Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) - as many as 13 groups of Mathematics Education Study Program students displayed their creativity in the Mathematics Education Teaching Media Exhibition held at the Kasman Singodimedjo Auditorium on Monday, 30 June 2025.
This activity is part of the assessment of the Mathematics Learning Media course, which aims to encourage prospective teacher students to be able to design and implement learning media that is innovative, interesting, and in accordance with the needs of students in the digital era.
13 works were displayed in this exhibition, ranging from media based on used materials, three-dimensional physical props, to interactive digital media developed using various technology platforms. Each student group was given the opportunity to explain the concept, purpose, and how to use the media they created to visitors and lecturers.
Rektor sekaligus dosen pengampu mata kuliah media pembelajaran matematika Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., saat melakukan penilaian terhadap salah satu hasil karya mahasiswa
UMPWR Rector who is also the course coordinator, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., said that this activity was not only a form of assessment, but also to foster a spirit of innovation in the teaching and learning process. "Students are expected not only to understand mathematical concepts, but also to be able to convey them in a way that is fun, easy to understand, and contextualised. This exhibition is clear evidence that prospective mathematics teachers are able to adapt to today's learning needs," he said.
This activity received high enthusiasm from the academic community, including lecturers and students across study programmes who attended and appreciated the works displayed. With this exhibition, it is hoped that mathematics education students will be more motivated to continue to innovate and develop creative pedagogical competencies to improve the quality of education in Indonesia.
