Enhancing Students' Creativity in Making Ecobricks and Dream Catchers from Recycled Materials at SDI Lewo Labo
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59966/193t6845Keywords:
creativity, plastic waste, ecobrick, dream catcher, recycled materials, elementary schoolAbstract
Purpose - The purpose of this community service activity is to improve the creativity and environmental awareness of elementary school students through hands-on training in making ecobricks and dream catchers from recycled plastic materials. This program was designed to address the limited availability of creative and environmentally oriented learning activities at SDI Lewo Labo, Paga Village, Sika Regency.
Design/Methodology/Approach - This community service employed the Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) approach, engaging students from Grade I to Grade VI actively throughout the entire process. The activity was carried out in three stages: (1) preparation, comprising initial field observation and administrative coordination; (2) implementation, using four methods—lecture, demonstration, practice, and question-and-answer; and (3) evaluation, conducted through structured observation and brief interviews to assess changes in students' understanding and creativity before and after the activity.
Findings - The results showed that the activity was successfully implemented, achieving all planned success indicators. Students demonstrated increased enthusiasm, active participation, and improved creativity in transforming plastic waste into functional and aesthetic products. Observational evaluation indicated improvements across four key indicators: waste sorting knowledge (from 35% to 90%), ability to make ecobricks (0% to 100%), ability to make dream catchers (0% to 100%), and environmental awareness attitude (from 50% to 95%). The full support of the school’s principal, teachers, and staff also contributed to the program’s success.
Originality/Value - This activity contributes an integrated approach to environmental education at the elementary school level by combining the making of ecobricks and dream catchers in a single community service program. The approach not only reduces plastic waste but also simultaneously develops students' fine motor skills, creativity, and collaborative behavior. The media and methods used are simple, low-cost, and replicable in other similar non-formal and formal educational settings.
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