Development of an E-Module Oriented to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to Foster Students’ Scientific Literacy

Abstract

This study developed an Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)-oriented e-module centered on alternative energy sources derived from palm oil waste, aiming to foster students’ scientific literacy. A Type I Design and Development Research (DDR) methodology was employed, focusing on product development through the stages of analysis, design, development, and evaluation. The research involved seven chemistry teachers for needs analysis, nine senior high school students from Bandung for a limited trial, and three expert validators According to the validator's assessment, the e-module integrates scientific literacy and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), and incorporates essential components including an introduction, content exposition, summary, exercises, evaluation, self-reflection, and supplementary materials. Validation results confirm that the e-module meets feasibility criteria, although further improvements to foster scientific literacy were recommended. The final version demonstrates sufficient integration of competencies and scientific literacy elements. Analysis of students’ scientific literacy profiles during the limited trial suggests that the e-module has considerable potential to enhance students’ scientific literacy. However, additional refinement is required, particularly in item construction and the development of supporting materials.