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implementasi pembelajaran dengan pendekatan stem energi alternatif berbasis sustainable development goals untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dan sikap peduli lingkungan siswa
Science learning in the Independent Curriculum requires students to develop critical thinking skills, manage information objectively, and cultivate technological competencies. However, the reality in the field shows that learning is still dominated by conventional teacher-centered methods, resulting in students’ lack of active involvement in scientific exploration and inquiry. This condition leads to low levels of critical thinking and insufficient awareness of environmental issues, particularly concerning alternative energy as part of sustainable development solutions. Therefore, educational innovation is needed not only to improve students’ conceptual understanding of science but also to engage them in solving real-world problems. The STEM approach based on Sustainable Development Goals is an appropriate solution because it integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics within the context of sustainability. By implementing STEM learning focused on alternative energy, students can develop critical thinking skills through experiments and project-based problem solving, while simultaneously fostering environmental awareness. Through this approach, students are expected not only to deeply understand alternative energy concepts but also to become more conscious about contributing to environmental preservation for a sustainable future. This study aims to: 1) determine the improvement in students’ critical thinking skills after the implementation of STEM-based learning aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, 2) determine the improvement in students’ environmental awareness after the implementation of STEM-based learning aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, and 3) examine the relationship between critical thinking skills and environmental awareness after the implementation of STEM-based learning aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. The research began with the development of STEM-based learning tools incorporating the Sustainable Development Goals using a set of alternative energy kits. After being validated, the tools were implemented in schools. This study employs a quasi-experimental design with a posttest-only control group design. Two class groups were used: an experimental class and a control class. The independent variable in this study is STEM-based learning aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, while the dependent variables are students’ critical thinking skills and environmental awareness. The population consists of all ninth-grade students at SMPN 20 Pekanbaru in the 2024/2025 academic year, totalling 188 students across five classes. The sample includes 79 students, with class IX-3 serving as the control group and IX-1 as the experimental group. Data were collected using a test technique (posttest multiple-choice questions) and a non-test technique (environmental awareness questionnaire). Hypothesis testing
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was conducted using MANOVA, preceded by prerequisite tests including normality and Box’s M test. Post-test results show that students in the experimental class achieved an average critical thinking score of 75.26%, compared to 62.88% in the control class. A significant difference in critical thinking ability was found with a p-value of 0.000. This indicates that students in the experimental group performed better, and the STEM-based learning approach aligned with SDGs had a significant effect. Furthermore, students’ environmental awareness in the experimental class averaged 75.96, compared to 67.16 in the control class, with a significance value of p = 0.000. These findings show that the experimental group outperformed the control group, and the STEM-based learning approach had a significant effect on students’ environmental awareness. Based on the results and data analysis, it can be concluded that STEM-based learning aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals positively influences the improvement of students’ critical thinking skills and environmental awareness compared to conventional learning. Keywords: Critical Thinking, Alternative Energy, STEM Approach, Environmental Awareness, Sustainable Development Goals
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