To Enhance Science Teachers’ Competence, the Palembang MGMP and the Unsri Biology Education Department Hold a Training Session on Worksheets and the Use of Laboratory Equipment

The Palembang City Science Teachers’ Association (MGMP) and the Biology Education Program at Sriwijaya University (Unsri) conducted a community service activity titled “Training on the Development of Worksheets for Laboratory Activities for Teachers of the Palembang City MGMP for Science and Technical Guidance on Improving Skills in the Use of Laboratory Equipment.” This event was attended by junior high school teachers who are members of the Palembang City MGMP for Science and was held in the FKIP Ogan Auditorium and the Unsri Biology Laboratory. The activity aimed to improve teachers’ competence in developing systematic lab worksheets for practical activities and to enhance their skills in using laboratory equipment to support practice-based science learning.
The event featured speakers from the Biology Education Study Program at Unsri, namely Dr. Rahmi Susanti, M.Si., Dr. Ermayanti, M.Si., Elvira Destiansari, M.Pd., Susy Amizera S.B., M.Si., and Melia Sari, M.Si. The presenters covered topics such as the concepts of developing LKPDs, the development of practice-based learning, and strategies for integrating science process skills into science education activities. Participants gained an understanding of the key components of student worksheets, including learning objectives, tools and materials, procedures, observation tables, data analysis, and drawing conclusions.
In addition to the lectures, participants also took part in laboratory exercises to develop practical examples of student worksheets. One of the activities conducted was a photosynthesis lab using Hydrilla sp., involving the observation of oxygen bubble formation as an indicator of the photosynthesis process. This activity provided teachers with hands-on experience in designing lab activities that are simple, contextual, and easy to implement in schools. Participants also prepared reagents and conducted food testing, including a starch test using Lugol’s solution, a glucose test using Benedict’s solution, a protein test using Biuret reagent, a simple fat test, and the Sachs test to verify the results of photosynthesis.
This community service activity received positive feedback from participants and was met with high enthusiasm throughout its implementation. Teachers were able to produce draft worksheets for the lab activities and gained hands-on experience conducting laboratory experiments. This program is expected to enhance the professional competencies of science teachers, support learning based on science process skills, and strengthen collaboration between universities and partner schools. Furthermore, this activity supports the achievement of quality education through SDG 4 (Quality Education) by promoting improvements in the quality of science education in schools.