Dissemination of SDGs 4, 9, 13 through Strengthening Curriculum for Senior Vocational High Schools

Abstract

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) plays a vital role in achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and simultaneously addressing today's global challenges. The development of ESD in Senior Vocational High Schools (SMK) provides opportunities for teachers and students to contribute to achieving these goals. SMKN 1 Nanggulan was chosen as this study's object as it promotes a program and curriculum that aligns with Kulonprogo's necessity to prepare future leaders with technological and agricultural-based expertise. To obtain further information as a sharpening strategy for SDGs (4,9,13) diffusion strategies in SMKN 1 Nanggulan, data collection methods were carried out: (1) surveys; (2) in-depth interviews with the teachers and students; and (3) Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with teachers, groups of farmers, Fablab UGM, and policy implementers (Department of Education). Purposive sampling (non-probability sampling) was conducted to identify learning outcomes for 97 students who took IPAS (Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial, Natural, and Social Science course) about sources of information on SDGs. Three main activities have been communicated and evaluated with the teachers of SMKN 1 Nanggulan to sharpen and diffuse learning resources and increase awareness to implement the SDGs, especially regarding quality education (SDG 4), innovation for creative industries (SDG 9), and climate change mitigation (SDG 13). In addition, implementing digital literacy usage and supervision for media learning must be improved to enhance learning outcomes.