Yogyakarta, July 22, 2024 – The Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) proudly received a benchmarking visit from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA). The visit, which took place today, aimed to exchange information and experiences to improve the quality of the curriculum and the development of teaching methods in the Bachelor’s Program in Physics.
The delegation from FMIPA UNESA, consisting of 17 lecturers and led by Prof. Dr. Madlazim, M.Si., visited the Department of Physics UGM to conduct discussions and direct observations on various aspects of learning and curriculum management implemented at UGM. The UNESA delegation was welcomed by the Head of the Department of Physics UGM along with several lecturers from the Department of Physics UGM.
The activities, which started at 9:00 AM WIB, included a series of presentations from both parties, group discussions, as well as tours of the laboratory facilities and learning spaces of the Department of Physics UGM.
One of the main focuses of the discussion was innovative teaching methods and the use of technology in the learning process, particularly related to the development of quality and innovative educational infrastructure (SDG 9). Both parties shared strategies and best practices that have been implemented, as well as discussed challenges and solutions in improving the quality of education in the field of Physics.
This visit is expected to strengthen the relationship between UGM and UNESA and encourage further collaboration in the future (SDG 17). Additionally, the results of this benchmarking activity are expected to be applied at UNESA to support efforts to improve the quality of education and learning (SDG 4) in the Bachelor’s Program in Physics FMIPA UNESA.
Author: Dina Wardiningsih, Rafida Salma Rahmawati
Photos: Ahmad Fathan