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Training and mentoring on preparing microscopic permanent and temporary slides for junior high school science teachers using local materials Wahyuni, Sri; Hindun, Iin; Nurwidodo, N.
Journal of Community Service and Empowerment Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/jcse.v7i1.44108

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Practical science learning requires adequate microscope slides to support students’ science process skills. Yet many schools have limited slide collections because commercial preparations are expensive and hard to access. This community service program aimed to (1) improve junior high school science teachers’ knowledge, attitudes, and skills in producing temporary and permanent microscopic slides, (2) promote the use of safe and readily available local materials, and (3) integrate the resulting slides into lesson plans and student worksheets. The program consisted of socialization, hands-on training, workshops, one-month mentoring, and monitoring–evaluation. Participants were four science teachers from SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Batu and SMP Muhammadiyah 8 Batu (Kota Wisata Batu, East Java, Indonesia). Using a 1–4 rubric, pre- and post-tests showed marked improvements in knowledge (mean 1.9 to 3.4), attitudes (mean 1.5 to 3.5), and skills (mean 1.5 to 3.3). Overall, structured practice supported by mentoring strengthened teachers’ independence in producing affordable laboratory media and improved the feasibility of practical-based biology learning.
Strengthening teachers' performance in deep learning-integrated project-based learning Nurwidodo, N.; Hindun, Iin; Wahyuni, Sri
Journal of Community Service and Empowerment Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/jcse.v7i1.44461

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Deep learning-oriented instruction, characterized by meaningful, mindful, and joyful learning, is increasingly promoted as a pathway to strengthen 21st-century learning. However, many teachers still experience conceptual and procedural difficulties when implementing project-based learning in ways that genuinely engage students in inquiry, collaboration, and problem solving. This community service program aimed to strengthen teachers' performance in Deep Learning-integrated Project-Based Learning (DL-PjBL) among Muhammadiyah junior secondary school teachers in Batu City, Indonesia. The program was implemented from June to December 2025 and involved 20 teachers from multiple subject areas. Program stages included socialization, intensive workshop sessions, guided module development, classroom implementation, mentoring, and reflection. Quantitative data were obtained from expert reviews of teaching modules and classroom observations of four model teachers, using a five-point performance rubric across six DL-PjBL stages: driving question, project planning, scheduling, monitoring, assessment, and reflection. Descriptive analysis showed clear improvement after the intervention. In module design, mean scores increased from 1.4-1.8 before the workshop to 3.0-3.5 after the workshop. In classroom practice, mean scores improved from 1.4-1.8 to 2.5-3.5. The greatest gains were observed in project planning, scheduling, and monitoring, while product assessment and reflection still required reinforcement during classroom implementation. Qualitative reflections indicated stronger teacher understanding of problem positioning, greater confidence in designing contextual projects, and more positive attitudes toward active and collaborative learning. Overall, the mentoring program strengthened teachers' understanding, skills, and professional appreciation of DL-PjBL and demonstrated their growing readiness to implement more meaningful, mindful, and joyful learning in school practice.