Guru Honorer Bergelar S2, Mengajar di Pedalaman

Summary

In the remote highlands of Toraja Utara, South Sulawesi, children walk barefoot through the mountains to reach SD Negeri 4 Awan, a school with limited facilities and classrooms. Despite these challenges, the students are eager to learn. The dedicated teacher, Silva, a master's degree holder, has been serving as a volunteer educator for eight years, receiving a modest monthly salary of 500,000. His commitment to providing a better future for these children through education is recognized by the local education department. Despite budget constraints, Silva remains steadfast in his mission to educate and empower his students.

Takeaways

• 🌄 The script describes a rural setting in Toraja Utara, Sulawesi, where children walk barefoot through the fields to reach their school, SD Negeri 4 Awan.
• 🏫 The school has limited facilities, with only three rooms available for six grades, forcing two classes to share one room.
• 📚 Despite the poor conditions, the students are eager to learn and share their learning experiences with each other.
• 👨‍🏫 Silva Paragae is a dedicated teacher at SDN 4 Awan, who has been serving as a volunteer educator in the remote area for eight years.
• 🎓 Silva holds an S2 Magister degree in education and chooses to teach in the remote area without concern for the low salary of 500,000 per month.
• 💼 After teaching, Silva also works by managing livestock and selling goods at home, which is still in a transmigration settlement.
• 🌱 Silva's motivation is to provide a better future and education for the children, as he sees the average educational background of the parents is not high.
• 🏆 The script mentions appreciation for the educational service provided by the teacher to the children in the remote area, with acknowledgment from the Toraja Utara Education Department.
• 🙏 Silva expresses gratitude for the extraordinary reward given to him and for the support from the community and government.
• 🏛 The government of Toraja Utara acknowledges the budget constraints for physical school funding and the welfare of volunteer teachers.
• 🛣 Despite these limitations, Silva remains committed to teaching and providing knowledge to his students, as reported by Amir Kompas TV from Toraja Utara, South Sulawesi.

Q & A

Where is the school SD Negeri 4 Awan located?

SD Negeri 4 Awan is located in the Lembang mountains, Kecamatan Rante Karua, Toraja Utara, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia.

What challenges do the children face while going to school?

The children have to walk barefoot through the hilly terrain to reach the school.

How many classrooms are available at SD Negeri 4 Awan for students from class 1 to class 6?

There are only 3 classrooms available at the school, which are shared by two classes each due to the limited space.

What is the condition of the learning environment at the school?

The learning environment is limited by a simple divider, with broken benches and blackboards.

What is the attitude of the students towards learning despite the difficult conditions?

The students are enthusiastic about learning and are willing to share with their peers.

Who is Silva Paragae and what is her role at the school?

Silva Paragae is a teacher at SDN 4 Awan who has to travel through valleys and hills to reach her teaching location.

What is Silva Paragae's educational background and why did she choose to teach in a remote area?

Silva Paragae is a master's degree holder in education and chose to serve as a teacher in a remote area to provide better education for the children there.

What is the monthly salary Silva Paragae receives as a teacher?

Silva Paragae receives a salary of 500,000 Indonesian Rupiahs per month.

What does Silva do to support her life after teaching?

After teaching, Silva takes care of livestock and sells goods at her home, which is still a temporary residence in a transmigration settlement.

What is Silva's motivation for teaching in such challenging conditions?

Silva's motivation is to provide the children with a better future and education, as she sees that the parents' educational background is generally low.

How does the local education department recognize Silva's dedication to teaching?

The local education department of Toraja Utara appreciates Silva's service by giving her an award for providing education to children in remote areas.

What are the limitations faced by the regional government in supporting the school and its teachers?

The regional government has budget constraints to finance the physical school infrastructure and the welfare of volunteer teachers.

What is Silva's commitment despite the limitations faced by the school?

Despite the limitations, Silva remains determined to serve as a teacher and provide knowledge to her students.