UIII Enhances Education Quality with Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Trainings

The Department of Learning and Assessment (DPA) in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Center (PPM) of Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) held an intensive training session on Outcome-Based Education (OBE). This event, conducted in two sessions, aimed to enhance the development of a curriculum based on learning outcomes to support higher education quality.

The first session was held virtually on December 9, 2024, featuring Prof. Diantha Soemantri from Universitas Indonesia. Prof. Diantha emphasized the importance of developing the Semester Learning Plan (RPS) based on OBE principles through strategic steps, such as involving stakeholders, determining Expected Learning Outcomes (ELOs), and ensuring alignment between learning methods, content, and assessments. “The learning and assessment process must be transparent and accountable,” stated Prof. Diantha.

This training also highlighted the critical role of assessment in OBE. It covers the alignment of program educational goals with Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs), evaluation of GLO achievements, and the effectiveness of learning support systems. Instruments such as alumni surveys and feedback were emphasized as essential tools for curriculum improvement.

The second session, conducted in person on December 17, 2024, featured Prof. Tjokorde Walmiki Samadhi from Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and an executive member of the National Accreditation Agency for Higher Education (BAN-PT). In his presentation, Prof. Samadhi outlined four key pillars of OBE: clear focus, curriculum design based on outcomes, expanded learning opportunities, and high achievement expectations. “An outcome-based curriculum ensures student success in academic, professional, and societal contexts,” he explained.

Prof. Samadhi also explained that OBE represents a new paradigm in Indonesia, although it was first introduced in well-established countries like the United States in the 1970s. Implementing this approach in Indonesia's higher education system is crucial to better prepare graduates for the professional world. "Education based on outcomes is more closely aligned with the demands of the professional world that graduates will eventually enter. This ensures that education is both relevant and that graduates are well-prepared," he said.

Prof. Samadhi believes UIII is well-positioned to implement the OBE framework, as it is deemed more manageable for a new institution. "Being a new campus allows everyone to work together toward fundamental changes, making it easier to adopt this approach early on," he said. He also noted that the OBE framework requires significant effort, but with education trends moving in this direction, UIII is in an excellent position to start.

The training was attended by lecturers from various fields, including Prof. Dr. Irwan Prayitno, M. Luthfi Hamidi, Ph.D., and Sirojuddin Arif, Ph.D., who actively participated in discussions throughout the session. Participants were also required to develop an RPS as a follow-up to the training to receive a certificate, which can be used in their Lecturer Performance Load (BKD) reports.

As a university with a focus on Master’s and Doctoral programs, UIII integrates research and community service into its curriculum. Doctoral graduates are expected to become academic leaders and innovative researchers. Through these trainings, UIII aims to produce highly qualified graduates who are relevant and competitive at a global level.

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