Managing Resistance for Sustainable Green School Transformation through Green Growth Education
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20252369Keywords:
School Development, Resistance, Green SchoolAbstract
The realization of a sustainable lifestyle has become a global development priority, making environmental issues a primary concern. Schools play a strategic role in achieving this goal through the development of green schools. This study aims to analyze the influence of green growth and school development on resistance management in the implementation of green school initiatives.
Method:
this study employed a quantitative research design. Data were collected through a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. The population consisted of vocational high school development teams across 11 sub-districts, covering a total of 14 schools. A proportionate random sampling technique was applied, resulting in a sample of 168 school planning team members. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS), with all variables passing validity tests.
Results:
the findings reveal that the development of green schools using Lewin's change theory (unfreezing, changing, and refreezing) proved effective (M=77,658). There is a significant relationship between school development based on Lewin's model and the implementation of green schools (program and learning) on Resistance (p<0.005). However, the changes and developments also generated resistance, largely due to entrenched old habits and concerns over the ability to compete. Another result indicates that green school development can directly lead to resistance.
Conclusions:
the study concludes that while green school development contributes positively to sustainable education, it also faces challenges of resistance rooted in cultural and behavioral patterns. To ensure effectiveness, the development process requires mediation through comprehensive green school programs involving all school members, particularly teachers and students.
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