The National Examination (UN) is back in the spotlight! Amid renewed debates about the return of the UN, Nisa Felicia (Executive Director of PSPK) sits down with Ms. Itje Chodidjah, a PSPK Advisory Board member and a long-time advocate for abolishing the UN over the past 15 years. In this inaugural episode, Ms. Itje reflects on her long journey opposing the UN policy and its impact on learning, competency development, and character building for Indonesian children.

What topics are discussed in this episode?

1️⃣ Déjà vu of the UN issue — Why has this discourse resurfaced?

2️⃣ Arguments Behind Opposing the UN — What are the grounds for rejecting it, and what do supporters say?

3️⃣ Current Policy Context — Are the old arguments still relevant in today’s education system?

4️⃣ The Role of Assessment — Examining formative and summative assessments in educational evaluation.

5️⃣ UN and Character Development — How does the UN affect students’ character and their readiness for the world of work?

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