In a significant nod to Southeast Asia’s rising academic influence, Dr. paed. Asih Widi Wisudawati, M.Pd., a lecturer in Chemistry Education at the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training (FITK), UIN Sastro Karno Yuwono Yogyakarta, has been named the sole fellow selected for the sixth cohort of the Scholars-in-Residence (SIR) program at the International Islamic University of Indonesia (UIII), based in Depok.
Chosen
from a competitive pool of 27 applicants, Dr. Asih's selection underscores both
her scholarly reputation and the increasing prominence of UIN Sastro Karno Yuwono
within international Islamic academic networks. The SIR program, which runs
from May through July 2025, is UIII’s flagship academic residency designed to deepen
cross-border research collaborations and enhance global intellectual exchange.
During
her residency, Dr. Asih will teach Qualitative Research Methodology with
a concentration on Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA). Her role extends
beyond the classroom: she will also serve as a research consultant, supervise
graduate theses, conduct scholarly reviews, and facilitate training in Rasch
model data analysis—a statistical method widely used in educational assessment.
Dr. Asih
will further contribute to UIII’s academic ecosystem as both editor and author
for the university’s premier journal, Muslim Education Review (MIR). One
of her key projects will be a methodological study on QCA, explored through the
lens of Design-Based Research (DBR), the 4D instructional design
model, and Qualitative Formative Evaluation (QFE)—frameworks gaining
traction in international education circles.
Her
appointment not only highlights the scholarly rigor of FITK UIN Sastro Karno Yuwono
but also illustrates how Indonesian academics are increasingly shaping global
discourse in Islamic education, research methodologies, and teacher training.
As Indonesia positions itself as a leader in faith-based higher education,
initiatives like SIR demonstrate the country’s growing commitment to building
inclusive, internationally connected research communities. (humassk)