{"id":7682,"date":"2026-11-02T14:35:39","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qitepinmath.org\/en\/?p=7682"},"modified":"2026-11-09T14:37:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T07:37:34","slug":"seaqim-and-seamolec-strengthen-regional-research-on-computational-thinking-through-expert-focus-group-discussion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qitepinmath.org\/en\/our-news\/seaqim-and-seamolec-strengthen-regional-research-on-computational-thinking-through-expert-focus-group-discussion\/","title":{"rendered":"SEAQiM and SEAMOLEC Strengthen Regional Research on Computational Thinking through Expert Focus Group Discussion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yogyakarta, 30 October 2026 \u2013 Strengthening the integration of Computational Thinking (CT) into classroom learning, the SEAMEO Regional Centre for QITEP in Mathematics (SEAQiM) and the SEAMEO Regional Open Learning Centre (SEAMOLEC) successfully conducted a <em>Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Computational Thinking Study in Southeast Asia: Focus Group Discussion on Math Teaching and Learning<\/em> at the SEAMOLEC Office on 30 October 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The FGD marked an important step in advancing the collaborative initiative between SEAQiM and SEAMOLEC under the ICC programme, <em>\u201cRegional Empowerment of Southeast Asian Educators through Unplugged Computational Thinking: A Multi-Centre Implementation Initiative,\u201d<\/em> coordinated by SEAMEO STEM-ED. Through this regional initiative, teachers in Laos, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, and Thailand have participated in workshops to strengthen their understanding of Unplugged Computational Thinking and develop lesson plans for implementation in their respective classrooms. Building on these efforts, the FGD focused on preparing an in-depth case study in Indonesia to explore how Computational Thinking can be meaningfully integrated into subject-specific instruction, particularly mathematics teaching and learning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bringing together 10 academic team members from SEAQiM, SEAMOLEC, and SEAMEO STEM-ED, the discussion featured two distinguished resource persons: Prof. Dr. Roberto Araya Schulz from Universidad de Chile and Dr. Janu Arlinwibowo from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). Their expertise and insights enriched the discussion, providing valuable perspectives on designing a robust case study, identifying key learning challenges, and developing appropriate research instruments to capture the classroom implementation of Unplugged Computational Thinking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The discussion covered three major areas. First, participants explored the design of case study scenarios for subject-integrated Computational Thinking instruction. Second, they identified key learning challenges that may arise when integrating CT into subject matter. Third, they worked on developing research instruments, including a classroom observation guide and a teacher interview guide, to support systematic data collection and provide a deeper understanding of how teachers implement Unplugged CT in actual classroom settings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">More than simply exchanging ideas, the FGD served as a collaborative platform for aligning research perspectives, strengthening methodological approaches, and ensuring that the upcoming case study would generate meaningful insights into teaching and learning practices. The outputs are expected to guide the implementation of the case study scheduled for 9\u201313 November 2026, covering three locations in Jakarta and the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As Computational Thinking becomes an increasingly essential competency in the era of artificial intelligence and the future workforce, strengthening teachers&#8217; capacity to integrate CT into everyday learning is more important than ever. Through this collaboration, SEAQiM and SEAMOLEC reaffirm their commitment to supporting educators in creating engaging, relevant, and future-ready learning experiences\u2014where students do not merely learn mathematical concepts but also develop the ability to think critically, solve problems, and approach challenges systematically.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Together, SEAQiM and SEAMOLEC are turning regional collaboration into meaningful research and actionable insights, paving the way for stronger Computational Thinking practices in mathematics education across Southeast Asia!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>photos:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qitepinmath.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/2-300x188.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qitepinmath.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/2-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qitepinmath.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/2.png 413w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qitepinmath.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1-300x188.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qitepinmath.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qitepinmath.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1.png 413w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SEAQiM and SEAMOLEC Strengthen Regional Research on Computational Thinking through Expert Focus Group Discussion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7684,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[]},"categories":[7,16],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.2 - 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