Center for Excellence of Lesson and Learning Studies
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CELLS UPI – CENTER FOR
EXCELLENCE OF LESSON & LEARNING STUDIES

Expertise and Collaboration

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Intergenerational Collaboration
in Enhancing Learning Quality

CELLS UPI with National & International Partners

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Observe to Understand
Support to Empower

Lesson Study for Teaching Quality Improvement

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About Us

Center for Excellence of Lesson & Learning Studies

As a University Center of Excellence (PUI–PT) under the Indonesia University of Education (UPI), CELLS focuses on advancing sustainable education by developing innovative learning products and fostering educational networks across Asia and Africa. Through initiatives such as the STEM Leadership workshop (2023), SEA Lesson Study collaboration, and the Campus Asia Plus campaign (2025), CELLS enhances learning quality, strengthens educator capacity, and promotes global research collaboration.

Open Call for Educators & Education Leaders · 2026

Executive International Microcredential in STEM Leadership, Learning Leadership and Innovation in Japan 2026

A blended academic-professional program for strengthening evidence-based STEM leadership, Japanese research lesson analysis, learning leadership, and institution-level educational innovation.

In collaboration with CRICED University of Tsukuba, CELLS Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia Association of Lesson Study (ALSI), and Indonesia Association of STEM Education (IA-STEM).

Executive International Microcredential in STEM Leadership, Learning Leadership and Innovation in Japan 2026

CELLS UPI, in collaboration with CRICED University of Tsukuba, ALSI, and IA-STEM, offers the Executive International Microcredential in STEM Leadership, Learning Leadership and Innovation in Japan 2026. This program is designed for education practitioners, school leaders, private school foundation leaders, teacher educators, lecturers, and educational researchers who seek to strengthen evidence-based educational leadership.

The program combines pre-departure online learning through an LMS, a one-week immersion in Japan, and a post-program capstone. During the Japan immersion, participants will observe authentic research lessons in Mathematics, Science, Language, and Technology; engage in structured reflection with Japanese teachers and school leaders; attend academic sessions with CRICED professors; and participate in STEM industry visits and hands-on workshops.

Program Period 23–30 November 2026
Location Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, Japan
Program Fee IDR 7,500,000

Key Features

  1. Pre-departure LMS preparation, observation protocols, and baseline institutional audit.
  2. Japanese research lesson observation and collaborative reflection with teachers and school leaders.
  3. STEM industry visits, hands-on workshops, and academic sessions with CRICED professors.
  4. Post-program capstone through action plan, portfolio, final presentation, and peer feedback.

Participants who complete all requirements will receive an Executive Microcredential Certificate and Digital Badge. Transport, accommodation, visa, and insurance are excluded from the program fee; however, committee assistance will be provided for related administrative and logistical processes.

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InSaintek Ethno-STEM Cireundeu

Bridging Tradition and Science. Witness how indigenous knowledge from Cireundeu Village seamlessly integrates with modern STEM education. A collaborative initiative by CELLS UPI and SADAR POLYA, this program redefines learning by rooting scientific concepts in local wisdom, ensuring education is both globally competitive and culturally grounded.

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Highlights from CELLS UPI

  • Workshop STEM
    Announcement CELLS UPI Strengthens Its Role as Co-Host of International Microcredential on Lesson Study and Instructional Coaching
    08 APRIL 2026

    The Center for Excellence of Lesson and Learning Studies (CELLS) Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia played a strategic role as co-host of the Executive Professional Microcredential 2026 – Batch 1, held on 1–8 April 2026 in Bandung, which was collaboratively managed by the Indonesia Association of Lesson Study (ALSI) and the Malaysia Association of Lesson Study (MYALS).

  • Asian Practice Exchange
    Announcement UPI through CELLS Hosts CAMPUS Asia + START 2026 on Inclusive and Diversity
    15 FEBRUARI 2026

    Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), through the Centre for Excellence of Lesson and Learning Studies (CELLS), successfully hosted the CAMPUS Asia + START 2026 Short-term Program in Southeast Asia under the theme “Advancing Inclusive, Peaceful Communities through Intercultural and Interfaith Learning.” The program brought together students, academic representatives, facilitators, and the UPI organizing committee in a collaborative learning environment that centred on intercultural understanding, interfaith dialogue, and inclusive citizenship.

  • Pelantikan Rektor
    Announcement Merangkai Keberagaman dan Inklusi: Campus Asia+ Summer Program in Hiroshima University 2025
    17 SEPTEMBER 2025

    Hiroshima, Jepang, Hiroshima University, 18–28 Agustus 2025. Campus Asia+ Summer School Program adalah program onsite yang berlangsung selama kurang lebih sembilan hari di Hiroshima University, Jepang. Program ini juga mempertemukan mahasiswa dari beberapa universitas di Asia, yaitu, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (Indonesia), Hiroshima University (Jepang), Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Korea Selatan), Beijing Normal University dan Changchun University (China), serta Kasetsart University (Thailand). Selama program berlangsung, para mahasiswa terlibat dalam berbagai materi serta kegiatan praktik yang berfokus pada upaya membangun masyarakat yang lebih inklusif dan mendorong keberagaman. Hal ini merupakan bagian dari usaha mewujudkan prinsip dasar ketiga Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), yaitu “No one Left Behind” atau “Tidak Ada Seseorang yang Tertinggal”. .

Our Partners

INTERNATIONAL
ARTec Jepang
Beijing Normal University
Hankuk University
Hiroshima University
IDCJ
Kasetsart University
NIE NTU Singapore
NTNU Taiwan
SEAMEO QITEP
Tsukuba International School
Tsukuba University
UNESCO
WOW Learning
NATIONAL
ALSI
Ditjen GTK
UIII
UKM
STEM Indonesia
Universitas Jember
UKM 2
UKM