Friday, May 9, 2008

The Ministry of Education and Research In Brief

covers two policy areas: education policy and research policy. The Minister for Education, and the head of the Ministry is Jan Björklund. The Minister for Higher Education and Research, Lars Leijonborg, is responsible for research.

The Ministry of Education and Research is responsible for issues concerning child care, preschool classes, compulsory and equivalent types of school, independent schools, school-age child care, upper secondary school, local authority adult education, advanced vocational education, supplementary educational programmes, popular adult education, the university and higher education system, research, financial support to students and student welfare issues.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Surakarta, The Cradle oF Javanese Culture


The birth place of the Central Javanese Kingdom. Kasunanan and Mangkunegaran Surakarta has long been famous as a cultural centre in Central Java. Many fine traditional arts such as traditional dances and music as well as the literature in the finest style of Javanese language are very attractive once you have seen it you will fall in love and could never forget.

Mangkunegaran Palace
Another supers repository of Javanese art and culture in Surakarta. The palace has a large veranda and a big room lighted in blue which is called Kerobongan. Usually used for state official ceremonies. The ceiling of the veranda, decorated in an old Batik style. Modang and zodiac symbols in Javanese version.

Kraton Kasunanan
A masterpiece savekeeping of Javanese art and culture. The palace was built in the middkle of 18th century, decorated among other things with gilded Columns and marble statues.
Next to the places is a royal meseum. Where you can see the exhibition of the Surakarta’s cultural history. At the art gallery of the palace there are antiques such as the royal cart, palace’s amulets and ornaments very old and yet very attractive.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Culture Education For Everyone In Indonesia



The culture education about education expecially the culture in indonesia.Many early childhood educators and researchers throughout the world are focusing attention on the ecology of childhood. Gura (1994) says that " . . . what childhood signifies at any time in history or in any society is a reflection of its demography, politics, economy, culture and spiritual life" (p. 97). Numerous researchers, as part of an ecological approach to understanding children's development, have explored family characteristics and how they interact with the community at large. In order to truly understand children, however, we must select a broader orientation. Development can only be fully understood when it is viewed in the larger cultural context.

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More » A child's culture may be the mainstream or dominant culture, or it may be one of many subcultures that can be found in almost any country. Children's experiences and expectations are determined by their local communities, particular political and economic strata, and specific ethnic or cultural groups.

Therefore, each child needs education services that take into account their diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.