June 24–25, 2026

BANJARMASIN – The Department of Elementary School Teacher Education (JPGSD) at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) of Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) has once again demonstrated its commitment to improving the quality of education. For two consecutive days on Wednesday and Thursday, June 24–25, starting at 9:00 a.m. WITA, this department—which trains the next generation of educators—successfully held a series of large-scale academic activities under the title “Dissemination of Teaching Assistance Program Results.” The event was opened by the Dean of FKIP ULM, Sunarno Basuki, and was also attended by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs of FKIP ULM, Deasy Arisanty; Professors from the JPGSD and the Department of Early Childhood Education (JPG-PAUD) at FKIP ULM, Ahmad Suransyah and Aslamiah; the Chair of the JPGSD Department at FKIP ULM, Noor Hapizah; as well as faculty members and students from the JPGSD Department at FKIP ULM.

In his opening remarks, Dean Sunarno Basuki warmly welcomed the event and praised it as a forum for evaluation and reflection for faculty and students. This event also served as a crucial platform for students to present the results, innovations, and practical experiences they gained while directly participating in the learning process at various partner schools. Following the opening remarks, the event continued with a presentation and showcase of student projects.

On Thursday (June 25), the Elementary Education Department (PGSD) at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) of ULM held a National Education Seminar focused on the future of elementary education. This annual seminar in 2026 carried a theme highly relevant to the challenges of our time: “Transforming Basic Education to Foster a Generation of Excellence and Character.” Professor Suriansyah, a distinguished professor in the Department of Primary School Teacher Education (JPGSD) at FKIP ULM, was invited as a keynote speaker. He emphasized the importance of both the resilience and transformation of elementary education in this digital age. “Transformation at the elementary education level is the cornerstone. Through this seminar, we are formulating the best strategies to nurture a generation that is not only academically intelligent but also possesses strong character,” he said.

This dynamic event was attended by hundreds of enthusiastic participants, ranging from academics and education practitioners to teachers and students. Through these two major initiatives, JPGSD FKIP ULM hopes to continue stimulating the emergence of new innovations capable of steering elementary education in Indonesia toward a more advanced and adaptive future.

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