Jakarta, INTI - Universitas Lambung Mangkurat has partnered with Pueblo Science to strengthen programming education through the implementation of robotics learning.
Pueblo Science is an international non-profit organization from Canada founded by scientists and engineers to advance science education.
The collaboration is being carried out through capacity-building training programs for pre-service science teachers and school educators in designing experiential learning-based instruction.
“This collaboration takes the form of capacity-building training for pre-service science teachers and school educators in designing experiential learning-based instruction,” said Deasy Arisanty, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) of ULM.
Strengthening STEM and Robotics Education
During the training, students from the Natural Science Education and Computer Science Education departments at FKIP ULM, along with teachers representing several regencies and cities across South Kalimantan, were introduced to robotics learning.
The program was designed in response to the demands of the 2026 Curriculum and the growing need for students to master Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills.
Pueblo Science instructors involved in the training included Mayrose Salvador, Martin Labrecque, Matthew Jabile, Jacqueline Brillantes, and Laura Roa.
Deasy explained that educational quality gaps still persist, particularly in schools with limited facilities, resources, and access to complete laboratory infrastructure.
“Educational quality gaps still exist, especially in schools with limited facilities, resources, and access to complete laboratory infrastructure,” Deasy said.
Through its collaboration with Pueblo Science, the training aims to introduce a portable and adaptive education model that is easy to replicate and applicable across various learning environments.
Head of the organizing committee Rizky Pamuji stated that teachers and future educators in the coding curriculum era are expected to master STEM competencies and computational thinking skills.
“We are preparing future educators to meet these demands and hope this initiative will continue to grow while improving our students’ readiness for the future,” Rizky Pamuji said.
The training program was conducted through hands-on practice sessions and intensive mentoring.
Participants were equipped with skills in designing and developing contextual and practical STEM learning tools.
Training materials covered simple robot assembly, basic programming, sensor integration, and strategies for implementing robotics in science education.
Conclusion
The collaboration between ULM and Pueblo Science reflects a growing commitment to preparing future educators and students for the demands of the digital era through robotics, STEM education, and experiential learning. By providing practical training and accessible learning models, the initiative is expected to help reduce educational disparities and strengthen technological competencies in schools across South Kalimantan.
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