North Central Timor, 6 March 2024 – Officials from the District Education Agency of North Central Timor (TTU) district gathered on February 20th and 21st, 2024, for the first District Champion bootcamp. The event brought together esteemed District Champions, including Kristianus Naben, S.Pd, SD, and Stefanus Kobesi, S.Pd, who represented school supervisors.
The collaboration between Bakti Barito Foundation and STiR Education entered into a partnership with TTU last year to improve the competence of qualified educators across all levels of the education system and thus improve children’s learning outcomes. This is the first training camp set up by the programme since the partnership has been formalised.
Under the theme of “Growth Mindset,” the bootcamp marked the inception of the first Learning Improvement Cycle (LIC) in TTU. The growth mindset philosophy underscores the belief that abilities can be honed through dedication and hard work, fostering a culture of resilience and lifelong learning. School supervisors and principals, embracing this mindset, recognise failures as opportunities for growth, investing additional time and effort to overcome challenges and achieve greater success.
A pivotal strategy introduced during the bootcamp is the concept of ‘normalising errors’ in network meetings. This innovative approach empowers teachers to embrace mistakes as integral parts of the learning process, fostering a supportive classroom environment where students are encouraged to learn from errors and grow.
Finsensius Th. Amfotis, SP, Section Head of the District Education Agency, TTU, lauded the initiative, stating, “This is the first programme in TTU that targets all education stakeholders, including the District Education Agency, school supervisors, principals and teachers. We anticipate significant positive impacts on TTU students.”
The District Champion Bootcamp marks a milestone in TTU’s education landscape, signaling a collective commitment to nurturing a growth-oriented mindset and fostering excellence in education. As TTU continues its journey of educational transformation, stakeholders are poised to unlock the full potential of every student through dedication, resilience, and a belief in growth.
About STiR Education
STiR Education is an international NGO that supports education systems in reigniting intrinsic motivation, ensuring that every child, teacher, and official is motivated to learn and improve. At a practical level, this means we assist governments in rekindling intrinsic motivation among teachers and local officials through teacher networks. Our vision is a world where teachers love teaching, and children love learning. We have been working in Indonesia since 2022 and currently reach 7,489 teachers and 123,628 students across three districts.
About Bakti Barito Foundation
Established in 2011, Bakti Barito Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Barito Pacific, an integrated energy company with diversified subsidiaries such as Chandra Asri, Star Energy Geothermal, Griya Idola, and more. Guided by the enduring commitment of our founders, Prajogo Pangestu and his wife Harlina Tjandinegara, the foundation is dedicated to addressing Indonesia’s environmental and educational challenges through collaborative initiatives with our partners and the communities we serve.
Media contact: info@baktibarito.com, rrawinda@stireducation.org