The Application of Outdoor Learning Method as a Means of Knowing the Environment

Abstract

Outdoor learning is a learning method that can be used by teachers in teaching to students. With outdoor learning, students can get to know the environment and can also make learning more interesting because activites are usually done in the classroom. Outdoor learning helps students to get know more about the environment in school or outside school. The environment provides real lessons for students who need concepts in real terms so that they can be understood more deeply. The method used in this study is descriptive to find out how to introduce students to the environment using outdoor learning methods. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, and documentation. The source of this study is students and teachers of grade IV at Serengan I Elementary School in Surakarta city. The conclusion of this study is that students can get know more, maintain and preserve about the environment. Keywords— outdoor learning, learning methods,