Nindhita Pratiwi, Hakim Luthfi Malasan, Muhammad Isnaenda Ikhsan, Riska Wahyu Romadhonia, Robiatul Muztaba, Riser Fahdiran, Rosa Maria Ros, Dear Michiko Mutiara Noor, Elsa Rizkiya Kencana, Andi Fitriawati, Nova Resfita, Chatief Kunjaya, Endang Soegiartini, Aprilia, Ronny Syamara
Astronomy education in Indonesia faces considerable challenges due to its limited inclusion in the formal curriculum and a shortage of trained educators. The Network for Astronomy School Education (NASE) has played a crucial role in addressing these gaps by organizing structured training programs for teachers. This study evaluates the impact of NASE courses conducted between 2016 and 2024, highlighting their contributions to teacher training, student engagement, and the broader development of astronomy education in Indonesia. Through posttraining questionnaires, the study assesses improvements in teachers' understanding of astronomy, pedagogical practices, and student interest. The increase in participants' confidence and the successful integration of NASE materials into classroom instruction highlights the program's effectiveness. The study also shows that student engagement increased with more students participating in science fairs and astronomy-related activities. However, participation in international follow-up activities organized by NASE and UNESCO remains limited. Encouraging greater involvement in these initiatives could strengthen Indonesia's presence in global astronomy education and provide valuable networking opportunities. © 2025 the author(s), published by De Gruyter.
Department of Astronomy, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia; Department of Astronomy and Bosscha Observatory, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia; Department of Astronomy, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia; Department of Mathematics, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia; Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Science, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Lampung, Indonesia; Department of Physics, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia; Department of Applied Mathematics Iv, Universitat Politeeeecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Mathematics, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Lampung Selatan, Indonesia; Department of Ocean Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Lampung Selatan, Indonesia; Department of Actuarial Science, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Lampung Selatan, Indonesia; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Lampung Selatan, Indonesia; PT. Rekreasindo Global Utama, Jakarta, Indonesia; Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Science, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Lampung Selatan, Indonesia; Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Lampung Selatan, Indonesia
