TEACHER EDUCATION IN INDONESIA

By: Iwan Syahril

Education in Indonesia4th world’s largest (Behind China, India, & USA)

50 million students

3.3 million teachers (70% of nation’s civil service)

250,000 schools

84% schools under MoNE, 16% under MoRA

Private schools: 7% elementary, 56% lower secondary, 67% upper secondary.

Issues inTeacher Education in IndonesiaSocial-Context: “Special but shadowed”

The Input Problem: academic, gender, class

The Process Problem: lack of competence, field experiences, credential-oriented.

The Output Problem: public schools or private schools, open competition, placement, low public’s trust on teaching credentials

Issues in Teacher Quality Improvement

Just over 50% holds Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Distance Learning

Certification Program