The research based learning approach in Environmental Education

[摘要] This study was aimed to investigate the effect of research based learning on students' environmental care attitude. The study was conducted on students taking theenvironmental education program.The change of environmental attitude was carried out by developing research based learning. The method used in the research was quantitative and qualitative mixed methods. Students were given information on concepts and environmental degradation as well as research based learning. Students made groups and compiledthe proposal based on the study theme. Students conducted research for collecting the data and information, and they were presented in the form of information both report and scientific article. Research learning was implemented in order to develop students' scientific thinking. The findings indicated that there was no gender difference in environmental care attitude because research based learning had a positive impact. Students showed the increased creativity, knowledge, benefit, and critical thinking through research activity, discussion, and brainstorming. The practice of research based learning was more helpful in describing environmental problems and taking the best solution for students.

[发布机构] Geography Education, University of Jember, East Java, Indonesia^1

[效力级别] 地球科学 [学科分类] 环境科学（综合）

[关键词] Data and information;Environmental attitudes;Environmental education;Environmental problems;Gender differences;Research activities;Scientific articles;Scientific thinking