The Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Yogyakarta State University successfully held Webinar Series #2 in 2025 on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with the theme “Mindset, Motivation, and Metacognition: Psychological Foundations for Deep Learning in Mathematics.” The event was officially opened by Dr. Kuswari Hernawati, S.Si, M.Kom., who emphasized in her speech that this activity aimed to strengthen the psychological foundation of students in mathematics learning, while also providing practical insights for educators in creating more meaningful learning experiences.

The first speaker, Mrs. Aning Wulandari, presented a paper titled “Intrinsic Motivation as a Driving Force for Deep Learning in Students.” She explained the relationship between the concept of motivation and deep learning and how intrinsic motivation can encourage students to be more active, persistent, and oriented towards long-term understanding. Meanwhile, as the second speaker, Dr. Djamilah Bondan Widjajanti, M.Si., delivered a presentation titled “The Role of Metacognitive Awareness in Encouraging Deep Learning for Students”. She emphasized the importance of conscious steps taken by students to plan, monitor, and evaluate their thinking processes. With this metacognitive strategy, students are encouraged to be aware of their thinking, explore new concepts, and manage their learning strategies more effectively through self-instruction, self-monitoring, and continuous reflection.

The third speaker, Mrs. Endah Retnowati, S.Pd, M.Ed., Ph.D., presented the material “Growth Mindset in Mathematics Learning.” She explained that a growth mindset is essential in helping students face challenges with a positive attitude. Through self-affirmation, motivation regulation, and reflection on the learning process, students are encouraged to see mistakes as opportunities for growth. This is where the role of teachers becomes essential, namely, accompanying students in building the belief that abilities can be continuously improved through effort, consistency, and the willingness to try again even when encountering obstacles.

This webinar was hosted by Husna Arifah, S.Si., M.Sc., who warmly facilitated the discussion. The event was interactive with high enthusiasm from the participants, especially during the question-and-answer session, which explored various perspectives on applying mindset, motivation, and metacognition in mathematics learning practices. Through this activity, the Department of Mathematics Education, FMIPA UNY, hopes to broaden academic insights and make a real contribution to improving the quality of mathematics learning in Indonesia. (HnR)