METASINTESIS: PENERAPAN  MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PROYEK BIOLOGI SMA UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN TUJUAN PEMBANGUNAN BERKELANJUTAN (SDGS) DI INDONESIA

Nurhayati Nurhayati; Zaenal  Abidin

doi:10.51878/secondary.v5i3.6725

Authors

Nurhayati Nurhayati Universitas Kuningan
Zaenal Abidin Universitas Kuningan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51878/secondary.v5i3.6725

Abstract

Education plays a crucial role in shaping a generation that is ready to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Integrating the SDGs into the high school biology curriculum in Indonesia is particularly important given the complex environmental and social challenges, such as biodiversity decline, that require scientific understanding and concrete action. This research aims to synthesize and interpret various studies to understand how project-based learning (PBL) can be effectively implemented in high school Biology to support the success of the SDGs. A qualitative meta-synthesis method was used, following Noblit and Hare's (1988) six-stage framework, allowing us to go beyond conventional summaries to build a new conceptual framework. The results of an in-depth analysis of 17 relevant journal articles consistently showed that PBL is a significant effective strategy in integrating the SDGs into learning. PBL markedly contributes to improving the understanding of SDGs-related Biology concepts, as well as developing pro-sustainability attitudes and 21st century skills such as problem solving and innovation. Although this study confirmed the positive impact of PBL, the need for further empirical studies in the specific context of high school Biology in Indonesia remains. These results become the state of the art by affirming the role of PBL as an important tool to equip the younger generation with the knowledge, skills, and knowledge of the SDGs.

ABSTRAK
Pendidikan memainkan peran penting dalam membentuk generasi yang siap berkontribusi dalam pencapaian Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (SDGs). Mengintegrasikan SDGs ke dalam kurikulum biologi sekolah menengah di Indonesia menjadi sangat penting mengingat tantangan lingkungan dan sosial yang kompleks, seperti penurunan keanekaragaman hayati, yang membutuhkan pemahaman ilmiah dan tindakan nyata. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mensintesis dan menginterpretasikan berbagai penelitian untuk memahami bagaimana pembelajaran berbasis proyek (PjBL) dapat diimplementasikan secara efektif dalam pembelajaran Biologi di SMA untuk mendukung keberhasilan SDGs. Metode meta-sintesis kualitatif digunakan, mengikuti kerangka kerja enam tahap dari Noblit dan Hare (1988), yang memungkinkan kita untuk melampaui ringkasan konvensional untuk membangun kerangka kerja konseptual yang baru. Hasil analisis mendalam terhadap 17 artikel jurnal yang relevan secara konsisten menunjukkan bahwa PjBL merupakan strategi efektif yang signifikan dalam mengintegrasikan SDGs ke dalam pembelajaran. PBL secara nyata berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan pemahaman konsep Biologi terkait SDGs, serta mengembangkan sikap pro-keberlanjutan dan keterampilan abad ke-21 seperti pemecahan masalah dan inovasi. Meskipun penelitian ini mengkonfirmasi dampak positif dari PjBL, namun masih diperlukan studi empiris lebih lanjut dalam konteks spesifik Biologi sekolah menengah di Indonesia. Hasil penelitian ini menjadi bukti mutakhir yang menegaskan peran PBL sebagai alat penting untuk membekali generasi muda dengan pengetahuan, keterampilan, dan pengetahuan tentang SDGs.

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