Development of Ecoprinting-Based Student Worksheets to Foster Sustainability Awareness among Fifth Graders

Authors

  • Sriwianti Sriwianti Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
  • Mubiar Agustin Indonesia University of Education
  • Neni Maulida Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22460/pej.v10i2.7537

Keywords:

Student Worksheet Development, Ecoprinting, Sustainability Awareness, Education for Sustainable Development, Science and Social Studies

Abstract

This study aimed to develop and evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of an ecoprinting-based Student Worksheet for Phase C Integrated Science and Social Studies (IPAS) on *Environmental Issues Threatening Life* to foster fifth-grade students’ sustainability awareness. Sustainability awareness was examined through three domains: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor, representing sustainability-related knowledge, attitudes, and responsible actions. The study employed a Design-Based Research (DBR) approach based on Reeves, comprising four phases: problem identification and analysis; prototype development; iterative testing and refinement; and reflection. Participants were 31 fifth-grade students at SDN Sindanggalih IV, Garut Regency, Indonesia. Data were collected through expert validation, essay tests (pretest–posttest), questionnaires, and observations. The results showed that the Student Worksheet achieved a validity score of 99.66%, indicating very high validity and feasibility. The mean cognitive score increased from 29.03% in the pretest to 91.77% in the posttest, with an N-Gain of 89.72%, categorized as high. The affective score reached 68.50%, categorized as very good, while the psychomotor score reached 86.64%, categorized as high. These findings indicate that the ecoprinting-based Student Worksheet is valid, feasible, and effective in fostering students’ sustainability awareness.

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2026-09-27

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