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Kota Madiun is on the Move
Lessons in one of the schools in Madiun
Madiun with its motto as Gadis City (Business, Education and Industry) has tried to fulfill the meaning of their motto. Since the MBE program has been present one of the MBE target schools (SDN Kanigoro 3) has already started using the PAKEM learning model.
With the experience gained from facilitator training at Banyuwangi, the principal, school committee, teachers and parents are highly motivated to make the learning atmosphere and conditions more conducive and improve the quality. The students are also pleased with the new methods. Their enthusiasm for learning increases daily.
The Impact of PAKEM on students
Rengganis , a 4th grade student of Kanigoro Primary School, Madiun proudly displays her painting on the display board in front of the class (right).
"I hope my painting can be seen by my friends and maybe if they think my work can be improved my friends can give me advice", these were the comments from Rengganis when teachers and principals from other primary schools in Madiun visited her school.
SDN Klegen 2, Madiun
As one of the favorite schools in Madiun this school has already started teaching using PAKEM. At the moment this is limited to classroom organization and group work. This school has high levels of achievement, both academic and non-academic. This achievement has been recognized at the provincial level.
The local community is very supportive. The school has a computer lab with 20 computers. Teachers and students use the computers in their lessons. The educational aims of creating a generation with knowledge and technology skills are being implemented here in Madiun.
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MI Islamiyah 03 Religious Primary School, Madiun
The new Principal Bpk. Bambang MPd. has made a lot of changes. For example:
Science Garden, as an Alternative Learning Resource
The school has created a garden with many varieties of plants, which acts as an alternative outdoor resource for learning. However, many teachers consider learning outdoors is a waste of time. It is hoped that with this school becoming a MBE target school PAKEM will improve their teaching and learning methods. At present the garden is not used properly as part of the land is being used for construction materials while they are working on a new building. After the construction of the new building is completed the principal is keen to use the garden more effectively.
Lessons until 14.30 and lunch together
With agreement from the parents on giving additional lessons, grade 4 - 6 now go home at 14.30. The consequences are that the students have to have their lunch in school, and lunch is provided at school by paying Rp. 25,000 per month/per student.
This program of eating together has additionally create a feeling of togetherness, which also has supported the development of many good activities, among these are: the concept of cleanliness - washing hands before eating, and praying to say thanks for their knowledge, health, and welfare.
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Confused by All The SBM Programs?
Several times we have been asked: 'There are many programs that develop MBS - there is the MBE program, CLCC (UNESCO-Unicef), there is a new program from AusAID etc. What is the difference between all these programs?' This question is of special interest in areas such as Banyumas and Probolinggo, which are assisted by more than one program.
The MBE and AusAID Programs work in Education Management at the district or city level, while CLCC works only at primary school level. But all three programs work on the same issues at the school level to develop School Based Management. Community Participation and Active, Creative, Joyful, Effective Learning (PAKEM). All these programs support the Ministry of National Education's program. In addition the three programs are working together to develop training and support materials for teachers to be used by each of the programs.
Coordinated by Lynne Hill, an MBE consultant, a third PAKEM training package has been developed jointly by MBE together with CLCC and was tried out during facilitator training in Yogyakarta in September - October 2004. (up)
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