Vol. 12 No. 6 (2026)
Open Access
Peer Reviewed

Environmental Literacy and Learning Independence of Students

Authors

Efendi , Riana Nurhayati , Elsa Ferella

DOI:

10.29303/jppipa.v12i6.11749

Published:

2026-06-30

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Abstract

This study aims to describe the environmental literacy and learning independence skills of students at SMA Negeri 3 Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan. Using a quantitative descriptive approach, data were collected from the research subjects, namely all 11th grade students enrolled in the even semester at SMA Negeri 3 Banjarbaru, through environmental literacy tests and independent learning questionnaires. Environmental literacy assessment covers three domains: knowledge, attitude, and competence, while self-directed learning is measured through eight indicators. The results show that students achieved the highest scores in environmental literacy in identifying environmental issues (78.7%) and understanding social, cultural, and political systems (74%), both of which fall into the “adequate” category. However, they scored lowest in proposing alternative solutions (36.1%) and making personal assessments of environmental issues (50%). In terms of self-regulated learning, students demonstrated the highest competency in selecting and applying learning strategies (59.2%), while the lowest was in diagnosing learning needs (32.4%). This study highlights the importance of active learning strategies such as problem-based learning and metacognitive training to develop environmental awareness and self-directed learning among students.

Keywords:

Environmental literacy High school students Problem-based learning Science education Self-regulated learning

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Author Biographies

Efendi, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Author Origin : Indonesia

Riana Nurhayati, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Author Origin : Indonesia

Elsa Ferella, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Author Origin : Indonesia

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Efendi, E., Nurhayati, R., & Ferella, E. (2026). Environmental Literacy and Learning Independence of Students . Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA, 12(6), 1044–1050. https://doi.org/10.29303/jppipa.v12i6.11749