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as working towards the political objectives of national unity

and independence. Some associated themselves with Taman
Siswa because they believed this affiliation gave them scope to
contribute to the cause of nationalism, particularly at a time when
the Dutch were taking tough repressive measures against overt

political activities. Consequently, despite its leaders' frowning
on politics in the schools, Taman Siswa tended to encourage
the growth of anticolonial sentiments among its members. Such
factors as the socioeconomic background of its pupils, the

presence of radical nationalists on its teaching staff, Ki Hadjar
Dewantoro's pedagogical approach, and its atmosphere of
cultural nationalism--all contributed to a heightened political
consciousness. By the time the 1932 Taman Siswa congress

was held, there was already a large group of political activists
within the organization, many of whom were also members of
the Partai Indonesia (Partindo) and the Pendidikan Nasional
Indonesia (residues of Sukarno's banned PNI)” (Lee 1978:

41.42). Sejak berjuang di ranah politik hingga memasuki
lapangan pendidikan, garis perjuangan dan pergerakannya
sangat jelas berhaluan tidak bekerja sama dengan pemerintah
dan kebijakan kolonial. Suwardi termasuk perintis pergerakan

nasional berhaluan non koperatif yang tergolong radikal dan
agitatif terhadap ketidakadilan dan eksploitasi penjajahan.

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