Unsri’s Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Trains Elementary and Middle School Teachers in PALI Regency to Develop TPACK-Based Teaching Modules

Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education (MIPA Education), Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Sriwijaya University (Unsri), conducted a Community Service (PkM) activity at Talang Ubi State Junior High School No. 1, Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir (PALI) Regency, South Sumatra, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

This activity is a training and mentoring program that will be carried out continuously through September 2024, with follow-up activities conducted online. The program aims to enhance the competencies of science teachers in PALI Regency in meeting the demands of implementing the Merdeka Curriculum.

The training was attended by teachers from both elementary (SD) and junior high school (SMP) levels. The series of activities was designed to develop teachers’ abilities to create and use innovative teaching modules and to utilize technology in the learning process.

The event began with opening remarks from the Head of the Curriculum and Student Activities Section, Yeni Kurnia, S.Pd., M.Si., and the Head of the Basic Education Division, Irwan Fauzi, S.P., M.Pd. The event was also attended by representatives from the Department of Science and Mathematics Education at FKIP Unsri.

One of the main agenda items was training and guidance on developing teaching modules based on Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK). This approach is expected to enhance teachers’ ability to integrate technology, pedagogy, and learning content in a cohesive manner.

The training was led by Dr. Yenny Anwar, S.Pd., M.Pd., a lecturer in the Biology Education Program at the University of Sriwijaya, who also served as the presenter. During the event, participants received an explanation of the TPACK concept, its importance in the field of education, and its application through the development of TPACK-based teaching modules.

The event also involved several other faculty members, namely Dr. Adeng Slamet, M.Si., Nike Anggraini, S.Pd., M.Sc., and Dr. Sherly Ridhowati, S.TP., M.Sc.

Through this training and mentoring, Unsri aims to help teachers develop more innovative teaching materials that keep pace with technological advancements. The program’s ongoing implementation through September 2024 also provides participants with the opportunity to receive continued guidance in applying the material they have learned.