UMS PPG Mentor Teachers Join National Training on AI-Based Literacy and Numeracy Enhancement

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, through the Directorate of Teacher Professional Education (PPG), officially launched a Non-Degree Technical Training program themed “Empowering Educators with In-Depth Literacy and Numeracy Skills Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)” at Millenium Sirih Hotel, Jakarta, from October 19–24, 2025.

The program brought together 80 selected participants, consisting of 40 lecturers and 40 PPG mentor teachers from various Teacher Training Institutes (LPTK) across Indonesia. Among the selected participants was Andy Ariyanto, S.Pd., Gr., M.Pd., a PPG mentor teacher from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS).

Andy revealed that the selection process was highly competitive, with over 1,200 applicants from across the country vying for a spot. This, he noted, reflects the strong enthusiasm and commitment among lecturers and mentor teachers to enhance their professional capacity in technology-based education.

“This training program was made possible through a collaboration between the PPG, the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP), and Deakin University Australia, one of the world’s leading universities in the field of education and pedagogical research,” explained Andy Ariyanto, PPG Mentor Teacher from FKIP UMS, Wednesday (22/10/2025).

Andy added that the participation of FKIP UMS PPG Mentor Teachers in this program is tangible proof of UMS active contribution to strengthening the capacity of Indonesia’s educators. It also reflects the university’s commitment to addressing the challenges of 21st-century education, which demands synergy between pedagogy, literacy, numeracy, and artificial intelligence.

Over six days, participants received training focused on deep literacy and numeracy competence, integrated with the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning practices.

Delegates of the AI-Based Literacy and Numeracy Enhancement Training held in Jakarta, October 19–24, 2025.   

The training emphasized three main pillars, namely:

1. Literacy and Numeracy as the Foundation of Quality, emphasizing the importance of fundamental competencies for teachers to build meaningful and contextual learning.
2. Strengthening Competence through Deep Learning, which encourages teachers to shift from rote-based learning to reasoning and conceptual transfer-based learning.
3. Accelerating the Integration of Artificial Intelligence, enabling teachers to effectively utilize AI technology in lesson planning, assessment, and learning reflection.

In this training, participants received direct guidance from international experts, including Prof. Wanty Widjaja, Assoc. Prof. Matthew Krehl Edward Thomas, Dr. Maria Nicholas, and Dr. Ceridwen Owen from Deakin University, Australia.

The Director of PPG, Ferry Maulana Putra, in his remarks, stated that PPG lecturers and mentor teachers play a strategic role in ensuring the quality of future educators in Indonesia.

“This training is expected to shape the figure of future teachers who are professional, reflective, and adaptive to technology,” he said.

In line with this, a representative from the Directorate of Primary Education Teachers, Nita Isaeni, emphasized that this activity not only enhances individual educators’ capacity but also contributes to the transformation of the national learning system.

“Through this training, educators are expected to integrate literacy and numeracy with technology, so that students not only memorize but are also able to reason, think critically, and solve problems creatively,” she stated.

Writer: Fika Annisa’ Sholihah

Editor: Maysali Sudarwati

Translator: Farizal Luqman Majid