What Happened with  Our Earth?

At the end of December 2019, the world was shocked by the discovery of a very deadly virus. Originally in Wuhan city, China. The Wuhan community was shocked by a disease caused by a virus that spreads very quickly and if it is not quickly dealt with it will take the lives of sufferers. This virus came to be known as the Corona virus or COVID-19. The experts call Modernization makes Corona Virus spread faster, even to other countries. This is because every country is so interconnected, whether through travel, communication lines, or supply chains. In the map data distribution of Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE, Friday (3/20/2020) there are now 160 countries and regions infected with the Corona COVID-19 Virus. Wow ... it turns out that the corona virus not only greets the people of Wuhan, but almost all countries. Can we defeat this virus? The answer, can be, by stopping its spread. The trick is to do Social Distancing, wash our hands properly, and wear a mask when you have a fever or cough, and apply a cough ethic.  And it all starts with ourselves.

To reduce and prevent the spread of the corona virus, the Government implements 'Social Distancing'. Social distancing is an effort to prevent transmission of disease infections by keeping a distance from the crowd (The Washington Post via Detikcom Saturday, 03/21/2020). This requires that people must stay at home. Doing all activities from home, such as studying, working, even worshiping is also don at home. Can only leave the house if there is something very important, and can not be done at home. This is because one of the ways of transmitting the covid-19 corona virus is by droplets that can unconsciously be issued by other people around (COVID-19 is transmitted through people who have been infected with the corona virus. The disease can spread through small droplets from the nose or mouth when someone infected with this virus sneezes or coughs, the World Health Organization (WHO) via CNBC Indonesia). Not only that, interacting and even touching with other people can be one of the causes of the transmission of the corona virus. Therefore, obey government regulations, "stay at home". It might be boring, but if we enjoy it with positive things with our beloved family, it will be more fun. So, when the corona virus no longer exists, our relationship with family members is getting closer. 

2020, the year when everything was digital. Maybe we have ever imagined that this year there will be many new discoveries that are very modern and sophisticated. But apparently Corona Virus changed everything, this year we were taught how to wash hands properly.

According to experts, about 98 percent of the spread of viruses and bacteria that cause disease comes from the hands. Washing your hands thoroughly with running water and soap can effectively kill germs, bacteria, and viruses. The Corona Covid-19 virus is no exception. Not surprisingly, in the midst of this corona pandemic, WHO and the government appealed to the public to be diligent in washing their hands thoroughly. In addition, the Corona Covid-19 virus is also considered to be melted if exposed to soap. Therefore wash your hands often. Especially after you sneeze and cough, after being in a public place including transportation, markets, and places of worship, after holding or touching any surface outside the home, including money, before, during, and after caring for the sick, and before and after eat.

The latter uses a mask. Although the corona virus is not transmitted through the air, try to use a mask to stay protected from the virus. Especially when we have a fever or cough. By wearing a mask we will not spread the virus that is in our bodies to people around us. (Use a mask if you are coughing, and close your mouth when coughing or sneezing www.kompas.com). If you are not wearing a mask, cover your mouth and nose with your elbows bent when coughing or sneezing.

In the end, we can stop the corona virus from spreading if we comply with all directions from the government, maintain cleanliness and always be positive in mind. Don't panic right away when we or one of our family members has a fever or cough, but see a doctor immediately. and don't forget to pray to God Almighty, that our earth will return to normal, free from corona viruses.

 A Careless Tongue can be More Dangerous than a Sword.

Nowadays, bullying is increasingly common among teenagers. Bullying is an act of someone to others who can cause or make other people become weak and feel insecure, and most often done unconsciously is verbal bullying. Verbal bullying is intimidation through their words to a bully victim. speak at will to make the victim bully feel frustrated, some even want to end his life. And the most concerning, verbal bullying occur in the school environment. Therefore, to prevent bullying from happening in the school environment, especially verbal bullying, teachers and parents can do the following things: foster a child's confidence, support children's talents, communicate well with children. In this way hopefully no child will become a victim of bullying.

The first, fostering self-confidence of children. Teachers and parents must emphasize to children, that all humans in the world are created by the Almighty different. With different uniqueness and talents, so a child must not be inferior or jealous of the strengths of others, because every child has their own strengths that must be developed.Therefore children must not ridicule others, and do not want to be ridiculed, children must dare to defend themselves. Children must be taught to explore their own potential. And make every talk that sneers at him as a motivation to do better. Parents must be able to make children confident in themselves, because by having self-confidence the child will be independent and bolder.  And he will be better able to deal with circumstances that are different from his home environment (independent children who dare to face change, Jim Taylor). Children who have self-confidence will most likely not be bullied, because bullies always look for children who they think are weak, and inferior. (Bullies will usually choose children who lack confidence, Dra Ratna Djuwita, Dipl. Psych, dosen Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Indonesia,-Aisyah Kamaliah - detikHealth). Children who lack confidence will always be afraid of threats, this will cause them to not dare to complain to anyone instead making it even more depressed. Therefore, teachers and parents must work together in growing children's confidence. Educate him with basic skills that can make him independent. Educate him to be able to socialize well with his friends. Because by having self-confidence the child is easier to excel. (a confident child is more likely to perform better than a child who lacks confidence -Indra Bangkit Komara's scientific contributions).

The second, supporting children's talent. Teachers and parents must be able to make children find talents that exist in themselves, and always support and help develop their talents. Convince children that the talent they have is very good and if developed will be useful for their future. Teachers and parents must also give rewards for everything a child does. Not only when he succeeded but also when he failed, teachers and parents must give him an award to inspire him. The tongue is not reinforced, the words are spoken very easily, so do not let the words that come out of our mouths fade the spirit of the child. The teacher and parent must emphasize to the child that all people sometimes have to fail before they can do their best, and he is not alone there are many people who fail but ultimately succeed. Because children who excel because of their talents will have many friends and are loved by their friends. Help children to develop their talents. Supporting every thing he likes that can make him develop his talents. Keep in mind that all children have their strengths, therefore they must be able to highlight their strengths, so that they are more appreciated by others. (Believe in children who excel is likely to be more valued and cared for. Especially if they excel in academia-Molzania). how can children achieve? certainly the most influential is his family, namely his parents. Parents must be actively involved in children's education not only when learning but also when making decisions. (Various research results show a positive relationship between parent involvement programs in education units with children's learning achievement and for the optimization of other aspects of child development (Parcel & Dufur 2001; Tam & Chan 2009; Gonzalez-DeHass et al. 2005).
Source: https://sahabatkel family.kemdikbud.go.id/laman/index.php?r=tpost/xview&id=249900009)Thus the child will be able to excel and certainly will not be a victim of bully or bully. 

Finally, communicating well with children. Teachers and parents must be fun places to tell stories for children. The teacher not only teaches science to children, but must also be someone who can be relied on when children want to talk about their desires. Teacher and parent communication towards children must be able to make children have love for their peers, not make them feel superior or inferior to their peers. Teachers and parents must be able to emphasize to children, that whatever the problem can be told to the teacher or parent. So that any problems encountered at school can be quickly resolved.When a child can tell anything to his parents, the child will assume that the parent is where he tells the story when experiencing problems. Therefore, parents and teachers must be able to create good communicate, thus creating a good relationship between children and parents and with the teacher. (Good communication will create a good relationship-https://doktersehat.com/) That way the problems faced by children will be quickly resolved. Parents and teachers must be able to be good listeners, not cornering children when they tell stories, but able to find solutions to every problem in the story.
Children will also feel more valued when parents are able to be good listeners for them. (By listening carefully and responding, people will feel valued. It can support him to convey the message better, so that we too can receive messages much better-https://pakarkomunikasi.com/) with good communication the problem of bullying in schools will quickly be revealed, and not a problem that drags on to cause casualties.( the benefits of a good listener - making us better understand children - bully problems are quickly resolved-https://id.theasianparent.com/). When parents are able to understand the condition of children, children will feel they have a protector in their lives, so whatever they encounter will be told to their parents. So that bullies will never happen.

In conclusion, verbal bullying can be prevented if teachers and parents have a close relationship with children. although not visible, verbal bullying is very dangerous to the child's development. therefore teachers and parents must work together. Because A Careless Tongue can be More Dangerous than a Sword. Don't let the words of those around you ruin your child's future.Teachers and parents must be able to foster love within each child. That way, hopefully there are no victims or perpetrators, bully. 

Out LIne :

A Careless Tongue can be More Dangerous than a Sword

Therefore, to prevent bullying from happening in the school environment, especially verbal bullying, teachers and parents can do the following things: foster a child's confidence,support children's talents, communicate well with children.

The first, Fostering self-confidebce of children.

supporting data:

supporting data:

Ø  Book : Your Kids are listening: Nine messages They Need to Haer from You,

   written by Jim Taylor, one of the ways parents build self-confidence in children is

   by educating them to master the basic skills of life that lead to independence.

Ø  Article :”Ciri Anak yang Rentan Jadi Korban Bully dan Cara Mencegahnya”,

    written by Aisyah Kamaliah – detikHealth

Ø  Hubungan antara Kepercayaan Diri dengan Prestasi Belajar dan Perencanaan

   Karir Siswa, written by: Indra Bangkit 

   Komara PSIKOPEDAGOGIA  2016. Vol. 5, No. 1 ISSN: 2301-6167

The second, supporting children's talent.

 supporting data:

Ø Article :Caraku Melawan Bullying Dengan Prestasi,

    written by Molzania.com

     Ø  Article:Orangtua Terlibat, Prestasi Anak Meningkat .

            Sumber: https://sahabatkeluarga.kemdikbud.go.id/

            laman/index.php?r=tpost/xview&id=249900009

        Ø Article : Kisah Albert Einstein, Seorang Ilmuwan Besar Yang Semasa

            Kecilnya Dianggap Seorang Autisme Dan Bodoh, by Muhammad Farhan

Finally,communicating well with children. 

 supporting data:
Ø  Artikel :Bullying: Penyebab, Dampak, Jenis, Cara Mengatasi, dll,
 source: https://doktersehat.com/

Ø Article : 18 Komunikasi yang Efektif dan
Manfaatnya, https://pakarkomunikasi.com/

Ø Article:Komunikasi efektif,pentingnya kemampuan mendengar

   bagi orangtua, https://id.theasianparent.com/

Merdeka Belajar

Merdeka Belajar

Student graduation is measured by exam results, teachers who are more busy taking care of class administration than making  fun teaching, make the minister of education make changes in the world of education with the term freedom of learning. Merdeka Belajar is one of Nadiem Makarim initiative programs that wants to create a happy learning atmosphere, both for students and teachers. At the Joint Coordination Meeting of the Provincial and District or City Education Offices in Jakarta on December 11, 2019, Mr. Nadiem explained Overall, the Merdeka Belajar consists of four important issues, namely the replacement of the national exam (UN) format, the return of authority on the national standard school exams (USBN) to schools, the learning implementation plan (RPP) which is only one sheet, and the zoning in New Student Admissions (PPDB) is more flexible. But from the other side Merdeka Belajar is not only in the classroom, it can answer the teacher's questions, dreaming is limited to pointing the hand when given a question, but Merdeka Belajar is to have a soul and ideals beyond the sky that transcends classrooms and world boundaries,and... this will happen if a person educators have independence in teaching.

The first, the replacement of the national exam (UN) format, UN will be remove…,UN  will be remove, wow ... this is good news for students and parents. Because so far the UN is considered to be a burden on students, teachers and parents because it is an indicator of student success as an individual. So learning is no longer chasing the forced target, learning takes time, learning to create various innovations, all students need different things from the teacher. Then the competence of students is not measured by the UN score. Competence is not individual but competence grows with the environment. Therefore in 2020,  UN will be held the last time. In its place, in 2021,  was changed to the Minimum Competency Assessment and Character Survey.

The second, the return of authority in the national standard school exams (USBN) to schools, the same as the UN at junior and senior high school level, USBN will also be abolished at the elementary level. In 2020 USBN will be replaced with an examination (assessment) held only by school. That way, teachers and schools are more independent in assessing student learning outcomes. Where the exam is in the form of written tests and or other more comprehensive forms of assessment. Such as portfolios and assignments (group work, paperwork and so on).

The third, the learning implementation plan (RPP) which is only one sheet. RPP is only one sheet, it means that the RPP is shortened. From which previously had to follow a predetermined format and spent a lot of time to compile it, now the teacher is free to prepare his RPP. So that the writing of lesson plans is done efficiently and effectively which makes the teacher have time to prepare and evaluate the learning process itself. Teachers can be more active in paying attention and interacting more with their students. So hopefully no more boring learning. There are no more teachers who only give assignments and sit on their chairs throughout the lesson.

Lastly, zoning in New Student Admissions (PPDB) is more flexible. According to Nadiem, the composition of the PPDB zoning pathway can accept students at least 50 percent, affirmation paths at least 15 percent, and a maximum transfer path of 5 percent. For the achievement path or the remaining 0-30 percent is adjusted to the regional conditions. However the Region has the authority to determine the final proportions and determine zoning areas.

From this it can be concluded that "Merdeka Belajar" gives full freedom to schools and teachers in providing interesting learning to students, in developing student talent. No longer charged with certain achievements or certain targets. And of course the teacher must adapt quickly to existing changes. Because the teacher is the key to the success of Merdeka Belajar.

Hopefully later we are able to educate students creatively until they are able to have the potential in their respective fields.