The Effectiveness of High School Affirmations (ADEM) Repatriation: Empirical Evidence from Central Java and Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

The ADEM repatriation program is one of the government's commitments to address the education problems of children of Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) abroad who have difficulty obtaining access to education services. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of the Repatriation ADEM program in the provinces of Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region. This study uses primary data obtained from questionnaires and interviews. The research sample consisted of four secondary schools (one school in DIY and three schools in Central Java). The results showed thatThe existence of the ADEM Repatriation program is a government policy that is quite effective in overcoming the education problems of children of Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) who have difficulty obtaining access to education services. However, in some areas the implementation is not optimal, both in management management, learning implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.

The effectiveness of secondary education affirmation program (ADEM) for repatriated students in Indonesia: A case study in Lampung province on Sumatra island

“…Cultural differences in students in a new environment can also cause learning difficulties for students. Even, Martono et al (2020) states that "… very different cultures are a major problem that can create learning problems. Enakshi & Vijay (2020) also states "Ethics in socializing, discipline, and various kinds of old habits make students difficult to adapt to culture in a new environment".…”

“…In order to assist students in facing learning constraints, special attention is needed such as teachers, staff and peers (Bartram, 2007). Provision of more than regular students is deemed necessary to help Repatriated students (Martono et al, 2020). Scholarships, mentoring, matriculation, housing, and good facilities have been awarded to repatriated students.…”

“…The existence of a monitoring and evaluation program on student development also greatly influences and strengthens. Monitoring and evaluation is part of the management function which has a very big role in the quality control system (Martono et al, 2020). During the ADEM program, repatriated students are not only provided with facilities such as other students, they are also given proper housing.…”