On September 2nd, 2024, forty-eight students from the IUP Psychology of Character Education and Development class attended a guest lecture conducted by Mr. Anindito Aditomo, S.Psi., M.Phil., Ph.D. He serves as the head of the Agency for Education Standards, Curriculum, and Assessment at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. Additionally, Mr. Aditomo is an alumnus of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, where he earned his undergraduate degree in 2003.
The guest lecture consisted of two sessions: a general lecture and a Q&A session. During the general lecture, Mr. Aditomo discussed the Indonesian national curriculum of character education. This session was followed by a Q&A session where students were encouraged to ask questions related to the lecture topic. Many students enthusiastically posed critical questions, which made the atmosphere of the lecture more engaging. Lastly, the guest lecture concluded with a closing statement by Mr. Aditomo on the implementation of the national curriculum of character education in educational institutions across Indonesia.
Written by: Naida Ghozalba