Ilzama Maula Wafda Sabila, a student of the Elementary School Teacher Education Program (PGSD), Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), has been selected to participate in a student exchange and teaching practicum program at the Faculty of Education, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand. The program runs for nearly five months, from March 16 to July 31, 2026.
This initiative is one of the sub-activities under the Enhancing Quality Education for International University Reputation (EQUITY) Program, part of the UNY THE Impact Rankings 2025 initiative. The program aims to strengthen international collaboration while enhancing the global competencies of UNY students in the field of elementary education.
During her stay in Thailand, Ilzama will participate in a wide range of academic and professional learning activities, including Digital Learning in Elementary Schools, Diversity-based Learning, Micro Learning in Elementary Schools, Technopreneurship, and a Teaching Practicum, all under the supervision of lecturers from the Faculty of Education at Srinakharinwirot University.
The Faculty of Education at Srinakharinwirot University warmly welcomed Ilzama as an exchange student from Indonesia. Her participation is expected to strengthen academic ties between the two universities while enriching cross-cultural learning experiences for everyone involved.
Throughout the program, Ilzama will receive academic supervision from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittichai Suthasinobon, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sumalee Chauchai, Asst. Prof. Ladda Wangpasit, Dr. Ponpeera Wongpornpratheep, and Acting Lt. Dr. Kirati Nantapongs, who will guide her academic journey and professional development during her time in Thailand.
In addition to attending coursework, Ilzama is scheduled to undertake her teaching practicum at Wat Ladprao School from May 14 to July 31, 2026. This opportunity is made possible through the support of Ms. Juraiwan Raiviboon, the school's director, who has facilitated an international learning environment for UNY students.
The participation of UNY students in international programs reflects the University's commitment to expanding its global network and producing graduates who are well-prepared to meet the challenges of international education. Through academic study and practical teaching experience abroad, students are expected to strengthen their pedagogical competence, intercultural communication skills, and global perspectives.
The collaboration between Srinakharinwirot University and UNY is also expected to further strengthen institutional partnerships in education, research, and academic exchange in the years to come.
This program contributes to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education by enhancing the capacity of future educators, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by promoting international collaboration between universities, and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities by expanding students' access to global learning opportunities.
