Transforming Primary Education through Technology-Enhanced Pedagogy to Support Sustainable Development Goals Achievement
A A Musyaffa

Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi

Abstract

The integration of technology in education plays an important role in transforming learning practices to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study examines the effectiveness of technology-enhanced pedagogy in improving students^ sustainability literacy, critical thinking, and learning engagement in primary education. The research was conducted in several primary schools in Jambi Province, Indonesia. A mixed-methods approach with a sequential explanatory design was employed to obtain comprehensive insights into the implementation and impact of technology-integrated learning.

The quantitative phase used a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test measures involving 120 primary school students. Data were collected through sustainability literacy tests, learning engagement questionnaires, and classroom observation sheets. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.The qualitative phase involved semi-structured interviews with six teachers and selected students to explore their experiences in implementing technology-enhanced learning integrated with SDG-related themes. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis.The findings indicate that technology-enhanced pedagogy significantly improves students^ sustainability literacy, critical thinking skills, and learning engagement. The use of digital tools and interactive activities promotes more student-centered and collaborative learning environments, highlighting the potential of technology-integrated pedagogy to support SDG-oriented education in primary schools.

Keywords: technology-enhanced pedagogy, primary education, sustainability literacy, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), mixed-methods research.

Topic: STEM Education