By Dena | Support Volunteer
“I now want to teach again things about puberty and private areas to my students. I also will make more space for discussion because I feel more confident to answer their questions.”
Such was the impression of a teacher from one of the elementary school teachers after participating in the Training of Trainers (ToT) which is part of the Teenager 101 program.
Another teacher recounted, “Before, I was afraid of saying the wrong thing because the topic of reproductive health is sensitive or taboo. But now, I am more courageous and know how to explain it correctly.”
Stories like these are now frequently heard in the four elementary schools that Bina Berdaya Bangsa partners with in the Krendang district of West Jakarta. Through the Teenager 101 Program, we help teachers understand the changes of puberty and foster teen-friendly communication.
In 2024 and 2025, the ToT program focused on building teachers' awareness of adolescent issues as part of Phase 1. (See the overview of phases in the Project Document). In Phase 2, August through October 2025, teachers were invited to deepen their facilitation skills through microteaching - a training technique in which teachers practice specific skills and short lessons within a small group for immediate feedback. Before each activity, they underwent a briefing with the Bina Berdaya Bangsa team to ensure that the teachers’ delivery of material was consistent and age-appropriate. Afterwards, teachers - especially those in grades 4 through 6 - actively participated as facilitators in classroom education.
Measuring Impact
At the end of the training, we requested each teacher to fill out a feedback form to provide input and evaluate the effectiveness of the session so that we at Bina Berdaya Bangsa can improve how we deliver future ToT trainings. Through this feedback form, an interactive quiz, and the microteaching assessments, the impact of ToT is tangible:
ToT doesn’t just aim to train teachers but also seeks to foster a sense of ownership by the teachers and by the school at large. Through ToT, teachers reflected together on their role in creating safe schools that support adolescent growth and development. They began to formulate concrete next steps that the school could take such as providing safe spaces and education involving parents. In the training, we administered a Safe School Assessment which is based off the Child-Friendly Schools Guidelines put forth by the Indonesia Ministry of Education. We contextualized the Guidelines for the reproductive health context. Through this Safe School Assessment, we were able to see that one school achieved a high designation and three other schools a medium designation.
Looking Ahead
We are preparing the third and final phase of the ToT program as a transition towards school independence and ownership of the perpetuating the Safe School environment. Sustainability efforts will focus on:
With these, the Teenager 101 program goes beyond just a training program, but a local movement that strengthens teachers’ convictions that schools can become a safe place for teenagers to grow healthily, learn to make wise choices, and courageously be themselves.
Thank you for journeying with us and considering how you might support these schools continue the movement.
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