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Taking The Education Gamble

Education and Culture Minister Nadiem Makarim acknowledged up front that he is not an expert on education, but claimed to be a fast learner. Therefore, the education community doesn\'t expect too much.

By
Yudi Latif
· 10 minutes read
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In general, it is better to take a wait-and-see stance; we will be grateful that the new minister does not make a fatal mistake. A flat public expectation like this is actually a favorable starting point. Nadiem is not burdened with the problem of catching up immediately, so there is no need to overcompensate with a counterproductive demonstration.

Wearing casual dress to the inauguration of a rector has risked sending a mixed signal as the education minister. The implicit message is: "Show content (quality), not formality through packaging." The problem is that the message was delivered with the wrong content and context to collide with the basic principles of education. Two of UNESCO\'s four pillars of education declares that education provides a vehicle for learning to live together as well as learning to be.

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naranasrullah
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