The Application of Digital Literacy and Ecopedagogy in School Club Implementation for Enhancing School Quality at SDI At-Taubah

Abstract

This article examines the implementation of digital literacy and ecopedagogy within the school club programs at SDI At-Taubah as a strategic approach to enhancing overall school quality. Based on a qualitative case study, the findings confirm that school club programs are highly effective in developing students’ non-academic potential across the fields of STEM, arts, sports, and religion. These programs cultivate 21st-century skills—essential competencies required for success in the information era and global competition—encompassing the 4Cs: critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. Furthermore, the programs foster additional literacies such as information, media, and technological literacy, as well as adaptability, leadership, initiative, productivity, and social skills. Collectively, these outcomes contribute significantly to the formation of positive character and enhance parental trust in the school. In addition, the school clubs have successfully fostered awareness of Sustainable Development (SD) through environmentally and socially oriented initiatives. This paper conceptualizes these implicit achievements by proposing an explicit and systematic integration of digital literacy to manage the use of technology and ecopedagogy to strengthen ecological and social responsibility. This integrated implementation directly addresses contemporary educational challenges, including character instability, ineffective student time management, and technological misuse. Ultimately, it ensures that the school club programs at SDI At-Taubah serve as a model for developing superior, competent, and globally responsible human resources, thereby enhancing the school’s reputation in alignment with the mandate of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).