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News from the Provinces
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Page 6
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High Achieving School
SMPN 1 Tanjung Morawa, Deli Serdang, North Sumatera
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Ajie Herlangga and Dina Maulida S, 8th grade students, doing a science experiment on pressure using apparatus. This kind of work makes science easier for students to understand.
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SMPN 1 Tanjung Morawa is well known for its achievements. The students participate regularly in competitions in sports, arts and other areas. With good leadership from the Principal Drs. Suryadi, the school continues to make positive changes.
After participating in BTL2 and BTL3 training, SMPN 1 Tanjungmorawa made significant changes in the teaching and learning processes. The seats in the classrooms are arranged in groups. The classroom walls are full of students' work. The school grounds are used for learning. These changes are warmly welcomed by the students. Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) makes students more comfortable and enthusiastic in learning. Do you want to know what the students say about CTL? Read their comments below.
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I like the way I learn at school now. In Biology, for instance, we learn about reproduction using models of organs. I found it easy to understand and fun.
Yayang Haslika Dasopang, 9th grade, Runner up, Best Student of Deli Serdang Competition, 2009
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We always have to present our work to the class. Presentations help me improve my speaking skilsl and it increases my self confidence.
Angga Wiranda, 9th grade, Winner of the Provincial Speech Contest in Bahasa Indonesia, 2010.
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Our seating arrangements enable us to discuss things with our classmates more easily. We can share our knowledge with each other.
Bunga Nauli Sa'aba, 9th grade, Runner-Up of the Provincial Writing Contest, 2010.
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We can interact with our friends more freely. It didn't used to be like this.
Sri Fauziah Nur, 9th grade, Winner of the Provincial Speech Contest in Bahasa Indonesia, 2009.
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The learning situation at SMPN 1 Tanjung Morawa, Deli Serdang
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Students make use of the school environment in lessons
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The school provides wa-ter and sinks for students to wash their hands and learn cleanliness.
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Two 8th grade students are using apparatus to do the experiment on the weight of objects in Science
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Sharing Innovation in Junior Secondary Education
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Edition 09 / February 2011
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