Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) - through the Institute of Education and Educational Personnel (LPTK) held an Inauguration and Oath Taking of Professional Teachers for participants of the Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) for Specified Teachers Piloting 2 and 3 in 2024, on Saturday, 24 May 2025. This event was held blended, namely offline at Morazen Hotel Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, and also online.
The event was attended by the Chairman of the UMPWR Daily Board of Trustees (BPH) Drs. H. Hamidi, M.Pd., UMPWR Rector, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., UMPWR PPG Coordinator Dr. Yuli Widiyono, M.Pd., PPG teaching lecturers, as well as invited guests including the Head of Regional Office Branch IX of Central Java Province, Dr. Nikmah Nurbaity, M.Pd.B.I.
The graduates of PPG for Specified Teachers Piloting 2 and 3 Year 2024 UMPWR were officially confirmed as Professional Teachers after passing the entire series of educational processes, learning practices, and competency tests. The oath-taking procession was led directly by the UMPWR Rector and was carried out solemnly, reflecting the moral and professional responsibilities that the inaugurated teachers now carry.
In his report, UMPWR PPG Coordinator Dr Yuli Widiyono, M.Pd., said that there were 580 piloting 2 graduates and 710 people who passed in piloting 3. PPG participants at UMPWR themselves come from all over Indonesia, Sabang - Merauke. Yuli Widiyono informed that in the event which was conducted offline, several PPG graduates attended from various regions in Indonesia, including Yogyakarta, Central Java, East Java, West Java, DKI Jakarta, Banten, Sumatra, East Nusa Tenggara, and Ambon, while the rest attended online.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the UMPWR Daily Board of Trustees (BPH) Drs. Hamidi, M.Pd., congratulated and expressed his highest appreciation to the inaugurated PPG graduates. ‘This is a testament to their hard work and dedication,’ he said. Drs Hamidi emphasised that the inauguration and oath of professional teachers is not just a formality but a momentum to improve the quality of education in Indonesia. "The role of teachers today is very strategic in the midst of rapid changes. Teachers must not only deliver material but must be learning facilitators, character mentors, and sources of inspiration," he explained.
Furthermore, Drs Hamidi advised that as professional teachers, they must have a very vital role in educating the nation's life. One of the characteristics of professional teachers is that they are loved by their students, their presence is awaited, and they can inspire their students.
UMPWR Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., said that there are important functions when teachers have teaching certificates, namely professional recognition, welfare improvement, and encouragement to improve competence. In addition, having a professional teacher certificate will increase credibility and public trust from students, parents, communities, and schools, and is also good for career development. The Rector on the occasion also said that he would provide scholarships to PPG UMPWR graduates who would take further studies for S2 at UMPWR.
Furthermore, the rector advised the teachers to master three deep learning approaches, namely mindful learning, meaningful learning, and joyful learning. "Learning in the classroom must be meaningful and students must enjoy learning. Do not be crammed with various tasks that take up time, but make sure students must enjoy and feel memorable about the learning they undergo," he ordered.
The Inauguration and Oath Taking of Professional Teachers was also filled with motivation and strengthening of PPG graduates by the Head of Regional Office Branch IX of Central Java Province, Dr. Nikmah Nurbaity, M.Pd.B.I. With the successful implementation of this programme, UMPWR confirms its commitment as an LPTK that actively supports the improvement of teacher quality and professionalism in Indonesia. (akb/KP).
