A Systematic Literature Review on Practical Work in Sustainability
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Sustainability, Practical work, Literature reviewAbstract
This review examined research trends in practical works on sustainability in peer-reviewed, empirical studies indexed in the Web of Science database from the first mention through the first half of 2025. This qualitative study used a content analysis approach to identify trends in the practical work in sustainability by using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guideline. The result revealed that there is a fluctuating publication trend with periodic increases and decreases in research over the years, mainly from the United States and Germany. Although instructional interventions were used extensively in the studies, extracurricular and pedagogical development program interventions were rarely used. Most studies used hands-on laboratory activities, while virtual and remote laboratories were underused. While most participants were university students, K-12 students, academics, and the public were the least represented. This study provides empirical evidence of current research gaps and the need for multiple stakeholders.
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