Evaluation of Internship Programs and Ki Hadjar Dewantara Philosophy of Education in Indonesia

Authors

  • Rika Febriani Faculty of Philosophy, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia and Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37134/firdaus.vol5.2.2.2025

Keywords:

Ki Hadjar Dewantara, Internship in Campus Merdeka, Philosophy of education

Abstract

This article aims to examine the implementation of internships programs in through the philosophy of education Ki Hadjar Dewantara's (KHD). The background of this research is that the internship program is considered a breakthrough in the education system in higher education in Indonesia. However, how complex is its implementation? What is KHD's view on education? The method used is qualitative with a case study in Indonesia on the internship program. The data is collected using student’s interview who participate in the internship program and policy of Indonesia’s Higher Education on Kampus Merdeka programs. The primary data used is KHD's classic book "Towards an Independent Man". The results of the research show that KHD's philosophy of education can be relevant to students when conducting internships. This teaching can be integrated into the internship orientation activities carried out by stakeholders.

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Published

2025-12-26

How to Cite

Rika Febriani. (2025). Evaluation of Internship Programs and Ki Hadjar Dewantara Philosophy of Education in Indonesia. Firdaus Journal, 5(2), 15-24. https://doi.org/10.37134/firdaus.vol5.2.2.2025