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Presents a New Direction for an Assessment System That is Faithful to National Education Objectives
As a way of showing concern and taking an active role in developing the education system in Indonesia, HighScope Indonesia held a training session entitled “Grading & Reporting Student Learning: Effective Policies & Practices”. This workshop discussed insights about assessment systems that were effective and in agreement with the objectives of national education. Discussions about education from various university lecturers and policy makers from the Ministry of Education and Culture participated in this collaboration.
HighScope Indonesia invited Thomas R. Guskey, Ph.D, an education expert in the field of assessment from the United States, to discuss in depth grading and reporting student learning: effective policies and practices. Guskey is Professor Emeritus at the University of Kentucky College of Education and Senior Research Scholar. He is the author / editor of 24 award-winning books and more than 250 chapters of books, articles and professional papers on educational measurement, evaluation, assessment, grading, and professional learning. He is a student of Benjamin S. Bloom, the originator Bloom’s Taxonomy and was an advisor to the US Department of Education under the government President Obama.
National Education Goals
National education goals, based on Law No. 20 of 2003 concerning the National Education System, are to develop the Indonesian people and illuminate the life of the nation. We know to what extent that aim is achieved through assessment. The government arranges assessment in the regulations of the minister of education and culture, no 23 year 2016 regarding the Assessment Standard. Through the declaration of national education goals and the issuance of regulations concerning Assessment standards, the government of Indonesia emphasizes that assessment is part of the learning process and not a separate thing.
Assessment and Reporting System
Related to the assessment system that supports the teaching and learning process, Guskey shared the idea that student assessment is not only based on memorization but must be done thoroughly, in the sense that it is balanced, authentic (true), uses multiple evidence (various proofs of learning), and is based on the rubric that contains the criteria for achieving learning targets. Examples of proof of learning are students that make models of proposed transportation routes to solve congestion problems; students present the proposed model to the city planning office as institutions that are experts in their fields. Students also make papers that provide solutions for these problems. With proof of multidimensional learning like this, the teacher can assess students' ability to solve problems in real life.
In the May 21, 2019 workshop, Guskey shared many facts about research-based best practices in making assessment policy and assessment of education, and strengthening teacher's understanding of professional judgment & inter-rater reliability, and also provide education about common perceptions of academic ability. He explained why the learning and assessment process must be integrated, and not separate and why the learning process will not succeed without the correct assessment process.
Strengthening the Spirit of LOVE FOR INDONESIA
through the 75th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia
NEW NORMAL
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sekolah HighScope Indonesia conducted a solemn event in this New Normal era, by utilizing online technology to hold a Virtual Flag Ceremony for the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia. The event, which was held this morning, involved 2,925 elementary, middle school and high school students along with approximately 1000 school directors, principals, teachers, employees, and parents of students from all HighScope Indonesia Schools in Java, Sumatra and Bali: SHI TB Simatupang, SHI Kelapa Gading, SHI Alfa Indah, SHI Kuningan, SHI Bintaro, SHI Pluit, SHI Rancamaya, SHI Bali, SHI Medan, SHI Bandung and SHI Palembang took part in this online ceremony.
What's interesting about this ceremony is with the virtual choir of 348 students from all HighScope Indonesia Schools. This collaborative project is led by Hendro Ismoyo Jati, the HighScope Indonesia Institute's K-12 Management and Quality Coordinator of the HighScope Indonesia Institute, fully supported by the music and film teachers of HighScope Indonesia Schools.
THE SPIRIT OF LOVE FOR INDONESIA
"Sekolah HighScope Indonesia teaches students to respect differences, allow differences, encourage differences, until differences no longer make a difference."
The values ingrained in the slogan above are in line with Indonesia’s National Motto of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. HighScope Indonesia upholds these noble national values by continuing to instill these values in our students through various learning experiences that reflect real conditions that occur in the world.
In welcoming the 75th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, Sekolah HighScope Indonesia holds a Week to Commemorate Independence Day where in each school, HighScope students are encouraged to foster a sense of pride as Indonesians and love for the nation through every learning activity.
During the morning meeting, the students discussed important events surrounding The Proclamation and dissected the meaning of independence. The teachers use independence as a theme for the learning activities. Students learn about the events leading up to Indonesian Independence in History lessons, read patriotic poetries of unity and integrity in language lessons, sing the national song in music lessons and draw or create works of art depicting the conditions of independence Indonesia in Art lessons. The teachers also invited guest speakers from community leaders such as Kompol M. Marbun.SH., MM (Kapolsek Cilandak) and Rizki Lesus (Journalist & Writer) who discussed the values of independence and its relevance to students according to their respective education program. Elementary, Middle School, and all the way to High School.
The Week of Independence Day Celebration, which culminates in the August 17 Flag Raising Ceremony, is a milestone in the spirit of LOVE FOR INDONESIA which underlies activities at the Indonesian HighScope School in the next 1 year. In the second quarter, students will learn about the richness of Indonesian culture in Culture Week. And in the fourth quarter students will study entrepreneurship on Business Day, where in their business plans or proposals, students are required to use 60% locally-resourced materials in their marketed products.
THE MEANING OF INDEPENDENCE
In her address this morning, Mrs. Antarina S.F. Amir elaborated on the meaning of independence for ceremony participants, that independence means to be free to determine one's own destiny and does not depend on others. "We do need other people to work together, sometimes we need other people to be leaders, but we have to be able to make our own choices in life, be able to lead ourselves and not depend on others." said Antarina S.F. Amir, Founder & CEO of HighScope Indonesia. She also advised that we can be independent if we are able to work together in solving problems. At the end of her speech, she reminded all attendees and students of the advice of the Father of Indonesian Education, Ki Hadjar Dewantara:
“Apapun yang diperbuat oleh seseorang itu,
hendaknya dapat bermanfaat bagi dirinya sendiri,
bermanfaat bagi bangsanya,
dan bermanfaat bagi manusia di dunia pada umumnya.”
Panitia Peringatan 75 Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
Sekolah HighScope Indonesia
Congratulation to Arsyi Asy syarifah grade 11 got first place first and won full scholarship to the young learners program, Arsyi won the 2018 essay writing competition. Gusaimas matahachiro hanggoro himawan akbar (ago), was recognized as highly commended. This competition was held by Trinity Collage, University of Melbourne. We are proud of both of you.
Although the only knew about the scholar"s cup back in 2017, they were able to get through to the Tournament of Champion, the final round at Yale University, USA.
Their perseverance and hard work paid off. They were ranked 50 and 88 from 500 teams around the world. Congratulation ! keep up the good work.
