A Governance Model Study of Shimin Center in Japan and Educational House in Indonesia in the Basic of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

Abstract

This study examines the governance model of community education units in two countries, namely the Shimin Center in Japan and the Educational House in Indonesia, particularly exploring the conceptual model and its implementation to support Education for Sustainable Development. This study aims to provide an overview of the implementation of community education units in two countries. This study employed descriptive study method with qualitative approach. The respondents of this study were 10. The results showed that 1) the conceptual model of Shimin Center governance is based on the principle of community-based learning , the principles of Education for All, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), cultural values and local wisdom, 2) the governance model implementation developed by Educational House followed 7 program components; a) Program Input (raw input, instrumental input, environmental input, process, output, other input and impact), b) Learning Process and c) Learning output. The implementation in Japan's Shimin Center followed three main characteristics i.e. the information center, the participation center and self-actualization and it is open to all ages and parties and it is a place that guarantees freedom and equality, free services, autonomous learning and cultural institution, possessing staffs, accessibility, adequate facilities and community participation. Keywords—governance model; Shimin Center; educational house and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)