East Manggarai, September 6, 2024 – SEAMEO CECCEP successfully held a Capacity Building Training for Early Childhood Education teachers at Krisna Borong Hall, East Manggarai, NTT, Indonesia. The event, filled with enthusiasm, was officially opened by the Head of the East Manggarai Education Office, Mr. Winsensius Tala, S.Pd., and attended by other key officials such as the Secretary of the Office, Mr. Bruno Ismail, M.Pd., the Head of PAUD, Mr. Hieronimus E. Dona, S.Kom., and the Head of SD, Mr. Marselinus Enggu, S.Pd., M.Pd. A warm welcome from the Chief of East Manggarai added to the spirit of close collaboration between educational institutions and the local community.
Manggarai Barat, September 2, 2024 - SEAMEO CECCEP (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Early Childhood Care Education and Parenting) held a training session aimed at enhancing the competence of Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE) teachers in Manggarai Barat Regency, NTT. This training, which took place from September 2 to 4, 2024, aimed to improve the overall quality of education in the region. The training was specifically designed to provide new insights and skills to ECCE teachers, so they can create more engaging, innovative, and meaningful learning experiences. The Department of Youth Education and Sports of Manggarai Barat emphasized that this activity aligns with the Medium-Term Development Plan of Manggarai Barat, which focuses on improving the quality of healthy, skilled, and competitive human resources.
Kabupaten Pangandaran, 26 Agustus 2024 — SEAMEO CECCEP menyelenggarakan pelatihan bagi para guru Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD) di Kabupaten Pangandaran. Acara ini dihadiri oleh sejumlah tokoh penting, seperti DR. H.M. Agus Nurdin, M.Pd., Kepala Dinas Pendidikan, Pemuda, dan Olahraga (Disdikpora) Kabupaten Pangandaran; Asep Kartiwa, S.Pd., M.Pd., Kepala Seksi Kurikulum dan Kesiswaan PAUD PNF; Rizaldi Fahruloh, S.Pd., Kepala Seksi Ketenagaan PAUD PNF; serta Ikeu Tuti Sumiati, S.Pd., Ketua Himpaudi Kabupaten Pangandaran dan Ketua IGTKI Kabupaten Pangandaran. Dalam sambutannya, DR. H.M. Agus Nurdin, M.Pd., menyampaikan apresiasi yang tinggi kepada SEAMEO CECCEP atas pelaksanaan pelatihan ini. Ia menekankan bahwa pendidikan anak usia dini adalah fondasi yang sangat penting dan harus menjadi prioritas bagi pemerintah. "Kami sangat senang mendengar tentang kebijakan wajib belajar 13 tahun yang baru ini, yang menunjukkan peningkatan perhatian terhadap pendidikan anak usia dini. Ini adalah bukti komitmen pemerintah dalam memperkuat pondasi pendidikan nasional," ujarnya.
Pangandaran, August 26, 2024 — SEAMEO CECCEP organized a training session for Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers in Pangandaran Regency. The event was attended by several prominent figures, including Dr. H.M. Agus Nurdin, M.Pd., Head of the Education, Youth, and Sports Office (Disdikpora) of Pangandaran Regency; Asep Kartiwa, S.Pd., M.Pd., Head of Curriculum and Student Affairs for PAUD PNF; Rizaldi Fahruloh, S.Pd., Head of Personnel for PAUD PNF; as well as Ikeu Tuti Sumiati, S.Pd., Chairperson of Himpaudi Pangandaran and Chairperson of IGTKI Pangandaran. In his speech, Dr. H.M. Agus Nurdin, M.Pd., expressed high appreciation to SEAMEO CECCEP for organizing this training. He emphasized that early childhood education is a very important foundation and should be a priority for the government. "We are very pleased to hear about the new policy of 13 years of compulsory education, which demonstrates increased attention to early childhood education. This is proof of the government's commitment to strengthening the foundation of national education," he stated.
Bandung, August 15-17, 2024 – SEAMEO CECCEP recently held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) focused on preparing a transition module from Early Childhood Education (ECE) to Primary School through parenting programs. The event brought together practitioners, academics, and SEAMEO CECCEP staff. The goal of this module was to assist parents in effectively preparing their children for the transition to primary school. The discussion addressed several crucial topics, including handling misconceptions about early literacy and numeracy among parents, factors influencing parents' understanding of the ECE to primary school transition, and the module development process itself.
Sumba Timur, June 4-6, 2024 – The Directorate of Early Childhood Education, in collaboration with SEAMEO CECCEP, the Sumba Timur District Government, and BPMP of East Nusa Tenggara Province, held a technical guidance event to enhance the quality of Early Childhood Education (PAUD) and prepare a smooth and enjoyable transition from ECCE to Elementary School. The event took place from June 4 to 6, 2024, and was attended by educators, educational stakeholders, and local officials.
The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Center for Early Childhood Care Education and Parenting (SEAMEO CECCEP) conducted the "Transition from Early Childhood Education to Elementary School and Fulfillment of Children's Rights" training program in Ende Regency. The event was officially opened by Maltdis Mensi Tiwe, SE, M.Si, Akt, Head of the Ende Education and Culture Office, and commenced with an activity titled "Ana Ende Senang." The training was attended by 40 teachers from early childhood education and elementary schools. It took place at the Catholic Elementary School Wololele Building in Wolowaru District, Ende Regency.
The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Center for Early Childhood Care Education and Parenting (SEAMEO CECCEP) conducted the "Transition from Early Childhood Education to Elementary School and Fulfillment of Children's Rights" training program in Ende Regency. The event was officially opened by Maltdis Mensi Tiwe, SE, M.Si, Akt, Head of the Ende Education and Culture Office, and commenced with an activity titled "Ana Ende Senang." The training was attended by 40 teachers from early childhood education and elementary schools. It took place at the Catholic Elementary School Wololele Building in Wolowaru District, Ende Regency.
Brunei Darussalam, June 10-14, 2024 - The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Early Childhood Care Education and Parenting (SEAMEO CECCEP) conducted a training program titled "Our Happy Neighbourhoods" (OHN) in Brunei Darussalam. This event aimed to enhance the quality of teachers in supporting early childhood care education through a holistic and integrative approach. The training was attended by teachers and school principals from various regions in Brunei Darussalam. Professor Vina Adriany, The Director of SEAMEO CECCEP, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Brunei Darussalam for the support and hospitality extended during the event. "Brunei Darussalam demonstrated its commitment to supporting quality early childhood education. We greatly appreciated the opportunity to learn and share experiences in this beautiful country," she stated.
Recently, from June 3rd to 5th, 2024, the BPMP of East Nusa Tenggara Province organized the “Gebyar Transisi PAUD ke SD yang menyenangkan” in NTT. The event was attended by various notable figures, including Madam Komalasari, M.Pd, Director of Early Childhood Education, MoECRT as well as PAUD lady Ambasador, the NTT Department of Education, and representatives from the Ministry of Education and Culture. Additionally, the Head of the NTT Provincial Government also graced the occasion.
Purwakarta, May 30-31, 2024 – SEAMEO CECCEP (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Early Childhood Care Education and Parenting) collaborated with the Purwakarta Education Office to organize a training session titled 'Our Happy Neighbourhoods'. This two-day training was attended by 50 early childhood care education (ECCE) teachers representing each sub-district in Purwakarta. The event aimed to improve the quality of early childhood education through a deeper understanding of children's rights.
The development of mobile technology has changed our perspective on photography and videography. In this regard, SEAMEO CECCEP has played a role in keeping up with this development by organizing a workshop with the theme "Workshop on Photography and Videography with Mobile Phone". The workshop took place on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Dejava Hotel.
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Early Childhood Care Education and Parenting (SEAMEO CECCEP) held its routine weekly activity to improve the English language skills of the staff with Upgrade Skills in English Language, abbreviated as USIEL. This time USIEL was held on Monday, April 30, 2024 at the SEAMEO CECCEP Auditorium.
In an effort to enhance the English language proficiency of its staff members, the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Early Childhood Care Education and Parenting (SEAMEO CECCEP) conducted dynamic training sessions called Upgrade Skills in English Language, abbreviated as USIEL. This activity was attended by all SEAMEO CECCEP staff with the primary aim of improving the English language abilities of the staff. The sessions took place once a week on Wednesdays.
In a concerted effort to bolster educational standards in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province, the Education Quality Assurance Agency (BPMP) and the Education Quality Assurance Agency (BGP) have embarked on a collaborative endeavor to uplift teacher competency. The initiative, titled "Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru dalam Implementasi Kebijakan Merdeka Belajar melalui Pendekatan Kemitraan antara 7 SCI, BGP NTT, dan BPMP NTT" (Teacher Competency Improvement in Implementing the Independent Learning Policy) is being pursued through a strategic partnership involving 7 SEAMEO Centres in Indonesia, BGP NTT, and BPMP NTT.
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Early Childhood Care, Education, and Parenting (SEAMEO CECCEP) and Yayasan Pandu Pertiwi collaborated to organise a comprehensive training program on implementing child rights-based learning. This activity took place on August 12, 2023, in Tangerang. This training is part of an effort to improve the quality of early childhood education by placing a strong emphasis on fulfilling children's rights.
On May 25, 2022, SEAMEO CECCEP organized a training session with the theme "Our Happy Neighbourhood (OHN)," which was conducted online. The module discussed children's rights, including protection, provision, and participation. One of the topics covered in this activity was happy children. This module explored children's rights from marginalized groups, the importance of children's participation rights, and the need to listen to children's voices. In her opening remarks, the Director expressed gratitude and welcomed the 30 participants who were early childhood education teachers from the Philippines. The Director of SEAMEO CECCEP explained that the training would focus on the Happy Children Module, which aims to promote children's rights worldwide. This occasion served as a bridge for collaboration between SEAMEO CECCEP and the Philippines in achieving our common goals in the future. Vina stated, "We hope this training can assist teachers, both in Indonesia and the Philippines, especially Early Childhood Education teachers."
SEAMEO CECCEP has developed the Parenting Program for Stunting Prevention (PPSP) Model. The development of this model is a form of implementation of SEAMEO CECCEP's commitment from the national program to accelerate stunting prevention with BAPPENAS. This model aims to support the government program to accelerate the reduction of stunting prevalence rates, which by 2024 are expected to reach 14%. The development of this program has produced three activity plans, namely 1) Information-strengthening programs, 2) Programs to strengthen parents' knowledge and skills, and 3) Programs to provide individual assistance services for parents.
SEAMEO CECCEP successfully conducted training for ECCE teachers in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia. This training was held from November 7 to December 16 in a blended manner. As many as 30 ECCE teachers participated in the "Our Happy Neighborhood" training. On December 16, 2022, training participants evaluated the OHN training at the Indonesian University of Education, Tasikmalaya Campus. This training evaluation aims to analyze and determine the level of effectiveness of the training program. The OHN module discusses the importance of knowledge of children's rights which is the basis for realizing early childhood education free from bullying, intolerance, and violence.
In an effort to realize the quality of early childhood education and parenting, International Women's University, SEAMEO CECCEP, and CIMB NIAGA are again conducting training for early childhood education teachers. Training Participants in this batch 3 consisted of early childhood education teachers from Central Java, East Java, and Yogyakarta. A total of 92 teachers were enthusiastic about training in the BBPMP, West Java. SEAMEO CECCEP, International women's University, and CIMB NIAGA are committed to realizing quality education, cooperation, and good work of all stakeholders required. Early childhood education will be of high quality if the human resources (HR) also have quality competencies.
