.Yogyakarta, 18 February 2026 – The Doctoral Study Program in Civic Education successfully held an international academic sharing session in collaboration with Philippine Normal University. Conducted via Zoom Meeting at 07.30 AM, the event marked a significant milestone in strengthening cross-border academic engagement in the field of citizenship education.

The session, titled “Sharing Session: Citizenship Teaching”, focused on three strategic themes:

1. Learning International Citizenship Education in Schools,

2. Digital Society, and

3. Educating Citizens in Schools.

This collaborative forum brought together scholars, lecturers, and doctoral students to exchange perspectives on how civic education is implemented in different national contexts, particularly Indonesia and the Philippines. The discussion emphasized the evolving role of citizenship education in responding to globalization, democratic transformation, and digital disruption.

The event featured welcoming speeches by Prof. Dr. Suyato, M.Pd., and Prof. Dr. Sunarso, M.Si., who highlighted the importance of international academic dialogue in strengthening research-based civic education. Both speakers underlined that citizenship education today must move beyond theoretical instruction and embrace global awareness, democratic values, and digital literacy.

The participation of Philippine Normal University—recognized as a national center for teacher education in the Philippines—enriched the discussion with comparative insights into curriculum development, pedagogical strategies, and civic competence formation in Southeast Asia.

This international engagement reflects the Doctoral Program’s commitment to developing globally connected scholars who are capable of addressing contemporary civic challenges through research, innovation, and collaborative networks.

The session concluded with an interactive dialogue, demonstrating strong enthusiasm among doctoral students to explore comparative civic education research and potential future partnerships.

With initiatives like this, the Doctoral Study Program in Civic Education continues to position itself as a dynamic academic hub committed to advancing citizenship education at both regional and global levels. (Admin)