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Rural Educators’ Lo-Tech Resiliency Pedagogy: Insights from Eastern Indoensia
Ranta Butarbutar, Santy Monika
17 August 2026 · Vol. 2, Issue 8, pp. 1458-1467
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E8/2026-08
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This study illustrates how seven female rural school teachers in Papua utilize Lo-Tech solutions as a resilience pedagogy in environments with limited infrastructure. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, content analysis, and teacher reflection notes.
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- 17 August 2026
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- Vol. 2, Issue 8, pp. 1458-1467
- ISSN
- 3051-3561 (online) · 3051-3553 (print)
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- CC BY 4.0 — free to read and reuse with attribution
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- EP Journals Group
Abstract
This study illustrates how seven female rural school teachers in Papua utilize Lo-Tech solutions as a resilience pedagogy in environments with limited infrastructure. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, content analysis, and teacher reflection notes. The study revealed that teachers implement four pedagogical stages: planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reflection. This approach positively impacts student outcomes, with evaluations contributing to student engagement, social relationships, and inclusivity. However, this study has limitations, such as the small number of participants, the focus on female teachers, and the absence of classroom intervention, which should be addressed in future research. The study offers several insights and recommendations such as: (1) The government should reduce educators' administrative burdens, allowing them to focus on pedagogy. (2) Both low- and high-tech solutions should be integrated into teaching and learning. (3) Continuous educator training on a weekly, monthly, and semester. (4) High-voltage electricity should be provided to ensure 24/7 availability of the system. (5) Parental involvement and community engagement are vital, as rural schools in Papua cannot thrive without the support of local communities, village leaders, and religious leaders working together to advance education.
Keywords: Lo-Tech, inclusive education, resilience-pedaggoy strategy, rural area, rural schooling, teacher agency
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Ranta Butarbutar, & Santy Monika (2026). Rural Educators’ Lo-Tech Resiliency Pedagogy: Insights from Eastern Indoensia. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 2(8), 1458-1467. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E8/2026-08
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}Questions about this article
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Ranta Butarbutar, Santy Monika.
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In Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, Volume 2, Issue 8, pages 1458-1467, published by EP Journals Group on 17 August 2026.
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10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E8/2026-08 (https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E8/2026-08).
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APA: Ranta Butarbutar, & Santy Monika (2026). Rural Educators’ Lo-Tech Resiliency Pedagogy: Insights from Eastern Indoensia. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 2(8), 1458-1467. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E8/2026-08
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