Tondano, September 16, 2026 – The North Sulawesi Chemistry Teachers Association (MGMP Kimia Sulut), in collaboration with the Department of Chemistry, Universitas Negeri Manado (UNIMA), conducted an online discussion session on Organic Chemistry Academic Competency Test (TKA) questions via Google Meet. The event was attended by more than 50 chemistry teachers from across North Sulawesi.
The program was organized as part of the implementation of the MoA between FMIPAK UNIMA and MGMP Kimia Sulut, aimed at strengthening chemistry education and enhancing teacher competencies.
The main session was delivered by Stefan Rumengan, M.Si, a lecturer in Organic Chemistry at UNIMA, who discussed key Organic Chemistry concepts relevant to the TKA and provided a systematic review of sample questions. Participants actively engaged in the discussion, demonstrating strong enthusiasm for professional development and assessment preparation.
As part of their long-term commitment, the Department of Chemistry UNIMA and MGMP Kimia Sulut agreed to continue these mentoring sessions on a weekly basis, covering topics such as General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Advanced Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry.
This initiative is expected to enhance the quality of chemistry teaching, strengthen collaboration between higher education institutions and school teachers, and contribute to the advancement of science education in North Sulawesi
