Ocean Literacy, Understanding and Public Awareness of the Importance of the Ocean for Life and Vision for the Future Ahmad Satibi, Ade Gafar Abdullah, Agus Setiawan*, Iwa Kuntadi, Isma Widiaty
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Abstract
Vocational education has a strategic role in preparing a competent workforce, particularly in the maritime sector which demands a deep understanding of ocean sustainability. However, the integration of ocean literacy in the vocational education curriculum is still limited. This has an impact on the low awareness of students on the importance of preserving marine ecosystems and their weak readiness to face the challenges of the marine industry. The urgency of this research lies in the need for innovative pedagogical models, community involvement to increase the effectiveness of marine literacy teaching in vocational education. This research aims to develop a pedagogical design to improve students^ understanding of marine sustainability and their readiness in the maritime industry. The developed model is expected to address gaps in vocational learning and provide concrete solutions for educational institutions. The results of the Bibliometric Study reveal the importance of integration between marine resources and sustainability principles in vocational education. Through mapping the literature, it was found that this topic is widely developed and involves cross-border collaboration. The results of the study confirm that vocational education has a strategic role in supporting sustainable management of marine resources. This research faces the challenge of limited integration of marine literacy in the vocational education curriculum and the low awareness of students on marine sustainability issues. Limited capacity of educators and lack of institutional and community support also hinder the implementation of effective learning models. In addition, the evaluation of the impact of sustainability-based learning requires complex and long-term indicators.
