Analysis of Problem Solving Effort at Basic  Education Level

Reza Ahmad Madani; Abubakar

Reza Ahmad Madani University Pendidikan Indonesia
Abubakar University Pendidikan Indonesia

Keywords: basic education, SPR, GER, PPF, ALS, DR, LR

Abstract

This article aims to conclude the condition of education in order to find out what problems arise so that policies and steps can be taken to overcome these problems in the basic chart of education in Karawang Regency in 2011-2015. This article is limited to the Map of Education in Karawang Regency from 2011 to 2015 in terms of SPR (School Participation Rate), GER (Gross Enrollment Rate), PPF (Pure Participation Figures), ALS (Average Length of School Period), DR (Dropout Rate), and LR Indicator (Literacy Rate). This article is based on descriptive research. Data collection techniques with Documentation Techniques. The secondary data sources used are those from the Karawang Regency Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the Karawang Regency Education Office, and the Karawang Regency RPJMD. We analyzed all data using descriptive statistics, namely averages and proportions, and qualitative descriptive explanations. The results of this study provide an overview of the map of basic education in Karawang regency. Programs that must be completed in order to improve the quality of education in Karawang Regency include: (1) Completion of 9-year Compulsory Basic Education and support for 12-Year Compulsory Education is carried out by providing School Operational Assistance (SOA), Providing educational assistance for those who are vulnerable dropping out of school, Providing full scholarships to underprivileged and achieving communities for higher education, and Continuation of non-formal education functional literacy (life skills) programs. (2) Improving the quality of classrooms and providing adequate infrastructure. (3) Improving the quality of learning and the welfare of educators and education staff, increasing the ability of teachers in their fields of study, and improving the quality of students. (4) Increasing the optimization of education governance. (5) Increasing the Role of Youth is carried out by providing capital assistance to youth groups through youth cooperatives.