Journal of Environment and Sustainability Education
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025)

Is higher education curriculum prepare to support sustainable environmental chemistry learning?

Mellyzar, Mellyzar (Unknown)
Nahadi, Nahadi (Unknown)
Rochintaniawati, Diana (Unknown)
Riandi, Riandi (Unknown)
Hernani, Hernani (Unknown)
Supriatna, Asep (Unknown)
Lee, Tien Tien (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2025

Abstract

Global environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, and ecosystem degradation require urgent responses, and education plays a strategic role in building environmental literacy. This study aimed to evaluate the readiness of higher education curricula in supporting sustainable learning in Environmental Chemistry courses and their alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research used a descriptive approach involving curriculum and lesson plan analysis, student surveys, and interviews with lecturers and program heads at a state university in Aceh Province, Indonesia. The findings show that while the curriculum includes relevant topics such as pollution and climate change, the integration of emerging issues and practical learning methods remains limited. Students demonstrated positive attitudes and awareness toward environmental sustainability, but their active involvement in practical actions was still low. Recommendations include the explicit integration of SDGs in course plans, diversification of teaching strategies through fieldwork and case studies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Overall, the study concludes that the curriculum provides a strong foundation but requires strategic improvements to enhance its relevance and impact. Aligning academic programs with global and local environmental challenges will enable higher education to prepare students as proactive agents of sustainable development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joease

Publisher

Subject

Chemistry Education Environmental Science Physics Other

Description

Journal of Environment and Sustainability Education (JOEASE) publishes original, double-blind peer-reviewed articles from throughout the world in the fields of science education and environmental education. The main aim is to give experts in these fields the opportunity to publishing and ...