Ecopedagogic-Based Education to Foster Ecological Awareness in Indonesian Language Learning

I Putu Gede  Sutrisna; Asthadi Mahendra  Bhandesa; Nadya Treesna  Wulansari; I Putu Agus Endra  Susanta

doi:10.31849/8jrnyn11

Authors

I Putu Gede Sutrisna Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Bali, Denpasar, Indonesia
Asthadi Mahendra Bhandesa Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Bali, Denpasar, Indonesia
Nadya Treesna Wulansari Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Bali, Denpasar, Indonesia
I Putu Agus Endra Susanta Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Bali, Denpasar, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31849/8jrnyn11

Keywords:

Ecological , Ecological literacy, Environmental awareness, Indonesian language education , Merdeka curriculum

Abstract

Global ecological crises such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution demand the urgent integration of sustainability values into all areas of education, including language learning. Although the Indonesian Language curriculum offers substantial potential to foster ecological awareness, its pedagogical application remains underexplored. This study aims to investigate the integration of eco-pedagogical values within Indonesian Language learning in the context of the Merdeka Curriculum at junior and senior high school levels. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed using content analysis as the central method. Primary data were obtained from national policy documents, Indonesian language textbooks, teaching modules, and curriculum frameworks. These were complemented by interview data from school principals and language teachers across Bali Province, providing insight into both institutional policy and classroom-level implementation. The analysis revealed that ecological themes are consistently embedded in various genres of language texts including descriptive, narrative, expository, and procedural forms. Topics such as biodiversity, natural disasters, environmental ethics, and conservation practices are explicitly integrated into learning materials. Key national programs including the P5 initiative, the Adiwiyata School movement, and Permendikbudristek Number 37 of 2022 play a supportive role in reinforcing these values. The findings indicate that Indonesian Language learning serves a dual purpose by enhancing linguistic competence while simultaneously cultivating students' ecological literacy and ethical responsibility. This study contributes to the advancement of language education that supports sustainable development and encourages environmentally conscious citizenship.

Author Biographies

Nadya Treesna Wulansari, Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Bali, Denpasar, Indonesia

Nadya Treesna Wulansari is a senior lecturer in the Food Technology Program at the Institute of Technology and Health Bali, actively involved in teaching, research, and community service. She earned her Master of Science in Microorganism Biodiversity from Udayana University and teaches a range of microbiology-related courses, including Medical Microbiology, Food Microbiology, and Food Toxicology. Her research focuses on the application of microbiology in health and food, and she has received research grants from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology.
I Putu Agus Endra Susanta, Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Bali, Denpasar, Indonesia

Dr. I Putu Agus Endra Susanta, S.Pd., M.Pd., is an English lecturer at the Institute of Technology and Health Bali, where he teaches General English and English for specific fields such as Nursing, Food Technology, and Information Systems. He holds a Master's degree from Undiksha University and earned his Doctorate from Udayana University in 2024. His research focuses on English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and applied linguistics, particularly in the contexts of health, technology, culture, and tourism.

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