The Role of Socioscientific Issues (SSI) in Chemistry Education and the Challenges of Implementing Socioscientific Issues (SSI) in Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

The increasingly complex global challenges, such as climate change and social injustice, demand that science education integrate social and ethical perspectives. This research aims to examine the role of the application of socioscientific issues (SSI) in chemistry education and the challenges of its implementation in Indonesia. Using the systematic literature review (SLR) method, this study reviews 36 journals related to SSI in chemistry education. The analysis results show that the SSI-based approach has the potential to enhance students' understanding of chemical concepts and critical thinking skills, as well as to shape character and social awareness. However, challenges such as teacher readiness and resource limitations still hinder its implementation in Indonesia. Strategies to overcome these challenges include enhancing teacher training and developing contextual curricula. The application of SSI in chemistry education can improve the quality of education and prepare students to face social and environmental challenges in the future.