After conducting a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) from 19 to 21 July 2022, the cooperation programme between SEAQIS and PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan (PHR) has entered the second phase, which is “In-Service 1: Training on Competency Improvement for Teachers, Principals, and School Supervisors in STEM Learning in the Working Area of PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan (PHR) WK Rokan”.
Located at Hotel Pangeran Pekanbaru, Riau, the activity was held from 8 to 12 August 2022 for principals and school supervisors; while for teachers, the training was held from 8 to 13 August 2022. Selected teachers, principals, and school supervisors from seven cities or regencies in PT PHR working area attended this training with a total of 143 participants. In addition, eight representatives of the City or Regency Education Offices who participated in the previous FGD also attended this training as the observers.
Dr Indrawati (Director of SEAQIS) delivered her remarks and directions at the opening ceremony of the training. The Acting Head of Riau Province Education Office, Mr M. Job Kurniawan AP., officially opened the training, followed by Training Orientation presentation from Deputy Director for Programme of SEAQIS, Mr Reza Setiawan.
SEAQIS academic team served as the facilitators in this training, and participants were divided into five classes: (1) elementary school teachers; (2) junior high school teachers; (3) high school teachers; (4) principals; and (5) school supervisor class. During the training process, participants were receiving materials and carrying out various activities related to STEM learning. The teachers were also guided to develop STEM learning scenarios, student worksheets, and assessment instruments. Those teaching tools will be redeveloped and finalised in On-the-Job Learning 1 activities and implemented by the participants in their respective classes later on in On-the-Job Learning 2 activities. On the other hand, the principals and supervisors were guided in developing the STEM learning supervision instrument and how to use it in their schools.
The closing ceremony of In-Service 1 was held on 12 August 2022. Dr Yaswardi as the Director of Secondary Education and Special Education Teachers from Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology delivered his speech while officially closed this event. “This training is a prove that we need to collaborate in improving the quality of teachers and education personnel. We, the Indonesian Ministry of Education, would like to thank PT Pertamina that has initiated this event”, said Dr Yaswardi. The Head of Public Relation Department of SKK Migas in North Sumatra, Mr Yanin Kholison, also shared his gratitude and appreciation to PHR. “We are very proud of PHR who keep supporting the community empowerment event in the local area.” Overall, this training is successfully conducted, and the participants are thrilled while doing STEM activities.
