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Building a Profession from the Ground Up: A Longitudinal Study of Teacher Professional Development and Pedagogical Innovation in Papuan Private Schools Iis Sugandhi; Arya Ganendra; Aaliyah El-Hussaini; Gayatri Putri; Evelyn Wang; Anita Havyasari; Muhammad Hasan
Enigma in Education Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Enigma in Education
Publisher : Enigma Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61996/edu.v3i1.90

Teacher quality is the most significant school-based determinant of student success, yet fostering professional excellence in remote and culturally diverse regions like Papua, Indonesia, presents profound challenges. Private schools often fill critical educational gaps but their teachers can be professionally isolated. This study addressed the gap in long-term, evidence-based research on teacher professional development (TPD) in this unique context. A three-year (2021-2024) concurrent mixed-methods longitudinal study was conducted. The study involved 50 teachers from a network of five private schools in urban, semi-rural, and remote highland regions of Papua. A comprehensive TPD program, focusing on student-centered learning and culturally responsive pedagogy, was implemented. Quantitative data were collected annually using the Teacher Pedagogical Knowledge Test (TPKT), the Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale (TSES), and a structured Classroom Observation Protocol. Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, teacher reflective journals, and focus group discussions with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Quantitative data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The longitudinal quantitative analysis revealed statistically significant improvements across all three years. Mean TPKT scores increased from 48.5 (SD=11.2) at baseline to 79.8 (SD=8.5) at endline (F(2, 98) = 157.2, p <0.001). Teacher self-efficacy scores also showed significant growth (F(2, 98) = 112.9, p <0.001). Classroom observations confirmed a marked shift from teacher-centered to student-centered practices. Qualitative findings identified three core themes: (1) "From Transmission to Facilitation: A Pedagogical Awakening," detailing the shift in teachers' core beliefs about learning; (2) "The Power of the Collective," highlighting the crucial role of PLCs in sustaining motivation and collaborative problem-solving; and (3) "Navigating the Cultural Interface," illustrating the teachers' journey in adapting curriculum to be more culturally responsive. In conclusion, sustained, context-specific, and collaborative TPD can foster profound and lasting improvements in teacher knowledge, self-efficacy, and classroom practice, even in highly challenging environments. The findings advocate for a shift away from isolated, short-term workshops towards integrated, long-term models that prioritize peer collaboration and cultural relevance, revealing a clear pathway from knowledge acquisition to a transformed professional identity.

Bridging the Digital Divide: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Efficacy, Accessibility, and Impact of Web-Based Mental Health First Aid Training for Community Health Volunteers (Kader) in Rural Indonesia Zahra Amir; Ni Made Nova Indriyani; Iis Sugandhi; Husin Sastranagara; Muhammad Rusli; Wisnu Wardhana Putra
Indonesian Community Empowerment Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Indonesian Community Empowerment Journal
Publisher : HM Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/icejournal.v5i2.46

Significant disparities in mental health service access persist in rural Indonesia, where community health volunteers (known as Kader) represent a vital but undertrained resource. Digital training platforms offer a scalable solution to build mental health literacy, yet their efficacy and accessibility in low-resource, digitally diverse settings remain under-evaluated. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy, accessibility, and user experience of a novel, web-based Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training program for Kader in rural Indonesia. We employed a convergent parallel mixed-methods design with a single-group, pre-test/post-test framework. A total of 165 Kader from 15 rural districts across North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and South Sumatra provinces were recruited. Participants completed a 4-week, self-paced, web-based MHFA course. Quantitative data were collected using the Mental Health Knowledge Questionnaire (MHKQ), the Community Attitudes toward the Mentally Ill (CAMI) scale, and the System Usability Scale (SUS) at baseline and post-intervention. Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured focus group discussions (FGDs) with a purposive subsample of 32 participants to explore user experience and perceived impact. The intervention yielded a highly significant improvement in mental health knowledge, with mean MHKQ scores increasing from 48.5 (SD=10.2) at pre-test to 89.7 (SD=8.8) at post-test (t(164) = -35.1, p < 0.001). Stigmatizing attitudes significantly decreased, as reflected by an increase in mean CAMI scores from 55.3 (SD=12.5) to 81.4 (SD=11.9) (t(164) = -18.9, p < 0.001). The platform's usability was rated favorably, with a mean SUS score of 81.2 (SD=13.4), indicating excellent user-friendliness. Qualitative analysis revealed three primary themes: (1) Digital Empowerment and Overcoming Barriers; (2) Cultural Resonance and Practical Skill Acquisition; and (3) The Emergence of a Supported Community of Practice. In conclusion, web-based MHFA training is an effective, accessible, and well-accepted modality for empowering Kader in rural Indonesia. This digital approach successfully bridges geographical and educational divides, significantly enhancing mental health literacy and reducing stigma. Scaling this model holds immense potential for strengthening community-based mental health services and narrowing the treatment gap in Indonesia and similar low- and middle-income countries.

The Great Escape: A Phenomenological and Structural Equation Analysis of #KaburAjaDulu and Transnational Migration Aspirations among Indonesia’s Urban Gen Z Iis Sugandhi; Susi Diana; Yuniarti Maretha Pasaribu
Open Access Indonesia Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 8 No. 5 (2025): Open Access Indonesia Journal of Social Sciences
Publisher : HM Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/oaijss.v8i5.305

In the wake of post-pandemic shifts in labor dynamics, the hashtag #KaburAjaDulu has emerged as a potent cultural signifier among Indonesian youth, reflecting a deepening disillusionment with the neoliberal promise of upward mobility. This study investigates the intersection between quiet quitting—defined as psychological disengagement from labor—and migration aspirations, or physical withdrawal, as a singular phenomenon of existential resistance. The novelty of this research lies in its synthesis of digital anthropology and organizational sociology to treat workplace disengagement and migration as two points on the same continuum of escape. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the study utilized Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) through semi-structured interviews with 30 young professionals in Jakarta’s creative and corporate sectors. These qualitative findings were triangulated with a quantitative validation through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) of 1,000 digital entries to ensure the interview themes were representative of the broader digital discourse. Findings reveal three master themes: The Working Dead Syndrome, depicting emotional detachment; Digital Solidarity, where the hashtag serves as a third space for collective survival; and The Green Pasture Mirage, where migration represents a quest for systemic dignity. SEM analysis confirms that Workplace Toxicity and Digital Peer Support significantly predict Migration Aspirations, with fit indices meeting rigorous publication standards. The study concludes that to retain Gen Z talent, the Indonesian corporate sector must move beyond superficial perks toward genuine structural reform.

The Great Escape: A Phenomenological and Structural Equation Analysis of #KaburAjaDulu and Transnational Migration Aspirations among Indonesia’s Urban Gen Z Iis Sugandhi; Susi Diana; Yuniarti Maretha Pasaribu
Open Access Indonesia Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 8 No. 5 (2025): Open Access Indonesia Journal of Social Sciences
Publisher : HM Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/oaijss.v8i5.305

In the wake of post-pandemic shifts in labor dynamics, the hashtag #KaburAjaDulu has emerged as a potent cultural signifier among Indonesian youth, reflecting a deepening disillusionment with the neoliberal promise of upward mobility. This study investigates the intersection between quiet quitting—defined as psychological disengagement from labor—and migration aspirations, or physical withdrawal, as a singular phenomenon of existential resistance. The novelty of this research lies in its synthesis of digital anthropology and organizational sociology to treat workplace disengagement and migration as two points on the same continuum of escape. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the study utilized Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) through semi-structured interviews with 30 young professionals in Jakarta’s creative and corporate sectors. These qualitative findings were triangulated with a quantitative validation through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) of 1,000 digital entries to ensure the interview themes were representative of the broader digital discourse. Findings reveal three master themes: The Working Dead Syndrome, depicting emotional detachment; Digital Solidarity, where the hashtag serves as a third space for collective survival; and The Green Pasture Mirage, where migration represents a quest for systemic dignity. SEM analysis confirms that Workplace Toxicity and Digital Peer Support significantly predict Migration Aspirations, with fit indices meeting rigorous publication standards. The study concludes that to retain Gen Z talent, the Indonesian corporate sector must move beyond superficial perks toward genuine structural reform.

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