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Driven by Purpose: Pak Kristianus Naben and His Learning Community 

Driven by Purpose: Pak Kristianus Naben and His Learning Community 

In the small subdistrict of Insana Fafinesu, North Central Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, something extraordinary is happening. The local learning community, full of energy and hope, is working together to improve education for teachers and…
Empowering Teachers: How a Growth Mindset Boosts Student Performance

Empowering Teachers: How a Growth Mindset Boosts Student Performance

By Terikya Duncan “My name is Terikya Duncan, and I have been teaching ICT and Entrepreneurship to S.4, S.5, and S.6 students at Kisiki College for 14 years. Since 2021, I have also taken on…
Growing, Learning and Co-Design in Lumajang

Growing, Learning and Co-Design in Lumajang

By Lira Fajarwati, primary school teacher Lumajang district  ” I believe that being a teacher means committing to lifelong learning. As the world grows more complex, adapting our teaching methods becomes crucial. From my experience,…
Embracing technology in East Java

Embracing technology in East Java

By Pak Supriyanto, teacher (Grade 4), SDN Bandar Kidul 2, Mojoroto, Kediri City district Innovation in learning is critical in this era of constantly evolving educational technology. Additionally, the selection of instructional methods has a…
Post-classroom observation feedback in Indonesia

Post-classroom observation feedback in Indonesia

Our colleague Resiana Rawinda (Senior Manager, Design and Programme Readiness, Indonesia) has recently completed a Master of Arts (MA) with Distinction from Liverpool John Moores University. As part of her studies, she authored a dissertation…
Transforming teaching in Katakwi district

Transforming teaching in Katakwi district

Akello Martha Cathy is a dedicated teacher and Centre Coordinating Tutor (CCT) at Soroti Core Primary Teachers’ College (PTC), based at Ngariam Coordinating Centre in eastern Uganda. Her story shows how STiR Education has helped…
Breaking the cycle: empowering students through growth mindset

Breaking the cycle: empowering students through growth mindset

Edwin is a Mathematics and Physics teacher and a Director of Studies (DOS) at Bufunjo Seed Secondary School in Kyenjojo District, Rwenzori sub region in Uganda. His school, like many others, had normalised underperformance in…
Re-energising teacher working groups in Indonesia

Re-energising teacher working groups in Indonesia

Written by Saiful Ali, S.Pd., M.Pd, School Supervisor, Pasrujambe subdistrict, Lumajang district, East Java, Indonesia (Note: KKG – Kelompok Kerja Guru (Indonesia): a professional learning community for teachers Cluster: a group of 3-8 neighbouring schools) …
Transforming Education: A Data-Driven Journey in Kigezi Region in Uganda

Transforming Education: A Data-Driven Journey in Kigezi Region in Uganda

Programme implementation in the education sector relies heavily on effective data collection and reporting. The utilisation of data is crucial for evidence-based decision-making, providing valuable insights into student performance, instructional effectiveness, and overall programme outcomes.…
Leveraging innovative teaching ideas in Indonesia

Leveraging innovative teaching ideas in Indonesia

Classroom observation, conducted by the school principal and accompanied by school supervisors, is a critical part of STIR programme delivery. When Suyono, our District Champion in Kediri district in Indonesia, completed a recent classroom observation,…