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Reflecting on National Education Day, Bukik Setiawan, Head of Teacher Learn Foundation, said, So that this important day is used as a reminder of the direction of future education. Bukik likens current Indonesian education to using a compass without north. “The needle keeps moving, but never points north. Sometimes to the right, sometimes backwards, sometimes twisting, sometimes silent pretending to be busy,” “For sure, it makes us appear as if we are moving, even though it actually just rotates in place," he said. With a journey of more than ten years accompanying teachers from 150 area, Bukik emphasized that Indonesian education does not need a system that is busy changing terms instead of listening to experiences in the field. Some policies are reverted to the past or some are discontinued. The problem, changes are made without clear evaluation and consistency of direction, thereby again sacrificing students and teachers. “We need courage to change direction. Making evaluation a learning tool, not a tool to scare. Leads to local conformity, rather than pursuing global comparisons. Teachers as learning leaders are not just implementers of administrative formats,” “Let's be honest, Can the current system be able to give birth to a generation that is complete in terms of values ​​and reasoning??said Bukik. He highlighted various current real situations such as the climate crisis, changes in work patterns, to artificial intelligence. Students need critical thinking competencies, cooperate, and empathy that is not supported by the current education system. Teachers Need to Build Maurensyiah Solidarity, public high school teacher 22 Makassar agreed with what Bukik said. As a teacher, He admitted that he often felt swayed by policy changes that did not feel essential. “We often forget the essence of education, foster empathy, critical reasoning, and care about student happiness. Policies should provide space for teachers to continue to develop creativity so they can grow with students,” he said. As chairman of the Indonesian Teachers Forum and driving the Indonesian Learning Teachers Community, he invited all teachers to speak out loud about what is most important and reject empty orders that only add to the administrative burden. He also reminded teachers to build solidarity and share good practices with each other to face various challenges in the classroom. Teachers don't have to wait for central policies to change but can start from small things that have an impact on students. “Teachers can start implementing small things such as reflecting diligently, carry out formative assessments that provide feedback, designing projects based on local wisdom, or invite students to discuss real issues around them,he suggested. “I believe that even the smallest action or change will grow courage, This can inspire teachers and be the beginning of a change in education for the better,he continued. He hopes, National Education Day is not only a ceremony but a momentum to emphasize the direction of education that is based on humanizing relationships, contextual, and empower teachers and students. (Yosi) This press release was published previously on 2 Mei 2025.

The policy of the return system at the high school level was approved by the DPR today and will be inaugurated 2 Next May. Various responses emerged, including Bukik Setiawan, Head of Teacher Learn Foundation, who opposed this policy. "In a situation when our children are building the direction of their own learning, This policy actually threatens to attract them back to the old system that has long been criticized because it is not relevant to the challenges of the present,said Buck. According to him, The system without majors is a policy that suits the needs of students in the present and future to enter the professional world. Bukik also highlighted the potential for the loss of public trust in the education system due to changes in policy without a comprehensive study. Moreover, the previous majoring system has left a traces of collective wounds due to the imbalance of treatment between majors. "Perform evidence based on the implementation of the subject selection system and strengthen the supporting components, such as the assessment of interest and talent, career assistance, and teacher training,"Bukik said. High school teachers are also objection responses to objection responses also conveyed from teachers and schools who are directly facing students. Including Cicilia, BK Teacher and Student Wakasek Santa Maria High School 1 Bandung, as well as Hastari, BK Teacher and Wakasek Curriculum Ignatius Slamet Riyadi Resident, Karawang. Under the shade of the holy cross Foundation (YSS), Both prove that the system without a major is very preparing students to continue to college and professional world later. They hope that the policy of the return system will be canceled. “Children who enter the classes they are interested in, They chose because of awareness according to their study plan. Although not all children are brilliant in the subject but have the will to learn,"Said Tari, Hastari's familiar greeting. He explained, There are many things that can be done to prepare students to be able to choose the right subjects. One of them invites students to understand existing regulations. Tari explained, Every student in his school certainly understands about Ministerial Regulation No. 345/M/2022 regarding the subject of supporting study programs in national selection based on achievement. In the rules, The complete supporting subjects that students need to take in accordance with the study program that they want to be taken at the college level. "The provision is only for the list of non -test PTN. But I invite students, both those who want to enter PTN Pathway Test, private, or abroad, All must understand. From there students understand what basic competencies they need to have,he explained. “So we guarantee, There are no children who do not learn biology and or chemistry and then register for the Faculty of Medicine,he continued. As a curriculum vice -time, Tari admitted that he was actually quite overwhelmed in managing class schedules with this system. However, Everything paid off because students enjoyed the learning process more. Students need ongoing assistance not much different from dance, at the school where the cicilia works, many learning activities associated with the preparation of children knowing their interests and talents. "We associate it with existing activities. For example live-in. Or P5 in the theme of building my soul and body, The facilitator will mix in such a way that later the goals of students understand their needs for their careers,he explained. Another routine activity is Edu-fair where the school invites various campuses to exhibit the introduction of the study program that is owned. The invited campus will be adjusted to the needs of students according to the results of the analysis from the BK teacher. The process for students to recognize their interests and talents cannot be done in one or two activities but sustainable. Cicilia said, need a strong commitment from the teacher to accompany students. "Time-consuming, energy and mind but that's our risk. Assistance does not stop when they have chosen certain subjects but sustainable until students graduate and college," he said. He ordered, It is important for BK teachers to have qualified knowledge about the profession. BK teachers need to know what majors and what campus will be in accordance with the needs of children to achieve the professional careers they desire. Collaboration of Foundations and BK Teachers Closes Dance and Cicilia Descriptions, Theresia Tri class, YSS Research and Development Team, say, Collaboration from all parties is needed to deliver students ready to continue their education to college. As a party from the foundation, He said he often invited BK teachers in every school to discuss their needs. "Many assessments that we designed for career matters. BK teachers graduated non -psychology usually cannot make their assessment instruments, So we had a study session together,"There's story. He also revealed the need for schools to involve parents since the beginning of the school year. In accordance with the head of the Foundation Chief, Schools under the auspices of YSS are required to provide parenting activities so that parents are up to date with their children's development and needs. "Not only talking about academic but how his career will be. One goal first with parents,"He said. "The key word is how we can help students do self-assessment. Now it is supported by knowledge. Knowledge of the campus that is up to date. Here the homework is not only at BK teachers but also parents,"The closed. (Yosi) This Press Release was published before in April 2025.

Pros and cons of deep learning sticking out among educators after the learning approach was introduced by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdoul Musi, Late last year. Responding to this, Bukik Setiawan, Head of Teacher Learn Foundation, states that deep learning is still in line with the essence of the independent curriculum. Therefore, educators don't have to worry about. Bukik explained, With Deep Learning, students are not just learning in the academic sense (study), but also experienced a deeper and meaningful learning process (learn). "Deep Learning is an effort to increase the relevance of education with real life,"He explained. Differences "Study" and "Learn" further, The educational activist highlighted the Indonesian people who often still view the educational goals to be limited to receiving good test scores. "Students are considered successful in learning when they get a good test score. A good value does show the success of "study" but not necessarily succeed "learning". The success of "learning" when students show mastery of competence,"Bukik said. In education that focuses only on "study", Bukik mentions some characteristics, ie, (1) ready to go to school, (2) Pursue the value value, (3) standardized test (4) memorize, and (5) compliance. "The school has been focused on" study ", This is an educational misconception. Students learn to be ready to continue to the next level by pursuing the value value. The test is standardized, how to pass the exam? Learning low-order thinking, memorize and obey what adults say,he explained. While "learning" is oriented towards mastery of competencies so that students are ready to live. Meaning tests are done to ensure the extent to which competence is achieved. Students not only memorize but reason and independently to achieve their goals. "Study" still needs to be done even so, Bukik asserted if there was nothing wrong with "study". However, "Study" should not be the ultimate goal of education. "For example reasoning, it also requires the ability to memorize. But if it's just enough to memorize, means our students stop at low-order thinking abilities. Even though from a baby, Humans learn high-order thinking, Analyze the surroundings. The child's brain capacity is more than low,he explained. "If the final goal is" study ", then what is needed is not school but tutoring. Deep Learning is an effort to restore the role of teachers and schools to the khittah or essence,"Close the bukik. This coverage was previously published in February 2025.

Marsaria Primadonna, chairman of the Cikal Teachers Campus, Criticizing West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi's policy regarding the Military Barracks School program for students with challenging behavior. The teacher as well as the educational activist confirms, education is not about subduing but growing. “We at the Cikal Teachers Campus believe that true character change is born from safe relationships, not fear,” he emphasized on Friday (9/5). Pima, familiar greeting, regrets policies that ignore background, emotions, and the needs of these students. Children whose actions are challenging are often never listened to. A holistic approach is needed to see students as a whole; who are they, where do they get their data from?, and what they are experiencing. This method is not a fast path but a stronger change because it is born from understanding, not pressure. “Maybe what you see now is that students have changed, but they stop because they are aware or afraid? If you're just afraid it won't last long. But if children feel understood and invited to think, it's a change that can last,explained Pima. "Programs like this need to be studied more deeply. Don't make our children militaristic guinea pigs. It's not just about fast results, but the impact is long term. Because in the world of education, what we build is not just today's behavior—but our children's future,he continued. Vocational school teacher in Depok: Try to understand the student's perspective. Rejection also came from Suryadi, AMEC Depok Vocational School teacher and member of the Nusantara Learning Teacher Community. According to him, This policy puts pressure on students and will not produce the desired quality of education. Suryadi admitted that he was also frustrated when faced with challenging student behavior. However, Suryadi tried to deal with it with a humanist approach. “Empathy, effective communication, set clear boundaries, look for solutions together, including collaborating with parents," he said. “I talk to students privately, listen to what he says, and try to understand his perspective. I also try to find ways to make him feel more involved in the learning process,he explained. Significant changes occur even though it takes time. The students he faced were more obedient to class agreements, want to do the job, even socialize well in class. “This experience taught me that every student has unique needs and problems, and that with the right approach, we can help them to grow and develop,said Suryadi. Middle school teacher in Bandung: Want a Momentary Change of Consciousness or Change? The same approach was also taken by Iwan Ardhie, Muhammadiyah Middle School Developer 9 Bandung Regency. Decades of teaching have given him the experience of meeting students from various backgrounds. “I use principles, 'educate students with the best treatment'. Whatever his behavior is, I am patient. Once there was an annoying student, A few years after graduating we met outside of school, he kissed my hand,” recalled Iwan. Iwan also admitted that he did not agree with the policy of sending students who were considered problematic to the barracks. The reason is that there is no empirical evidence or studies that say that educating with a military approach can be better than at school. “Even if it proves to be better later, Does that mean there has been a change in consciousness or is it just a momentary change??said Iwan. “For schools, This policy should actually be a reflection. Why do schools seem to be distrusted or as if they are said to have failed in educating students?? And policy makers need to understand that education is a process, it can't be instant,” Instead of a military approach, Iwan supports improving the quality of teachers, including the competence to empathize and communicate with students. Thus, A school environment that is conducive to student growth can be created. (Yosi) This press release was published previously on 10 Mei 2025.

Tuesday (14/1) Then, The Sukma Abdi Medan Foundation announced the suspension of Haryati, the teacher who punished students for arrears in the contribution of education development (SPP). Responding to the case, Bukik Setiawan, Head of Teacher Learn Foundation (GBF) question the management of the foundation. The reason, Administrative affairs such as SPP payments should not be the domain of the teacher. "The estuary of this issue is the governance of the education unit. SPP billing is not a teacher's responsibility. Teacher is responsible for educating students, not managing finances, said Buck. Bukik suspected the pressure from the foundation that encouraged the teacher to take responsibility for the late payment of student tuition fees, which eventually makes the teacher pressure the students. This allegation was answered on Haryati's statement that aired on Metrotv on Monday (13/1). Haryati revealed, He asked three of his students to convey to parents to take report cards which means they have to pay off the SPP if you want to learn. Two students decided not to attend school, while the student whose video was viral still departed. Haryati then decided to give a different treatment by ordering the student to study on the floor. "Communication so that parents pay off SPPs should not occur between teachers and students, but the school or foundation to parents. Not a school to a teacher, then the teacher to the student, and student to his parents,"Bukik said. "If it turns out there are difficulties from the parents, School management or foundations that take proactive steps to find solutions. Not then burden this responsibility to the teacher,he continued. Furthermore, Bukik invites teachers not to sacrifice the main tasks to carry out additional tasks. Through this case, Additional burden that is not appropriate is proven not only to divert the focus of the teacher from his main task but also creates the disharmony of the teacher with students. Besides that, Bukik also reiterated the importance of school management to distinguish teaching and administrative tasks that have nothing to do with the teacher. Schools need to ensure that teachers work in supporting environments in order to create meaningful learning. Thus students are also comfortable and safe for learning. (Yosi)