ITB Physics Lecturer Serves as Resource Person at FIWA Bogor's Physics Teacher Competency Improvement Workshop
BANDUNG, fmipa.itb.ac.id —Three lecturers from the Physics Study Program, FMIPA Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), became speakers in the Physics Teacher Competency Improvement Workshop held by the Fitrah Islami World Academy (FIWA) School in Bogor on August 14–15, 2025. The speakers were Dr. Getbogi Hikmawan (High Energy Theoretical Physics Group), Dr. Galih Restu Fardian Suwandi (Nuclear Physics and Biophysics Group), and Dr. M. Arief Mustajab (Physics and Advanced Material Technology Group).
The workshop was opened with remarks from the school, namely the Principal of SMA, Ust. Jabbar Zulkarnain, S.Si., Gr. and the foundation, namely Dr.Ir. Hendri Eka Jaya Putra, S.T.,S.Pd.,M.Pd.,Gr., both of whom welcomed the implementation of this activity and emphasized the importance of improving teacher competency in facing the challenges of 21st century education.
On the first day, Dr. Getbogi Hikmawan presented the topic "Improving Basic Physics Competencies," focusing on strengthening conceptual understanding. This was followed by Dr. M. Arief Mustajab, who presented the topic "Preparing Interesting and Representative Teaching Materials" to support more interactive and adaptive learning.
The second day was filled by Dr. Galih Restu Fardian Suwandi with the topic "Preparing Physics Learning Assessments up to the C3 and C4 levels of Bloom's Taxonomy." Participants gained insight into the development of assessment instruments capable of measuring analytical skills and the application of advanced physics concepts.
Additionally, the three speakers, along with FIWA's Mudir, Ustaz Johansyah, S.T., served as speakers in a panel discussion on the implementation of the STEM approach in schools. The discussion resulted in an agreement on follow-up actions in the form of curriculum development assistance and research development.
The involvement of ITB Physics lecturers in this activity reflects the active role of academics in strengthening the quality of physics education in schools and expanding the impact of science in society.
