BANDUNG - Deputy Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Wamendikdasmen) Atip Latipulhayat stated that the provision of homework (PR) for students is the domain of educators.
"Yes, it (the provision of PR) is actually part of the authority of educators," said Atip as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, June 9.
Atip said the local government itself does have room to formulate education policies, however, it must continue to stand by applicable regulations, as well as coordinate with the central government.
This, he said, is important to do, considering that basic and secondary education is within the framework of national policies that have been regulated in laws to cooperate and become a shared responsibility between the center and the regions.
"Local governments can indeed make policies in the field of education, but they still have to refer to applicable regulations. Then coordinate with the central government in this case, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, because it is also mandated by regulations, must coordinate," he said.
Atip explained that the existence of PR is not something that can be decided in a uniform manner from above or from the central government.
Remember, said Atip, each region, each school, and each lesson has a different character and must be adjusted to the student's learning needs themselves. Where the more understanding is the teacher who teaches the student.
"Regarding whether PR is necessary or not, it actually really depends on the conditions of each education unit. Because the learning process in each school can be different, teachers as educators are the ones who understand the needs of their students the most," he said.
Previously, West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi issued a regulation prohibiting school teachers from providing homework (PR) for their students.
"Today we issued a circular, it is a prohibition for teachers to provide homework to their compounds," said Dedi at Pakuan building, Bandung, Wednesday (4/6).
This is done, said Dedi, for the sake of effective learning, because so far the homework of students who have been brought to their homes has often been done by their parents.
Furthermore, Dedi assessed that this rule would make children comfortable while at home and provide time for them to be more productive through various activities.
"I want children at home to read books by relaxing, making music, exercising, helping their parents have stalls, owning shops, going to fields, to kebon. So that they become productive," he said.
When Antara confirmed to several parties in the West Java Provincial Government, the governor's circular regarding the ban on not providing homework for students and school students, did not yet exist.
Reporter : Ricky Prayoga
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