Biology Education

History

The Biology Education Program at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Islamic University of Riau (Biology Education Program FKIP UIR) in Pekanbaru was established based on the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Decree No.085/0/1984 dated March 5, 1984. Academic activities commenced in the Academic Year 1985/1986. The Biology Education Program FKIP UIR is one of the 9 programs offered by FKIP UIR. At its inception, the Biology Education Program had 3 faculty members. Currently, the Biology Education Program consists of 12 permanent faculty members with qualifications ranging from Master’s to Doctorate degrees. The Biology Education Program at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Islamic University of Riau, has been accredited with a very good rating according to the BAN-PT Decree No. 994/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/S/II/2021.”

VISION

“To advance the excellence, competitiveness, and professionalism of the field of Biology Education through educational activities, research, community service, and Islamic propagation based on cultural and local potential. “

MISSION

To conduct academic and Islamic propagation activities by optimizing local culture and potential, aiming to develop knowledge and technology that produce outstanding, competitive, devout, and morally upright graduates in the field of Biology Education

MBKM CURRICULUM FOR BIOLOGY EDUCATION

The National Qualifications Framework (KKNI) with Merderka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Higher Education Curriculum is an institutional mandate that must be constantly updated in line with the evolving needs and science and technology advancements outlined in Learning Outcomes. The curriculum of study programs in higher education institutions, as contributors to educated graduates, needs to assess whether the graduates possess skills equivalent to the learning outcomes formulated within the National Qualifications Framework (KKNI). To enhance the alignment between higher education graduates and the rapidly changing world of business and industry, the Ministry of Education and Culture implemented a new policy in early 2020 called the “Merdeka Belajar – Kampus Merdeka (MBKM)” program.

The Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy is supported by diverse forms of learning (Article 14 SN-Dikti) and provides facilities for students to pursue their studies for three (3) semesters outside their study program (Article 18 SN-Dikti). The implementation of the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka program is intended for Bachelor’s and Applied Bachelor’s programs. This program is still aimed at fulfilling the Learning Outcomes of Graduates specified by each study program but with different forms of learning. Students have the right to undertake learning activities outside their program for 3 semesters, providing an opportunity to acquire additional competencies beyond the Learning Outcomes set by the study program, preparing them for entry into the workforce after graduation. Additionally, the experiences gained will strengthen graduates’ readiness to adapt to the evolving work environment, societal life, and cultivate a lifelong learning habit.

Goal

Scientific Goals of the Biology Education Study Program

Referring to the Vision and Mission, the scientific goals of the Biology Education Study Program are as follows:

To produce biology education graduates with superior, competitive, and professional qualifications and competencies at regional, national, and global levels, whether as educators, non-educators, or entrepreneurs, while upholding values of piety, independence, and intellectualism in accordance with raḥmatal lil-‘ālamīn (compassion for the world).
To develop an innovative biology education curriculum.
To generate research findings that contribute to solving problems in biology education, particularly through the development of learning resources based on local wisdom.
To provide applied and adaptive community service in the field of biology education and learning, addressing societal dynamics.
To establish synergistic and sustainable partnerships with alumni and stakeholders, both domestically and internationally, fostering mutual benefits and upholding high ethical, moral, and collaborative values.
To advance bio-entrepreneurship activities in education, learning, and biology.
To ensure the implementation of accountable, credible, and transparent program management.

Graduate Profile

Graduates of the Biology Education Program at FKIP UIR are Bachelor of Biology Education degree holders who embody the spirit of education with a focus on aspiration and care, guided by the principles of asah-asih-asuh (nurture, love, and guide). They possess the capability to apply their knowledge of biology and biology education in managing digital-age biology learning, effectively operate school laboratories, and creatively and innovatively solve problems in biology education through research and practical actions, producing nationally recognized work. They also demonstrate entrepreneurship skills and a commitment to lifelong learning. The graduate profile for the Biology Education Program at FKIP UIR is detailed in Table 1 below.

Tabel 1. Graduate Profile

Biology Education Program, FKIP UIR

No	Graduate Profile	Description
1	Biology Educator	An outstanding, competitive, and pious biology educator with high moral integrity, adhering to National Education Standards. They are capable of designing instruction that aligns with advancements in science, technology, social, and cultural contexts (Ipteksosbud).
2	Education and Biology Researcher	An expert researcher with advanced competencies in the fields of education and biological sciences, demonstrating excellence, competitiveness, piety, and high moral standards.
3	*Bioedupreneur*	An exceptional, competitive, and pious entrepreneur who excels in integrating the spirit of independence and entrepreneurship within the fields of education and biology.