Improving Environmental Literacy in Experiential Learning E-Modules in Biology Subjects
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environmental literacy, environmental change, experiential learning e-moduleAbstract
Environmental issues are currently becoming an increasingly worrying global issue, ranging from climate change, ecosystem damage, to the decline in the quality of natural resources. One of the main causes of low public awareness of the environment is a lack of environmental literacy skills. This article aims to examine how experiential learning e-modules can empower students' environmental literacy. This type of research uses a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The research sample used a purposive sampling technique based on class considerations and ease of access. The research subjects were 35 students of X high school. The data collection instrument was an essay question covering environmental literacy indicators. Analysis used a T-Test and N Gain test to determine the increase in environmental literacy. The results of the average pretest and posttest scores increased from 58 to 87 with an N Gain value of 0,7 which is categorized as moderate. This indicates that the e-module is effective in measuring students' environmental literacy skills. This study states that experiential learning-based e-modules have been proven to increase the empowerment of environmental literacy in biology subjects. The approach not only improves cognitive understanding but also forms attitudes and behaviors that care for the environment in a real way.
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