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Summary

This video humorously discusses issues within Indonesia's current education system, specifically focusing on the 'Kurikulum Merdeka' and its flaws. The speaker criticizes the removal of class repetition and national exams, arguing that it has reduced students' motivation to study and negatively impacted Indonesia's education credibility, as some foreign universities, like in the Netherlands, no longer accept Indonesian high school graduates directly. The video blends satire, pointing out how back in the day, students were more engaged, and even suggests that attractive teachers might improve students' focus.

Takeaways

• 😢 The speaker expresses emotional concern, comparing a student's situation with past experiences.
• 🗺️ The question 'Where is Jakarta?' is addressed, with a possible incorrect answer referring to Papua.
• 📚 The video discusses problems with the 'Merdeka Curriculum,' emphasizing the issue of no longer holding students back in school if they fail.
• 🎓 A key problem identified in the curriculum is that students lack motivation to study since they can't be held back a year.
• 📖 The speaker nostalgically reflects on the past, when students who failed would repeat a grade, motivating them to work harder.
• 📝 Another issue mentioned is the removal of the National Exam, which has had negative effects on Indonesian students’ acceptance into Dutch universities.
• 🚫 Since the removal of the National Exam in 2020, some Dutch universities, like the University of Twente, no longer accept Indonesian high school graduates directly.
• 🏫 The speaker notes that the quality of Indonesian high school education is no longer seen as equivalent to that of Dutch schools.
• 💡 The speaker proposes that to improve education, the system needs reform, which would require significant investment and effort.
• 👩‍🏫 A humorous suggestion is made: to motivate male students, there should be more attractive female teachers, as this supposedly helped increase participation in the past.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the video regarding the 'Kurikulum Merdeka'?

The main issue discussed is the absence of a 'no-repeat class' system in the Kurikulum Merdeka, which reduces students' motivation to study.

Why does the speaker believe the absence of the 'no-repeat class' system is a problem?

The speaker believes that without the threat of being held back, students lack motivation to study and improve academically.

What nostalgic comparison does the speaker make between the past and the current education system?

The speaker reminisces about how, in the past, students were more diligent and read books because failing meant not advancing to the next grade, which had real consequences like a harder life.

How does the removal of the National Examination (Ujian Nasional) negatively impact Indonesian students' prospects for studying abroad?

The removal of the National Examination has led some universities, like those in the Netherlands, to no longer accept Indonesian high school graduates directly, as their academic qualifications are no longer deemed equivalent.

What example does the speaker provide of a university that no longer accepts Indonesian high school graduates after the removal of the National Examination?

The University of Twente in the Netherlands is cited as an example, where it is explicitly mentioned on their website that they no longer accept Indonesian high school graduates since 2020 due to the lack of a national exam.

What does the speaker suggest as a potential solution to improve the Indonesian education system?

The speaker suggests that significant investment and effort are required to improve the education system, although they humorously mention that even just giving them 'nasi bungkus' might suffice.

What humorous suggestion does the speaker make to motivate students to attend class?

The speaker humorously suggests that bringing back attractive teachers, especially female teachers, might encourage male students to attend and participate more actively in class.

How does the speaker view the relationship between the absence of exams and students' declining motivation?

The speaker believes that the absence of both the 'no-repeat class' system and national exams has led to students becoming less motivated to study, resulting in a less competitive academic environment.

What does the speaker believe would happen if attractive teachers were reintroduced to classrooms?

The speaker humorously predicts that if attractive teachers returned, students—especially boys—would become more attentive, ask more questions, and participate more actively.

What tone does the speaker use throughout the video, and how does it affect the message?

The speaker uses a humorous and nostalgic tone, blending serious criticisms of the education system with lighthearted suggestions, which makes the video engaging while still addressing important educational concerns.