Back to School Movement in the Context of Nonformal Education: A Planetary Social Pedagogy Approach
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The Indonesian government has implemented a policy regarding the return of Out of School Children. Current educational “back to school” movement initiated by local government in Banten Province is a political strategy for a sustainable future of young people living. The purpose of this study to examine the strategies of local government intervention aimed at reaching Out-of-School Children to improve access to education for OOSC in Banten Province, Indonesia. This study employed a qualitative method comprising both a substantive literature review alongside with primary research with local government representatives, community organisations and educators. The data was analysed using thematic analysis with a planetary social pedagogy approach as a theoretical framework. The result show that the back-to-school campaign is run in a decentralized way, with local governments exercising control over the selection of policies and tactics. The return to school season helps youth realize how interconnected they are with others on a daily basis, which enhances their feeling of purpose and empowerment for a sustainable future.
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