PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN ALAT PERAGA SAINS DARI BAHAN DAUR ULANG: STRATEGI KONKRET DALAM MEWUJUDKAN PENDIDIKAN BERKELANJUTAN DAN KESADARAN LINGKUNGAN MENUJU INDONESIA EMAS 2045

Abstract

This Community Service Program aimed to enhance the quality of science education and foster environmental awareness at Ketapang 3 Christian Junior High School by training participants to create educational demonstration tools from recycled materials. The initiative was designed to address two primary challenges: (1) the scarcity of adequate science teaching aids at the school, and (2) the suboptimal management of inorganic waste. The implementation methodology comprised three stages: preparation (coordination and material preparation), execution (conceptual training on waste impact and STEM principles, followed by a hands-on workshop to create 11 types of demonstration apparatus), and evaluation using a Likert-scale questionnaire. The participants included 5 teachers, 94 students, and 14 university student assistants. Evaluation results indicated a high participant satisfaction level of 82.55% (categorized as Very Satisfied). The highest scores were attributed to the aspects of knowledge and skill acquisition (84.04%) and the presenter's mastery of the material (83.19%). The program concluded that the recycling-based training model proved effective in producing curriculum-relevant teaching aids, improving science comprehension through experiential learning, and instilling values of sustainability. Participants suggested adding more activity variety and extending the hands-on session duration for future iterations. This program demonstrates significant potential for replication and adaptation in other schools, contributing to efforts to prepare a superior generation for Indonesia's Golden 2045 vision.