Grade 12 Students’ Level of Knowledge on Selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Second District of Capiz

Abstract

This study aimed to ascertain the level of knowledge of Grade 12 students on selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Education 2030 Agenda. This study employed the descriptive or survey research design, and Grade 12 students were randomly selected using the lottery technique. The research instrument used in data gathering was the SDG Inventory Questionnaire. Results of the study showed that the level of knowledge of Grade 12 students on topics related to clean water and sanitation (SDG 6) is “High.†Meanwhile, the level of knowledge of Grade 12 students on topics concerning sustainable cities and communities (SD 11), climate action (SDG 13), life below water (SDG 14), and life on land (SDG 15) is “Average.†As an entire group, the level of knowledge of Grade 12 students on topics related to the five selected SDGs is “Average.†Similarly, Grade 12 students from urban schools, rural schools, and those taking STEM, GAS ABM, and TVL have an average level of knowledge on topics related to the 5 SDGs. On the other hand, students taking HUMMS have a low level of knowledge on the five SDGs. There was a significant difference in the level of knowledge of Grade 12 students on topics related to the five SDG’s when they are grouped according to the type of school location. There was a significant difference in the level of knowledge of Grade 12 students on topics related to the five SDG’s when they are grouped according to track/strand.