Release of this advocacy was published in many mainstream mass media in August 2024.
Bukik Setiawan, Head of Teacher Learn Foundation, exclaim Three urgency that needs to be present in the National Education System Law (National Education System Law). This was conveyed on Focus Group Discussion which was held by the DPR RI Nasdem Party Faction on Wednesday (21/08) Of KK II Meeting Room Building Nusantara DPR RI.
The first urgency is the certainty of teacher welfare as a priority Because education is teacher-intensive process. It means, education as the main pillar of national development is a very dependent process on the intensity of teacher involvement.
"The immediately made effort is to ensure teacher welfare through a proportional and guaranteed budget allocation. The National Education System Bill must be aspirational but also realistic. The country's promise to teachers should be filled with technically unlocked financing models in law,"Bukik said.
"But the norms need to be clearly stated in the law. The proposed norm is allocation 40% from the fund of the APBN education function is intended for teacher welfare. This is not just a number but a tangible manifestation of the state's commitment to appreciate and improve the quality of life of teachers,he continued.
The second urgency is Teacher education process that must involve the teacher as the main educator. The reason, the teacher who best understands the dynamics of learning and mastering teacher competencies. Thus, Teacher education process is not only a transfer of knowledge but also the transfer of experience and relevant skills.
"The best chef will not be born by those who never cook, So is the teacher,"Bukik said, giving an idea.
Third, Urgent bukik Teacher Professional Leadership must come from those who best understand this profession, namely the teachers themselves. Leadership originating from the profession is more promising to bring significant progress.
Teachers who understand the dynamics of professionalism teachers will be able to bring changes that are more relevant and sustainable, both in the context of learning and in improving teacher welfare and professionalism.
"Encourage leadership in the teaching profession is held by the teachers themselves, so that every policy and decision taken is truly in accordance with the needs and aspirations of this profession,said Buck.
“With these steps, The teaching profession in Indonesia will be able to experience significant progress that has an impact on improving the quality of education. The state must continue to support and fight for the rights of teachers, Because in the end, educational progress is a nation's progress,"The closed. (Yosi)
