Banyuwangi, 14 November 2024 – Exciting news from the collaboration between the Adiluhung Nusantara Education Foundation (YPAN), the Banyuwangi District Government, and the Association of All Indonesian District Governments (APKASI). They successfully organized a Mini English Camp called “Ant System” for five selected schools in Banyuwangi District. The event, which took place over four days from November 11-14, 2024, at the Aston Banyuwangi Hotel & Conference Center, aimed to enhance teachers’ competency in teaching and create a conducive English learning environment for students.
The event was opened by Mr. Suratno, S.Pd, M.M., the Head of the Banyuwangi District Education Office, who expressed, “The introduction of the ‘Ant System’ method is expected to create a conducive ecosystem to continuously motivate and encourage students to improve their English language skills in school.”
Similarly, Mr. Fais Bayu Wicaksono, the Chairman of YPAN Banyuwangi Branch, emphasized the importance of mastering the English language in the era of globalization. He stated, “English is the key to seizing opportunities at the international level. Therefore, through the ‘Ant System,’ we aim to bring creative, innovative, and easily applicable English language learning to schools.”
The “Ant System” method itself is an English language learning approach that focuses on using English in real and enjoyable contexts. Participants engaged in various activities over the four days, including Training of Trainers (TOT), where they were trained to become English language trainers using the “Ant System” method to train other teachers in their respective schools. This was followed by the socialization of the Ant System SOP, where participants were introduced to the standard procedures for implementing the “Ant System” method. Subsequently, there were discussions and implementations where participants discussed how to apply the “Ant System” method in their schools and created action plans.
The successful hosting of the Mini English Camp “Ant System” is expected to significantly improve the quality of English education in Banyuwangi District. Teachers who participated in this training are expected to become role models and inspire other teachers to create English-speaking environments in schools.
YPAN is committed to enhancing the quality and equality of education in Indonesia through its flagship and specific training programs. Through collaborations with various parties, including local governments, YPAN strives to create a conducive learning ecosystem nationwide, with the hope of producing a golden generation of Indonesians ready to face global challenges.