SDGS 4 - Quality Education
The Role of Universitas Terbuka in Improving Quality Education in Indonesia.
Curriculum and Learning Innovation
The curriculum at UT is designed to meet the needs of flexible and quality higher education. In 2023, UT introduced several new study programs relevant to the job market's needs and technological developments. The curriculum includes innovative distance learning methods, using digital platforms to facilitate teaching and learning. In addition, UT also provides a variety of multimedia teaching materials that students can access anytime and anywhere.
"UT Students' Learning Activity"
In 2023, UT will have 43 degree education programs, consisting of diploma/vocational, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. The number of study programs is 2 Diploma/Vocational programs, 32 Undergraduate Programs, 7 Master's Programs, and 2 Doctoral programs.
Open Resources for the General Public and Students
UT provides various open educational resources for the general public and students. These resources include learning modules, lecture videos, and other digital teaching materials available for free on the UT website. This initiative aims to improve the accessibility of education and support lifelong learning1.
Open Educational Resources (OER) is one of UT's services that provides learning materials that can be accessed for free by the wider community."
https://pustaka.ut.ac.id/lib/oer/
Lecturer and Student Research
Research is one of the main pillars of UT's efforts to improve the quality of education. In 2023, UT recorded an increase in the number of scientific publications produced by lecturers and students. These studies focus on the academic field and social issues relevant to society's needs. UT also actively collaborates with various domestic and foreign institutions to expand research networks and improve the quality of research results.
"Lecturer Collaboration Research"
"UT Increases Research Funding in 2023"
https://www.ut.ac.id/berita/2023/02/ut-tingkatkan-kucuran-dana-penelitian-tahun-2023/
Publications and Awards
In 2023, UT has successfully published more than 500 scientific articles in leading national and international journals. These publications cover a wide range of disciplines and demonstrate UT's contribution to the development of science. In addition, several UT lecturers and students have received awards for their contributions to research and community service.
"The Open University eJournal is a scientific journal published by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of the Open University, which contains the results of scientific research in the form of studies, theoretically and empirically, for UT researchers and contributors from outside UT."
https://jurnal.ut.ac.id/
First first-generation undergraduate students in a Family
One of the key achievements of the Open University (UT) has been helping numerous students become the first in their families to pursue higher education. In 2023, UT reported that approximately 5,605 students were the first generation in their families to attend university, with more than 75% of them being female. This highlights UT's significant contribution to improving living standards and offering better educational opportunities for Indonesia's youth. In 2023, UT remains dedicated to advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education. The university is committed to providing inclusive and equitable education for all Indonesians, including those residing in remote and underserved areas.
Reaching the Interior, UT Tarakan Answers the Needs of Kaltara Human Resources
https://fokusborneo.com/pendidikan/2023/08/18/jangkau-hingga-pedalaman-ut-tarakan-jawab-kebutuhan-sdm-kaltara/
Conclusion
With these various efforts, UT contributes significantly to achieving the SDG 4 target in Indonesia, ensuring inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all. UT continues to innovate and adapt to the times to ensure everyone has the same opportunity to access quality higher education.
Source:
SDGs Indonesia1
Open University 2
Kompas.com3
Hoshizora Foundation 4
UT Curriculum Catalog
Maintenance System Catalog