HISTORY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION (VOLKSCHOOL) IN THE DUTCH COLONIAL PERIOD IN ACEH

One of the three-year Dutch schools in Aceh is called People's School (Volkschool). Starting with few Acehnese who are aware that there were once built by colonialists before foundation as they now. Because history (Volkschool) not widely known among Acehnese, it makes for a very fascinating study subject. The purpose this to understand more about how was founded and its educational system operated during colonial era. By using library research methods (Library Research) oral sources (interviews). This uses historical methods, namely heuristics (data collection), source criticism verification), interpretation analysis), historiography. results showed first school formed on December 30, 1907 Ulee Lheu. motivated goal realizing desire East Indies government spread education possible at lowest cost. three years instruction reading, writing, math components Volkschool curriculum format. paid classroom supplies, including slate grip writing implements. Parents pupils required cover expenses ranging from 10 cents 15 cents. No fees ever taken pupils, even early school's existence or towards conclusion may be employed though wages extremely poor after receiving an institution. Although initially forced people send their children (Volkschool), compulsion ultimately led exceptional outcomes. Where produce enlightened generation like one we have today no longer illiterate Latin.