The National Higher Education Standard Regulation requires the implementation of education based on learning outcomes, also known as Outcome-Based Education (OBE). One of the goals of OBE implementation is to respond to the challenges of Industry 4.0 by providing Education 4.0 that prepares students to utilize their abilities, attitudes, knowledge, and skills to solve real-world problems. The expected outcome is that graduates are ready to apply their abilities according to the needs of Industry 4.0. The university anticipates a high absorption of graduates in the industrial world, contributing significantly to society and the country. Another impact is to meet the requirements for obtaining international accreditation, which can enhance the university’s reputation and global educational quality recognition.
To support the implementation of Outcome-Based Learning (OBE) and contribute to SDG no. 4 (Quality Education) in the Faculty of Biology UGM, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, the faculty of Biology organized the OBA SIMASTER Training session with speakers Dr. Widya Wasityastuti, M.Sc., M.Med.Ed., Ph.D. from the University’s Quality Assurance and Reputation Unit (SPMRU), along with Akhmad Aminullah, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. supported by Budi Saptono, S.Kom. from the Directorate of Information Technology (DTI UGM). The event took place in the Tropical Biology Auditorium at the Faculty of Biology UGM and was attended by all lecturers from the faculty, both in-person and virtually.
The event began with an introduction by the MC, Asrindon, S.Ikom., followed by remarks from Dr. Bambang Retnoaji, M.Sc., the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, officially opening the training. The training was divided into theoretical sessions presented by Dr. Widya Wasityastuti, M.Sc., M.Med.Ed., Ph.D., and practical sessions on using OBA SIMASTER guided by Akhmad Aminullah, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., and Budi Saptono, S.Kom. The theoretical aspects covered in the training included the concepts of Outcome-Based Education (OBE), assessment methods, course portfolios, and an introduction to using OBA SIMASTER. During the practical sessions using OBA SIMASTER, participants were guided through the process of compiling course portfolios from start to finish.
The materials presented in this training provided a deeper understanding and insight into course portfolios and the use of the OBA SIMASTER tool to support OBE implementation. Interactive discussions ensued regarding creating comprehensive and effective course portfolios that facilitate the implementation of OBE. The training aimed to provide an understanding of using OBA SIMASTER to facilitate easier course portfolio compilation. With this outcome-based assessment information system, it is expected that the monitoring and quality assurance processes in learning can be more measurable and well-documented, thereby realizing the Faculty of Biology UGM as a robust and high-quality educational institution (SDGs no. 16 and 04).