Synergy Kemendikdasmen-Swasta Strengthen Education Foundation For STEM
JAKARTA - The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) synergizes with the Riady Foundation to strengthen the foundations of education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as a whole and contextually since basic education.
In a written statement in Jakarta, Thursday, it was stated that the strengthening of the synergy was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Education and the Riady Foundation to launch the 2025'2027 Smart Indonesian STEM Movement.
Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen) Abdul Mu'ti explained that the Smart Indonesian STEM was a collaborative movement that was present to answer real challenges related to the gap in access, quality, and resources in STEM education in Indonesia.
Currently, said Mu'ti, there are still challenges in making STEM lessons relevant and close to students' lives, even though STEM has a very important role in shaping logical and creative mindsets.
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"We carried out a joint movement from an early age showing how we can introduce technology to the younger generation, and then raise their enthusiasm to master technology in a simple and fun way," said the Minister of Education and Culture Mu'ti.
On that occasion, he also highlighted how STEM is a series of capabilities that are the foundation for having the skills and whereabouts of technology.
We hope to encourage children not only to love technology but also master technology. Apart from developing their abilities personally, this technology is also part of their dedication to advancing the country," he said.
In line with the deep learning spirit echoed by his party, the movement will explore new ways in more in-depth STEM learning, based on understanding that touches meaning, experience, and real life.
The purpose of launching the movement includes improving the quality of STEM learning at the education level of early childhood, basic education, and secondary education, empowering teachers to design meaningful and contextual learning.
Then, the opening of access to education to STEM digital learning sources that are interactive and open, as well as the development of the national STEM education ecosystem through multi-sector collaboration.