Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD PRESERVATION OF THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING

Muhammad Zaini and Ita

Abstract

This research aimed to identify students’ attitudes toward the preservation of the school environment during the learning process through inquiry-based learning. The research used a descriptive method, and data were collected through observation and interview. Data of behavioral character and social skills of the students were obtained using the format of observation sheet and interview guide. These attitudes were reflected in the students’ behavioral character and social skills observed during the learning process. The behavioral character was indicated in their cooperation, appreciation to the others, and environment; while the social skill was mentioned in the skill of questioning. The result showed that the student’s attitudes the school environment during the learning process were in good category viewed from behavioral character parameters (cooperation, appreciation to the others and environment). The social skill of the students was also in good category viewed from the skill of questioning.