Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo (UMPWR) – through its Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) – once again held the Second Phase of the 2025 PPG Teacher Orientation Program (In-Service) for PPG students. The event was held online on Thursday, August 31, 2025, and was attended by participants from various regions across Indonesia.
The orientation aims to provide initial understanding to PPG students regarding the learning system, activity flow, as well as various regulations and academic ethics that must be followed throughout the program. Additionally, the event serves as an introduction to the digital-based learning system implemented by UMPWR in conducting the PPG program.
In his opening remarks, PPG Coordinator Dr. Yuli Widiyono, M.Pd., stated that 570 students had registered and participated in the PPG Orientation, hailing from various regions across Indonesia, from Aceh to Papua. “The participants of the 2025 PPG for Specific Teachers Phase II come from all over Indonesia, with the largest number from West Java, totaling 181 participants,” he explained.
sebaran mahasiswa PPG Guru Tertentu (Dalam Jabatan) Tahap II Tahun 2025 UMPWR
In the future, the PPG program at UMPWR will be conducted over approximately 40 days. The Dean of the Faculty of Education and Educational Sciences (FKIP) at UMPWR, Dr. Riawan Yudi Purwoko, M.Pd., hopes that the PPG activities at UMPWR will proceed smoothly and effectively until the end.
The Rector of UMPWR, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., stated that as of the end of July 2025, there are still approximately one million teachers who have not been certified. Therefore, the rector urged participants to be grateful as they are among the fortunate few who can participate in the PPG program. The rector explained several benefits of participating in the PPG, including professional legitimacy, professional allowances, competency improvement, and career and rank advancement.
“According to information from the Ministry of Education and Culture, only certified teachers are allowed to teach in formal education. Therefore, by participating in the PPG and obtaining a teaching certificate, you will reap the benefits,” he explained.
This orientation activity also included presentations by the academic and administrative teams of PPG UMPWR, such as Teacher Professional Education Policy by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd, Transformation and Strategic Role of Professional Teachers and Challenges for Future Teachers by Dr. Titi Rikhayati, M.Pd., Structure and Learning System of PPG for Specific Teachers by Dr. Yuli Widiyono, M.Pd., UKPPPG by Dr. R. Wakhid Akhdinirwanto, M.Si., and SIMPKB/PMM by Hari Indarto, S.Kom.
With the spirit of “Inspiring and Empowering,” UMPWR remains committed to supporting the improvement of teacher quality in Indonesia through the implementation of high-quality PPG programs that are adaptive to the times. (akb/KP).
