Promoting environmental literacy through a green project: a case study at adiwiyata school in Banda Aceh City

Abstract

This article examines developing a community that cares about the environment through education in schools. As a place to study, Adiwiyata school has a special role in improving environmental literacy through green projects. The study used descriptive qualitative to determine the delay in green programs at Adiwiyata School at the high school level in Banda Aceh City. In addition, this study also wants to reveal the role ofAdiwiyataSchool in realizing school community who is responsible for environmental protection and management efforts through good school governance to support sustainable development. One of its roles is the development of student work through green projects. The research result revealed that green project encourages students to learn more effectively and creatively. Because students need the flexibility to think, act and channel various needs, abilities, and skills in meeting environmental needs. Competency development of students can be honed through real work such as products that utilize waste, contain articles, art training and so on. In addition,Adiwiyataprogrammeenhances learning and action, thus providing effective methods to improve student environmental literacy. Adiwiyataschool is expected to be an agent of change for the community in the environment around the school. The schools must be a model in realizing a healthy and comfortable environment as a model in realizing caring and cultured citizens of the school.