School in Grobogan Show Their Excellence

We were able to visit Grobogan district, Central Java. The impact of the DBE3 program was clearly visible both in MTsN Wirosari, one of the partner schools, as well as in a school which has replicated activities at its own expense, SMPN 2 Grobogan.

TEACHERS in MTsN Wirosari had newly completed BTL4 training. In picture 1, grade 7A students can be seen working on a social studies assignment about the 'Water Cycle' using worksheets (picture 2) which was developed during BTL4 training activities in the teachers working group (MGMP). The same worksheet is also being used by teachers in other schools which participated in MGMP training activities. In picture 3, grade 7D students are making Venn diagrams during a mathematics lesson.

Meanwhile, although not a partner school, SMPN 2 Grobogan has trained its teachers in the BTL packages supported by DBE3 and using its own funds. The school principals, Pak Gati Wibowo SE, M. Pd (picture 4) has been instrumental in encouraging teachers to apply the results of training in each subject. Displays in each classroom indicate that student-centered activities have become the norm (see picture 5). Picture 6 shows student reflections on their learning, expressing their enjoyment because their lessons are interesting and active. In picture 7 the students are doing practical activities in science, making diagrams that show solar and lunar eclipses.

MTsN 2 Mejobo, Kudus, a School to Visit!

MTsN 2 Mejobo, Kudus is worth a visit to witness the implementation of the BTL program. The school principal, Bpk M. Taufiq Hidayat, S. Ag, encourages all his teachers to implement BTL routinely. Here are some pictures showing conditions in the school.

1. Students learn by doing practical activities about Mendel's laws of natural selection, guided by the teacher, Bpk Masrondhi, S. Pd
2. Students learn science about additives in food by checking the list of additives that appear on packs of food brought from home.
3. The school principal, head of the school committee and a number of teachers standing in front of a display of student work they are very proud of.
4. The school library is neatly arranged and easy to use. Moreover, lessons take place routinely in the library.