On Friday, November 29, 2024, the Informatics Education Study Program, under the Informatics Engineering Department of the Faculty of Engineering and Vocational Education, successfully hosted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the theme “Development of Teaching Materials for the Course on Informatics Teaching Aids.” The event took place in the Meeting Room on the 2nd floor of the Faculty of Engineering and Vocational Education, Jinengdalem Campus, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM WITA, involving various stakeholders in informatics education.
The event began with an opening address by Dr. Putu Hendra Suputra, S.Kom., M.Cs., Head of the Informatics Engineering Department, who emphasized the importance of synergy between academics and practitioners in designing innovative teaching materials. This was followed by remarks from Dr. phil. Dessy Seri Wahyuni, S.Kom., M.Eng., Coordinator of the Informatics Education Study Program, who outlined the objectives of the event: to develop teaching materials aligned with the latest curriculum while addressing the challenges of teaching informatics through innovative teaching aids.
The FGD featured active participation from education practitioners, including middle and high school teachers from various regions. The discussions were dynamic, focusing on identifying teaching material needs to enhance students’ informatics skills, sharing experiences in utilizing physical informatics teaching aids, and formulating standards for teaching aids applicable in classrooms and laboratories. Additionally, the presentation of the Semester Lesson Plan (RPS) and product themes for the course “Development of Informatics Teaching Aids” provided concrete guidelines for students to create interactive teaching aids relevant to informatics education needs.
This activity represents a concrete step by the Informatics Education Study Program in supporting the implementation of Permendikbudristek No. 53 of 2023. The regulation encourages the development of practical learning-based real-world projects that not only have a direct impact on education but are also relevant to students’ needs. With a focus on creating innovative and interactive teaching aids, students are directed to develop learning solutions that make informatics concepts more engaging and comprehensible.
Furthermore, this initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4: “Quality Education.” Through innovative teaching materials, the program aims to create inclusive, equitable, and sustainable learning experiences, equipping students with 21st-century skills relevant to the challenges of the digital era. The outcomes of this FGD serve as an important foundation for ensuring the continuous improvement of informatics education quality, while also contributing meaningfully to sustainable education development in line with the SDGs vision. (rp)
