Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 4 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

The Potential of ESD-Oriented Learning in Environmental Change Materials

Teguh Prakoso (PGRI University of Semarang, Jl. Sidodadi Timur No.24, Karangtempel, Semarang Timur, Semarang, Indonesia)
Endah Rita Sulistya Dewi (PGRI University of Semarang, Jl. Sidodadi Timur No.24, Karangtempel, Semarang Timur, Semarang, Indonesia)
Muhammad Syaipul Hayat (PGRI University of Semarang, Jl. Sidodadi Timur No.24, Karangtempel, Semarang Timur, Semarang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Apr 2026

Abstract

The issues of sustainability and environmental degradation require learning strategies that equip students with 21st-century knowledge, values, and skills. This study aims to analyze teachers' needs, the potential for implementing differentiated learning designs, understanding of ESD values, and schools' readiness to support its implementation. The study uses a qualitative descriptive method through a survey of 50 biology teachers from high schools in Semarang Regency, Semarang City, and Kendal. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, observations, and documentation, then analyzed using triangulation techniques in the form of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results showed that teachers had a high need for more effective and adaptive learning designs and viewed positively the potential application of differentiated learning in helping students understand environmental change material. In addition, teachers demonstrated a strong understanding of the importance of integrating ESD values into biology learning. The readiness of schools was also considered quite good, as evidenced by the availability of facilities and innovation spaces for teachers. Overall, the results of the study confirm that the implementation of ESD-oriented differentiated learning has great potential to be optimally applied because it is supported by teacher readiness, school support, and its relevance to the needs of contemporary biology learning.

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Journal Info

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JES

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Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

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JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...