Major Challenges of Teachers Implementing Nature-Based Education Concept Secondary School Students In Indonesia: Tantangan Utama Guru Menerapkan Konsep Pendidikan Berbasis Alam Siswa Sekolah Menengah Di Indonesia

doi:10.58330/society.v2i1.266

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https://doi.org/10.58330/society.v2i1.266

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Environmental Behaviour, Teacher’s Beliefs, Nature-Based Concept

Abstract

This study focused on the challenges associated with implementing nature-based education in secondary schools in Indonesia. The study argues that nature-based education is crucial despite facing difficulties due to the prevalent use of conventional classroom practices. A narrative review methodology was employed to gather and analyse relevant academic papers, and the Miles and Huberman model was used for data analysis. The findings emphasize the significance of incorporating nature-based education into the curriculum. However, three major challenges were identified as obstacles to its implementation in Indonesia: teachers' beliefs, students' environmental behaviour, and the lack of support for the curriculum. The study acknowledges potential limitations, such as the scarcity of data and the complexity of certain terms used. It calls for further research specifically focused on the Indonesian context to address the current research gap in this area.

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