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Jakarta – The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikdasmen), through the Agency for Standards, Curriculum, and Educational Assessment (BSKAP), has introduced the Disaster Education Guidelines along with Technical Instructions (Juknis) for learning in schools affected by disasters.
Head of BSKAP Toni Toharudin explained that this strategic step is intended to safeguard students’ right to learn while fostering a culture of disaster preparedness in schools nationwide.
“Preparedness must be carried out not only at the government level but also within educational institutions, so they can mitigate, endure, and recover after disasters,” Toni said on Monday (March 2, 2026).
Curriculum Flexibility for Disaster-Affected Schools
Head of the Curriculum and Learning Center Laksmi Dewi emphasized that schools in disaster-affected areas are granted full flexibility to adjust their curriculum independently.
Key points in the Juknis include:
• Priority Materials: Schools are not required to complete all learning outcomes. The focus is on psychosocial support, personal safety, disaster mitigation, and essential literacy and numeracy.
• Flexible Assessment: Student evaluations can be conducted through simple methods such as portfolios or assignments, without rigid written exams at the end of the semester.
• Adaptive Methods: Learning can be delivered through limited face-to-face sessions or independent study, depending on available facilities in affected regions.
Building a Culture of Preparedness
Representative of the National Secretariat for Safe Schools (SPAB) Jamjam Muzaki highlighted the importance of risk-based understanding.
“Currently, more than 50 percent of schools in Indonesia are exposed to multiple disaster threats. By 2029, Kemendikdasmen targets 80 percent of local governments to have SPAB regulations and 75 percent of students educated as disaster-ready learners,” he explained.
He called on education offices, school principals, and teachers to integrate disaster education into both curricular and extracurricular activities.
Access to Guidelines
The complete Disaster Education Guidelines and Technical Instructions for Learning in Disaster-Affected Schools are available for free download at the official website: kurikulum.kemendikdasmen.go.id.
This initiative marks a significant step toward strengthening resilience in Indonesia’s education system, ensuring that learning continues even in times of crisis.
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