In order to support the implementation of the MBKM curriculum, the FMIPA UNY Chemistry Education Study Program does not only provide opportunities for students to study theory with lecturers on campus. However, it also provides direct experience to interact with practitioners in providing an overview of the application of chemistry in the world of work. Therefore, the Chemistry Education Study Program FMIPA UNY implemented a Teaching Practitioner Program by presenting practitioners with direct experience in the field of chemical laboratories, namely Mr. Hernandra Aprianto, S.Si. He graduated from the UNY Chemistry Study Program in 2017 and currently works at the STIPER Yogyakarta Agricultural Institute.

The Teaching Practitioner activity which was held on Thursday 15 September 2020 discussed the implementation of management and procurement of laboratory equipment and materials. A total of 40 third semester Chemistry Education Study Program students who took the School Chemistry Laboratory Management course participated in this activity. The Practitioner Lecture began with an introduction by Mrs. Regina Tutik P, M.Si as the course lecturer and was given reinforcement by the Coordinator of the Chemistry Education Study Program, Dr. Antuni Wiyarsi, M.Sc. Lectures take place collaboratively between lecturers and practitioners.

On this occasion, the practitioner explained the concept of a laboratory according to Government Regulation No. 19 of 2005 concerning National Education Standards and described in National Education Ministerial Decree No. 24 of 2007 as a place to apply scientific theory, theoretical testing, proof of research trials using tools that are complementary to the facilities in quantity. and adequate quality. Mr. Hernanda also explained that laboratory management must be carried out effectively and efficiently to achieve the expected targets optimally by paying attention to the sustainability of the function of resources. Management should be carried out in connection with the elements or functions of the manager, namely planning, organizing, giving command, coordinating and controlling. Apart from that, it is also necessary to carry out laboratory administration and inventory to record laboratory facilities and activities, so that all laboratory facilities and activities can be systematically organized, such as buildings/rooms, public facilities, equipment and materials, personnel and laboratory activities. Students actively ask questions and discuss with practitioners during lectures. This activity is expected to provide students with direct experience regarding the implementation of laboratory work skills in the world of work and increase their readiness to become competent teachers