Working Conditions of Indonesian Remote Elementary School Teachers: A Qualitative Case Study in Southern Papua

Werang, Basilius Redan; Wea, Donatus; Wolomasi, Agustinus Kia

doi:10.46743/2160-3715/2022.5834

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“…It is hoped that this research can provide clear policy recommendations to the Teluk Bintuni Regency Government in terms of planning and budgeting for equitable development of educational facilities. Apart from that, it is also hoped that the results of this research can become a reference for related agencies such as the Education Office, Bappeda, and the Teluk Bintuni Regency DPRD in preparing strategic plans for educational development for the next 5 years (Werang et al, 2022). The scope of this research is formal education facilities at the kindergarten, elementary, middle school, high school and vocational school levels in 23 sub-districts in Teluk Bintuni Regency.…”

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Analysis of the Availability and Gaps of Educational Facilities in Teluk Bintuni Regency Papua

Ibrahim,

Sidiq,

Vaidyanatahan

2024

ijeer

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Education is recognized as a human right and the main key to a nation's progress. The availability of adequate educational facilities in each region is crucial to ensure equal access to education for all citizens. However, Indonesia faces significant challenges in providing equitable educational facilities, especially considering the diverse geographical and demographic conditions between regions. Teluk Bintuni Regency in West Papua Province is one of the areas that requires special attention in improving educational access and facilities, especially because of its geographical conditions, the majority of which are islands with mountains and sea waters. This research aims to analyze the availability of educational facilities in Teluk Bintuni Regency, with a focus on the type and level of schools. Data obtained from the Education Department shows that by 2023, this district will only have 263 schools, consisting of kindergartens, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and vocational schools. This figure is still considered insufficient and equitable, especially when compared with the population of around 60,000 people spread across 23 sub-districts. The main challenge in providing equitable educational facilities in Teluk Bintuni Regency involves diverse geographic and demographic conditions. Therefore, it is hoped that this research can provide an in-depth evaluation of the current condition of educational facilities, identify existing gaps, and formulate the need for improving educational facilities in the future based on population growth projections. It is hoped that the results of this research can provide a strong basis for policy making by the Teluk Bintuni Regency Government, especially in terms of planning and budgeting for the equitable development of educational facilities. It is also hoped that the conclusions from this research can become a reference for related agencies, such as the Education Office, Bappeda, and the Teluk Bintuni Regency DPRD, in preparing strategic plans for educational development for the next five years.

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Analysis of the Availability and Gaps of Educational Facilities in Teluk Bintuni Regency Papua

Ibrahim,

Sidiq,

Vaidyanatahan

2024

ijeer

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“…Rural educational institutions often face a scarcity of adequately trained educators (Gibson et al, 2022). The preference for individuals to avoid residing in remote regions characterized by limited access to social infrastructure might be attributed to this phenomenon (Werang et al, 2022).…”

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The Learning Environment of a Far-Flung National High School: Stakeholders’ Perspective

Alcontin,

Concepcion

2024

EJES

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This study explored the learning environment of a rural public national high school in the Municipality of Don Marcelino, Province of Davao Occidental using a qualitative phenomenological research design. Forty (40) purposively selected participants from the different stakeholders like the students, teachers, parents, and members of the Local Government Unit, and only one (1) participant for the school head underwent an In-Depth Interview and Focused Group Discussion using a semi-structured interview guide/protocol. Data collected were analyzed with the data reduction approach, Thematic Analysis, and Patton's directions. Results revealed the following emergent themes on the learning environment of a far-flung school: Improving school setting amenable to learning; Inadequate proficient teaching force; Insufficient instructional technology; Deficient classroom facilities; and distinctly average academic outcomes. More so, stakeholders addressed challenges through Self-motivation and academic resourcefulness; Aiming high with Faith in the Divine; creating a positive learning atmosphere through Homerooms and Home Visits; Using best pedagogies to motivate learners; Collaborating with stakeholders and getting parents involved; and Coordinating school, community, and LGU. Shared insights of the stakeholders were: Addressed the pandemic challenges; Showed academic value despite modular learning difficulty; Improved teachers' proficiency and classroom scaffolding; Kept learning support mechanism; Sustained parents' support for learners; and Unified medium of instruction. The implications of the study were presented. Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/edu/0758/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

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“…The process of developing fresh and unique ideas or solutions is known as creative thinking. It often involves thinking outside the box, taking risks, and challenging conventional thinking (Werang et al, 2023a(Werang et al, . 2023b).…”

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STEM-Based Scientific Learning and Its Impact on Students' Critical and Creative Thinking Skills: An Empirical Study

Astawan,

Suarjana,

Werang

et al. 2023

JPII

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This research aims to investigate the potential impact of STEM-based scientific learning on the critical and creative thinking skills of students at Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha in Indonesia. To achieve this goal, we conducted a quasi-experimental research design to collect data. We provided students with hands-on experiences in conducting scientific experiments to solve real-world problems related to energy and air. Data regarding students’ critical thinking skills were gathered through tests, while data about creative thinking skills were obtained by observing students’ performance in mind-mapping exercises. The collected data underwent thorough statistical analysis, including descriptive and inferential techniques. The results of this research show that students taught using the STEM-based scientific learning model outperform those taught using the conventional model (lecturing). Furthermore, inferential statistical research shows that using the STEM-based scientific learning model predicts students’ critical and creative thinking skills considerably. These results imply that using the STEM-based scientific learning model can help students improve their critical and creative thinking skills. This shows the potential to add to the body of literature on the influence of STEM-based scientific learning in developing students’ critical and creative thinking skills. Further, this study can serve as a basic reference for future studies aimed at investigating the influence of STEM-based scientific education on students from various educational backgrounds and cultural settings.

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Working Conditions of Indonesian Remote Elementary School Teachers: A Qualitative Case Study in Southern Papua

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Analysis of the Availability and Gaps of Educational Facilities in Teluk Bintuni Regency Papua

Analysis of the Availability and Gaps of Educational Facilities in Teluk Bintuni Regency Papua

The Learning Environment of a Far-Flung National High School: Stakeholders’ Perspective

STEM-Based Scientific Learning and Its Impact on Students' Critical and Creative Thinking Skills: An Empirical Study

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