MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI BELAJAR IPA DAN KARAKTER PEDULI LINGKUNGAN MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING PADA SISWA KELAS 7C SMPN 11 MADIUN TAHUN PELAJARAN 2015/2016

Abstract

This study originated from concerns about increasing environmental concern. Mainly due to ignorance of students to be aware and concerned about the environment. The amount of waste that is not wasted suitable place and the environment around the school is less well ordered, making teaching and learning activities to be disrupted. School as a variety of education should instill the importance of environmental education because education is the key to all progress and development of quality because the human education can realize all his potential both as individuals and as citizens. One model of learning developed in the world of education is a model of Environmental Learning. Environmental Learning is an approach to learning which in practice requires teachers are trying to increase the involvement of learners (students) through the utilization of the environment as a learning resource. But unfortunately there are many teachers in schools that are not yet using this model, it is seen the tendency of the educational process in the school institution oriented to the academic aspect alone. In the study conducted by the students are encouraged to study the environment as a primary source in exploring science and associate it with the material covered. The place used is a neighborhood school outside of class. Time used during the first half, with the aim of instilling the habit of learning to give and receive knowledge from nature. The results obtained student achievement has increased to 99% and 100% environmentally character. Through this article is expected to use Environmental Learning in school became one of the alternatives in the learning activities, raise awareness in saving the environment is increasing both among teachers and among students.