Limited PTM, Deputy Principal Of SMAN 1 Tangerang Reveals New Policy To Be Relaxed

Face-to-face learning atmosphere at SMAN 1 Tangerang/ Photo: Jehan/ VOI

TANGERANG - Deputy Principal for Curriculum, Dorlan Siahaan acknowledged that there was a difference between Face-to-Face Learning (PTM) from the previous one and now.

"It seems looser, for example, sports lessons have been allowed, then extracurriculars have been allowed, the canteen has been allowed to open. Previously, it was not,” said Dorlan when met at SMAN 1 Tangerang City, Tuesday, March 8.

Regarding teaching and learning activities (KBM), students who are allowed to take part in PTM have a capacity of 50 percent of normal class capacity. Three batches from grades 10-12 participated in this limited PTM.

Learning starts at 07.30 WIB - 12.30 WIB with three subjects in one day. Students who take part in PTM this week will conduct distance learning (PJJ) next week and vice versa.

“(The distribution) we divide, we determine from the number of absences, for example there are 40 classes in one class. So this week 1-20 PTMs, the rest are PJJ, they will take turns next week like that. we do," he said.

As previously reported, the Banten Provincial Government (Pemprov) from today will again hold limited face-to-face learning (PTM) for high school (SMA) levels.

The decision was stated in a circular letter (SE) of the Banten Education and Culture Office (Dindikbud) Number 421/0505-Dindikbud/2022. The SE was signed by the Head of the Banten Education and Culture Office, Tabrani.

Tabrani decided that PTM was held by high school/equivalent levels throughout Banten with a student capacity of 50 percent.