Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 5 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

Internalization of Human Values in Physics Learning through a Love-Based Curriculum to Build Environmentally Caring Character

Syam, Nurhikma (Unknown)
Kuswanto, Heru (Unknown)
Wiyatmo, Yusman (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 May 2026

Abstract

The global environmental crisis demands a fundamental transformation in science education, shifting from mere cognitive knowledge transfer to a medium for holistic character formation. This conceptual article examines the urgency of internalizing human values such as empathy, compassion, and justice into physics learning. The author proposes a "Love-Based Curriculum" as a transformative pedagogical framework to bridge the gap between abstract physics concepts and the development of environmentally caring character. This article is developed using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. Data collection was conducted by examining various credible and relevant references to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The article synthesizes various approaches, ranging from compassionate pedagogy to the integration of sustainability issues (such as climate change and waste management) into the physics curriculum. The findings indicate that a humanistic approach not only improves cognitive learning outcomes but also significantly fosters ecological awareness, environmental literacy, and students’ motivation to become agents of change. The Love-Based Curriculum is argued to be a strategic intervention to ensure more equitable, inclusive, and relevant physics learning that addresses future challenges.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JES

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

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: ...