Transforming Teaching and Learning: UNESA Campus 5 Hosts Top Professor for Evidence-Based Educational Innovation
UNESA Campus 5, February 24, 2026 – In a significant step toward modernizing pedagogical approaches, UNESA Campus 5 successfully organized the "Guest Lecture Visiting Top Professor 2026" on Monday. The event featured renowned academic Prof. Dr. Michael Phillips from Monash University, Australia, who delivered a compelling keynote address under the theme: “Transforming Teaching and Learning in the Digital Era: Evidence-Based Innovation for Future Educators.”
Empowering Future Educators
The academic forum, held from 10:00 to 12:00 WIB, served as a convergence point for students and lecturers from four pivotal study programs:
Indonesian Language and Literature Education
Early Childhood Education Teacher Education
Primary School Teacher Education
Physical Education, Health, and Recreation
The diverse attendance highlighted the interdisciplinary need for digital adaptation, ranging from language literacy and child development to physical wellness in education.
Beyond Hardware: A Socio-Technical Approach
In his presentation, Prof. Phillips emphasized that integrating technology into the classroom goes far beyond acquiring the latest hardware or software. He argued that true digital transformation in education requires a deep understanding of the social and political dimensions of technology.
"Technology is not neutral. As future educators, whether you are teaching language, physical health, or early childhood development, you must possess the critical and ethical awareness to decide how these tools shape the learning environment," Prof. Phillips remarked.
Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The lecture was meticulously aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting UNESA’s dedication to global standards:
SDG 4 (Quality Education): By exposing students to international expertise and evidence-based innovations, the event promoted inclusive and globally connected learning experiences essential for modern teacher training.
SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure): Discussions on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure encouraged future teachers to develop technological competencies and interdisciplinary problem-solving abilities.
SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth): By equipping students from PBSI, PGSD, PG PAUD, and PJKR with high-demand digital skills, the program strengthens graduate employability and competitiveness in the evolving educational economy.
SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): The collaboration between UNESA and Monash University stands as a concrete implementation of international academic partnership, facilitating vital knowledge exchange.
Navigating the AI Era
The session concluded with a vibrant interactive discussion. Prof. Phillips challenged the aspiring teachers to critically evaluate the role of Artificial Intelligence in their specific fields. He posed a crucial question for the digital age: Which educational tasks can be supported by technology, and which require the irreplaceable human touch of a teacher?
This event reaffirms UNESA Campus 5's commitment to fostering globally minded, technologically aware, and critically engaged graduates ready to lead the future of education.
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