How do pre-service physics teachers see sustainability issues? A case at an Islamic University in Indonesia

Abstract

The issue of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has long been launched. However, this concept has not been understood by everyone including pre-service physics teachers. This paper aims to describe the profile of understanding physics teacher candidates on sustainability issues in the context of education. The method used is qualitative through in-depth interviews with several respondents. The results of the study show that the understanding of pre-service physics teachers about sustainability issues is still low. A program that is planned, systematic and measurable is needed to improve their literacy-related to sustainability issues that are integrated into the lecture material.