SEAMEO CECCEP Strengthens Collaboration with Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi, STIT Qurrata Ayun, and UNIBA

SEAMEO CECCEP Strengthens Collaboration with Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi, STIT Qurrata Ayun, and UNIBA

• Advocacy & Patnership
• November 21 , 2024

SEAMEO CECCEP continues to expand its partnerships to enhance the quality of early childhood education and parenting. As part of this effort, SEAMEO CECCEP has established strategic collaborations with Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi, STIT Qurrata Ayun, and Universitas Bina Bangsa (UNIBA), Serang. The signing of the Cooperation Agreement (PKS) took place on November 18, 2024, as a concrete step to support the development of educational and training modules for early childhood education (PAUD) teachers.

The signing ceremony was held in the SEAMEO CECCEP auditorium and was attended by SEAMEO CECCEP Director, Prof. Vina Adriany, Ph.D., along with Elnawati, M.Pd. (Head of the PAUD Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi), Ratu Yustika Rini, M.Pd. (Head of the PG-PAUD Study Program at UNIBA), and Sri Wahyuni, M.Pd. (Head of the PIAUD Study Program at STIT Qurrata Ayun, Garut, West Java).

Scope of Collaboration

This partnership encompasses a range of strategic activities, including:

1. Research for the development of early childhood education and parenting models.

2. Community service in the fields of Early Childhood Education and parenting.

3. Organizing training sessions, seminars, symposiums, workshops, international conferences, and guided discussions.

4. Developing networking opportunities at regional, national, and international levels.

5. Other collaborative programs as mutually agreed upon.

One tangible outcome of this partnership is the development of learning and training modules that address the needs of early childhood education in Indonesia. These modules are designed not only to support PAUD teachers but also to strengthen the role of parents in their children's education.

Optimism for the Future of Education

This collaboration is expected to bring positive impacts to all involved parties and make a significant contribution to improving the quality of early childhood education. “We greatly appreciate this collaboration. We hope the resulting modules will provide wide-ranging benefits, both for teachers and parents,” said Prof. Vina Adriany, Ph.D., Director of SEAMEO CECCEP. With great optimism, SEAMEO CECCEP believes that this partnership will continue to grow, shaping a future of education that is more holistic, integrative, and inclusive.