PURWOREJO – Students of the Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR), showcased a range of creative works at the Leadership Project Course Exhibition on Friday, October 30, 2026. Held in the Seminar Room at the East Campus, UMPWR Rectorate Building, the event provided an opportunity for students to present the results of their projects while applying the knowledge and skills they had acquired throughout their studies.
A total of 44 students from the 2026 First Cohort of the PPG Pre-Service Teacher Program took part in the exhibition. They were divided into four study groups from two subject areas: Indonesian Language Education and Automotive Engineering. The products on display included ginger drinks, moringa leaf tea, accessories, and learning media.
These works were the outcomes of the Leadership Project Course taken by second-semester students. Through the course, students were not only expected to produce tangible outputs but also encouraged to work collaboratively, develop innovative ideas, and find solutions to challenges within their learning communities.
Head of the UMPWR PPG Study Program, Dr. Yuli Widiyono, M.Pd., explained that the exhibition was an important part of the students' leadership projects. He noted that the projects were designed to encourage students to create meaningful work through collaboration while contributing to their surrounding communities.
“This exhibition is part of the students’ projects and serves as one of the course outcomes. The process involves collaboration, efforts to address problems within learning communities, and innovation that is expected to help or provide solutions to these challenges,” he explained.
Dean of FKIP UMPWR, Dr. Riawan Yudi Purwoko, M.Pd., also expressed his appreciation for the exhibition. He viewed the event as an opportunity for PPG students to put their knowledge and skills into practice before entering the professional world of education, particularly in schools.
He added that the exhibition marked one of the important stages in the students’ year-long journey in the UMPWR PPG program. After completing this activity, students are expected to focus on preparing for the Teacher Professional Education Competency Test (UKPPG).
“FKIP appreciates this exhibition because it allows PPG students to put their knowledge and skills into practice before entering the real world of teaching in schools. This marks the final stage of their year-long journey in the UMPWR PPG program. We hope that, from this point onward, students will focus more on preparing for the UKPPG so that all of them can graduate by the end of this year,” he said.
Through this activity, the FKIP UMPWR PPG Study Program hopes to better prepare students for the challenges of the teaching profession. The experience of designing projects, producing creative works, collaborating with others, and solving real-world problems is expected to equip them to become creative and innovative educators who can respond to the learning needs of schools.
