FMIPA UI Holds Coding and Artificial Intelligence Training for Mathematics Teachers of Senior High Schools (SMA/MA/SMK/MAK) in the DKI Jakarta Region

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI), through the Department of Mathematics, organized a training program entitled “Coding and Artificial Intelligence Learning for High School/Vocational School Teachers” on Wednesday (23/7).

This training was attended by 65 mathematics teachers from senior high schools (SMA), Islamic senior high schools (MA), vocational schools (SMK), and Islamic vocational schools (MAK) across Jakarta, all of whom are members of the Mathematics Subject Teachers Forum (MGMP Matematika).

The training took place in Computer Laboratory 301, located in the Pertamina Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory Building at FMIPA UI, as part of a community service program coordinated by Dr. Suci Fratama Sari, M.Si. The aim was to equip teachers with a foundational understanding of programming logic and artificial intelligence (AI), along with practical skills that can be directly applied in classroom teaching.

“In this era of rapid development, artificial intelligence is increasingly being utilized in various aspects of life. Therefore, it is important for students to start becoming familiar with AI based on programming from an early age,” explained Dr. Suci.

She added, “Teachers play a crucial role as the front line in introducing new technologies to the younger generation. Through this training, we want teachers not only to understand the fundamentals of coding and AI, but also to be able to integrate them into Mathematics instruction.”

This program has become increasingly relevant with the implementation of Regulation No. 13 of 2025 by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, which mandates schools to offer elective subjects in coding and AI starting from the 2025/2026 academic year. The training is expected to equip teachers to face this challenge with greater confidence and competence.

The training was divided into two main sessions. The first session was delivered by Drs. Gatot Fatwanto Hertono, M.Sc., Ph.D., with the topic “Programming Logic: Introduction to the Coding Process.” In this session, participants learned the fundamentals of algorithms, pseudocode, flowchart, programming structures such as loops and conditions, arrays, Boolean logic, to common errors in the programming process.

The second session featured Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Hendri Murfi, S.Si., M.Kom., who presented the topic “Predictive and Generative Artificial Intelligence.” He introduced modern AI concepts, including predictive and generative models, as well as prompt engineering techniques that are now widely used in applications such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini.

In his presentation, Prof. Hendri also emphasized the importance of ethics in the use of AI, especially in the context of education.

Interestingly, this training did not only focus on theoretical delivery, but also provided hands-on practical experience that enriched participants' understanding. During the practical session, participants actively used the Google Colab platform to learn and implement the Python programming language. Through a simple case study-based approach, participants were invited to explore basic artificial intelligence models. This activity broadened their perspective on how AI works in solving basic prediction and classification problems.

This training was the result of a cross-study program collaboration under the Department of Mathematics, FMIPA UI, involving the Mathematics, Statistics, and Actuarial Science study programs.

Vice Dean for Education, Research, and Student Affairs of FMIPA UI, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Budiawan, was also present and officially closed the event. In his remarks, he expressed his appreciation for the successful implementation of the program. “Collaborations like this are essential to building an education system that is responsive to technological advancements and the needs of the times,” he stated.

Through this training, FMIPA UI hopes to strengthen teachers’ capacity to integrate coding and AI into Mathematics instruction in schools. This is a strategic step toward a more innovative, inclusive, and responsive education system in the face of digital transformation.