Training in Low-Temperature Stirling Engine Kit Modeling for High School Physics Teachers in the Nganjuk Regency

This research examines the difficulties in high school physics education in Nganjuk Regency, Indonesia, specifically the lack of practical teaching tools for successful thermodynamics training. The aim is to assess a community service training program intended to improve the skills of physics instructors via low-temperature Stirling engine modeling kits. The program utilized a descriptive qualitative technique, incorporating preliminary questionnaires, interactive workshops, and practical training sessions in which educators created and employed Stirling engine kits as teaching instruments. Teachers' comments were evaluated using a Likert scale, concentrating on the congruence of training with learning objectives, resources, and student attributes. The results revealed an overall satisfaction score of 89.53%, highlighting notable enhancements in instructors' capacity to engage students and employ project-based learning methodologies. The Stirling engine kits significantly enhanced student engagement and comprehension of thermodynamic fundamentals. The training improved instructors' academic and practical skills while promoting a dynamic and participatory classroom environment. This effort illustrates the capacity of novel teaching tools and collaborative training programs to markedly enhance the quality of physics education, indicating possibilities for scaling to other locations and disciplines. Future proposals involve incorporating these teaching tools into standard curriculum and creating continuous professional development networks for enduring educational progress.