The Effect of Integrated Problem-Based Learning SDG Point 6 on Improving Sustainability Literacy of High School Students

Indriyani Amalia; Sariwulan Diana; Riandi Riandi

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i1.1366

Authors

Indriyani Amalia Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Sariwulan Diana Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Riandi Riandi Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i1.1366

Keywords:

Problem-Based Learning , SDG Point 6 , Sustainable Literacy

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effect of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) integrated with SDG point 6 on students’ sustainability literacy related to water pollution. A quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent control group pretest–posttest design was employed involving two tenth-grade classes at a senior high school in Garut, selected through convenience sampling. The research instrument consisted of 15 essay questions measuring three aspects of sustainability literacy: knowledge, skills, and mindset. The instrument was validated by experts and demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach’s α = 0.92). Data were analyzed through normality and homogeneity tests followed by an Independent Samples T-test. The results indicated that there was no statistically significant difference in total post-test scores between the experimental class using SDG-integrated PBL and the control class using discovery learning (two-tailed Sig. = 0.07). However, the experimental class showed greater mean improvements, particularly in the skills and mindset aspects, compared to the control class. In conclusion, PBL integrated with SDG 6 shows a tendency to enhance students’ sustainability literacy, especially in terms of skills and mindset, although its overall effect was not statistically significant. The findings imply the need for better alignment between assessment instruments and learning contexts, student habituation to PBL, longer intervention periods, and further analyses to more sensitively evaluate instructional effectiveness.

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Author Biographies

Indriyani Amalia, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Was born in Garut on October 16, 1999, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology Education from the Indonesian Institute of Education, Garut, in 2021. She completed her master’s degree in Biology Education at the Indonesian University of Education in 2025.

Sariwulan Diana, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Was born in Bandung on February 11, 1962, she is a lecturer in Biology Education specializing in plant literacy at the Indonesian University of Education. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the Bandung Institute of Technology in 1986, her master’s degree from the same institution in 1995, and her doctoral degree from the Indonesian University of Education in 2014.

Riandi Riandi, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Was born in Tasikmalaya on May 1, 1963, He is a professor specializing in TPACK in science learning and a lecturer in biology education at the Indonesian University of Education. He completed his undergraduate education at the Indonesian University of Education in 1987, earned his master’s degree from Gadjah Mada University in 1997, and obtained his doctoral degree from the Indonesian University of Education in 2010.

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