Game-Based STEM Learning for Enhanced Engagement:  A Collaborative Program Involving Teachers, Students, and Parents

Woro Sri Hastuti; Fery Muhamad  Firdaus; Yeni Rakhmawati; Rahayu Condro Murti; Dewi Agus  Damayanti; Sefta Andrea Putri  Hutauruk

doi:10.29062/engagement.v10i1.2154

Woro Sri Hastuti Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Fery Muhamad Firdaus Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Yeni Rakhmawati Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Rahayu Condro Murti Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Dewi Agus Damayanti Sekolah Indonesia Yangon
Sefta Andrea Putri Hutauruk Sekolah Indonesia Yangon

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29062/engagement.v10i1.2154

Keywords: STEM Education, Game-Based Learning, Teacher Training, Student Engagement, Indonesian Culture

Abstract

Background: Limited access to educational technology at Sekolah Indonesia Yangon (SIY), Myanmar, created challenges in implementing engaging STEM learning. This community service program addressed these issues by supporting teachers, students, and parents in adopting creative, low-cost STEM activities.

Purpose of the Study: The program aimed to enhance teachers’ competence in game-based STEM learning, improve students’ STEM concept mastery, and strengthen parental involvement in home-based learning within a three-month period.

Methods: A participatory mentoring model was used, integrating game-based learning, collaborative workshops, and hands-on experimentation through the activity “Ice Cream without a Freezer.” Pre- and post-evaluations assessed changes in teacher skills, student understanding, and parental engagement.

Results: The program increased students’ STEM understanding by 33%, improved teachers’ creativity in designing learning games, and encouraged stronger parental support. The activity effectively fostered collaboration, communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills using simple, low-cost materials.

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