JAKARTA: Indonesia will continue in-person learning in schools after the Aidilfitri holidays, scrapping earlier plans to introduce hybrid classes as part of energy-saving measures.
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu’ti said the decision was made after considering academic factors and the need to strengthen students’ character development.
"In accordance with the results of the inter-ministerial meeting on March 23, learning in schools will be carried out as usual with consideration of academic aspects and the strengthening of character education,” he said according to Antara News Agency, on Wednesday (March 25).
Meanwhile, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno said learning activities would proceed as normal, with students continuing to attend classes in person.
He said discussions had been held on adopting hybrid methods, but stressed that online learning is not an urgent necessity given the importance of maintaining the quality of students’ education, according to Antara News Agency.
He added that the learning process must continue optimally without causing learning loss, noting that essential medical services would also continue to operate as usual.
On March 17, Pratikno said the government was preparing a public-sector energy-saving strategy covering education, health and public services, following directives from President Prabowo Subianto to address the impact of global geopolitical tensions on energy supply.
He said five key measures were agreed, including flexible working arrangements for civil servants, expanded use of digital platforms, limits on official travel, energy-saving measures in government buildings, and adjustments to learning methods based on subject needs. - Bernama
