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Game-Based STEM Learning for Enhanced Engagement: A Collaborative Program Involving Teachers, Students, and Parents Hastuti, Woro Sri; Firdaus , Fery Muhamad; Rakhmawati, Yeni; Murti, Rahayu Condro; Damayanti, Dewi Agus; Hutauruk, Sefta Andrea Putri
Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : Asosiasi Dosen Pengembang Masyarajat (ADPEMAS) Forum Komunikasi Dosen Peneliti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29062/engagement.v10i1.2154

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Background: Limited access to educational technology at Sekolah Indonesia Yangon (SIY), Myanmar, created challenges in implementing engaging STEM learning. This community service program addressed these issues by supporting teachers, students, and parents in adopting creative, low-cost STEM activities. Purpose of the Study: The program aimed to enhance teachers’ competence in game-based STEM learning, improve students’ STEM concept mastery, and strengthen parental involvement in home-based learning within a three-month period. Methods: A participatory mentoring model was used, integrating game-based learning, collaborative workshops, and hands-on experimentation through the activity “Ice Cream without a Freezer.” Pre- and post-evaluations assessed changes in teacher skills, student understanding, and parental engagement. Results: The program increased students’ STEM understanding by 33%, improved teachers’ creativity in designing learning games, and encouraged stronger parental support. The activity effectively fostered collaboration, communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills using simple, low-cost materials.
Co-Authors Ady Ferdian Noor Ahmad Syawaludin Ali Mustadi Amir Syamsudin Andania, Ruqoyyah Amilia Aniela Calista Deadema Anwar Senen Armadyaningtyas Artobatama, Irman Attar Nazaruddin Mirza Awaliyah, Nur Putri Bambang Saptono Banu Setyo Adi Celine Widyaningrum Kusumawardani Celine Widyaningrum Kusumawardani Damayanti*, Ika Damayanti, Dewi Agus Dholina Inang Pambudi Edyyanto, Rohmat Elindasari, Dhevi Ayu Eni Kusrini Enny Zubaidah Erawati, Silvia Etik Setyaningsih Etik Setyaningsih Fauziah, Muhardila Febrina Siska Widyaningtyas Fery Muhammad Firdaus Firdaus, Fery Muhamad Firmansyah Firmansyah Gantheng Listyoadi Haqi, Salisa Arina Herjan Haryadi Herwin Yogo Wicaksono Hestiningtyas, Ririn Hutauruk, Sefta Andrea Putri Ika Damayanti Ikhlasul Ardi Nugroho Intan Purnama Dewi Ismafitri, Ruhil Kusumah, Sandy Abdi Kuswidyanarko, Arief Luhanarky, Ayu Luluk Mauluah Mandalika, Wayan Pudma Febby Marwan Marwan Mar’atu Zahra Muhammad Nur Wangid Nafisa Salsabila Nendi Niati Ningrum Perwitasari Ningsih, Ade Gusti Panji Hidayat Pratiwi Pujiastuti Purwanti, Siwi Rahayu Condro Murti Rashika Ardafa Sahila Rena Anriana Rena Dwi Wulandari Ririn Hestiningtyas Riski Sumaryanto Rizki, Iqbal Ainur Rohmat Edyyanto Sandy Abdi Kusumah Saputra, Adik Rian Sekar Purbarini Kawuryan Setiawan Edi Wibowo Sigit Prasetyo Sigit Prasetyo Supartinah Supartinah Supartinah Supartinah Supriyanti, Eka Suyitno Syahrizal, Irvan Syifa Nurul Trisna Kusuma Wardani Ulya Wati Unik Ambarwati Vinalia Gusti Shelawati Vindy, Nimas Vinta Angela Tiarani Widyaningtyas, Febrina Siska Widyasari, Dexani Widyatami Prayitno Wuri Wuryandani Wuriyandani, Wuri Yeni Rakhmawati, Yeni Yogi Prihandoko Yulinda Dwi Saputri*