Journal of Community Empowerment
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Community Empowerment

Enhancing Science Teachers’ Competence in Scientific Research through a STEM-ESD to Achieve Quality of Education

Arif Widiyatmoko (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia)
Septiko Aji (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia)
Rifa Atunnisa (Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia)
Ni Luh Tirtasari (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia)
Tiara Dwi Wulandari (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia)
Nadia Eka Ardhani (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jul 2026

Abstract

Competence in scientific research is essential for science teachers to support quality education and guide student research focused on sustainability issues. However, some teachers still face difficulties in formulating research questions, determining methods, designing instruments, analyzing data, and integrating STEM-ESD into scientific research. This community service activity aims to enhance the scientific research competencies of science teachers in Semarang City through STEM-ESD-based training and mentoring. The activity employs a capacity-building approach based on action learning, implemented through preparation, implementation, and evaluation phases. The participants were 40 junior high school science teachers who are members of the Semarang City MGMP. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests of research competencies and participant response questionnaires, then analyzed descriptively using percentages and N-Gain. The results showed an improvement in research competencies across all indicators, ranging from moderate to high. Participants also gave very positive feedback on the relevance of the training materials and the training delivery. These findings indicate that STEM-ESD training is effective in sustainably strengthening the research capacity of science teachers at partner schools.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCE

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Journal of Community Empowerment [P-ISSN 2798-5997 | E-ISSN 2807-1115] is open access, peer-reviewed journal published by Postgraduate, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia. The journal publishes only papers describing original findings and review articles of all aspects in developing the field of ...