UNS – The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta held a graduation ceremony for the first batch of the 2023 Pre-service Teacher Professional Education (PPG) program. The event took place in person at the FKIP UNS Building F Hall on Saturday (2/10/2024), celebrating the graduation of 913 students from 12 study fields.
The event was attended by UNS Vice Rector for Academic and Research Affairs, Prof. Dr. Fitria Rahmawati, S.Si, M.Si.; Chair of the FKIP UNS Academic Senate, Prof. Dr. Munawir Yusuf, M.Psi.; Vice Dean for Academic and Research Affairs of the Faculty of Sports, Dr. Rony Syaifullah, S.Pd., M.Pd.; other FKIP UNS Vice Deans; and heads and coordinators of PPG study programs. Also present were special guests, including the Interim Director of PPG, Ferry Maulana Putra, S.Pd., M.Ed., Head of the Central Java Teacher Training Center, and education department heads from the Solo Raya region.
The Dean of FKIP UNS, Dr. Imam Sujadi, M.Si., reported on the details of the PPG Pre-service Batch 1 graduation. 913 students passed the PPG Competency Test (UKPPG), achieving a pass rate of 94,32%. Graduates were spread across 12 study fields, with outstanding performances in the Javanese Language, English, Cultural Arts, and Mathematics, achieving a 100% pass rate.
Prof. Fitria, representing UNS leadership, extended congratulations to the PPG UNS graduates, expressing pride in the high pass rate. She noted that the knowledge gained over two semesters, including Field Experience Practice (PPL), will be beneficial for both the graduates and the broader development of Indonesia’s education sector.
“This graduation is not the end of your journey but the beginning of your responsibilities as professional educators. The teaching certificate you have earned shows that you are ready to face the challenges of the educational world,” Prof. Fitria stated.
She further encouraged the graduates to continuously update their knowledge, as the education sector is constantly evolving, especially with the rise of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), which increasingly influences education.
“With AI developments, students may quickly adapt to the latest technologies, so as educators, it’s essential to keep up with these advancements,” she added.
The emergence of new teachers from the PPG FKIP UNS also contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by promoting quality education for all. The SDGs aim to ensure inclusive, equitable, and lifelong learning opportunities. One of the quality education indicators within the SDGs is the percentage of teachers meeting the national standards, which include a bachelor’s degree or D-4 qualification and a teaching certificate, as mandated by the Ministry of Education.
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