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Promoting Innovation in Mathematics Learning: An International Program for Strengthening Teacher Competence through STEAM In'am, Akhsanul; Effendi, Moh Mahfud; Susanti, Reni Dwi; Taufik, Marhan; Cahyono, Hendarto
Jurnal Pengabdian UNDIKMA Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): May
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika (UNDIKMA)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jpu.v7i2.20240

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This community service activity aims to strengthen teachers’ competencies in designing and implementing contextual STEAM learning that is aligned with local school conditions. The program was conducted at the Musa-Asia Integrated School (SEPAMA), Cambodia, involving junior high school teachers and school leaders. The implementation methods included a baseline needs analysis, workshop-based training, instructional design mentoring, the implementation of simple classroom projects, and pre-test and post-test evaluations of teacher competency. Data were analyzed descriptively and quantitatively by comparing the mean pre-test and post-test scores and calculating the gain. The findings indicate an improvement in teacher competency across all measured dimensions, particularly in interdisciplinary integration and project-based learning. The average score for STEAM understanding increased from 2.82 to 3.27, representing a 15.96% improvement, while the project-based learning score increased from 2.45 to 3.09, representing a 26.12% improvement. Teachers also began to perceive STEAM learning as a practical and feasible approach that could be implemented by utilizing the school environment and students’ daily activities. The classroom project implementation demonstrated increased student engagement, although not all teachers applied the approach consistently due to time constraints and the need for further adaptation. Field findings suggest that the simplified contextual STEAM approach is relevant to local school settings and effective in enhancing teacher readiness. Overall, this activity had a positive impact on improving teacher capacity and learning quality, with strong potential for sustainability through continuous mentoring and institutional support from partner schools.
The Effect of Multiple Representation-Based Learning on Student Learning Outcomes: The Role of Learning Styles Reni Dwi Susanti; Marhan Taufik; Hendarto Cahyono; Nabila Juliana Faisal
AlphaMath : Journal of Mathematics Education Alphamath: Vol. 12, No. 1, May 2026
Publisher : Department of Mathematics Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30595/alphamath.v12i1.30433

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This study aims to examine the impact of instruction using multiple representations on student learning outcomes and to investigate patterns related to learning styles. This research is motivated by the limited number of studies that combine various types of mathematical representation with the use of technology, especially the use of Python as an exploratory and contextual learning tool. A quantitative method with a one-group pretest-posttest design was applied in this study, which involved 72 students. Data were collected through pretest and posttest scores, learning style categorization, and information on dominant representations, which were subsequently analyzed using R-Studio. The results indicate a significant improvement in student academic performance following the implementation of instruction based on diverse representations. The mean score increased from 64.79 in the pre-test to 80.37 in the post-test (mean difference = 15.58), with a paired t-test showing significance (p < 0.001). Additionally, an ANOVA analysis revealed no significant differences in learning outcomes based on learning styles. Network analysis suggests that students utilize various types of representations in a flexible manner, without being confined to a specific learning style. Visual representations appeared to be more dominant, but all learning styles were interrelated with various forms of representation. Overall, the results of this study indicate that multiple-representation-based instruction is effective in improving learning outcomes and supporting a more flexible learning process. This approach creates a more adaptive learning environment compared to methods that rely solely on learning style preferences.