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Summary of "Primary Education in Remote Indonesia: Survey Results from West Kalimantan and East Nusa Tenggara"

Core Content

This report presents the findings of a survey conducted in 270 remote primary schools in West Kalimantan and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) in Indonesia, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in primary education. The study was led by the World Bank in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC) and the National Team for Acceleration of Poverty Reduction (TNP2K), and it highlights the key issues affecting education quality and delivery in remote areas.

Main Findings

1. Connectivity Challenges

• Schools and villages in remote areas face significant infrastructure limitations:
  • Distance: Some households and schools are on average 149 km (5 hours) away from district capitals.
  • Electricity: Only 29% of the study areas have access to electricity.
  • Internet Access: 17% of schools have limited internet access.
  • Financial Institutions: Teachers often face long distances to financial institutions, averaging 52 km (2.3 hours), which impacts salary retrieval.
• These challenges hinder teacher recruitment and retention, and limit access to educational resources.

2. School and Teacher Characteristics

• Class Sizes: Class ratios in remote areas are 20 students per class, which is slightly lower than the national average of 23 students per class.
• Teacher Composition:
  • 40% of teachers are civil servants.
  • 42.5% are contracted by schools.
  • 15.8% are contracted by districts or provinces.
• Teacher Qualifications and Training:
  • 34% of teachers and 18% of principals only have high school degrees.
  • 25% of schools have teachers who teach multiple grades without proper training.
• Instructional Language:
  • Indonesian is the primary language of instruction, but nearly a third of schools in East Nusa Tenggara use other languages, which may impact students' ability to perform well in national exams conducted in Indonesian.

3. Teacher Income and Motivation

• Teacher incomes vary significantly within schools:
  • Certified civil servants have a median monthly income of IDR 8.4 million (US$600).
  • Non-certified civil servants earn IDR 4.6 million (US$329).
  • Non-civil servants earn the lowest, with a median monthly income of IDR 0.55 million (US$40).
• Incentives and Motivations:
  • Female and contracted teachers are more likely to attend school regularly.
  • Teacher absence is linked to being male, civil servant status, and less supervision by principals.
  • Contracted teachers are more likely to have second jobs due to lower salaries and qualifications.

4. Teacher Absence

• Unannounced visits to sample schools revealed:
  • 25% of classrooms had no teacher.
  • 17% of teachers were absent on a given day.
• Determinants of Absence:
  • Male teachers are more likely to be absent.
  • Civil servants are more likely to be absent compared to non-civil servants.
  • Lack of supervision from principals increases absence rates.

5. Student Learning Outcomes

• Low learning outcomes are prevalent, with most students performing two grade levels below their current grade.
• Student performance is often at the level of one to two grades below the national curriculum standard.
• Determinants of Learning Outcomes:
  • Low parental education.
  • Less time spent on children's schooling.
  • Limited engagement with school committees and teachers.

6. Parent and Community Involvement

• Parental satisfaction with education quality and learning outcomes is high, despite low student performance.
• Parental involvement:
  • Over 80% of parents visit their child's school.
  • Over 80% of school committees hold meetings with parents and principals.
• Expectations:
  • Parents have moderate expectations of education quality, possibly due to limited awareness of service standards.

Key Recommendations

1. Improve Infrastructure:

   • Enhance roads, telecommunication, and electricity to improve accessibility and reduce teacher absenteeism.
   • Prioritize renovations of school facilities and housing for teachers in remote areas.

2. Strengthen Teacher Accountability:

   • Implement electronic salary payments to reduce the need for travel.
   • Test Pay for Performance Mechanisms (PPM) that link teacher allowances with presence or service quality.
   • Introduce Social Accountability Mechanisms (SAM) to involve communities in monitoring teacher performance.

3. Enhance Teacher Qualifications and Training:

   • Increase capacity development training for teachers in remote areas.
   • Ensure more qualified and younger teachers are assigned to remote areas to improve service delivery.

4. Improve Learning Outcomes:

   • Make student learning outcomes visible and digestible for education stakeholders.
   • Track student progress over time and benchmark against national and district standards.

5. Promote Parental Awareness and Engagement:

   • Raise parental awareness of teacher absenteeism and low learning outcomes.
   • Encourage greater parental involvement in supporting their children's education through structured activities.

6. Enhance Communication and Collaboration:

   • Foster collaboration between teachers and parents to support student learning.
   • Improve communication between schools and communities to align expectations and support.

Conclusion

The study highlights the persistent challenges in remote Indonesian primary education, including low learning outcomes, high teacher absenteeism, and limited infrastructure. While parental and community involvement is strong, teacher qualifications and motivation remain critical areas for improvement. The KIAT Guru initiative, supported by the World Bank, has introduced innovative mechanisms to improve teacher presence, accountability, and student learning outcomes. These interventions, combined with better infrastructure and training, are essential for enhancing the quality of education in remote areas.

Key Data Highlights

• Teacher Absence:
  • 25% of classrooms had no teacher.
  • 17% of teachers were absent on a given day.
• Student Performance:
  • Most students performed two grade levels below their current grade.
  • Low parental education and limited engagement are linked to poor student outcomes.
• Income Disparities:
  • Certified civil servants earn IDR 8.4 million (US$600) monthly.
  • Non-civil servant teachers earn IDR 0.55 million (US$40) monthly.
• Infrastructure Gaps:
  • 91% of schools have toilets, but only 50% are gender-segregated.
  • 54% of schools have libraries.
  • 39% of schools have sufficient textbooks.

Appendices and References

• The report includes annexes with detailed data on school availability, student test scores, and teacher absence.
• It references international assessments such as PISA, TIMSS, and PIRLS, highlighting the low performance of Indonesian students.
• The study draws on previous research to contextualize the findings and provide policy insights.