Evaluating the Adiwiyata Program in Shaping Sustainable School Culture: an Implementative and Transformational Analysis

Abstract

This study aims to examine the implementation of the Adiwiyata Program in shaping an environmentally friendly school culture. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, documentation, and interviews. Data analysis techniques included data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The findings indicate that the Adiwiyata Program has made a significant contribution to the development of an environmentally conscious school culture. The school has integrated environmental issues into the curriculum by requiring each subject area to embed elements related to Adiwiyata. Furthermore, the availability of facilities such as biopores, composting areas, waste-sorting scales, a greenhouse, and other supporting infrastructures adequately supports the implementation of the program. The results show that the integration of environmentally focused curriculum practices has significantly enhanced students’ knowledge and awareness of environmental issues. Students are not only exposed to environmental content in science-related subjects but also gain cross-disciplinary insights into ecological literacy. Additionally, students acquire practical skills, such as creating handicrafts from recycled plastic materials with economic value and transforming organic waste into compost. These practices collectively contribute to the establishment of a sustainable and environmentally friendly school culture.