Implementasi ecological citizenship berbasis budaya sekolah peduli lingkungan tingkat SMP

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of "ecological citizenship" within the context of an environmentally conscious school culture, and to identify the challenges encountered in its execution at SMP Negeri 18 Padang. A qualitative research approach was employed. Informants were selected purposively, including the school principal, the vice-principal for student affairs, two Civics (PPKn) teachers, three homeroom teachers, and ten students. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and documentation; validated via source and technique triangulation; and analyzed using an interactive model—comprising data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing/verification. The findings indicate that ecological citizenship is implemented through initiatives such as GEBYAR (Gerakan Bersih Yuk Agar Rapi—a "Let’s Clean Up for Tidiness" movement), LISA (Lihat Sampah Ambil—"See Trash, Pick It Up"), SEMENGOBER (Sepuluh Menit Goro Bersama—"Ten Minutes of Collective Cleanup"), and classroom cleaning rosters. These efforts are supported by the involvement of the school leadership and the entire school community, alongside active student participation in maintaining cleanliness, managing waste, and caring for the environment. This habituation has fostered environmentally conscious behavior: in Grade VII, such behavior is largely driven by external instructions (schedules, classroom agreements, reminders, and supervision), whereas in Grades VIII and IX, it is increasingly rooted in personal awareness—though the level of student autonomy remains uneven. Key challenges include inconsistent activity implementation, the ongoing need for repeated supervision, and inadequate waste management facilities and infrastructure. These findings underscore the importance of consistent habituation, guidance, and the provision of supporting facilities in strengthening ecological citizenship within the school environment.