Remarkable schools in indonesia2021

2021 | VOL-08 | ISSUE-02
BANDUNG
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
REMARKABLE
SCHOOLS
IN INDONESIA,
2021
TRAINING GROUNDS FOR INDONESIA’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST

EDITOR’S
NOTE
Long beaches, particularly in Bali, islands, forest lands, and
wildlife identify the ethnically rich Indonesia. But the
world’s largest archipelago has more to boast than just
tourism. It has, for instance, made noticeable changes in its
education system that have grabbed the attention of the world.
The past two decades have seen Indonesia progress signiﬁcantly in
education. This includes quality education, better enrolment, gender
parity, and lesser dropout rates. Achieving these has not been very
easy for a country that was engulfed with a myriad of challenges.
But with the government’s will to spend on education following
decentralization and private players catering to the educational needs
of ex-pats and locals, Indonesia has achieved a milestone in
education.
INDONESIA – TAKING
GIANT STRIDES IN
IMPROVING THE
EDUCATION SYSTEM

The country today boasts of good education in public
schools and many private schools as well.
How much children learn throughout their academic life is
directly proportional to what they can produce in their
professional careers. This, in turn, helps in contributing to
the economy and development of the country. Recognizing
the need to equip students with skills that would help them
succeed in the job market, the government and
educationists have been taking the necessary steps.
Having improved access to education, the country is now
trying to overcome the challenge of improving the quality
of education. It has been visibly successful in doing so and
has many more miles to go. The Indonesian government
aims to provide world-class education across the country by
2025. If educators follow the president’s ambitious plan to
do so, there will be no looking back for Indonesia to be a
country that would be academically sought-after. At
present, the country is basking in the glory of its
achievements in improving the education system and the
eﬀorts that it is taking to make further progress.
In our quest to pick the best educational institutions for our
latest edition of The Knowledge Review, Remarkable
Schools in Indonesia, 2021, we stumbled upon a few that
traversed an extra mile to provide world-class education.
We are sure you will ﬁnd this edition as interesting as we
did while curating it. Please, do also read the expert’s point
of view in the CXO section and the articles curated by our
in-house editorial team.
Have a great read! T R
Sumita Sarkar
sumita@theknowledgereview.com

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
BANDUNG
C O V E R S T O R Y
Training Grounds for Indonesia's Best and Brightest
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Developing Students as
Responsible Citizens
who Act Ethically
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Building harmonious and
long-lasting relationships
with students
Educators who Care
Finding your
True Professional Path
Know Your Path
C X O s
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A R T I C L E S
Evolution of the
Role of Teachers in the
Pandemic
In Hindsight
Need for education
reforms in Indonesia to meet
global demands
The Way Forward
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Dyatmika
School

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Name of the Institution Brief
Bandung
Independent School
jktmontessori.com
Bandung Independent School helps world-class
students to access world-class opportunities
while nurturing individual potental and be an
internationally minded school of excellence.
Citra Indonesia
Elementary School
dsjakarta.de
German School Jakarta
greenschool.org
Nuanced "At Home Atmosphere" through the
personal touch approach, Citra Indonesia
Elementary School has become the school of
choice for fun development and learning.
Green School
khas.sch.id
Green School strives to champion a new model
of education that nurtures the whole child, giving
them agency in their own lives and learning, so
that they can thrive with purpose in the ever-
changing world.
Jayakarta Montessori
Schoolhool
Due to the ever-increasing appeal of the
Montessori education, the school evolved into a
complete primary program, providing education
to children from 2 years old through to
elementary grade 6.
pelangikasih.or.id
Sekolah Dyatmika
ubaya.ac.id
Universitas Surabaya
Pelangi Kasih School
Khadija School is established so as to
augment future Muslim women who are able
to prove to the world that Muslim women play
an important role and are able to educate
future world leaders.
Pelangi Kasih School hopes to be a place for
children, parents, and all ranks to learn, grow,
and together become real examples in matters
of faith.
Sekolah Dyatmika offers brilliant educational
programs which ensure the overall development of
the students. At Dyatmika School, each class is
supported by highly skilled and experienced
bilingual teachers and full-time teaching assistants.
Since its inception until now and in the future,
Universitas Surabaya remains fully committed
to prioritizing quality, character, and
excellence.
Wesley I
nternational School
wesleyinterschool.org
Wesley International School is an academic
learning community that challenges students
to glorify God in every thought, word and
deed.
Khadija School
dyatmika.org
bisedu.or.id
German School Jakarta inspires, challenges, and
empowers each and every child to realise their
potential, live a fulled life, and make a positive
contribution to tomoroow's complex, global
communities.
citraindonesia.sch.id
REMARKABLE
SCHOOLS
IN INDONESIA
2021

INDEP
BANDUNG
C O V E R S T O R Y

PENDENT SCHOOL
Training Grounds for Indonesia's Best and Brightest
It is our hope
that students discover
their passions during their
time at BIS, whether that
happens during or
outside the traditional
school timetable

The school’s guiding statements reflect its commitment to
personalized learning and international mindedness. It
values critical and creative thinking, responsible decision-
making, resilience, empathy, and integrity.
Vision: To nurture individual potential and be an
internationally-minded school of excellence.
Mission: Through relevant, challenging, and engaging
programmes, BIS inspires every learner to become skilful
and courageous, empowered to participate responsibly,
successfully and with integrity in a global community.
A Well-rounded Education
In Bandung Independent School's view, an academically
challenging environment also means exploring multiple
perspectives, exercising critical thinking skills, and taking
responsible action in their communities. “If the purpose of
education is to prepare students for active global
The highland city of Bandung is about two-and-a-
half hours drive away to the southeast of Jakarta,
and overwhelmingly is the destination of choice for
Jakarta residents to get away for the weekends and long
holidays. Of late, it has also become a frequented holiday
resort for tourists from Singapore and Malaysia, who come
here in droves to shop and enjoy the fabulous food and the
serene nature. In the heart of this 'Parijs van Java' (the Paris
of Java), is located one of the foremost schools in all West
Java – the Bandung Independent School.
Bandung Independent School (BIS), originally named
Bandung International School, was established in 1972 as a
non-profit foundation to support the expatriate community
of the city. Operating first as an elementary school, the
foundation eventually opened early childhood, middle
school, and high school. BIS now supports students from
ages 3-18, with one class at each grade level. BIS is an IB
(International Baccalaureate) World School, offering the
Diploma Programme since 2007 and the Primary Years
Programme since 2004. BIS is also accredited by the
Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England
Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

citizenship, then maintaining rigorous standards is only one
piece of the puzzle,” said the Head of School, Dr Michael
Berry.
As an IB World School, BIS aims to develop the student
holistically, and that its students develop conceptual
understandings of several knowledge areas through an
engaging but challenging curriculum. Subjects are not
taught in complete isolation, as the faculty encourages their
students to find meaningful connections between subjects to
solve complex real-world problems. Along the way, they
develop skills and attributes that help them collaborate,
self-manage, inquire, and reflect.
At BIS, learning does not end at 2:45. The school offers a
wealth of extra-curricular activities, from service clubs and
team sports to musical dramas and tinkering projects. “It is
our hope that students discover their passions during their
time at BIS, whether that happens during or outside the
traditional school timetable,” added Dr Berry.
Educators who Care
BIS has employed a Wellness Coordinator who works with
students in grades K-12 as well as with the teachers. Being
an integral member of the BIS Student Support Team, the
Wellness Coordinator supports students emotionally whilst
also counselling those children who may require specialized
support for learning.
BIS's University Counsellor supports its students and their
families in navigating the application processes for
colleges and universities located all over the world and
providing country specific information to each student. In
addition, networking with institutions worldwide and
offering advice on scholarships is another important role of
the University Counsellor.
Scholarship Programs
BIS also has scholarships, which are not based solely on
academia. They are offered depending on a particular
student’s ability to pay fees and other circumstances. Some
of the scholarship opportunities that the students can avail
for themselves are as follows:
Ÿ EARCOS Global Citizenship award to a G11 student.
Ÿ Science Fair Awards
Ÿ IISSAC Sport's Awards - MVP
Ÿ Students have the opportunity to work towards the
SEAMO award in Math.
Ÿ Immerse Education Essay Competition.
Currently, BIS offers American high-school Diploma and
International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Remarkable Schools in Indonesia, 2021
The school’s
philosophy is in direct
alignment with that of the IB
as evidenced by our guiding
statements and our
involvement with our local
community
Dr Michael Berry
Head of School

Enduring Hardships
For much of the education sectors globally, Covid-19 has
proven to be a tough challenge to navigate. In March 2020,
BIS and other Indonesian schools were made to adapt to
online learning and teaching. A year later, the school is still
not permitted to hold face-to-face classes. However, in
August 2021, BIS anticipates welcoming its learning
community back to campus.
To help overcome this challenge, BIS assures that it has
developed an effective distance learning platform that has
allowed BIS students to continue to advance academically.
However, as it is well known, students are struggling with
the isolation they are feeling due to their inability to
physically be in the classroom with their classmates. The
faculty at BIS recognizes this. They take the time to meet
with students throughout the day and during ‘dragon time’,
advisory classes, to offer support or simply to chat with the
pupils about their lives, school, or anything else that may be
on their minds.
Refining the Pedagogy
As an IB World School, BIS considers it is inherent that it
gives back to its local community. Being an internationally-
minded school, it takes pride in working with schools to
strengthen the holistic learning experiences for BIS’s as
well as other schools’ students. The school’s philosophy is
in direct alignment with that of the IB as evidenced by its
guiding statements and involvement with the local
community.
Competition for student enrolment is high at Bandung.
However, the BIS team feels that the school offers a great
deal to its families that other schools may not. Firstly, BIS
offers the IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum from
early childhood through to high school. The rigorous
curriculum that is facilitated by highly experienced and
skilled IB practitioners prepares the students to be
st
successful in the future by teaching 21 century skills.
Secondly, the BIS community is incredibly close, tight-knit,
and supportive.
Expressing his pride on being a part of the Bandung family,
Dr Michael Berry added: “We often speak of developing a
sense of a collective efficacy where parents, teachers,
students, administration, and the Board are all working
towards the same goal of creating a student-centred school
committed to student success and well-being academically,
socially, and emotionally – a truly holistic approach to
education.”
A Bright Future
In terms of teaching and learning, Bandung Independent
School is in the process of becoming authorised to be
dignified as an IBMYP (IB middle years programme)
school. The school already offers the prestigious IBPYP and
IBDP curriculum. By offering the rigorous IBMYP, BIS
will soon be the only school in the West Java province to
offer all three IB programmes, making it the first IB
Continuum school in the area.
BIS does not believe in resting on its laurels; it strives to
become a better school that benefits its community. At the
high school level, the IBDP scores are consistently above
the world average. Additionally, the school’s MAP
standardized assessment scores go beyond the world
average. With the commitment to continue to develop their
already highly skilled teachers and by reuniting new
educators with proven experience in the IB, the school aims
at improving on its previous successes.
BIS recently completed its most recent strategic plan.
Through relevant,
challenging, and engaging
programmes, we inspire every
learner to become skilful and
courageous, empowered to
participate responsibly,
successfully and with integrity
in a global community

The Board, the senior leadership team and various
stakeholders are all keenly looking forward to creating new
strategic plans that encompass their philosophy and ethos,
encapsulated in the mission, vision, and value statements.
BIS trusts that this new plan will help guide the decision-
making process across all aspects of the school including
curriculum development, developing a robust Master Plan
for the infrastructure of the buildings on its camps, allowing
for ubiquitous access to the world-wide-web, all the while
designing an aggressive marketing campaign to continue to
attract students and teachers, globally, to this crème de la
crème of community schools.

The famous Sanskrit adage often quoted in Hinduism
“Matha Pitha Guru Devo Bhava”, highlights the
importance of teacher. Here the author throws light
on the ways of building harmonious and long-lasting
relationships with the students beginning their college life;
from the perspective of experts, students and the author
himself.
I. Experts’ opinion:
Establishing mutually respectful relationship: “Respect
comes in two unchangeable steps: giving it and receiving
it”. Giving respect is collective of: consideration, concern,
attention and appreciation. Some teachers are more
concerned with what they teach students more than earning
their respect or respecting the students.
Investing time with Students: The most ideal thing to do
to develop good relationship with the students is to listen to
them, share your stories and experiences, a healthy sense of
humor and most importantly to develop a genuine interest
in their interests.
Understanding individual differences: As a teacher
understanding the individual difference and satisfying the
need of the learners according to individual’s difficulty level
increases the bond of transferring ideas and bringing in the
behavioral modification.
harmoniousand
long-lasting
relationships
with students
Building
Dr. C. Ananda Vayaravel is a passionate
teacher educating the students of Medical
and Allied Health Sciences; enlightening
them with his innovative methods for the
past 21 years. He possesses more than 20
national and international publications
together with 5 patents to his credit. Top 10
Principal of the year 2020, Best
Academician 2020, Best Writer 2021 & Best
Researcher 2021 are his accolades, being
appreciated for empowering the students
nationally. Currently he is the Professor &
Principal of Sri Venkateshwaraa College of
Paramedical Sciences (www.svcpms.ac.in),
Puducherry.
About the Author
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Dr. C. Ananda
Vayaravel
Professor & Principal
Sri Venkateshwaraa College
of Paramedical Sciences,
Puducherry
Educators who Care

II. The Voice of Students:
The author did a survey among his medical and
paramedical students about their expectations from a
teacher, for a harmonious relationship and enacted some of
their key feedback.
Unbiased activity: Interacting with every student, giving
hope and treating them equally
Applying maxims of teaching: Explaining complicated
things in a simpler manner
Recognition: Offer criticism in person and express
encouragement and well-deserved praise amid peers
Rapport: Being friendly rather than a strict master
One of the students quoted the widely celebrated fact that
“Parents are the first teacher and Teachers are the second
parents”. Another student quoted “A good teacher is
equivalent to 1000 books.”
III. Expression of my years’ experience:
There occurs a major transition from school to college,
where the student mingles with their new fellow mates
from different socio-cultural, socio-economical and socio-
biographical setup.
First and foremost, they should be encouraged to let go of
their inhibitions by making them feel welcome and
appreciated. Fun socializing activities and games can be
used as ice breakers. Often when language is an issue,
students should be highly encouraged to think and speak in
whatever language they are comfortable with.
Taking control of the classroom: Didactic and monotonous
lectures should be replaced by interactive short sessions
which makes the class room livelier and encourage
participation. The teacher must have a broad mind to
continue his learning process as Rabindranath Tagore
quotes “A lamp can never light another lamp unless it
continues to burn its own flame”.
Paradigm shift has already taken place from teaching mode
to learning mode. The teacher is not supposed to teach
what he knows; rather he has to educate what the students
are expected to know.
A teacher has to play multiple roles; as a friend, philosopher
and guide, with a proper margin of rapport between a
teacher and a student.
In a nutshell, a teacher must make use of the 3 ’H’ (Head,
Heart and Hand) carefully, to build a long lasting and worth
full rapport with the students.
Benefits of positive student-teacher relationship:
Boosts academic achievements, helps students to avoid
behavioral challenges, assists students in developing self-
worth and improving their mental health, assists educators
in their professional development. Keeps the channel of
communication open, makes teachers approachable and
encourages students to learn better by emulation.
Limitations:
One-to-one attention: This remains the principal limiting
factor in today’s education; mainly owing to the decreased
student-teacher ratio. Alternative approaches are being
made by the concept of Mentor-Mentee program, forming
students' grievance cell or counseling cell where the
students are encouraged to come forward and have a
disclosure.
Communication: The biggest communication problem is
we do not listen to understand; rather we listen just to reply.
An ideal teacher should be a strong listener and focus on
the needs of the student. Sometimes what a student needs
most may not be on the lesson plan.
Update with technology: Understanding the contemporary
situation, the teacher must update himself with the latest
technical gadgets to keep himself up-breast of new
technologies that’s present in the present teaching-learning
market.
Any limitations can be limited and nullified with this take-
home message for all the teachers from my side “Students
don’t care how much you know until they come to know
how much you care for them”.

In Hindsight

Evolution of
the
Role
ofTeachersin
the
Pandemic

he thrilling lively environment, where the school is
Tcrowded with students making a loud noise, versus
the empty school with pin-drop silence, and the
dreadful environment – Covid-19 pandemic completely
transformed the education systems all over the world.
Lockdowns shifted offline classes to online, and the
traditional style of chalk-and-talk switched to click-and-
talk. This transformation was completely different for the
teachers and students.
The new approach was difficult to adapt easily. Technology
helped to connect students to their teachers, but it came
with its own challenges. The in-person lecturing model was
not the same as the remote learning model. Remote learning
was untested and unprecedented before the pandemic and
implemented on a trial-and-error basis without proper
planning. This new working style underlined many
problems that lies ahead of teachers.
Challenges Faced by Teachers
During online learning, it was a common scenario, where
the teacher is teaching something and the students with
muted mics, turned off cameras, are watching TV. They
were just attending the online class rather than learning and
understanding the concepts. The involvement of students
was only limited to online presence. They were not
completing their assignments on time and it was difficult for
teachers to personally assist them.
Another major hurdle was the network issue. The network
was very poor in some of the rural or less developed areas.
It was very frustrating for both the teachers and students to
continue the classes with frequent interruptions. According
to a study, only 10% of teachers were satisfied with remote
working. The unavailability of tools to create content in
regional language was also a challenge. Interrupted power
supply and absence of robust monitoring methods were
only going to affect the flow of education.
Technology as an Asset
Though the pandemic caused barriers in education, it has
silver linings too. It triggered the advancement and use of
technology for online learning. It brought the whole process
on a single click. Use of different software or mobile apps
such as Zoom, Google Meet, etc. increased. These apps
ensured that the students would connect to their teachers.
Some schools arranged training programs for teachers to
troubleshoot their technology-related problems. Some
countries planned effective and different strategies to deal
with the education crisis. For example, in Cambodia,
education leaders designed a strategy that combines printed
handouts, SMS, and teacher’s feedback. Such innovative
strategies resulted in fruitful feedbacks.
Supportive Role of System and Administration
Almost all the countries shared guidelines for the teachers.
These guidelines included different activities such as giving
feedback to the students, constant communication with their
parents, keeping track of the process, and reporting to the
higher authorities. Some countries implemented different
strategies. For example, Costa Rica developed a digital
toolbox with educational resources, which worked as a
guide for autonomous work.
Some governments developed an open line of
communication between teachers and administration to
understand their needs and concerns. This resulted in the
smooth flow of education, and it became easier to track the
progress of students. The state of Minas Gerais in Brazil
developed the mobile application ‘Conexao Escola’, for
better communication between teachers and students. This
move eliminated the throughout working of teachers and
reduced their workload.
Need of Strategy to Redefine Education Sector
Online education is completely different from traditional
education. It is not limited to schools only and will
influence the students’ approach too. During the exams, it
was very easy to answer the questions by searching on the
internet. This resulted in an increased percentage of
students in exams. A high percentage does not guarantee
that the students have gained much knowledge. They just
know how to score but they do not possess the brilliance.
So, to bring out their talent, teachers now have to develop a
unique strategy. The question papers should be non-
searchable on the internet and have depth to test the
understanding of students. The level of education must be
higher so that system will produce qualified students. For
this, a robust and comprehensive strategy is required, which
will boost the socio-educational progress and provide
psychological support to ensure teacher’s well-being.
Afterall, teachers are the architectures of society.
- VinayakGhorpade

Excellent Infrastructure
Sekolah Dyatmika not only provides
high-level educational facilities of the
highest level, but also offers cutting-
edge infrastructural facilities. The
school is situated on one large,
attractive campus that overlooks rice
fields and the Indian Ocean. All
buildings are purpose built and take
advantage of the views and fresh sea
breezes. There are specialised areas for
sports, science labs, computer rooms,
art studios, a library, a study centre,
music rooms, a canteen, gardens and
play areas. Classrooms are fitted with
teaching and learning technology, for
example, interactive whiteboards and
projectors. Wi-fi is available
throughout the school.
learning tasks designed around
thematic units. Activities are designed
to foster:
– social and emotional skills
– fine and gross motor skills
– intellectual development
Each class is supported by highly
skilled and experienced bilingual
teachers and full-time teaching
assistants, who use a holistic approach
that encourages the development of
language for young learners in both
Indonesian and English.
The primary section of Dyatmika
prides itself upon its genuine love for
their students, not only from the staff
body but from the community, and
beyond. The teaching and learning
programme of the school allows
students to prepare for their future,
whether it be in Indonesia or
internationally. The curriculum has a
strong focus on mathematics and
language, both Indonesian and English,
while also teaching about the wider
world through engaging units of
inquiry.
The high school section is committed
to academic excellence, social and
cultural integration, and continuous
improvement in learning. Learning in
this section is varied and enriching,
covering the Cambridge curriculum in
depth, while targeting each element of
the Dyatmika Charter and Learner
Profile.
Education is not merely
confined to the pages of a
textbook or assignments and
term-end examinations. It involves
developing children as global
citizens of tomorrow and inculcating
in them good qualities, which would
make them responsible, forward-
looking people. Hence, it is a major
responsibility of schools and other
educational institutions to nurture
children from the core, encouraging
them to think deeply and take ethical
decisions.
One that is noteworthy in Indonesia
is Sekolah Dyatmika. Established in
1995, it is a not-for-profit school
founded by national and international
parents over twenty-five years ago.
While student numbers have grown
from a single class to a student body
ranging from playgroup to the
graduating class 12, the school
continues to have a community feel.
Sekolah Dyatmika is embedded
within Bali while being outward
looking and welcoming.
Upholding Educational Quality
Sekolah Dyatmika offers excellent
educational programs which ensure the
overall development of the students. It
offers various educational programs
namely – early childhood, primary
school, and high school.
Dyatmika’s Early Years Programme is
active, fun, and child-centred. Early
years students are guided through rich
Developing Students as Responsible
Citizens who Act Ethically
Dyatmika School
We want our
students to
understand what it
means to manage
the environment
sensibly

Remarkable Schools in Indonesia, 2021
The school offers numerous primary
facilities, which include the follow-
ing:
Ÿ Purpose-built music room
Ÿ Sports field
Ÿ Computer lab
Ÿ Inspiring Library
Ÿ Large all-weather playground and
grassed playing fields
Ÿ Covered, seated eating areas
Ÿ Interactive white board in
classroom
The high school facilities offered by
Sekolah Dyatmika are as follows:
Ÿ Sports field, sports hall, yoga/
dance studio
Ÿ Three fully equipped computer labs
Ÿ IT facilities in every classroom to
support teaching and learning
Ÿ Full Wi-fi coverage and 100mb
internet
Ÿ Three fully equipped science labs
Ÿ Purpose-built art studio
Ÿ Purpose-built music room
Ÿ Music practice studios, and
computer recording facilities
Ÿ Inspiring library
Ÿ Dedicated senior study library and
resource centre
Ÿ Canteen
Ÿ Covered, seated eating areas
The school has a library which
provides access to over 10,000 books
in both English and Indonesian to
support the curriculum and the
bilingual programme. Students also
have access to magazines, eBooks, and
online encyclopaedias through the
Follett Destiny online database. The
library is created to be a comfortable
and well-resourced space for students
to read, research, work in groups and
use the computer facilities for
independent work.
Exploring the Extracurricular
Sekolah Dyatmika offers an
extracurricular activities programme
that allows the students to develop
their interests and capabilities across a
wide range of areas. Its academic and
extracurricular programme combine to
offer a quality education that sees
students thriving during their time at
Sekolah Dyatmika. They leave the
school equipped to pursue further
education, follow vibrant careers, and
to live fully and well.
The Erudite Director
The personality leading Sekolah
Dyatmika from the front is none other
than Julie Browett, the Director. She
has been the Director of the school for
the past five years. During this tenure,
she has worked with all sections of the
school community to advance the
school’s vision of Education for a
better world and its ethos, expressed in
the school’s charter.
Ms. Julie (B Ed, Grad Cert, Grad Dip,
MEd) has held teaching and leadership
roles in schools in Australia, Portugal,
and Qatar. She was involved in the
professional learning of teachers for
many years facilitating courses,
workshops, curriculum, and resource
development at state and national
levels in Australia. She also lectured in
the Faculty of Education at the
University of Tasmania. Ms. Julie is

a published author and a speaker at
education focused conferences in
Australia, SE Asia, USA, and
Europe.
Nurturing Life-Long Learners
Being a not-for-profit school,
Sekolah Dyatmika offers
competitive fees in an expensive
international education
environment. Learning in the
school is varied and enriching,
covering the Cambridge
curriculum in depth, while
targeting each element of the
Dyatmika Charter and Learner
Profile.
It conducts stimulating and
engaging lessons with an emphasis
on continual improvement both for
the students and the teachers. Each
subject has clear schemes of
learning which are shared with
students and parents, so everyone
knows the next steps in learning.
Students from classes 9 to 12 have bi-
weekly lessons covering topics such as
career planning, university courses,
application procedures, presentations,
and interviews. Every student of
classes 11 and 12 is assigned a
specialist counsellor depending on
their chosen path. These students meet
their counsellor at least twice per term
to build and prepare their university
application.
Ensuring Overall Development of
the Students
Sekolah Dyatmika’s policies and
procedures have been designed to meet
the personal, social, and academic
needs of the students. It aims to
promote a positive, safe, and
supportive learning culture. There are
many communication channels
between the school and the parents to
ensure that the students are supported
in their behavior and wellbeing. A
school counselling program is
available to students who require
further support. The school’s authority
understands that the students possess a
range of abilities and talents in
different areas. It gives them the
opportunity to thrive and reach their
potential.
Preparing Students for Higher
Education
Sekolah Dyatmika closely supports the
students with university applications.
We want our
students to accept
their responsibility
for the
preservation of the
natural world

Figure this out; an average career
person spends most of his or
her waking time at work. Even
when relaxing away from work, the
thoughts keep wandering back to work
matters. If it happens that the work
feels boring or unsatisfying, it can
easily take a toll on that person’s
physical and mental health. Just
thinking of tolerating long hours of
mundane tasks or thinking of waking
up the next day to a dreadful job can
lead to frustration, stress, or even
depression. In addition, it can be very
difficult to advance in such a career.
That is why leading a meaningful,
fulfilling, and lifelong career path is
very important for your overall well-
being.
However, finding your true career path
is easier said than done. Many factors
come into play when settling on a
career path. There is your passion,
childhood dreams, family expectations,
and the need to pay for bills, just to
mention but a few.
Considering all these, how do you find
your true professional path? Here are
four steps that you can take to discover
the career path that is right for you:
1. Assess your 4Ps
Your career path should be shaped
around your passion, preferences,
personality, and principles. Put these
four elements into considerations when
choosing your professional path.
Doing something that you are
passionate about will make you happy
in your work. It will give you a sense
of a purpose and you will have an inner
drive that will push you forward. If you
are lucky enough to combine your
profession with your passion then it
will not feel like work, it will be more
of a pleasure. Moreover, not only will
you make a living out of it, but your
job will give meaning to your life.
True Professional
Path
your
When it comes to preference, you
would thrive better doing something in
the nature of what you prefer. For
instance, do you prefer working full
time or on a flexible schedule? Or do
you prefer working in an office setup
or the outdoors? Do you prefer to work
with your hands or be in front of a
laptop? Do you like having a setup
plan or going with the flow? Keep all
these questions in mind when you are
considering future career choices.
Your personality would also matter in
that if you are the reserved type or an
introvert, you can find it hard to work
well with people. Taking up a career
where you don’t have to deal with a lot
of people would be your best bet. On
the other hand, if you are a lively
Finding

About the Author
Tringa Bells
Know Your Path
Tringa Bells is a physical therapist and loves everything
related to exercising and outdoor activities. She loves
spending time with her family, her friends and she love
traveling and coding. Her hobby is writing, and she loves to
express herself through words. On her free time, she loves to
take care of kids and works as a nanny.

extrovert, you will feel energized by
being around big groups of people. If
you have an artistic mind, you will
succeed in more creative fields,
whereas analytical minds will feel
better if they have to deal with
numbers.
Lastly, we all have life principles that
we live by. Your right career path
should align with and enhance your
principles in life. If altruism is crucial
in your life, you should find careers
that make a difference in the world and
help people. Similarly, if you feel
strongly about social justice, you might
consider working for different human
rights organizations that are in
alignment with your life principles.
You can take personal assessment tests
online to discover your 4Ps.
2. Make a list of your options
After discovering your passion,
preferences, personality, and
principles, write down career options
that match these four. For passion,
think of the things that you can do even
if you were not paid. Your hobbies
should give you a good place to start
from. For preference, write down
career options that align with what
you prefer in a day-to-day work
environment. Do the same for your
personality and principles. The idea
here is to come up with an exhaustive
list in order to make sure that you
don’t leave any stone unturned.
3. Find an overlap
After coming up with a long list of
career options, you need to start
narrowing it down to the one that is
truly right for you. This is the point
where you need to find your career
sweet spot. This is the point where
what you are good at, what you enjoy
doing, and what the world or
employers need come into an
intersection.
In the list that you have, think of what
you are good at in terms of skills.
Think of what you enjoy doing in
terms of interests. Finally, put into
consideration that one of the goals of
being a career person is to make a
living out of your work. Research on
whether the careers that match what
you are good at and what you enjoy
have a demand in the job market. If
there is no demand for it, are there
ways that you can monetize them and
make money out of them?
Settle on a career where the three
overlap seamlessly.
4. Develop your skills
After settling on a single career path,
now is the time to assess and develop
the skills necessary to succeed in it. If
you are already working in that line of
work, you can use your current
position to take advantage of on-the-
job-training opportunities to develop
your skills further. You can also look
out for internship positions or places
you can volunteer to have a glimpse of
the day-to-day work and hone your
skills while at it.
If you have no prior training in the
same, you will need to acquire the
necessary training and certification.
Different careers require different
qualifications, and most importantly,
they all require you to pass the tests.
For instance, if you settled on working
in the medical field as a physician, you
would need to pass the USMLE Step 1
exam. This is a challenging exam that
requires thorough preparations. You
can prepare yourself by going through
USMLE practice questions to ensure
that you pass well and gain
certification that allows you to practice
as a physician.
Conclusion
It is true that most people choose a
career out of necessity. However, just
because bills have to be paid doesn’t
mean that you live your life stuck in a
career that you don’t like. We are
living in an era where we are more
aware of the need for good mental
health – and that starts with leading
your true professional path. Follow the
above steps to a land where you truly
belong, career-wise.

in
to meet
GLOBAL
demands
Need for
reforms
Indonesia is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful countries on Earth.
Made up of over 17,000 islands, grabbing itself the title of ‘The largest
archipelago in the world’, Indonesia is also home to the third highest
number of volcanoes in the world, of which, 79 are currently active. On top of
that, Indonesia sports the second largest coastline in the world!

TheWayForward

A biodiversity hotspot, this sunny archipelago is home to
the orangutan, the comodo dragon, and Rafflesia – the
largest flower in the world. All comprising a truly singular
dwelling for a vibrant mix of a multitude of cultures that is
Indonesia.
Indonesia is magnificent. And, of late, the education sector
of this country is developing at an exponential rate, soon to
match the leagues of the best education systems of the
world. However, it would be amiss to not pay mind to the
challenges faced by this sector today, for by analysing the
challenges we may get the right solutions.
Indonesia has come a long way concerning educational
progress during the Reformasi era of democratisation since
1998. In 2002, the newly democratic country signed on its
constitution the requirement that governments at all levels
dedicate at least 20 percent of their budgets to education.
This was a considerable development from the authoritarian
era, wherein the education spending only counted for less
than 1 percent of the GDP.
This increase in the budget aided in the enhancement of the
education system in terms of reach and access for many.
Many schools and universities had sprung since them
contributing to a vast reaching educational enterprise.
But today, the major hurdles faced by Indonesia’s education
system are that of improving the quality of education and
not the access. The Indonesian Government aspires to build
a ‘world-class’ education system by 2025. However,
numerous assessments of the country's educational
achievement indicate that it still has a long way to go before
achieving that aim.
The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)
tests conducted by the OECD in 2015 showed that
Indonesian students were performing at lower levels in all
areas – science, mathematics, and reading – than the OECD
average.
Indonesia needs an education and training system that will
promote citizens' well-being, increase human capital, and
help the country accomplish its economic and development
goals.
Decentralization and regional autonomy were first
implemented in Indonesia in 2003 as part of a plan to
enhance public services, speed up accountability, and
increase transparency at the regional government level.
Decentralisation of education is seen as a critical
component in making the country's educational system
more responsive to local demands. This also paved way for
the transference of authority over state and public schools
to regional governments. The incorporation of
decentralisation also meant that teachers and principals are
given more influence to manage their educational practices.
Over the past decade, there has been a conscious effort to
improve education, at various levels, in Indonesia. Dr
Michael Berry, the Head of School at Bandung Independent
School, elaborated on the matter saying – “There has been a
movement to decentralize education from the National
Government allowing Local Governments to guide local
Ministries of Education in areas such as curriculum
development and overall management of their schools. With
more effort into this area, this could prove to be valuable as
Head Teachers and Heads of Schools can now make
decisions based on what is best for their school.”
“It would be really beneficial to Indonesia if the lines of
communication between the local government and central
government were defined and operated more clearly.
Oftentimes, schools can be left waiting for information
from the Local Government due to miscommunication or
no communication at all,” he added.
Looking ahead, Indonesia's information and communication
technology (ICT) industry shows a promising future
because the country is only getting started with IT solutions
adoption and has lots of potential to expand. Dr Michael
Berry shared his views on the proactive incorporation of
ICT in Indonesia, saying “Technology and ICT have always
been an integral aspect of 21st-century education. In
addition, the COVID- 19 Pandemic has proven the
importance of technology in teaching and learning.”
“Despite developments in Indonesia's technology
infrastructure, there is always space for improvement. For
example, access to technology and education, in general,
should be more widespread allowing for more equitable
education for all children who attend school in Indonesia,”
concluded the astute Dr Berry.
The massive population of over 270 million inhabitants of
this archipelago is an active market for the suppliers of ICT
products, trends, and accessories. This vibrant country, after
all, comes first in the world for the most average time spent
on smartphones. Hence, it is the fastest growing mobile
market in Asia-pacific. Thus, the heavy adoption of EdTech
in the education systems around the globe promise an
exciting time to be in Indonesia.
- Aditya Umale

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