Monash University, Indonesia Strengthens Ties with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology for Indonesian Education.
Monash University delegates met Professor Nunuk Suryani, the Director General of Teachers and Education Personnel and other leaders in the directorate.
Jakarta – In a dynamic and inspiring series of meetings, Monash University, Indonesia, represented Professor Matthew Nicholson (President and Pro Vice-Chancellor), Anddy Steven (Senior Manager, Learning & Teaching Operations), and Rinda Saski Kurnia (Senior Officer, Education Governance) alongside Mrs. Louise Goold (Director of Development and External Relations) of the Faculty of Education from Monash University Australia, engaged with key stakeholders from Indonesia’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. The discussions, held on September 17 and 20, 2024, addressed the pressing challenges and opportunities within Indonesia’s education sector.
On September 17, the Monash University representatives met with Professor Nunuk Suryani (Director General of Teachers and Education Personnel). The discussions highlighted the critical need for empowering Indonesian teachers and education personnel, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and inclusive education. The Director General encouraged Monash to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise cooperation in these areas. Additionally, there was a strong emphasis on developing leadership and staff within the directorate to drive these initiatives forward.
The meetings continued on September 20 with Dr. Iwan Syahril, Ph.D., the Director General of Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary Education. Here, the focus was on the complexities of policy implementation across Indonesia’s diverse regions. Monash University was seen as a valuable partner in supporting leadership and engagement empowerment for the directorate’s staff, aiming to streamline and enhance policy execution.
Monash University delegates met Dr. Iwan Syahril, Ph.D., the Director General of Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary Education.
On the same day, the delegation also met with Anindito Aditomo, Ph.D., the Head of the Agency for Education Standards, Curriculum, and Assessment. This session delved into the pivotal role of data in improving educational policy and curriculum implementation. Mr Nino expressed an interest in guiding PhD students from Monash University in studying and making data-driven recommendations to enhance Indonesian education.
Monash University delegates met Anindito Aditomo, Ph.D., the Head of the Agency for Education Standards, Curriculum, and Assessment.
In all of the meetings, Monash University, Indonesia and the Faculty of Education of Monash University Australia expressed their commitment to building robust partnerships with the Indonesian government to support Indonesia’s educational goals.
These engagements underscore Monash’s dedication to making a positive and sustainable impact on Indonesia’s education sector. Monash University, Indonesia is eager to continue these collaborations, leveraging its expertise to support the development of Indonesia’s education system. By addressing key challenges and fostering innovation, Monash University, Indonesia aims to contribute significantly to the nation’s educational landscape, ensuring a brighter future for all Indonesian students.