Teachers viewpoints of teaching science using experiential learning related to environmental issues

Abstract

The aims of this study were knowing the teachers knowledge, the way practicing environmental learning toward environmental issues and awareness, and perceptions of experiential learning design. There were thirty five science teachers of Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) in Jawa Tengah and Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Indonesia engaged as participants. Limited survey is used as research method, while qualitative descriptive is used to analyse the data. The result shew the difference between teachers perceptions and practicing on teaching environmental issues, but, in general, they were interested in experiential learning implementation. The strategy and instructions are discussing further.The aims of this study were knowing the teachers knowledge, the way practicing environmental learning toward environmental issues and awareness, and perceptions of experiential learning design. There were thirty five science teachers of Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) in Jawa Tengah and Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Indonesia engaged as participants. Limited survey is used as research method, while qualitative descriptive is used to analyse the data. The result shew the difference between teachers perceptions and practicing on teaching environmental issues, but, in general, they were interested in experiential learning implementation. The strategy and instructions are discussing further.