Abdimas: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Merdeka Malang
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): February 2026

Enhancing biology teachers’ competence through AI-supported scientific argumentation learning

Ikmanda Nugraha (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Ari Widodo (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Chun-Yen Chang (Graduate Institute of Science Education, National Taiwan Normal University)
Asnidar Siahaan (Graduate Institute of Science Education, National Taiwan Normal University)
Ai Nurlaelasari Rusmana (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Riana Nurismawati (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

This article reports the outcome of a community service program aimed to improve the capability of biology teachers’ in using artificial intelligence to support learning in building scientific argumentation. As a respond to the teachers’ need, this program integrated digital technology into learning activities, promoting evidence-based reasoning for students. The activity introduced teachers to the Adaptive Interactive Study Interface for Next-Generation Learning (AISI) and train them to use it to build scientific argumentation in biology classrooms. The participants were 36 biology teachers from the local Biology Teachers’ Association (MGMP Biologi) across Purwakarta Regency, West Java, Indonesia. The program was conducted through online instructional sessions, hands-on training, and guided practice. The results were evaluated using a pre-test and post-test design, supplemented by a perception questionnaire. Based on the results, teachers responded positively and were actively engaged throughout the training. AISI was perceived as easy to use, relevant to learning in biology, and effective in helping students construct, evaluate, and revise scientific arguments. The program improved teachers’ pedagogical and technological capability in designing AI-supported argumentation building. These findings imply that AI-based community service programs can support teacher professional development and promote more interactive, evidence-based science learning in schools.

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Journal Info

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jpkm

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Subject

Humanities

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ABDIMAS: Published by Institute for Research and Community Services (Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM)) University of Merdeka Malang as the implementation of science, technology, economics, environment, and social in empowering the community. ABDIMAS: Jurnal Pengabdian ...