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Environmental Literacy Assessment Among Economic Education Students at Kuningan University Nur Umamah; Silpa Nabilah Sajidin; Amelia Pebrianti; Tesha Rismayanti; Deden Agustira
THE PRESTISE Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): The Prestise: Journal of Educational Research
Publisher : Yayasan Dekhalisha Global Prestise

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Environmental literacy has become a critical competency in higher education, particularly in shaping future educators who will influence environmental awareness across society. This study investigates the environmental literacy levels among Economic Education students at Kuningan University, Indonesia, recognizing their pivotal role as future change agents in educational settings. Using a descriptive quantitative approach, data were collected from students through a structured questionnaire assessing five key dimensions: environmental knowledge, attention to environmental issues, environmental sensitivity, attitudes toward the environment, and pro-environmental behavior. The instrument was adapted from the Middle School Environmental Literacy Survey to ensure validity and reliability in measuring these interconnected components of environmental literacy. Results revealed a concerning gap between theoretical understanding and practical environmental action. While students demonstrated adequate environmental knowledge, they exhibited significantly lower levels in practical dimensions including attention, sensitivity, attitudes, and behavior. This discrepancy suggests that cognitive understanding alone does not automatically translate into environmental consciousness or sustainable practices. The study concludes that environmental literacy education needs fundamental strengthening through experiential learning approaches, community-based environmental projects, and comprehensive campus-wide sustainability initiatives. These interventions are essential to bridge the knowledge-action gap among future educators, enabling them to model and promote genuine environmental stewardship in their professional careers. The findings carry significant implications for curriculum development and pedagogical approaches in higher education institutions committed to advancing environmental sustainability.
Cerdas Ekonomi Sejak Dini: Pengembangan Model Ekonomi Kontekstual Berbasis Kehidupan Keluarga Atin Nuryatin; Rani Tania Pratiwi; Sri Mulyati; Tesha Rismayanti; Agnesia Tri Puspita Sari
DEDIKASI: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Juli
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Program pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan literasi ekonomi anak-anak usia sekolah dasar di Desa Bayuning melalui pendekatan edukatif yang menyenangkan dan aplikatif. Berangkat dari rendahnya pemahaman anak-anak terhadap konsep dasar ekonomi dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, program ini dirancang dalam bentuk kegiatan sosialisasi, pelatihan, penggunaan media teknologi edukatif, pendampingan intensif, dan evaluasi berkelanjutan. Seluruh kegiatan dilaksanakan di Taman Pelangi, sebuah ruang publik yang strategis untuk mendekatkan edukasi dengan kehidupan anak secara langsung dan kontekstual. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan edukatif yang dikembangkan mampu meningkatkan pemahaman anak tentang nilai uang, konsep kebutuhan dan keinginan, serta pentingnya menabung dan berbagi. Peningkatan ini ditunjukkan melalui pengamatan aktivitas, penugasan kreatif, dan hasil evaluasi pemahaman. Selain memberikan pemahaman ekonomi dasar, program ini juga berkontribusi dalam menumbuhkan karakter disiplin dan tanggung jawab sosial pada anak. Dengan melibatkan pendekatan partisipatif dan berbasis konteks lokal, program ini memberikan solusi inovatif dan berkelanjutan dalam membangun fondasi literasi ekonomi sejak dini.