Studies show that under-stimulating environments can lead to inequalities in the early ages. A child who falls behind in these years may never fully bridge the gaps and catch up.

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(Heckman, 2006)

WHY

QUALITY ECED?

Investments in the early childhood stage, a crucial period for cognitive and psychosocial development, can have long-term impacts on a child.  

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(Gertler et al. 2014)

Improving teacher quality was identified as an area of opportunity to strengthen Indonesia's education system. 

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(Asia Philanthropy Circle, 2017)

OUR 

PHILOSOPHY

As the world moves towards what is known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it is important that future generations are not left behind.

'Education 4.0' redefines learning with a focus on shaping higher cognitive capabilities by developing fine social, emotional, intellectual, physical and technological skills.

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We do this through Play. 

Ishk works with the Ministry of Education in Kota Batu, East Java and

SINAU Teacher Development Centre to engage and strengthen

the 3 pillars of a child's ecosystem.

OUR APPROACH

Home

School

Community

OUR

MODEL

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Teachers undergo multi-level trainings run by SINAU.

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Diklat

Dasar

Diklat

Lanjut

Diklat

Mahir

Train the

Trainer

After teachers complete the 5-7 day training, they work on capstone projects to share their knowledge with peers, parents and the wider community.

Once they pass their capstone projects, they receive certification from the Ministry of Education and Culture and receive a pay increment. 

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Modules covered include:

 Key concepts of early childhood education | Child development | 

Teaching children with special needs | Health and nutrition | 

Lesson planning | Ethics and character | Peer teaching | 

Assessing children positively | Ways children learn | 

Communicating with parents 

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