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Mataram, May 17, 2025 – Students from the Elementary School Teacher Education Program (PGSD) at the University of Mataram held an outing class themed “Waste Sorting” as a way to educate and raise environmental awareness among students of SD Negeri 24 Mataram on Saturday (May 17).
The activity, which began in the morning, was part of a field practice program supervised directly by Dr. Prayogi Dwina Angga, S.Or., M.Pd., as the field advisor. This outing class adopted an interactive and hands-on outdoor learning approach, aiming to instill early awareness of the importance of proper and sustainable waste management.
During the activity, PGSD students introduced the basic concepts of waste sorting to the elementary students, such as distinguishing between organic and inorganic waste. The students also took part in hands-on practice, learning how to sort and dispose of waste properly through a variety of educational games and simple simulations.
“We want the children to not only understand the theory, but also develop the habit of sorting waste in their daily lives. This is part of building environmental awareness and character from an early age,” said one of the student organizers.
Dr. Prayogi expressed his appreciation for the students’ enthusiasm and creativity in designing an educational and contextually relevant activity. “This initiative aligns with the spirit of Merdeka Belajar, where students go beyond theoretical learning to become agents of change in the community—especially in addressing important issues like environmental awareness,” he said.
The principal of SD Negeri 24 Mataram also welcomed the initiative and expressed hope that similar activities would continue in the future. “The students were very enthusiastic. We hope programs like this will continue to support the thematic learning approach we use at the school,” she said.
Through this outing class, PGSD Unram students not only honed their teaching skills but also made a meaningful contribution to building environmental awareness at the elementary school level. It’s a small yet significant step toward raising a generation that cares more deeply for the planet.
