Faculty of Education · UIII

Center for Global and Transformative Education

CGTE — Launched August 20, 2025

On August 20, 2025, the Faculty of Education at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) is delighted to launch the Center for Global and Transformative Education (CGTE), which consists of seven research units dedicated to advancing education through rigorous scholarship, innovation, and community engagement.

Inclusive Education
Research Unit
Literacy & Digital Storytelling
Research Unit
Educational Assessment
Research Unit
STEAM
Research Unit
Education Policy
Research Unit
Islamic Education
Research Unit
EmpathetiX
Research Unit
1. Inclusive Education
2. Literacy & Digital Storytelling
3. Educational Assessment
4. STEAM
5. Education Policy
6. Islamic Education
7. EmpathetiX

Research Unit 1

Inclusive Education Research Unit

This unit is established to address the growing need for inclusive practices in education. It brings together scholars, practitioners, and advocates who are committed to promoting equitable learning opportunities for all students, including those with diverse abilities and backgrounds. By integrating research, advocacy, and capacity-building activities, this unit serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation in inclusive education.

Scope
  1. 1
    Research and publications on inclusive education topics
  2. 2
    Training, workshops, and seminars for educators and educational institutions
  3. 3
    Community engagement and outreach programs supporting inclusive practices
  4. 4
    Collaboration with governmental, non-governmental, and international organizations to advance inclusive education
  5. 5
    Development of resources and toolkits for inclusive classroom practices
Focus Area
Bridging theory and practice in inclusive education
Ensuring inclusive education is not only discussed at the academic level but also implemented effectively in classrooms, schools, and communities.
5
Core scope areas
All
Students supported

Contact CGTE

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education@uiii.ac.id

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(+62) 813-9808-4828

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foe.uiii.ac.id

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Faculty A Building, Jalan Raya Bogor Km. 33.5, Depok

Research Unit 2

Literacy and Digital Storytelling Research Unit

The landscape of literacy has evolved beyond the traditional printed word, now encompassing a complex world of digital narratives and information. The unit is grounded in the belief that children’s literature serves as a powerful vehicle for building empathy and critical thinking. By combining traditional literacy studies with an exploration of new media and storytelling technologies, the unit aims to empower educators and caregivers to cultivate a community of critical readers and storytellers for the 21st century.

Scope
  1. 1
    Education Innovation — Developing human-centered literacy pedagogies that integrate digital tools, and fostering critical thinking in both children and adult learners
  2. 2
    Digital Storytelling — Using technology, including virtual and augmented reality, to create, document, and interpret stories for historical and cultural purposes
  3. 3
    Literacy for Social Understanding — Leveraging children’s literature and diverse narratives to cultivate empathy, intercultural awareness, and an understanding of complex social issues
Focus Area
Bridging foundational literacy and the digital age
Recognizing the shift in the landscape of literacy, this unit bridges the gap between foundational literacy skills and the demands of the digital age.
3
Core scope areas
21st
Century focus

Contact CGTE

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education@uiii.ac.id

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(+62) 813-9808-4828

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foe.uiii.ac.id

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Faculty A Building, Jalan Raya Bogor Km. 33.5, Depok

Research Unit 3

Educational Assessment Research Unit

One of the three pillars of effective student learning is assessment. Beyond simply assigning grades, assessment serves to measure student progress, evaluate the effectiveness of teaching, and inform continuous improvement. The Educational Assessment Research Unit is dedicated to advancing this mission through research and training in psychometrics, research methodology, and educational statistics. Our goal is to promote assessment practices that are fair, meaningful, and efficient.

Scope
  1. 1
    Research and publication in educational measurement field
  2. 2
    Provide psychometric attribute analysis services
  3. 3
    Training and workshops in instrument development and testing
Focus Area
Fair, meaningful, and efficient assessment practices
The unit actively collaborates with partners on instrument development, as well as the design and analysis of both cognitive and non-cognitive tests, ensuring every assessment is grounded in sound evidence and best practice.
3
Core pillars
2
Test types covered

Contact CGTE

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education@uiii.ac.id

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(+62) 813-9808-4828

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foe.uiii.ac.id

📍

Faculty A Building, Jalan Raya Bogor Km. 33.5, Depok

Research Unit 4

STEAM Research Unit

Despite being well known with its technical innovations, STEAM has transformative potential that goes beyond laboratories and design studies. Within the context of social humanities, STEAM provides powerful tools to explore and address complex human challenges ranging from cultural preservation, ethical technology use to inclusive education. The unit for STEAM integration in social humanities is established to bridge the gap between scientific-technological innovation and human-centered perspectives.

Scope
  1. 1
    Education Innovation — Human-centered STEAM pedagogy for social sciences and humanities students; spatial thinking and creative problem-solving
  2. 2
    Socio-scientific Issues — Climate change adaptation through culturally sensitive STEAM interventions; public engagement in science and technology decision-making
  3. 3
    STEAM for Cultural Preservation — Using technology and design to document, preserve, and interpret cultural heritage; virtual/augmented reality applications for history, arts, and local wisdom
Focus Area
Bridging scientific innovation and human-centered perspectives
By combining science’s interpretive and critical lenses of the humanities, the unit aims to generate solutions that are not only technologically sound but also culturally informed, socially equitable and ethically grounded.
3
Scope areas
STEAM
+ Humanities

Contact CGTE

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education@uiii.ac.id

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(+62) 813-9808-4828

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foe.uiii.ac.id

📍

Faculty A Building, Jalan Raya Bogor Km. 33.5, Depok

Research Unit 5

Education Policy Research Unit

Education is a critical driver in fostering individual and societal development. In an epoch of accelerated globalization, intricate socio-political dynamics, and exponential technological progress, the imperative for empirically grounded educational policies is paramount. This unit is established as a specialized entity dedicated to methodologically rigorous, societally pertinent, evidence-validated, and ethically principled research endeavors.

Scope
  1. 1
    Research — Undertake systematic empirical investigations into education policies to ameliorate pressing educational challenges
  2. 2
    Policy Engagement — Forge collaborations with pivotal policymakers through focus group deliberations and seminars
  3. 3
    Capacity Building — Deliver targeted training programs and workshops enhancing data analytics, policy formulation, and evidence-based strategic planning
  4. 4
    Publications — Disseminate scholarly insights through policy briefs, peer-reviewed journal articles, and analytical essays
  5. 5
    Advocacy — Furnish technical expertise and advisory support to governmental stakeholders in the crafting of legislation, academic manuscripts, and educational policies
Focus Area
Evidence-based educational policy research
A specialized entity dedicated to methodologically rigorous, societally pertinent, evidence-validated, and ethically principled research endeavors in educational policy.
5
Scope areas
Gov
Policy engagement

Contact CGTE

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education@uiii.ac.id

☎

(+62) 813-9808-4828

🌐

foe.uiii.ac.id

📍

Faculty A Building, Jalan Raya Bogor Km. 33.5, Depok

Research Unit 6

Islamic Education Research Unit

Islamic education plays a central role in shaping the intellectual, moral, and spiritual development of individuals and communities. In the rapidly changing global landscape, Islamic educational institutions face new challenges and opportunities: integrating modern pedagogical approaches with classical Islamic scholarship, addressing contemporary social issues through Islamic values, and preparing learners to be both globally competent and firmly rooted in their faith.

Scope
  1. 1
    Curriculum and Pedagogy — Development of contextually relevant curricula that integrate Islamic values with contemporary educational needs
  2. 2
    Educational Leadership — Research on leadership models for Islamic schools and universities
  3. 3
    Integration of Knowledge — Bridging religious sciences with modern disciplines to foster holistic education
  4. 4
    Educational Technology — Using digital tools to enhance the delivery and accessibility of Islamic education
  5. 5
    Global Discourse — Engaging in international dialogues on educational reform and innovation with Islamic perspectives
Focus Area
Rigorous scholarship in Islamic education
Established to serve as a platform for rigorous scholarship, innovation, and community engagement in the field of Islamic education — bridging classical scholarship with modern pedagogical approaches.
5
Scope areas
Global
Discourse focus

Contact CGTE

✉

education@uiii.ac.id

☎

(+62) 813-9808-4828

🌐

foe.uiii.ac.id

📍

Faculty A Building, Jalan Raya Bogor Km. 33.5, Depok

Research Unit 7

EmpathetiX Research Unit

EmpathetiX is the first interdisciplinary locus for state-of-the-art empathy science in Indonesia. This unit is dedicated to shaping a more humane world and focusing on cultivating a generation of compassionate, ethical, and socially responsible leaders who promote justice, peace, and wellbeing across diverse cultural and religious contexts. EmpathetiX will establish as a leading hub for empathy research and innovation for the challenges of 21st-century digital world.

Scope
  1. 1
    Wellbeing and Mental Health — This includes strengthening community-based peer support programs
  2. 2
    Education and Learning — Focuses on integrating empathy into teaching and learning environments
  3. 3
    Technology and Innovation — Developing and applying digital tools and Virtual Reality simulations
  4. 4
    Leadership and Governance — Promoting empathetic leadership and governance practice for youth
Focus Area
Indonesia’s first interdisciplinary empathy science hub
The activities prioritize research publication, psychometric analysis and program evaluation services for empathy-based initiatives, as well as empathy training program courses for practitioners and youth-led communities.
1st
In Indonesia
4
Scope areas

Contact CGTE

✉

education@uiii.ac.id

☎

(+62) 813-9808-4828

🌐

foe.uiii.ac.id

📍

Faculty A Building, Jalan Raya Bogor Km. 33.5, Depok

Researchers, Current & Ongoing Research

Assoc. Prof. Tati D. Wardi, Ph.D

Literacy and Digital Storytelling Research Unit Lead

Assoc. Prof. Bambang Sumintono, Ph.D

Educational Assessment Research Unit Lead

Assoc. Prof. Charyna Ayu Rizkyanti, Ph.D

EmpathetiX Research Unit Lead

Dr. Destina Wahyu Winarti. M.Sc., M.Si., S.Si

STEAM Education Research Unit Lead

Afifah Muharikah, S.S., M.Hum., Ph.D.

Inclusive Education Research Unit Lead

Dr. Lukman Nul Hakim

Education Policy Research Unit Team

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