ACCU/LITERACY BREAKTHROUGHS

2000/03

Functional Literacy Programme

INDONESIA

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The new training approach is developed to teach the functional literacy principles, theory, techniques and strategies through experiential learning methods and field activities. The training approach not only transfers new information but also introduces the participants to a new way of thinking about literacy that is based on analyzing local conditions as well as needs, abilities and interests of learners. It also gives the participants the basic elements to create their own programme and materials locally rather than relying on centrally prepared primers.

Objectives

The main Objectives of the project are:

	To change from a "campaign" approach for eradicating illiteracy - to a "continuing education" approach that provides time for learners to develop functional literacy competency;
	To change from a "book-centred" approach that delivers a national curriculum - to a "learner-centred" approach that is based on the needs of learners and the problems and potentials of each community; and
	To change from a "bureaucracy-based" approach where DIKMAS identified targets and delivers programmes - to a "community-based learning centre" approach where communities form learning groups based on local needs.

Partners

Directorate of Community Education (DIKMAS)

Input

	Literacy primers for developing skills in reading, writing and numeracy.
	Trained facilitators/volunteers.

Process

The entire Process engages the participants in a new way of thinking and doing literacy education, not merely "transfer knowledge" about a new approach. Simulation exercise, practice session or field activity as well as discussion of the theory behind the method accompany the presentation of each new teaching method. The Process involves the following major steps:

	Effective cooperation and bottom-up strategy;
	Training of trainers;
	Community support;
	Tutor training;
	Self-managed learning groups;
	Integrated evaluation; and
	Active support system.

Output

The end result of the training Process is the creation of self-managed learning groups that can plan and implement their own functional literacy activities. The major outcomes of the programme include:

	Formation of learning groups;
	Trained tutors - as key planners, implementers, and evaluators who guide the learners in planning and doing the learning activities;
	Community educators and district learning centres (SKB);
	Development of learning materials;
	Formation of field workers as supervisors at the sub-district level;
	Committed leaders, administrative staff and supervisors.
	Future Plan;
	Recognizing the need for increased training;
	Coordinating the planning Process for the training budget;
	Developing a competent team of master trainers for each province;
	Organizing field-based training workshops for each district; and
	Integrating functional literacy programme training with other programmes.

Strengths

	Concrete goals;
	Use of local training sites;
	Emphasis on quality over quantity;
	Training schedule based on the local conditions;
	Sufficient materials and adequate workforce;
	Team spirit;
	Support for follow-up activities; and
	Committed administrators and project leaders.

Weaknesses

Name of Author & Implementation Organisation

(name)

Directorate of Community Education

(position)

(organisation name)

Directorate General of Out of School Education, Youth and Sport

(mailing address)

Directorate General of Out of School Education, Youth and Sport Department of National Education J1, Jenderal Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta, INDONESIA

(phone)

62-21-572550-2, 5725507, 5725716

(fax)

62-21-5725039

(e-mail)

(URL)

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