Environmental Education through the Adiwiyata Program: Efforts to Develop Students Ecological Intelligence

Abstract

Environmental education plays a crucial role in fostering ecological awareness and encouraging sustainable behavior among the younger generation. This study aims to analyze the implementation of environmental education at School through the Adiwiyata Program, extracurricular activities of the Environmental Lovers Group, and the school’s plastic reduction policy. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method. The findings reveal that the integration of environmental education into classroom subjects, the active participation of students in practical activities, and the application of eco-friendly policies have successfully enhanced students’ knowledge, caring attitudes, and concrete actions toward the environment. Internal factors, such as student motivation and direct learning experiences, as well as external factors, including family support, peer influence, and school regulations, significantly affect the effectiveness of environmental education. This study concludes that participatory and experiential approaches create a meaningful impact in shaping students ecological intelligence, while simultaneously strengthening the school’s environmentally conscious culture.