STEM-robotic: Enhancing teachers’ competence in implementing STEM and coding

Authors

  • Falenthino Sampouw Universitas Papua
  • Andi Fajeriani Wyrasti Universitas Papua
  • Faisal Universitas Papua
  • Irfan Irnandi Universitas Papua
  • Benidiktus Tanujaya Universitas Papua
  • Jeinne Mumu Universitas Papua
  • Maryo Sopater Istia Universitas Papua
  • Haryanto Universitas Papua
  • Riris Indarwati Universitas Papua
  • Sisilia Almandha Universitas Papua
  • Dewi Brilliana Putri Universitas Papua

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17509/dedicated.v4i1.656

Keywords:

coding, STEM, STEM-Robotics, teachers’ competencies

Abstract

The STEM-Robotics training at YPPK St. Thomas Aquino Junior High School in Kaimana, West Papua, was conducted to address teachers' low understanding of STEM and coding concepts and the suboptimal utilization of robotics facilities in schools. This program aims to improve teachers' understanding of STEM learning, coding competency, and attitudes toward the implementation of STEM-Coding. The program was implemented using a service-learning approach involving 28 teachers, 4 lecturers, and 3 students across five stages: needs identification, collaborative planning, practice-based implementation, critical reflection, and evaluation. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire and analyzed descriptively. The training results showed that teachers' understanding of STEM learning reached 52% in the moderate category and 48% in the high category. Teachers' understanding of coding reached 4% in the moderate category and 96% in the high category. In comparison, positive attitudes toward STEM-Coding learning reached 11% in the moderate category and 89% in the high category. Overall, all program success indicators were met, with more than 85% of teachers in the moderate-to-high category across all measured aspects. This program is effective in improving teacher competency and supporting the development of technology-based learning in areas with limited access to education.

 

Abstrak

Pelatihan STEM-Robotics di SMP YPPK St. Thomas Aquino Kaimana, Papua Barat, dilaksanakan untuk mengatasi rendahnya pemahaman guru terhadap konsep STEM dan coding serta belum optimalnya pemanfaatan fasilitas robotik di sekolah. Program ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman guru tentang pembelajaran STEM, kompetensi coding, serta sikap terhadap implementasi STEM-Coding. Program dilaksanakan menggunakan pendekatan service learning yang melibatkan 28 guru, 4 dosen, dan 3 mahasiswa melalui lima tahapan, yaitu identifikasi kebutuhan, perencanaan kolaboratif, pelaksanaan berbasis praktik, refleksi kritis, dan evaluasi. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner yang telah divalidasi dan dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman guru terhadap pembelajaran STEM mencapai 52% pada kategori sedang dan 48% pada kategori tinggi. Pemahaman guru terhadap coding mencapai 4% pada kategori sedang dan 96% pada kategori tinggi, sedangkan sikap positif terhadap pembelajaran STEM-Coding mencapai 11% pada kategori sedang dan 89% pada kategori tinggi. Secara keseluruhan, seluruh indikator keberhasilan program tercapai dengan lebih dari 85% guru berada pada kategori sedang hingga tinggi pada seluruh aspek yang diukur. Program ini efektif dalam meningkatkan kompetensi guru dan mendukung pengembangan pembelajaran berbasis teknologi di wilayah dengan keterbatasan akses pendidikan.

Kata Kunci: koding; kompetensi guru; STEM; STEM-Robotics

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Published

2026-06-26

How to Cite

Sampouw, F., Wyrasti, A. F., Faisal, F., Irnandi, I., Tanujaya, B., Mumu, J., Istia, M. S., Haryanto, H., Indarwati, R., Almandha, S., & Putri, D. B. (2026). STEM-robotic: Enhancing teachers’ competence in implementing STEM and coding. Dedicated: Journal of Community Services (Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat), 4(1), 35-50. https://doi.org/10.17509/dedicated.v4i1.656