Education and Sociedad Journal
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): July - December

Project-Based Learning for Fostering Students' Ecological Awareness: An Integration of Ecopedagogy and Islamic Ecotheology

Anggi Anggraini (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)
Zuhri Zuhri (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau)
Sutiah Sutiah (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)
Samsul Susilawati (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of Project-Based Learning (PjBL), the ecopedagogical approach, and Islamic ecotheological values on students' ecological awareness, with PjBL products as a mediating variable in Fiqh learning at state Islamic high school. This study employed a quantitative explanatory approach using the SEM-PLS method. The sample consisted of 120 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and project product assessment rubrics. The results show that PjBL (P-value < 0.001), the ecopedagogical approach (P-value = 0.004), and Islamic ecotheological values (P-value = 0.032) have a positive and significant effect on PjBL products. PjBL products also have a significant effect on ecological awareness (P-value = 0.001). However, PjBL (P-value = 0.089) and the ecopedagogical approach (P-value = 0.234) do not have a significant direct effect on ecological awareness, while Islamic ecotheological values remain significant (P-value = 0.032). Furthermore, PjBL products act as a full mediator in the relationship between PjBL and the ecopedagogical approach on ecological awareness but do not mediate the effect of Islamic ecotheological values. These findings indicate that ecological awareness is more effectively developed through learning experiences embodied in project products, while spiritual values have a direct influence on students' behaviour.

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esj

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Religion Education Physics Social Sciences Other

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Education and Sociedad Journal publishes articles that explore the role of education in driving social, cultural, and economic change and the impact of education policies on the welfare of society at large. The journal invites articles that explore the role of education in driving social, cultural, ...