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West Java-Banten

Muhammad Samyun

" DBE3 has really changed us. The teachers have made some significant changes and are now more professional. Students welcome the changes by learning more enthusiastically and produce more work, "

said Pak Muhammad Samyun, the principal of SMPN 1 Telagasari, Karawang.

PAK SAMYUN has illustrated the changes in his school through the pictures on this page:

1. (Foto 1) Teachers do not dominate the lessons, but they encourage students to take the initiative more in lessons (student-oriented);
2. (Foto 2)Teachers are able to think of new ideas for lesson. They create learning media, equipment and develop new learning strategies;
3. (Foto 3) Students are more enthusiastic in learning;
4. (Foto 4) Students are free to express their ideas and opinions;
5. (Foto 5) Learning activities are conducted in groups;
6. (Foto 6 & 7) Students receive appreciation for the work they produce and are given the opportunity to display their work in the classroom;
7. (Foto 8) Students' marks have improved considerably and learning has become more fun and dynamic.

A Student's Reflections
Humaeroh an 8th grade student at SMPN 1 Telagasari, Karawang.

In my opinion, the materials used by the teachers in our school make lessons easy and quick to understand. My teachers explain things in detail and go straight to the point of the lesson. For example, when studying mathematics, I was initially confused on the use of Pythagoras with two dimensional shapes. Now, Pythagoras' theorem is fun to learn. Moreover, learning activities are interesting and make me and my friends work cooperatively. Group learning is fun, because we are able to socialize and help each other. In the past I was afraid to speak. But speaking and expressing one's opinion is fun.

 Sharing Innovation in Junior Secondary Education

Edition 08/November 2010