ECO-THEOLOGICAL INTEGRATION IN CHEMISTRY LEARNING: TEACHER STRATEGIES, INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT, AND STUDENT TRANSFORMATION IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION

Authors

  • Ririn Eva Hidayati MAN 1 Kota Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53800/99bw8v49

Keywords:

eco-theology, chemistry learning, green madrasah, environmental values, character education

Abstract

Abstract

While eco-theology has been widely discussed in Islamic educational discourse, empirical studies examining its implementation in chemistry classrooms remain limited. This study investigates how eco-theological values are integrated into chemistry learning in an Islamic senior high school and examines the roles of instructional practices, teacher role modelling, and institutional support in fostering students’ environmental awareness and responsibility. Using a qualitative case study design, data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews with teachers and eleventh-grade students, and analysis of learning documents at MAN 1 Kota Malang, Indonesia. The findings show that eco-theological values are systematically embedded in lesson planning, learning activities, and assessment indicators, particularly in green chemistry and environmental topics. Most importantly, the integration is reflected in students’ increased environmental awareness, responsibility, and care, as seen in daily practices such as waste reduction, cleanliness, and resource conservation. Learning is conducted through contextual discussions, environmental projects, and reflective dialogues that connect chemical concepts to moral and spiritual responsibility. Teachers play a crucial role as role models by demonstrating environmentally responsible behavior and laboratory ethics. Institutional support through co-curricular programs and green madrasah initiatives strengthens the consistency of value internalization. The study concludes that chemistry learning can function not only as scientific instruction but also as an effective medium for developing eco-theological awareness. This integration enables chemistry education in madrasahs to contribute to holistic student development, combining intellectual competence, moral character, and spiritual responsibility.

Abstrak

Meskipun ekoteologi telah banyak dibahas dalam wacana pendidikan Islam, studi empiris yang meneliti penerapannya di kelas kimia masih terbatas. Studi ini menyelidiki bagaimana nilai-nilai ekoteologi diintegrasikan ke dalam pembelajaran kimia di sebuah sekolah menengah atas Islam serta meneliti peran praktik pengajaran, teladan guru, dan dukungan institusional dalam menumbuhkan kesadaran dan tanggung jawab lingkungan siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi kasus kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi kelas, wawancara semi-terstruktur dengan guru dan siswa kelas XI, serta analisis dokumen pembelajaran di MAN 1 Kota Malang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai-nilai ekoteologi terintegrasi secara sistematis dalam perencanaan pembelajaran, aktivitas belajar, dan indikator penilaian, khususnya pada topik kimia hijau dan lingkungan. Pembelajaran dilaksanakan melalui diskusi kontekstual, proyek lingkungan, dan dialog reflektif yang mengaitkan konsep kimia dengan tanggung jawab moral dan spiritual. Guru berperan penting sebagai teladan melalui perilaku ramah lingkungan dan penerapan etika di laboratorium. Dukungan institusional melalui program kokurikuler dan inisiatif madrasah hijau memperkuat konsistensi internalisasi nilai-nilai. Dampaknya, siswa menunjukkan peningkatan kesadaran, tanggung jawab, dan kepedulian lingkungan yang tercermin dalam praktik sehari-hari seperti pengurangan sampah, menjaga kebersihan, dan penghematan sumber daya. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran kimia tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai pengajaran ilmiah, tetapi juga sebagai media yang efektif untuk mengembangkan kesadaran ekoteologis. Integrasi ini memungkinkan pendidikan kimia di madrasah berkontribusi pada pengembangan siswa secara holistik yang mencakup kompetensi intelektual, karakter moral, dan tanggung jawab spiritual.

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2026-06-30

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ECO-THEOLOGICAL INTEGRATION IN CHEMISTRY LEARNING: TEACHER STRATEGIES, INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT, AND STUDENT TRANSFORMATION IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION. (2026). Wawasan: Jurnal Kediklatan Balai Diklat Keagamaan Jakarta, 7(1), 33-57. https://doi.org/10.53800/99bw8v49

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