Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review (IJRER)
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): June

Transforming Teak Branch Waste into Applied Art: Development Eco-Art Learning Module for Junior High School Students

Irsan Jafar (Program Studi Pendidikan Seni Rupa, Pascasarjana, Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Sukarman B (Program Studi Pendidikan Seni Rupa, Pascasarjana, Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Pangeran Paita Yunus (Program Studi Pendidikan Seni Rupa, Pascasarjana, Universitas Negeri Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Jun 2026

Abstract

Arts education in Indonesian schools is often constrained by a reliance on synthetic, non-biodegradable materials and a shortage of contextual instructional resources, limiting student exploration of local media. This study addresses these gaps through the design, validation, and field evaluation of a structured eco-art learning module that guides ninth-grade students in transforming abundant, underutilized teak (Tectona grandis) branch waste in South Sulawesi into functional applied-art products. Developed using the five-phase ADDIE framework, the module’s content and media validity were evaluated by four experts. A field trial was then conducted at Junior High SChool 6 Binamu using validation sheets, student questionnaires, and performance-based artwork assessments. Expert evaluations rated the module as highly feasible, yielding mean validity indices of 88.3% for content and 86.6% for media. In field trials, the mean student response score reached 87.5%, and 90% of participants met or exceeded minimum mastery criteria across technical and creative dimensions. Qualitatively, the module facilitated a pedagogical shift from teacher-centered demonstration to student-centered facilitation, while substituting forestry waste for commercial supplies reduced material costs by approximately 70%. The findings demonstrate that hard organic forestry waste serves as a pedagogically viable, economically resilient medium for applied-art instruction. Furthermore, a well-scaffolded module can foster learner autonomy while advancing environmental sustainability in education. Although limited by a single-school sample without a control group, these formative results warrant broader, comparative validation.

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