Analisis Prospektif Kebijakan Penghapusan Pembelajaran Calistung Pada Kelas Rendah Sekolah Dasar

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the prospect policy, forecast future policy, and compile policy recommendations of the elimination of “calistung” learning policies in the lower classes of elementary schools in Malang city. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. This study analyzed using the public policy prospective analysis theory from Dunn. This research in collecting data using interview techniques, and study reference. The key informant is the principal and additional informants namely the teacher and parents of students. The findings of the study are (1) The core of the substantive problem of policy is the problem of skills student and school curriculum; (2) The results of policy forecasting show the competitiveness of students towards “calistung” is slow; and (3) Policy recommendations made by the education authorities should immediately formulate policy guidelines, and schools can get around the “calistung” program by inserting on character building or educational games.