Native and foreign approaches to teaching coding at school

The article describes the experience of teaching coding in the curricula of schools in Ireland and the province of Ontario (Canada). The province of Ontario is a successful participant in the International Computer and Informational Literacy Study (ICILS); Ireland attaches particular importance to the possibility of developing 21st century skills in coding. The goals, objectives, structure of the content of the corresponding training courses and the planned learning outcomes are presented. The Canadian, Irish and Russian approaches to teaching coding at school are compared according to the following criteria: compulsory mastery, thematic blocks, software, subject results, skills of the XXI century, course duration. The advantages of the Russian informatics course and the possibility of using foreign experience in the construction of elective courses and/or extracurricular programs are described.

STEM Pathways of Rural and Small-Town Students: Opportunities to Learn, Aspirations, Preparation, and College Enrollment

Using the nationally representative High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09), this study documents that rural and small-town students were significantly less likely to enroll in postsecondary STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) degree programs, compared with their suburban peers. This study also shows that schools attended by rural and small-town students offered limited access to advanced coursework and extracurricular programs in STEM and had lower STEM teaching capacity. Those opportunities to learn in STEM were linked to the widening geographic gaps in STEM academic preparation. Overall, our findings suggest that during high school rural and small-town students shifted away from STEM fields and that geographic disparities in postsecondary STEM participation were largely explained by students’ demographics and precollege STEM career aspirations and academic preparation.

Peningkatan Daya Saing Madrasah Melalui Optimalisasi Program Ekstrakurikuler

This study aims to describe the optimization of extracurricular programs at MTs Qomarul Hidayah Gondang Tugu Trenggalek to improve the competitiveness of educational institutions. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative research approach and the data obtained were processed and analyzed interactively. Extracurricular management at MTS Qomarul Hidayah Gondang Tugu Trenggalek is a separate priority in improving school competence to compete with other educational institutions. Extracurricular activity planning which includes activity objectives, activity substance, and activity implementers and evaluation. The selection of supervisors for each activity apart from teachers who do have competence also involves professional coaches from outside the school. The achievement of extracurricular activities at MTS Qomarul Hidayah Gondang Tugu Trenggalek which is brilliant at both the regional and national levels has increased the popularity of the school and student satisfaction itself. Awards and recognition from the school for student achievement in extracurricular activities in addition to scholarships also provide value added for certain subjects.

Mapping Constraints of Art Extracurricular in Indonesia as An Effort of Policy Design

Extracurricular arts programs are an integral part of instilling character qualities in students. This research aimed to map out the constraints to extracurricular arts in elementary schools in Indonesia. To achieve the goal, this research looks at government initiatives aimed at enhancing the standard of arts extracurricular activities in elementary schools across the Country, which were carried out from 2013 to 2019. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with a participatory observation approach. They were collecting data using participatory methods, observation, and guided discussion. This study’s results indicate that schools’ various obstacles in implementing extracurricular programs, ranging from the availability of competent teachers in the arts, funding constraints for trainers, and the existence of regional autonomy. This constraint mapping is very useful for designing policies and extracurricular programs that are appropriate for schools.

PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER PADA SISWA DI SEKOLAH BERASRAMA DALAM MENGHADAPI MASALAH SOSIAL

ABSTRAKTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pembentukan karakter pada siswa yang bersekolah di sekolah berasrama. Karakter menentukan individu dalam bersikap ketika menghadapi konflik. Manifestasi karakter yang paling fundamental muncul bila seseorang dihadapkan pada permasalahan yang cenderung merugikan mereka. Sekolah sebagai lembaga pendidikan memiliki peran penting dalam menemukan potensi baik dan mengembangkannya agar menjadi karakter dalam diri siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survey dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Penelitian survei dilakukan untuk memetakan sejumlah 156 siswa di SMK Al Munawwariyyah. Hasil survei menunjukkan bahwa Sebagian besar siswa memiliki karakter pantang menyerah 66.7%, lapang dada 87.8%, inovatif 73.7%, disiplin 80.6%, bertekad kuad 60.9%, demokratis 78.2%, peduli 97.4%, tanggungjawab 83.3%, dan bersahabat 85,9%. Sebagai upaya dalam pembentukan karakter sekolah perlu meningkatkan program ekstrakurikuler untuk mengasah karakter siswa agar semakin baik saat terjun dalam masyarakat.Kata Kunci : karakter, masalah sosial, sekolah berasrama ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to analyze the character building of students who attend boarding schools. Character determines the individual's attitude when facing conflict. The most fundamental manifestation of character appears when a person is faced with problems that tend to harm them. School as an educational institution has an important role in finding good potential and developing it so that it becomes a character in students. This research is a survey research with a quantitative approach. The survey research was conducted to map a number of 156 students at SMK Al Munawwariyyah. The survey results showed that most of the students had an unyielding character of 66.7%, roomy 87.8%, innovative 73.7%, discipline 80.6%, determined to quadruple 60.9%, democratic 78.2%, caring 97.4%, responsibility 83.3%, and friendly 85.9% . As an effort in shaping school character, it is necessary to improve extracurricular programs to hone student character so that it is better when they are involved in society.Keywords: character, social problems, boarding school

Peran Komite Sekolah Dalam Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Madrasah

One form of actualization in Indonesian education was the establishment of a body called School Committee that replaced the existence of the Education Organizing Body (BP3), stipulated through the Decree of the Minister of National Education No. 044/U/2002 dated April l2, 2002. The name of BP3 was changed into the School Committee due to the need of full community involvement in improving the quality of education. One of the objectives of the school committee is to increase the responsibility and participation of the community in the implementation of education in the education unit. In this present study, the focuses were on the process and the mechanism of the formation of the madrasah (Islamic school) committee organization, the planning carried out by the madrasah committee in improving the quality of madrasah education, and the implementation of the madrasah committee programs in improving the quality of education in Aceh Besar District. This study employed qualitative research methods. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Findings showed that the process and the mechanism in forming the madrasah committee in Aceh Besar District were based on the decision of the Ministry of Education on the establishment of community-based organizations, including by mutual deliberations or meetings held every 3 years in a transparent, accountable, and democratic manner, and by involving the community as an education unit partner. Further, the planning of the madrasah committee in improving the quality of madrasah education was carried out by establishing the structure of the committee and holding regular meetings with madrasahs and the community every three months or at the end of each semester, and also by preparing and organizing religious and national holidays together with other madrasahs. In addition, the madrasah committee programs were well implemented in Aceh Besar, as seen from the involvement of all elements from both madrasahs as the organizers of the activities and the community as the provider of advice and input. The programs included the religious and the extracurricular programs in collaboration with the sub-districts and district of Aceh Besar.