Pendekatan Pendidikan Biologi Untuk Pencegahan Perubahan Iklim Di Sekolah

Abstract

Climate change is a global challenge with a broad impact on environmental sustainability and human life, necessitating preventive measures involving the education sector. Biology education has strategic potential in building climate change literacy and shaping students' pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of a biology education approach in climate change prevention in schools by improving students' climate change literacy and pro-environmental attitudes. The study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design combined with qualitative elements. The subjects were high school students taking biology lessons with an integrated climate change approach. The learning approaches implemented included contextual learning based on climate change issues, environmental project-based learning, the use of audiovisual media, and the integration of environmental values and ethics. Data were collected through climate change literacy tests, pro-environmental attitude and behavior questionnaires, and observations of learning implementation. The results showed a significant increase in students' climate change literacy after the application of the biology education approach. In addition, students showed more positive changes in attitudes and behaviors towards climate change prevention. These findings indicate that contextually and participatory biology education not only improves conceptual understanding but also encourages student involvement in pro-environmental actions. This research confirms that biology education can be an effective and applicable approach in supporting climate change prevention efforts in schools.