Dewi Zulaekah, Adhi Kusumastuti, Dwi Widjanarko, Sri Endah Wahyuningsih

Effectiveness of the Sustainable Fashion E-Module in Improving Students Analysis of the Fashion Industrys Environmental Impact at Vocational High School

Introduction

Effectiveness of the sustainable fashion e-module in improving students analysis of the fashion industrys environmental impact at vocational high school. Sustainable Fashion E-Module significantly improves vocational high school students' analysis of the fashion industry's environmental impact. Research shows effective learning.

Abstract

Most students in the fashion program, particularly at SMK Negeri 6 Semarang, still show low levels of understanding regarding the principles of sustainability in the fashion industry. This is evident from the failure to meet the Learning Objective Achievement Criteria (KKTP) of 75. This condition indicates the need for more engaging, contextual, and relevant learning solutions aligned with global issues. So far, the material has been delivered conventionally through textbooks and presentations, which have proven ineffective. There is a need for the development of more engaging learning media. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Sustainable Fashion E-Module in enhancing student ability to analyze the fashion industries impact on the environment. The research uses a quantitative method with a pretest-posttest control group design. The sample consists of 69 students from the fashion program at SMK Negeri 6 Semarang, divided into experimental and control groups. The instruments used were pretest and posttest questions. The research data were tested for normality and homogeneity as prerequisites for analysis. Data analysis was then performed using the Normalized Gain (N-Gain) test to measure learning improvement and the Independent Sample T-Test to examine significant differences between groups. The results showed that the average N-Gain for the experimental group was 76%, categorized as effective, while the control group had only a 37% N-Gain, categorized as less effective. The T-Test showed a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05, indicating a significant difference between the two groups. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the use of the E-Module is effective in enhancing student cognitive abilities regarding the concept of sustainable fashion

Review

This study addresses a highly pertinent issue: the low levels of understanding regarding sustainability principles in the fashion industry among vocational high school students, specifically at SMK Negeri 6 Semarang. The abstract effectively articulates the problem, highlighting the ineffectiveness of conventional teaching methods and the subsequent failure to meet learning objective criteria. This sets a clear premise for the research, which aims to assess the effectiveness of a Sustainable Fashion E-Module as a more engaging and relevant learning solution. The objective is well-defined, focusing on improving students' analytical ability concerning the fashion industry's environmental impact, a critical area in contemporary education. The methodology employed is robust for evaluating the intervention's effectiveness, utilizing a quantitative pretest-posttest control group design with a sufficient sample size of 69 students. The research appropriately uses standard instruments and statistical analyses, including the Normalized Gain (N-Gain) test to measure learning improvement and the Independent Sample T-Test to establish significant differences between the experimental and control groups. The results are compelling and clearly presented: the experimental group demonstrated a substantially higher N-Gain of 76% (categorized as effective) compared to the control group's 37% (less effective). This significant difference is further substantiated by a T-Test significance value of 0.000, which strongly supports the E-Module's positive impact. Based on these strong findings, the study confidently concludes that the Sustainable Fashion E-Module is effective in enhancing students' cognitive abilities regarding sustainable fashion concepts. This offers valuable insights for vocational education, demonstrating a practical and engaging approach to integrate crucial global sustainability issues into specialized curricula. The research provides a compelling argument for the adoption of digital learning tools in vocational high schools to address learning gaps, and it lays a strong foundation for future studies exploring the broader implementation and long-term effects of such modules across different educational contexts.

Full Text

Comments

You need to be logged in to post a comment.