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Strengthening 21st-Century Skills: A Community Service Initiative To Improve Computational, Critical, And Creative Thinking In Pre-Service Teachers In Malaysia: Community Service Wanda Nugroho Yanuarto; Ira Hapsari; Mohamad Ikram Zakaria
International Journal Of Community Service Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): August 2025 (Indonesia - Rusia - Malaysia)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51601/ijcs.v5i3.888

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This community service initiative was conducted to strengthen 21st-century skills, particularly computational, critical, and creative thinking, among pre-service teachers at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). The program was designed as a training workshop that combined interactive lectures, hands-on activities, and collaborative problem-solving tasks to expose participants to innovative approaches in teaching and learning. A total of sixty pre-service teachers participated in the program, engaging in activities that integrated computational thinking strategies with opportunities for critical reflection and creative expression. Evaluation data were collected through pre- and post-training questionnaires, reflective journals, and group discussions. The findings revealed notable improvements in participants’ ability to analyze problems systematically, apply logical reasoning, and generate innovative solutions within educational contexts. Furthermore, the participants expressed positive attitudes toward adopting these skills in their future teaching practice. This initiative demonstrates the potential of structured community service programs to support the development of essential 21st-century competencies among pre-service teachers, contributing to the broader goal of preparing future educators to meet the challenges of contemporary education.
Strengthening 21st-Century Skills: A Community Service Initiative To Improve Computational, Critical, and Creative Thinking In Pre-Service Teachers In Malaysia Wanda Nugroho Yanuarto; Ira Hapsari; Mohamad Ikram Zakaria
International Journal Of Community Service Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): November 2025 ( Indonesia - Thailand - Malaysia - Timor Leste - Philippines )
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51601/ijcs.v5i4.949

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This community service initiative was conducted to strengthen 21st-century skills, particularly computational, critical, and creative thinking, among pre-service teachers at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). The program was designed as a training workshop that combined interactive lectures, hands-on activities, and collaborative problem-solving tasks to expose participants to innovative approaches in teaching and learning. A total of sixty pre-service teachers participated in the program, engaging in activities that integrated computational thinking strategies with opportunities for critical reflection and creative expression. Evaluation data were collected through pre- and post-training questionnaires, reflective journals, and group discussions. The findings revealed notable improvements in participants’ ability to analyze problems systematically, apply logical reasoning, and generate innovative solutions within educational contexts. Furthermore, the participants expressed positive attitudes toward adopting these skills in their future teaching practice. This initiative demonstrates the potential of structured community service programs to support the development of essential 21st-century competencies among pre-service teachers, contributing to the broader goal of preparing future educators to meet the challenges of contemporary education
Community Engagement for Educational Innovation: Implementing the SOLO Taxonomy to Foster Higher-Order Learning at Yala Rajabhat University, Thailand Wanda Nugroho Yanuarto; Gunawan; Ira Hapsari; Sainee Tamphu
International Journal Of Community Service Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): August 2026 ( Indonesia - Thailand)
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Community engagement plays an important role in promoting educational innovation and enhancing higher-order learning in higher education. This community engagement program aimed to introduce and implement the Structure of the Observed Learning Outcome (SOLO) Taxonomy to support students' higher-order thinking skills at Yala Rajabhat University, Thailand. The program was delivered through an international academic collaboration involving interactive lectures, collaborative discussions, case-based learning, and practical activities focused on designing learning tasks using the SOLO Taxonomy. Program effectiveness was evaluated using pre- and post-program assessments, participant observations, reflective feedback, and satisfaction questionnaires. The results indicated improved understanding of the SOLO Taxonomy and greater ability among participants to design and analyze learning activities that promote relational and extended abstract thinking. Participants also reported increased confidence in applying reflective and critical thinking strategies within academic contexts. Overall satisfaction with the program was very high, highlighting the relevance of the training materials, interactive learning approach, and opportunities for international academic exchange. These findings demonstrate that community engagement based on the SOLO Taxonomy provides an effective strategy for fostering higher-order learning, strengthening pedagogical competence, and supporting educational innovation in higher education through international collaboration.