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Message from the Director

Praise Allah the Almighty, because of His blessings SEAMEO Regional Centre for QITEP in

Mathematics has successfully conducted several programmes since it was launched in

2009. During its first and second year, SEAMEO Regional Centre for QITEP in Mathematics

has run programmes, as mentioned in the 2010/2011 Annual Report, to enhance the

quality of mathematics education in SEAMEO member countries. In the third year, the

Centre has also successfully held various programmes, including regional training and in-

country courses in which the Centre has reached several Indonesian regions and one

country in its effort to spread the quality enhancement of mathematics teachers and

education personnel.

The 2011/2012 Annual Report presents a brief description of SEAMEO Regional Centre

for QITEP in Mathematics programmes done within the year. The programme includes

workshops, regular courses, in-country courses, regional training, benchmarking,

international symposium, International seminar, research, short courses, the 2nd

Governing Board Meeting, Regional Wide Assessment meeting, and journal publishing.

This Annual Report is a glance of the Centre’s performance and mandate in executing the

programmes in its third year.

In this regard, we wish to extend our deep appreciation to the Ministry of Education and

Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, SEAMEO Secretariat, SEAMEO Council Official, and

other Centres in SEAMEO for their continuous support of SEAMEO Regional Centre for

QITEP in Mathematics. Our appreciation also goes to all the Governing Board Members

for the wisdom and great support as well as ideas for improving the programmes of the

Centre.

The high commitment, experience sharing, and networking among education institutions

in SEAMEO, affiliate members, and associate members support the Centre to provide its

best service in improving the quality of mathematics education in Southeast Asia.

Director, SEAMEO QITEP in Mathematics, Indonesia Prof. Subanar, Ph.D.

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Table of Contents

Message from the Director ........................................................................................................ i

Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................... iii

Vision, Mission, Values, Goals and Motto ................................................................................. 1

Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... 2

Workshop ............................................................................................................................... 2

Course .................................................................................................................................... 2

Information Dissemination .................................................................................................... 3

Management .......................................................................................................................... 3

Future Agenda........................................................................................................................ 4

KRA I ........................................................................................................................................... 5

Regional Leadership .................................................................................................................. 5

Workshop on Course and Research Preparation .................................................................. 5

Regular Course ....................................................................................................................... 7

In-country Course ................................................................................................................ 10

Regional Training ................................................................................................................. 11

Benchmarking ...................................................................................................................... 13

International Symposium ..................................................................................................... 14

International Seminar .......................................................................................................... 15

General Lecture .................................................................................................................... 15

Research ............................................................................................................................... 16

Short Course ........................................................................................................................ 17

KRA 2 ........................................................................................................................................ 19

Regional Visibility ..................................................................................................................... 19

The 2nd Governing Board Meeting ....................................................................................... 19

Regional Wide Assessment Meeting ................................................................................... 19

Journal Publishing ................................................................................................................ 20

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KRA 3 ........................................................................................................................................ 23

Solid Resources Base ................................................................................................................ 23

Organization Chart ................................................................................................................... 25

Annual Report of SEAMEO QITEP in Mathematics, July 2011 – June 2012 | 1

SEAMEO QITEP in Mathematics

Vision, Mission, Values, Goals and Motto

Vision

To be a centre of professional excellence in the area of mathematics education for

teachers and education personnel within the framework of sustainable development.

Mission

To develop and enhance professional excellence of mathematics teachers and education

personnel through capacity building, resources sharing, information exchanges, research

and development, and networking within SEAMEO member countries.

Values

1. Professionalism

2. Togetherness

3. Innovative

4. Productive

5. Democratic

6. Accountable

7. Continuous Improvement

8. Global Minded

9. Credible

Goals

1. To cater for the needs of improving the quality of mathematics teachers and

education personnel in the region

2. To promote sustainable professional development for teachers and education

personnel in the area of mathematics education

3. To establish extensive networks, information exchange and sharing of best

practices in the area of mathematics education among SEAMEO member

countries

4. To provide intellectual forums on mathematics education innovation

Motto

We make people learn mathematics easily and joyfully

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Executive Summary

SEAMEO Regional Centre for QITEP in Mathematics (hereafter called as QITEP in

Mathematics) is consistently improving its quality and service in developing and

improving the quality of mathematics teachers and education personnel in the Southeast

Asian region.

In fiscal year 2011/2012, QITEP in Mathematics has successfully conducted several

programmes including workshops, regular courses, in-country courses, regional training,

benchmarking, research, international symposium, international seminar, research, short

courses, the 2nd Governing Board Meeting, Regional Wide Assessment meeting, and

journal publishing. These activities, on one hand, prove that the Centre is strongly

enthusiastic to implement the programmes of the Five-Year Development Plan. On the

other hand, they have become challenges for the Centre to overcome to actualize its

commitments.

Workshop

From July 2011 to June 2012, QITEP in Mathematics conducted 7 workshops to prepare

materials for courses and other academic programmes in the Centre which were

supported and funded by the Government of Indonesia. These workshops involved 110

participants consisting of mathematics teachers, education personnel, experts, college

students, as well as structural and functional officials and staff of both QITEP in

Mathematics and PPPPTK Matematika (Centre for Development and Empowerment of

Mathematics Teachers and Education Personnel/CDEMTEP).

Course

QITEP in Mathematics delivered 4 regular courses. The titles for those regular courses are

Course on Joyful Learning in Mathematics Education for Primary School Teacher, Course

on Developing Lesson Study in Mathematics Education for Primary School Teachers, and

Course on Clinical Supervision in Mathematics Education. Course on Joyful Learning in

Mathematics Education for Primary School Teacher was held from 2 to 22 July 2011 and

followed by 25 elementary school teachers from Southeast Asian countries. Another

course with the same title was conducted from 26 March to 15 April 2012 and attended


by 24 participants from 6 SEAMEO member countries. Course on Developing Lesson Study

in Mathematics Education for Primary School Teachers was dated 23 April to 13 May 2012

and Course on Clinical Supervision was held on 21 May to 10 June 2012.

In 2011, the Centre conducted 3 in-country courses; 1 in Lao PDR and 2 in Indonesia. The

first course, which was conducted in Lao PDR and held on 26 September to 2 October

2011 entitled ‘In-country Course on Clinical Supervision’. Thirty school supervisors

participated in the course. The next two courses were conducted in Indonesia. On 28

October to 2 November 2011, the ‘In-country Course on the Utilization and Development

of IT-based Software for Mathematics Junior High School’ was held in Asahan, North

Sumatera, Indonesia. The course was followed by 30 participants. The ‘In-country Course

on Teacher-made Teaching Aids’ was held at Bodon Elementary School, Yogyakarta,

Indonesia, and attended by 30 elementary school teachers.

Besides regular and in-country courses, the Centre also conducted 3 regional trainings

entitled ‘Joyful Learning in Mathematics Education for Primary School Teachers’. They

were conducted in three provinces in Indonesia; Bali, Makassar and North Sumatera. The

regional training conducted in Bali was held on 24 to 29 November 2011. On 14 to 19

December 2011, the next regional training was held in Makassar, South Sulawesi. Medan,

North Sumatera became the province where the last regional training was held, it was

dated 17 to 22 December 2011. The regional training was followed by 30 participants

each.

Information Dissemination

Information about QITEP in Mathematics is disseminated through various media, such as

leaflet, booklet, CD, and internet. The information consists of the Centre’s profile,

programmes, course materials, and others.

Management

At the moment, the Centre is lead by a Centre Director. The Director is assisted by an

Acting Deputy Director for Programme, an Acting Deputy Director for Administration, a

research specialist, a training specialist, an IT specialist, and four Acting Heads of

Divisions. Nevertheless, the position of Acting Deputy Director for Programme has been


vacant since January 2012, while the position of Acting Deputy Director for

Administration has been vacant since March 2012.

The Centre is located in the compound of PPPPTK Matematika/CDEMTEP. Recently, the

Centre has 15 administrative staff and 3 seconded staff from CDEMTEP.

Future Agenda

In the fiscal year 2012/2013, QITEP in Mathematics will be conducting various activities as

stated in its Five-Year Development Plan. These activities, such as courses, benchmarking,

regional wide assessment meeting, etc., are intended to enhance the quality of

mathematics teachers and education personnel in the Southeast Asian region. In addition,

QITEP in Mathematics will also conduct a research block grant programme. It is intended

to gather findings and innovation in the field of mathematics education. The research

block grant will be awarded not only to mathematics teachers but also mathematics

experts (lecturers, teacher trainers, and supervisors). In turn, it is expected that the

research will enhance the quality of mathematics education.


KRA I Regional Leadership

In the fiscal year 2011/2012, QITEP in Mathematics has conducted 8 workshops on course

and research preparation, 4 regular courses, 3 in-country courses, 3 regional training, 2

benchmarking, 1 international symposium, 1 international seminar, 2 general lectures, 1

research, and 6 short courses. The details of each activity are as follows.

Workshop on Course and Research Preparation

During the period of July 2011 to June 2012, QITEP in Mathematics has conducted 8

workshops on course and research preparation. The workshops were held to prepare the

materials for courses and other academic programmes in the Centre. The list of the

workshops is written in the following table.

No. Title Date Participant Venue

1. Developing Learning

Model/ Try out 15 August 2011

15 SD Muhammadiyah

Condongcatur (Elementary School)

15 SMP N 1 Bantul (Junior

Secondary School)

15 SMA N 1 Jetis (Senior

Secondary School)

2. Developing Learning

Model/Revision 16-18 August 2011 20

QITEP in Mathematics

3.

Preparation for the Governing Board

Meeting 22-23 August 2011 16

4. Developing Learning Model/Finalization

12-14 September 2011 20

5.

Block Grant Research/Designing

and Formulating Research Block Grant

Guideline

28-31 March 2012 10

6.

Finalization of Structure Programme

and Syllabus 2-3 April 2012 15

7. Finalization of Hand-

out Materials 4-5 April 2012 15

8. Workshop on Designing

Working Paper 16 – 17 April 2012 20


Workshop on Developing Learning Material/Try out

Workshop on Developing Learning Material/Revision

Workshop on Preparation for the 3nd Governing Board Meeting


Regular Course

QITEP in Mathematics conducted 2 regular courses on Joyful Learning in Mathematics

Education for Primary School Teachers, 1 regular course on Developing Lesson Study in

Mathematics for Primary School Teachers, and 1 regular course on Clinical Supervision in

Mathematics Education in fiscal year 2011/2012.

The table below shows the regular courses held in fiscal year 2011/2012:


1. Course on Joyful Learning in Mathematics Education for

Primary School Teachers 2-22 July 2011 25

SEAMEO QITEP in Mathematics

2. Course on Joyful Learning In Mathematics Education for

Primary School Teachers 26 March-15 April 2012 24

3.

Course on Developing Lesson Study in Mathematics

Education for Primary School Teachers

23 April – 12 May 2012 24

4.

Course on Clinical Supervision in Mathematics

Education for Junior and High School Supervisor,

Principal and Vice Principal

21 May – 10 June 2012 22

Workshop on Developing Learning Material/Finalization

Workshop on Developing Learning Material/Finalization


The course on joyful learning enabled participants to learn and practice teaching

mathematics using joyful activities. They were taught to use teaching aids, games, video

and interactive activities to increase mathematics understanding. As mentioned in the

title of the course, its target is primary school teachers from Southeast Asian countries. In

the first Course on Joyful Learning in Mathematics Education for primary school teachers

2011, the participants experienced mathematics learning through origami with Prof. Dr.

Masami Isoda from Tsukuba University, Japan. Each SEAMEO member country, Brunei

Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, The

Philippines, Timor Leste, Vietnam and Indonesia, sent its delegate(s). The later joyful

learning course was attended by elementary school teachers from Brunei Darussalam,

Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Thailand, The Philippines, and Vietnam.

During the course on lesson study, 24 participants learned the basic concepts of “plan”,

“do” and “see” in lesson study. In this course, the participants gained much experience

from Prof. Dr. Masami Isoda from Tsukuba University on implementing lesson study.

Outdoor Mathematics at Borobudur Temple in Course on

Joyful Learning in Mathematics Education for Primary

School Teacher 2011

Joyful Learning in the Classroom


The course on clinical supervision was dedicated to supervisors, principals and vice

principals. During the course, participants obtained insights on mutual coordination and

collaboration in administration and educational programmes in schools. Prof. Frederick

Leung (University of Hong Kong) presented materials on the Concepts and Theories of

Academic Supervision, Principles of Clinical Supervision, and Characteristic of Clinical

Supervision. Dr. Ho Weng Kin from the National Institute of Education, Singapore also

shared with the participants on Mathematics Education in Singapore: Current Trends and

Future Directions.

Implementation of Lesson Study in the Classroom Learning the Lesson Study Concept by Prof. Dr. Masami

Isoda from Tsukuba University, Japan

Learning Concept and Theory of Academic Supervision by

Prof. Frederick Leung from the University of Hog Kong

Mathematics Education in Singapore: Current Trends and

Future Directions by Dr. Ho Weng Kin from National

Institute of Education Singapore


In-country Course

Besides regular courses, QITEP in Mathematics also conducted 3 in-country courses

within the same fiscal year. These courses can be observed in the following table.


1. In-country Course on Clinical Supervision in

Mathematics Education

28 September - 2 October 2011

30 National

University of Lao, Lao PDR

2.

In-country Course on Teacher-made Teaching Aid for Primary School

Teachers

31 October - 5 November 2011

30

SD Muhammadiyah

Bodon, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

3.

In-country Course on Utilization and

Development of IT-based Mathematics Learning for Junior Secondary School Mathematics Teachers

28 October - 2 November 2011

30

SMP N 6 Kisaran, Asahan, North

Sumatera, Indonesia

In the In-country Course on Clinical Supervision in Mathematics Education, high school

supervisors in Lao PDR were provided materials on strategies for improving mathematics

learning, the basic concepts of clinical supervision, the philosophy of mathematics

education, and mathematics teaching using computer technology.

The next in-country course is entitled Teacher-made Teaching Aid for Primary School

Teachers. In this course, the participants were trained to develop teaching aids from

simple and recycled materials from their surrounding environment.

In-country Course on Clinical Supervison in Mathematics Education in the National University

of Lao PDR


Another in-country course held by the Centre is on Utilization and Development of IT-

based Mathematics Learning for Junior High School Teachers. It was attended by

mathematics junior secondary school teachers in SMP N 6 Kisaran, Asahan District, North

Sumatera Province, Indonesia. They learned about teaching and learning mathematics

using technology, such as computers and mobile phones.

Regional Training

From July 2011 to June 2012, QITEP in Mathematics held 3 regional training on Joyful

Learning in Mathematics Education for Primary School Teachers at three different places

in Indonesia as described in the following table.


1.

Regional Training on Joyful Learning in

Mathematics Education for Primary School

Teachers

24-29 November 2011 30 Quest Hotel, Bali,

Indonesia

In-country Course on Teacher -made Teaching Aids for Primary School Teachers in SD Muhammadiyah

Bodon, Yogyakarta-Indonesia

In-country Course on Development of IT-based Mathematics Learning for Junior

Secondary School Teachers in Asahan District, North Sumatera- Indonesia



2.



Teachers

14-19 December 2011 30 Singgasana Hotel,

Makassar, Indonesia

3.



Teachers

17-22 December 2011 30 Madani Hotel,

Medan, Indonesia

As mentioned in the title of the course, the target participant was primary school

teachers. During the course, they learned how to teach mathematics in joyful activities

using games, teaching aids, dancing and singing. They did not only engage in peer

teaching activity, but also made final reports including lesson plans and action plans.

Regional Training on Joyful Learning in Mathematics Education for Primary School Teachers in Makassar, South Sulawesi,

Indonesia

Regional Training on Joyful Learning in Mathematics Education for Primary School Teachers in Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia


Benchmarking

To continuously improve the quality of Centre programmes, benchmarking becomes one

of the programmes conducted by QITEP in Mathematics in the fiscal year 2011/2012. The

resume is as follows.

From 8 to 14 October 2011, three officials from QITEP in Mathematics and one official

from CDEMTEP joined a study visit programme in Capital Normal University (CNU) Beijing

and Jiangsu University Nanjing. These delegates, Prof. Subanar, Ph.D., Puji Iryanti,

M.Sc.Ed., Abu Ma’ali Iskrimunanto, S.Pd., and Dr. Wahyudi, explored and discussed the

possibilities of collaborations between QITEP in Mathematics and the two universities.

They also learned about the mathematics teacher education and training system in the

People’s Republic of China.

Another benchmarking programme, conducted from 27 November to 3 December 2012,

aimed at finding several factors that might influence the best results of Hong Kong

students in TIMSS and PISA. Those factors should be taken into account in improving the

No. Institution Date Delegate

1. Capital Normal University and Jiangsu University

8-14 October 2011

Prof. Subanar, Ph.D. Abu Ma’ali I, S,Pd.

Puji Iryanti, M.Sc.Ed. Dr. Wahyudi

2. University of Hong Kong, Hong

Kong Institute of Education, and Education Bureau of Hong Kong

27 November-3 December 2011

Dr. Ida Karnasih Sri Wardhani

Fadjar Shadiq, M.App.Sc

Regional Training on Joyful Learning in Mathematics Education for Primary School Teachers in Bali, Indonesia


quality of mathematics education in SEAMEO member countries. Therefore, QITEP in

Mathematics assigned Dr. Ida Karnasih and Fadjar Shadiq M.App.Sc., while CEDEMTEP

sent Sri Wardhani, M.Pd., to have a study visit in Hong Kong. During the programme, they

observed and learned pre-service and in-service programme of mathematics education at

the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Institute of Education, and Education Bureau of

Hong Kong.

International Symposium

QITEP in Mathematics has successfully held an international symposium on mathematics

education innovation entitled ‘Connecting Practice and Research: Working towards

Mathematics Literacy’ on 18-19 November 2011. It was conducted as an international

forum to foster the exchange of innovative ideas and strategies for mathematics teaching

and learning and to establish collaboration and partnerships among mathematics

educators.

The symposium was facilitated by several experts in mathematics education such as

Associate Professor Allan Leslie White, Ph.D. and Catherine Attard from University of

Western Sydney, Australia and Associate Professor Ng Swee Fong, Prof. Lee Peeng Yee,

Eric Chang Chun Ming, Ng Kit Ee Dawn and Wanty Widjaja, Ph.D. from the National

Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore. It was followed by more than 70 participants who

were exposed to the strategies for teaching a more diverse group of students, ensure

students’ maximum achievement, and engage those who wish to pursue a career in

mathematics.

International Symposium in SEAMEO QITEP in Mathematics


International Seminar

On 14 March 2012, QITEP in Mathematics held a one-day seminar and workshop entitled

‘Toward the Betterment of Mathematics Education’. This seminar was divided into three

sessions in which each contained lectures and discussions. In the first session Prof. Mohan

Chinnapan, Ph.D. from University of South Australia was invited to be the resource

person. In the second session, Mr. Fadjar Shadiq, M.App.Sc. and Ms. Puji Iryanti, M.Sc.Ed.

continued with the discussion on Problem Solving Approach. In the last session, Dr.

Wahyudi delivered a presentation on TIMSS. The participants from QITEP in Mathematics

and CEDEMTEP enthusiastically followed the seminar.

General Lecture

In order to obtain a better understanding of Continuous Professional Development (CPD),

QITEP in Mathematics conducted a general lecture on 20 October 2011 inviting Prof.

Johny Lott, the past president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

(NCTM), USA,

General Lecture with Prof. Mohan Chinnapan, Ph.D. from the University of South Australia

General Lecture by Prof. Johnny Lott from The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics,

USA


QITEP in Mathematics in collaboration with CDMTEP conducted another general lecture

on 31 October 2011 entitled ‘The New Era of Mathematics’, inviting Kim Schriefer from

the International Academic Relations of Wolfram Research and Dr. Paritosh Mokhasi from

Technical Service of Wolfram as speakers.

Research

From October to November 2011, QITEP in Mathematics has conducted research on the

sustainability of lesson study in 3 provinces of Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia,

and Thailand. It was a follow-up programme related courses on lesson study conducted

from 2009 to 2011. The research involved selected alumni of these courses as co-

researchers, as follows.

Institution Co-researcher Observer Date Indonesia

SD Al Hikmah Surabaya Mr. Fadjar Budi. U Ms. Puji Iryanti 29 September-2

October 2011 SMAN 15 Surabaya Mr. Ali Gufron Mr. Fadjar Shadiq 12-16 October 2011

SMAN 1 Singaraja Mr. Ngurah Putu

Wiswayana Dr. Ida Karnasih 17-21 October 2011

SMPN 1 Singaraja Mr. I Gusti Agung

Oka Yadnya Ms. Pujiati 17-21 October 2011

SMPN 5 Sragen Ms. Ninik Suparni Dr. Wahyudi 26-29 October 2011 SMAN 1 Magelang Mr. Susbiantoro Ms. Puji Iryanti 26-29 October 2011

Brunei Darussalam

SMPI HM Serasa Ms. Dk. Maryati Bt

Pg Hj Metersad Dr. Ida Karnasih

Ms. Anna Tri Lestari

21-25 November 2011 Maktab Sains PSBS

Ms. Noorhamizah Bt Hj Suhaimi

Cambodia

Reusey Kao High School Mr. Bunly Yim

Ms. Vathana Chea Dr. Wahyudi Mr. Fadjar Shadiq

23-28 October 2011 Prah Reach Samphear High

School Ms. Sodany Rin

Thailand

Samakhi Witthayakhom Ms. Niphaphon

Duangkham Ms. Pujiati

Ms. Sriyanti 20-25 November 2011


Short Course

In December 2011, QITEP in Mathematics conducted 6 short courses in New Zealand, The

Philippines, and Indonesia.

Institution Country Date Participants

Hamilton University New Zealand 7-13 December 2011 Mr. Subanar Mr. Wahyudi Mr. Fadjar Shadiq

Victoria University New Zealand 7-13 December 2011 Ms. Ganung Anggraeni Ms. Puji Iryanti Ms. Pujiati

INNOTECH The Philippines 5-8 December 2011

Ms. Anna Tri Lestari Mr. Adi Wijaya Ms. Sukajati Mr. Joko Purnomo

INNOTECH The Philippines 13-16 December 2011

Ms. Nunik Sukeksi Ms. Indarti Ms. Sriyanti Mr. Yuliawanto Mr. Rahmat Siswanto Mr. Tammimmudin

SEAMOLEC Indonesia 7-11 December 2011

Ms. Rachma Noviani Ms. Siti Khamimah Ms. Zulianti Ms. Tika Setiawati Mr. Joko Setiyono Mr. Nur Sya’bani Arief

SEAMOLEC Indonesia 12-16 December 2011

Mr. Victor Deddy K. Mr. Eko Purnomo Ms. Sri Maryati Ms. Astuti Waluyati Ms. Evi Nur Hikmawati Ms. Hani Palupi

The goals of the short courses attended in New Zealand were to learn best practices from

Hamilton University and Victoria University in terms of quality improvement programmes

of mathematics teachers and education personnel and to hold mutually beneficial

discussions and meetings to establish a long-term relationship.


As a newly established Centre, QITEP in Mathematics needs to learn from its sister

centres, such as INNOTECH (SEAMEO Regional Centre for Educational Innovation and

Technology) and SEAMOLEC (SEAMEO Regional Open Learning Centre). Therefore, the

Centre and CEDEMTEP sent their delegates to these two Centres. At INNOTECH, the

delegates learned several matters concerning the organization of courses, marketing

strategies, and other office and administration management. In addition, the delegates

also observed the e-learning system applied in INNOTECH. The delegates assigned to

SEAMOLEC learned similar matters, with a special emphasis on how to conduct

international events.

Short Course in INNOTECH, the Philipinnes

Short course in Hamilton University

Short Course in SEAMOLEC, Jakarta, Indonesia


KRA 2 Regional Visibility

From July 2011 to June 2012, QITEP in Mathematics has conducted 3 programmes for

regional visibility. They are the 2nd Governing Board Meeting, Regional Wide Assessment

Meeting, and Journal Publishing. More detailed information of each programme is

provided in the description below.

The 2nd Governing Board Meeting

QITEP in Mathematics has successfully conducted the 2nd Governing Board Meeting in

Basko Hotel, West Sumatra, on 19-23 September 2011. The meeting was attended by

Governing Board Members from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao DPR,

Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, representatives from SEAMEO

Secretariat, the Ministry of Education of Indonesia, QITEP in Mathematics and CDEMTEP,

and Education and Sport Office of West Sumatra. The Governing Board Meeting

determined the policies for the academic standards and operations of the centre. In

accordance to the functions of the 2nd Governing Board Meeting, the Centre prepared

several working papers on its previous year activities and programmes for the next year.

These legal documents included follow-up actions, an annual report, the three-year

budget, centre collaborations, a new logo and seal, and proposed programmes.

Regional Wide Assessment Meeting

Students’ learning process can be analyzed through assessment. By scrutinizing

mathematics assessment results, we can analyze several aspects, such as students’

understanding, reasoning, mathematics communications and problems solving.

The 2nd Governing Board Meeting in Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia


Considering the importance of assessment, QITEP in Mathematics plans to formulate

mathematics assessment in Southeast Asia Region. As a standpoint of realizing the plan,

the Centre conducted the first Regional Wide Assessment Meeting from 4-6 October 2011

at QITEP in Mathematics. The Centre invited several experts in mathematics assessment.

They were Prof. Frederick KS Leung from the University of Hong Kong, Dr. Cheah Ui Hock

from SEAMEO RECSAM, Ms. Dewani Goloi from Ministry of Education Malaysia, Prof.

Iwan Pranoto from Bandung Institute of Technology, Dr. Ali Mahmudi, S.Pd, M.Pd from

Yogyakarta State University, and Prof. Subanar, Ph.D. from QITEP in Mathematics.

In the future, the project aims to gather more relevant data, with the hope that based on

the results yielded from the regional wide assessment, the Centre will be able to provide

relevant training for mathematics teachers in the region.

Journal Publishing

Journal Publishing aimed at providing opportunities for experts or specialists in the

mathematics field, mathematics teachers, and educational personnel to develop,

encourage, and share their ideas in mathematics studies and learning.

The academic journal named ‘Southeast Asia Mathematics Education Journal’ (SEAMEJ)

published by the Centre was expected to contribute to mathematics education

development in the region.

Regional Wide Assessment in QITEP in Mathematics and collaboration with University of Hong

Kong and TIMSS Malaysia


Journal publishing was conducted through the following steps; discussing, evaluating,

editing, layouting, and publishing the journal. The whole programme was conducted at

QITEP in Mathematics, and was deliberated as follows.

No. Activity Date Venue

1. Discussing the papers for the

journal 21-22 November

2011

QITEP in Mathematics

2. Evaluating the journal 26-27 November

2011 3. Editing the journal 1-2 December 2011 4. Layouting the journal 12 December 2011 5. Publishing the journal December 2012



KRA 3 Solid Resources Base

In the fiscal year 2011/2012, the government of Indonesia through SEAMEO Regional

Centre for QITEP in Mathematics has allocated US$ 320,995.93 to run the Centre’s

programmes. The budget was covered through DIPA funds and managed by the Centre

for the Development and Empowerment of Mathematics Teachers and Education

Personnel (CDEMTEP).

Allocation

The funds allocation is presented on the table and chart below.

Dollar Rate on 25 April 2012 from Mandiri Money Changer is US $ 1 = IDR (Rp) 9,543


Main Programmes of SEAMEO QITEP in Mathematics in 2013

1. Training Needs Assessment

2. Regular Courses:

3. In-country Courses:

4. Block Grant Research

5. Regional Wide Assessment

6. Journal Publishing

7. Competitions in Mathematics Teaching and Learning


Organization Chart

Prof. Subanar, Ph.D. Director

Mr. Fadjar Shadiq Acting Head of Division

of Research and Development, Capacity Building, and Training

Ms. Pujiati Acting Head of

Division of Finance, Personnel, and Infrastructure

Ms. Sriyanti Acting Head of

Division of Partnership, International Public

Relations and Marketing

Ms. Anna Tri Lestari Acting Head of

Division of Teaching and Learning Materials

Development

Dra. Puji Iryanti,Msc.Ed. Former Acting Deputy Director for

Administration

Dr. Ida Karnasih Former Acting Deputy Director for

Programme


Staff

Dr. Wahyudi Research Specialist

Mr. Sahid Training Specialist

Mr. Punang Amaripuja IT Specialist

Mr. Luqmanul Hakim Staff of Division of

Research and Development, Capacity Building, and Training

Ms. Hani Palupi Staff of Division of


Ms. Mutiatul Hasanah Staff of Division of


Mr. Joko Setiyono Staff of Division of


Ms. Rina Kusumayanti Staff of Division of

Teaching and Learning Materials Development

Ms. Marfuah Staff of Division of


Mr. Eko Nugroho Staff of Division of



Mr. Suhananto

Staff of Division of

Teaching and Learning

Materials Development

Mr. Febriarto Cahyo Nugroho

Staff of Division of Teaching and

Learning Materials Development

Mr. Tri Budi

Wijayanto


Finance, Personnel, and

Infrastructure

Ms. Zulianti



Infrastructure

Ms. Rini Handayani



Infrastructure

Ms. Wahyu Karina

Praptiwi



Infrastructure

Ms. Siti Khamimah


Partnership,

International Public


Ms. Rachma Noviani


Partnership,

International Public


Ms. Evi Nur Hikmawati


Partnership, International

Public Relations and

Marketing

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Message from the Director - seameo.org · KRA 3 ... SMP N 1 Bantul (Junior Secondary School) 15 SMA N 1 Jetis (Senior Secondary School) 2. 16 Developing Learning Model/Revision