The analysis of Ecoliteracy elements in language textbooks

Abstract

This study reports the analysis of ecoliteracy aspects in four Indonesian language textbooks. The textbooks are based on different curriculum and from different publishers. In analyzing the ecoliteracy aspects, we used the ecological literacy framework proposed by Roth (1992)—Ecoliteracy Content Analysis Frame (ECAF). This framework consists of four elements, namely: (1) knowledge, (2) effective tendency, (3) behavior, and (4) cognitive skills. The results show that the aspect of ecoliteracy, which has the least number, is cognitive skills, while the one which has the highest number of frequencies is the knowledge aspect. Affective tendency and cognitive skill elements are missing in two books. Furthermore, the ecoliteracy aspect of each book is different in frequency. It shows that the textbooks need to be revised to meet the purpose of ecoliteracy. Teachers may use it as a consideration in selecting the textbooks for the teaching-learning process.

Keywords:

• ECAF
• Ecoliteracy
• Indonesian language textbook
• Literacy media
• Textbook analysis

REVIEWING EDITOR:

• John Lee, Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

SUBJECTS:

• Ecology - Environment Studies; Teaching & Learning; Theory of Education; Teaching & Learning - Education

Acknowledgments

We thank all the contributors for supporting this study.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Additional information

Funding

This work was supported by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Indonesia.

Notes on contributors

Sarwiji Suwandi

Sarwiji Suwandi is a professor and head of the language department at Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia. He teaches textbook evaluation, language learning assessment, and linguistics. He holds a BA in Indonesian Language Education and an MA and PhD in Language Education.

Nur Arifah Drajati

Nur Arifah Drajati is a senior lecturer in Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia. She wrote several articles published in several journals, national and international journals. She currently focuses her researches on education and technology.

Anis Handayani

Anis Handayani is a researcher at Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia. Her research interests are academic writing, educational technology, and teacher professional development (TPD).

Agustina Tyarakanita

Agustina Tyarakanita is a researcher at Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia. Her research interests include language teacher professional development, English language classroom materials, and educational technology.