Citation: Wahyuni, D.S.; Rozimela, Y.;
Ardi, H.; Mukhaiyar, M.;
Darmansyah, D. PROSPER (Project,
Sustainability, and Perseverance)
Learning Model in English for
Computer Science. Sustainability 2022,
14, 16749. https://doi.org/
10.3390/su142416749
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Gao and Mairin Hennebry-Leung
Received: 18 August 2022
Accepted: 29 November 2022
Published: 14 December 2022
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sustainability
Hypothesis
PROSPER (Project, Sustainability, and Perseverance) Learning
Model in English for Computer Science
Dewi Sari Wahyuni
1
, Yenni Rozimela
1,
*, Havid Ardi
2
, Mukhaiyar Mukhaiyar
2
and Darmansyah Darmansyah
3
1
Doctoral Program of Educational Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang,
Padang 25131, West Sumatera, Indonesia
2
Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang 25131, West Sumatera, Indonesia
3
Faculty of Educational Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang 25131, West Sumatera, Indonesia
* Correspondence: yenni.rozimela@fbs.unp.ac.id
Abstract: We propose the PROSPER (Project, Sustainability, and Perseverance) Learning Model in En-
glish for Computer Science (ECS), a course provided by undergraduate Computer Science programs
in Indonesian Higher Education Institutions. PROSPER has eight competencies: (1) System Thinking;
(2) Critical Thinking; (3) Envisioning for the Future; (4) Personal Involvement; (5) Interpersonal
Relations and Collaboration; (6) Tolerance for Ambiguity and Certainty; (7) Communication and
Use of Media; and (8) Strategic Action. The syntax refers to Project-Based Learning and has eight
stages: (1) choosing the theme of the project; (2) open-class discussion on the correlation between
the topic and sustainability; (3) meeting the experts; (4) structuring the project by considering its
contribution to sustainability; (5) executing the project in a sustainable way; (6) presenting the project;
(7) evaluating the project; and (8) publishing the project. PROSPER model highlights the concept
of sustainability and increases awareness, which has real-world relevance on a global scale. The
urgency of incorporating sustainability into ECS is intimately tied to student perseverance, which is
anticipated to educate them to be change agents for a better world in the present and future.
Keywords: project, sustainability, and perseverance; learning model; English for computer science
1. Introduction
The new normal is a once-in-a-generation chance to look at the world as it is and
concentrate on finding solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues. Rarely in
the history of the human race has it had to deal with such a complex mix of issues as in
dealing with the recent pandemic. Everyone possesses the power to make a significant
and immediate difference in the world. Significant swings in power and conduct have
been to the benefit of all of humanity, and this is a scenario that is possible again. For
months, billions of individuals have been isolated. Existing lives and livelihoods have been
jeopardized or destroyed. However, as certain restrictions loosen, individuals are emerging
into a new, uncertain world with a renewed hunger for change.
A series of answers to the world’s most pressing problems was signed into law by all
member states of the United Nations on 25 September 2015. The Sustainable Development
Goals are a collection of solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Specifically,
the most crucial area where people must take immediate action is climate change and
the environment, which raises awareness about sustainable living. This sustainability
consciousness has risen to the surface and has recently become a primary focus as an
increasing number of people recognize how what was once considered normal practices in
life have consumed the earth and torn society apart. The misuse of science and technology
contributes to the segregation of people from their environment and society.
As we lose contact with these, the earth is forced to bear the costs of local and global
disasters as we enter the Anthropocene epoch, which is believed to have begun with
the Industrial Revolution when humans became the dominant force of nature. As an
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