TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The 2013 Curriculum apparently earned several controversies, starting from its study books to its teaching system. Tarjono, a teacher at State Middle School 181 Karet Tengsin, Central Jakarta, claimed that the curriculum forced teachers to master a subject beyond their educational background. "Teachers must also understand other study branches. This can lead to misconception," he said.
The case happened to teachers of derivatives subject, such as science and social. In the new curriculum, physics, chemistry, and biology are combined into one in science, as well as history, economy, and geography in social. "As for pure subjects such as math and bahasa, there are no branches," he said.
Another problem is that not all teachers have received training on the 2013 Curriculum. Deputy Principal of States High School 78 West Jakarta, Ridnan Wargianto, claimed that half of the teachers in his school are not yet trained. "There are around 37 teachers," said Ridnan. Therefore, Ridnan said that trained teachers are expected to share their experience to their fellow teachers.
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