Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia
Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): JULY

The urgency of developing and validation of sustainability competence instruments for prospective teachers in Indonesia

Abdulkadir Rahardjanto (Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia)
H. Husamah (Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia)
Tutut Indria Permana (Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia)
Nurdiyah Lestari (Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kupang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jun 2025

Abstract

The urgency of developing and validating sustainability competence instruments for prospective teachers in Indonesia stems from the pivotal role teachers play in embedding sustainable development principles into education. This study aims to analyze this urgency, synthesize key themes, and visualize conceptual relationships using data collected via Scopus AI. Employing a systematic review methodology with advanced keyword searches and thematic qualitative analysis, the study identifies major themes such as assessment tools, teacher education, and education for sustainable development. Findings reveal significant gaps in culturally relevant, validated instruments tailored for Indonesian prospective teachers, alongside challenges including limited technological infrastructure and the need for ongoing professional development. The study concludes that developing robust competence instruments is vital to strengthen teacher training programs in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The implications highlight the necessity of integrating digital skills, experiential learning, and community engagement to better prepare future educators for sustainability education. This review lays a foundation for future empirical research and policy initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability competence assessment within Indonesia’s teacher education system.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpbi

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

JPBI (Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia), ISSN 2442-3750 (print); ISSN 2527-6204 (online), publishes a scientific papers on the results of the study/research and review of the literature in the sphere of biology education in primary education, secondary education, and higher education. ...