to support the learning process in its class, even before there was a partnership as explained by Pipit. Read too: Peak of the XI Archipelago Educators Meeting: Teacher autonomy in learning "I have forgotten how initially get acquainted with Canva and can access the Canva features for education, that is definitely a long time before Canva works with the ministry (Primary and secondary education) And that makes learning more creative,” he said. Canva Technology which is very helpful for teachers according to Pima, Marsaria's nickname, Canva facilitates her job as a teacher. Like for example when creating learning media, He often uses Canva to make the designs that students like. Some books published by KGC also use Canva to design the cover to set the layout of each page. Thus, Canva is a very helpful tool for teachers, which is often involved in the process of making and publishing books. However, He reminded teachers to be able to use Canva wisely. "Canva is a technology that really helps us but we must use it wisely. We as teachers still have a major role in designing meaningful learning,” he concluded. Read too: Teachers also need feedback, Careful Teacher is a solution through this talkshow, educators are expected to be more motivated to integrate canva in learning. Canva is committed to supporting Indonesian education through various programs that help teachers improve their skills in training students' creativity and critical thinking. Writer: Siti Editor: Yosi

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