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Journal of Environmental and Science Education
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27752518     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15294/jese
Core Subject : Education,
Final decision of articles acceptance will be made by Editors according to reviewers comments. Publication of accepted articles including the sequence of published articles will be made by Editor in Chief by considering sequence of accepted date and geographical distribution of authors as well as thematic issue.
Articles 45 Documents
Digital Meaningful Learning Module For Two-Dimensional Kinematics To Enhance Critical Thinking Skills In High School Fidira Nathania Putri; I Made Astra; Ely Rismawati
Journal of Environmental and Science Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Environmental and Science Education: September 2026
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jese.v6i2.49667

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This research aims to develop a digital module based on the Meaningful Learning approach to enhance high school students’ critical thinking skills in two-dimensional kinematics as self-paced learning material that supports 21st-century learning demands. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the Dick and Carey model. The product developed is an interactive digital module containing contextual and meaningful learning activities designed to improve students’ critical thinking skills. Expert validation results showed that the module was highly feasible, with scores of 86.3% for the media aspect, 95.83% for the content aspect, and 96.3% for the learning aspect. Limited trials involving 28 students obtained a positive response rate of 95.13%, while trials involving two educators resulted in a score of 93%, both categorized as strongly agree. Preliminary findings from the use of the digital module indicate an improvement in students’ critical thinking skills, as evidenced by an increase in the average pretest score from 57.62 to 74.52 on the posttest, with an n-gain score of 0.43 categorized as medium. Therefore, the developed digital module is strongly feasible as self-paced instructional material for fostering students’ critical thinking skills through meaningful learning experiences.
Digital Learning Media Innovation in Science Learning: A Systematic Literature Review Mardhiah aquarius; Zulirfan; Sri Wulandari; M Rahmad; Dedi Futra
Journal of Environmental and Science Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Environmental and Science Education: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jese.v6i2.49821

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The development of digital technology has transformed Natural Science (IPA) learning, particularly in overcoming abstract and complex subject matter. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness, types, and implementation of digital learning media in improving learning outcomes and 21st-century skills in junior high school (SMP) science education. The study used the Systematic Literature Review method with a PRISMA approach. Literature searches were conducted across four databases (Crossref, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex) using the keywords "digital learning media" AND "science learning" AND "junior high school" for publications from 2020-2025. Out of 3,114 identified articles, 10 articles met the inclusion and exclusion criteria for analysis. Eight types of digital media were identified: (1) Digital Comics, (2) Augmented Reality, (3) Virtual Laboratory, (4) Interactive Presentation Platforms, (5) Gamification Platforms, (6) Interactive E-Modules, (7) Learning Websites, and (8) Educational Games. Digital learning media were proven effective in improving cognitive learning outcomes (N-Gain 0.31-0.70; completion rate 75%-88%), higher-order thinking skills, scientific representation abilities, student motivation, and digital literacy. The effectiveness of the media is influenced by its suitability to the material's characteristics, integration with learning models, user-friendly design, and infrastructure support. Digital learning media have great potential in transforming science education to be more interactive and effective. Successful implementation requires careful consideration of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), the alignment of media with learning objectives, student characteristics, and adequate infrastructure support.
Understanding Stoichiometry Achievement: A Predictive Analysis of Motivation and Attitude in Resource Constrained Secondary Schools Stephen Chinedu Nwafor; Maria Tsakeni
Journal of Environmental and Science Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Environmental and Science Education: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jese.v6i2.55455

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Students’ persistent difficulties and low achievement in stoichiometry have continued to raise concerns about the role of motivational and attitudinal factors in learning abstract chemistry concepts in under‑resourced secondary school settings. This study employed a predictive correlational design to examine the prediction of motivation and attitude on students' achievement in stoichiometry in resource-constrained secondary schools. Regression analyses were used for data analysis. The findings indicated that motivation is a significant and moderate predictor of students' achievement in stoichiometry, explaining 33.0% of the variance, while attitude exhibited a low yet statistically significant predictive effect, accounting for 14.0% of the variance. In the joint regression analysis, motivation emerged as the dominant predictor of stoichiometry achievement (β = .514), while attitude made a smaller but statistically significant contribution (β = .128), indicating that motivation explains more of the variance when both variables are considered together. It is therefore recommended that chemistry teachers and curriculum designers prioritise strategies that enhance students’ motivation and attitude to improve achievement in stoichiometry.
STEM-ESD Project on Plastic Waste to Improve Students’ Integrative Knowledge and Sustainability Action Layla Oktavia Widodo; Ari Widodo; Eliyawati; Ikmanda Nugraha; Putra Habib Dhitareka
Journal of Environmental and Science Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Environmental and Science Education: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jese.v6i2.62345

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Plastic waste is a difficult environmental problem to address, and school cafeterias, which often use single-use plastics, contribute to this problem. However, many schools have not yet implemented sustainable practices, and students are often limited to theoretical learning that rarely links scientific concepts to real-world environmental issues. Therefore, this study aims to examine the improvement in junior high school students’ integrative knowledge and sustainability actions through a STEM-ESD project on plastic waste. A non-equivalent pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was used, involving 62 seventh-grade students from a junior high school in Cikarang, Indonesia. Data resulted that the experimental class achieved a moderate increase in integrative knowledge (N-Gain = 0.32), while the control class showed low improvement (N-Gain = 0.20). However, both groups showed a small increase in sustainability action (N-Gain = 0.00), with no significant difference between them. These findings suggest that while STEM-ESD projects effectively develop students’ ability to integrate scientific concepts with environmental issues, they are insufficient for driving significant behavioral change within a short timeframe. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on STEM-ESD implementation in Indonesian schools and highlights the need for sustained, long-term interventions to achieve meaningful sustainability outcomes.
Potential Reuse of Treated Domestic Wastewater Effluent from a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for Landscape Watering at PT X Ananda Nurfiana Shafira; Isti Mulyawati; Rizal Ichsan Syah Putra
Journal of Environmental and Science Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Environmental and Science Education: September 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jese.v6i2.64043

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Water is an essential resource for life, and its use in various activities generates domestic wastewater that may potentially pollute the environment, making treatment through a Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) necessary. This study aimed to identify the characteristics of domestic wastewater at PT X, describe the wastewater treatment process, compare the quality of treated wastewater with the quality standards stipulated in Regulation of the Minister of Environment/Environmental Control Agency of the Republic of Indonesia Number 11 of 2025, Annex I, Point B, and calculate water-use efficiency following the reuse of treated wastewater for watering the landscape. The results showed that domestic wastewater at PT X contained pollutant parameters requiring treatment. The WWTP treatment process, consisting of a grease trap, equalization tank, aerobic Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR), clarifier, filtration, biocontrol, and disinfection, effectively reduced the pollutant load, resulting in treated wastewater that met the applicable quality standards. Reusing treated wastewater for watering the landscape resulted in water-use efficiency of 47.6% and wastewater utilization efficiency of 100%, indicating that all generated wastewater was treated and reused. Therefore, the WWTP system at PT X was effective in supporting wastewater management and has the potential to provide an alternative water source for watering the landscape while contributing to water conservation.