To empower educators through a series of workshops and engagements, with a focus on enhancing teaching and learning practices and the introduction of the 24 Characteristics of a Genius.
FLORES - AN AWAKENING
Mr Krishnan Sinniah of The Four D Group, Genius Asia, Applied Scholastics and ABLE Asia Pacific Region, who is a multidisciplinary Facilitator and Trainer and Guide touched down on the shores of the beautiful island of Flores in Labuan Bajo, Komodo, West Manggarai region, Indonesia from the 18th to the 23rd of January 2025.
Objective:
To empower educators through a series of workshops and engagements, with a focus on enhancing teaching and learning practices and the introduction of the 24 Characteristics of a Genius.
Overview:
The workshops and seminars provided educators with tools and concepts to improve classroom engagement, student involvement, and overall teaching efficiency through the STUDY TECHNOLOGY. The educators immediately applied the data by drilling on a few of the 24 Characteristics of a Genius.
Key Outcomes:
- Engagement and Enthusiasm of Educators:
The educators were enthusiastic and proactive, showing great interest in topics like the “Misunderstood Word” and “Be There” drills for student attentiveness. They valued the hands-on approach and real-world applicability of the techniques.
- Satisfaction of Regency’s Education Officials:
The Regency's education officials praised the content and delivery, noting the tech's positive impact on educators. They highlighted the mission's alignment with regional goals and stressed the need to continue such initiatives.
- Impact on Students:
The session empowered educators and introduced methods fostering interactive, student-centered learning. It also laid the foundation for students to become self-regulated, self-determined learners.
Study Technology & The 24 Characteristics of a Genius
SMP Negeri Satu, Komodo, Labuan Bajo, Flores
What the participants had to say:
I quickly realized why my students often went blank during lessons. I now understand why some lack the desire to study and engage in learning. As an educator, I now know how to recognize their reactions and can now help them follow lessons with interest and understanding.
FLORES
Richardo Mevy Djirado
Today, I found new knowledge in and learned about Study Technology as a teacher and plan to apply it in my next class by implementing its four parts: Observation, Involvement, Familiarity, and Application.
Ana Maria Riswanti
Guru Bahasa Indonesia
I am very impressed with today's Study Technology class, I'll ensure I always have a dictionary when teaching. I also learned that practicing new knowledge repeatedly builds familiarity.
Maria Goreti Domang
Guru Bahasa Indonesia.
At today's Study Technology presentation, I learned the importance of patience and clearing all words for full understanding to prevent students from going blank. I'll also ensure that new knowledge is made familiar so the student truly learns the subject.
Siti Nurfiati
I am grateful to Mr. Krishnan from Applied Scholastic International for introducing me to Study Technology, a new and effective teaching tool. It helps identify students' understanding and promotes better communication to keep them engaged. I plan to prepare thoroughly to ensure students are happy and eager to learn.
Marselina Yosefina Murni, Spd.
Next Steps:
Following the success of the introductory session, the next step is to submit a proposal to the Regency’s Education Department for a pilot project to be launched in Labuan Bajo.
Conclusion:
The introductory sessions successfully met its objective of empowering educators and fostering a learning environment. The STUDY TECHNOLOGY has been demonstrated successfully and the need for empowering educators through study technology along with the 24 Characteristics of a Genius has been established. The enthusiastic participation of educators, combined with the positive feedback from local officials, sets a strong foundation for the proposed pilot project in Labuan Bajo. Moving forward, this initiative has the potential to significantly impact the region’s educational landscape.
A Brighter Future for Education in Flores
Building on the success of the introductory session, the demonstration of the STUDY TECHNOLOGY and the 24 Characteristics of a Genius has clearly established the need for empowering educators. The session successfully met its objective of fostering a transformative learning environment, garnering enthusiastic participation from educators and positive feedback from local officials. We hope to see more such endeavors that hold great promise for significantly enhancing Flores’ educational landscape and shaping a brighter future for its students.
