Public Private Partnership in East Java

Following the partnership training conducted on July 31 – August 1 by DBE3 East Java, the principal of SMPN2 Tanjung Anom, Nganjuk, wrote proposals and sent them to PT Unilever, PT Jaya Kertas, Persero Pabrik Gula Lestari, and PT Semen Gresik.

Answering the proposal PT Unilever stated that they intend to contribute hand basins which will be installed outside classrooms and in toilets.

In Surabaya, the District Oficer (DO), Isa Ansori met the Head of the Secondary Education Division, Bpk. Samiaji. In this meeting Isa Ansori presented a progress report from DBE3 and a program of upcoming activities. Replying to the presentation from the Surabaya DO, Bpk. Samiaji stated his intention to support the DBE3 program and put it into the 2009 Project List recommended for support.

In addition, the Surabaya DO, Isa Ansori met the Head of the City Planning Institution and received a letter of intent concerning DBE 123 replication for the next year. The letter No. 005/4522/436.6.1/2008 was signed by the Mayor of Surabaya

DBE3 Supporting Vocational Course

The PKBM Mojopahit in Mojokerto, East Java, held a vocational course on Computers for Youth. The course started on November 17 and will end on December 24, 2008. Ten people – all girls – participated in the course which was facilitated by LINKSOFT Computer Courses.

The activity is being supported by DBE3 East Java, which donated 3 computers to PKBM Mojopahit. The class is being held at the house of the PKBM head and runs from 7 AM until 9 AM. In this course, participants are being taught basic computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications.

ToT for Modules 6 and 7

On November 24-27, 19 participants (10 males and 9 females) participated in Training of Trainers on modules 6 and 7. Those modules were for Civics and English teachers. 9 participants who attended in English class were involved in both outdoor and indoor activity. And 10 participants who participated in the Civics training were engaged in active small group discussions, presentations, and indoor games. This training was held in the Hotel Tanjung Plaza Tretes, Pasuruan.

One participant, Bpk. Sukoco from Tuban said that it was the most active and lively class he had ever been in. He was able to give any critique or suggestion he liked to other groups during the training. Every participant could say something different to the others without worrying about it.

Another class, an English class, was also interesting. Besides having indoor activities, the participants had a chance to play games outdoors.

“I now realize that I prefer a kinesthetic learning style. I need to move my body when teaching and learning. I feel more inspired when I am moving.” said Ibu Diah, a participant from Sampang.

In addition to the regular sessions, participants also took part in a motivational session. In this part, participants had further discussions on learning styles. They also videoed themselves and showed the results to other participants who gave them feedback.