Title:
INITIAL STUDENT UNDERSTANDING ANALYSIS OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF THE STUDENT PANCASILA PROFILE STRENGTHENING PROJECT

Authors:
Suwarto, Kamsono, Ade Ferdiansyah, Sutarman and Baehaki

Abstract:
The strengthening project of the Pancasila student profile is an integral part of the latest curriculum in Indonesia. One important aspect of it is the understanding of sustainable lifestyles and responsibility towards waste management. This study aims to analyze the initial understanding of students regarding waste management in the context of strengthening the Pancasila student profile. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection through questionnaires distributed to 794 10th-grade students from all vocational programs at SMK Negeri 2 Kabupaten Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia. The results of the analysis indicate that students' initial understanding of waste management is still somewhat limited, although awareness of the importance of waste management has emerged. This understanding has implications for strengthening the character of Pancasila students, who need to be empowered to understand the environmental impacts of their actions. Factors such as more structured environmental education and active participation in waste management programs at school can enhance students' initial understanding and contribute to the strengthening of the Pancasila student profile.

Keywords:
Strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile, Initial Student Understanding, Waste Management, Character Education, Environment

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2023.6507