Indonesian Language as a Medium For Love-Based Curriculum: Building Ecological Awareness and Global Social Solidarity

Abstract

This article explores the potential of Indonesian language as a transformative medium for implementing a love-based curriculum that fosters ecological awareness and global social solidarity. In an era marked by environmental degradation and social fragmentation, education must transcend traditional knowledge transmission to cultivate compassion, interconnectedness, and responsible citizenship. The Indonesian language, with its rich cultural heritage and inclusive philosophical foundations, serves as an ideal vehicle for promoting values of love, care, and mutual respect. This article examines how pedagogical approaches grounded in love can leverage the Indonesian language to develop students’ ecological consciousness and commitment to social justice. Through integration of local wisdom, collaborative learning strategies, and culturally responsive teaching methods, educators can transform language instruction into a powerful tool for nurturing empathetic, environmentally conscious, and socially engaged global citizens who recognize their responsibility toward both the natural world and humanity.