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SUMMARY:O14 - Enhancing STEM Engagement at the High School Level: A Pedago
 gical Framework for Optics and Waves Instruction via Astronomical Instrume
 ntation
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Luthfiandari Luthfiandari (Bosscha Observatory)\nAst
 ronomy serves as a potent catalyst for advancing Science\, Technology\, En
 gineering\, and Mathematics (STEM) education\, leveraging its inherent vis
 ual appeal to stimulate intellectual curiosity regarding the cosmos. Withi
 n the context of secondary education in Indonesia\, however\, physics is f
 requently delivered through a predominantly theoretical lens\, often lacki
 ng clear links to practical applications. This abstraction can lead to sig
 nificant conceptual disconnects and a subsequent decline in student engage
 ment. To address this pedagogical challenge\, the Bosscha Observatory\, ac
 ting as an academic laboratory under the Bandung Institute of Technology (
 ITB)\, has developed a strategic framework designed to bridge the gap betw
 een theoretical physics and experiential application.\n\nThis framework in
 tegrates astronomical principles into the high school physics curriculum\,
  specifically targeting the domains of optics and waves. By utilizing astr
 onomical observing instruments as primary didactic tools\, the program tra
 nsforms abstract physical laws into observable\, tangible phenomena. The i
 nitiative involves the systematic development of hands-on modular activiti
 es and workshops that are rigorously aligned with the Indonesian National 
 Physics Curriculum. These modules not only reinforce mandatory learning ob
 jectives but also introduce supplementary content\, thereby extending the 
 students' knowledge base beyond standardized requirements. Through this in
 quiry-based approach\, students are encouraged to explore the functional r
 elevance of physics in both scientific research and daily life.\n\nThe pro
 gram is projected to yield substantial improvements in scientific literacy
  and foster a sustained vocational interest in STEM disciplines. By reinfo
 rcing the nexus between classroom instruction and real-world application\,
  this initiative highlights the observatory's critical role in demonstrati
 ng how fundamental physics principles underpin modern technology and our u
 nderstanding of the universe.\n\nhttps://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/cont
 ributions/877/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort Ballroom III
URL:https://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/877/
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