Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo (UMPWR) - through the Teacher Professional Education Study Programme (PPG) held an inauguration ceremony for PPG Prospective Teachers Batch II Year 2024, on Saturday (4/10/2025) at the Kasman Singodimejo Auditorium.
A total of 91 prospective teachers from four departments, namely PBSI, PBI, Mathematics Education, and PTO, were officially inaugurated at the event. This event served as an important milestone in strengthening the professionalism and moral responsibility of prospective educators in fulfilling their future duties as teachers.
The PPG Coordinator at UMPWR, Dr. Yuli Widiyono, M.Pd., expressed hope that UMPWR, through this PPG programme, could produce a generation that is intelligent, professional, creative, and adaptive, as teachers are agents of change.
“We hope that after being inaugurated, the knowledge gained during the PPG at UMPWR can be implemented. Our prayers are that they may be granted ease and success,” he said in his opening remarks.
The Dean of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Dr. Riawan Yudi Purwoko, M.Pd., stated that professional teachers are adaptive teachers, teachers who can adapt to changing times, and professional teachers are creative teachers.
The Head of the Daily Advisory Board (BPH) of UMPWR, Drs. Muh. Hamidi, M.Pd., said that in the midst of these changing times, teachers not only convey material but also become facilitators.
‘As professional teachers, you have a very important role in the learning process. Good teachers can inspire their students and instil a love of learning,’ he explained.
The Rector of UMPWR, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., advised that to be a professional teacher, one must be ready to learn and understand. ‘A great teacher is not defined by their certificate but by their sincerity in teaching,’ said the rector.
The inauguration ceremony was held solemnly with a series of proceedings, including the reading of the prospective teachers' pledge, the pinning of participant badges, and a joint prayer. In addition, the event also featured a presentation by Dr. Nikmah Nurbaity, S.Pd.M.Pd.B.I, Head of the Central Java Region IX Education Office.
With the completion of this event, it is hoped that the newly inaugurated prospective teachers will be even more prepared to continue their strategic role in developing a superior, influential, and virtuous future generation. (akb/KP).
