Title: (Guru Penggerak Existence in the Social Transformation of Indonesia's Education System: An Analysis Based on Structural Functional Theory)
Authors: Ani Juwita (Author)
Volume: 8
Issue: 12
Pages: 132-134
Publication Date: 2024/12/28
Abstract:
The Guru Penggerak program, initiated by Indonesia's Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, aims to cultivate transformational leaders within educational institutions. This program seeks to address challenges within the Indonesian education system, such as unequal access and substandard teacher quality, by promoting innovative learning practices, collaboration, and leadership. Using Structural Functional theory, this paper examines the role of Guru Penggerak in fostering social stability and facilitating social change within Indonesia's diverse educational context. The study highlights how the program contributes to the adaptation of the education system to global demands, emphasizing its manifest, latent, and dysfunctional functions. Despite challenges in implementation, such as regional disparities and resistance among educators, the Guru Penggerak program demonstrates significant potential to enhance educational quality and promote inclusive societal transformation.