Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) has once again sent student interns as part of the Professional Education Strengthening Program (P3K) for the Even Semester of the 2024/2025 Academic Year. On Monday, February 24, 2025, a handover ceremony was held for student interns at SMP Negeri 12 Bandung and SMP Negeri 45 Bandung, which serve as partner schools and will be the venues for UPI students’ teaching practice.
The handover at SMP Negeri 12 Bandung was represented by Dr. Eyus Sudihartinih, M.Pd., who accompanied the students and coordinated with the school. Meanwhile, Drs. Nar Herrhyanto, M.Pd., escorted student interns to SMP Negeri 45 Bandung. Both faculty representatives expressed their hopes that students would gain valuable teaching experience and make positive contributions to their respective schools.
The schools, both SMP Negeri 12 Bandung and SMP Negeri 45 Bandung, warmly welcomed the presence of UPI student interns. The school principals expressed their appreciation for the collaboration with UPI in efforts to improve education quality through this teaching internship program. It is expected that students will gain real experience in the education sector and hone their professional competencies as future educators.
Through this P3K program, students are expected not only to develop teaching skills but also to build leadership qualities and good cooperation with educators at the schools. This program serves as a tangible synergy between universities and schools in preparing excellent future educators who are ready to face the challenges of the education world.