Latest Publications

Systemic Constraints Facing Teacher Professional Development in a Middle-Income Country: Indonesia’s Experience Over Four Decades

November, 2020 | Daniel Suryadarma, Rizki Fillaili, Rezanti Putri Pramana, Shintia Revina
We examine the efficacy of the latest teacher professional development (TPD) initiative in Indonesia, Pengembangan Keprofesian Berkelanjutan or PKB (Continuing Professional Development), and identify the factors affecting its efficacy.

Poor Women’s Access to Public Services: An Endline Study

October, 2020 | Hafiz Arfyanto, Ana Rosidha Tamyis, Asep Kurniawan, Dyan Widyaningsih, Jimmy Daniel Berlianto Oley, Mayang Rizky, Niken Kusumawardhani, Nila Warda, Ruhmaniyati , Sri Murniati, Veto Tyas Indrio

From Cheating to Learning: An Evaluation of Fraud Prevention on National Exams in Indonesia

September, 2020 | Daniel Suryadarma, Menno Pradhan, Arya Swarnata, Emilie Berkhout, Rahmawati
We evaluate the impact of computer-based testing (CBT) on national exam scores in junior secondary schools in Indonesia, exploiting the phased roll-out of the program from 2015 to 2019.

Classroom Observation Tool for Assessing the Dimensions of Teaching Practices (CERDAS)

September, 2020 | Asri Yusrina, Luhur Bima
We develop this observation instrument to describe and investigate teaching practices of primary and secondary school teachers.

Strategies to Improve Indonesia’s Teacher Recruitment Process

September, 2020 | Aris Huang
This brief assess three strategies MoEC may take to ensure that local governments lead the teacher recruitment process so that teachers are selected and recruited for their teaching excellence to serve local needs.