A-G-I-L scheme as social system to build characters caring for the environment through the Adiwiyata program

Abstract

Environmental issues are a shared responsibility, concern for ecosystem stability, and environmental productivity. For this reason, government policies also lead to education which must also build a caring character for the environment. In a non-formal way, the education applies environmental care by synergizing all character-building aspects that care for the environment. This study aims to analyze the A-G-I-L Scheme as an effective social system in building the character of caring for the environment through the Adiwiyata program. The method in this research is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques of observation and documentation. The results show that obtained ecological intelligence through education. Therefore, in environmental awareness, competence is needed in environmental awareness as an indicator of the student’s awareness of a healthy environment. Students developed their sensitivity, awareness, understanding, critical thinking, solving environmental issues, and forming environmentally sound ethics. The Adiwiyata program can help students develop a single “core competence” to practice the principles of sustainable development in society as responsible citizenship. The Adiwiyata program only can achieve the goal if all school components from the school leader, teachers, staff, students, and the students’ parents support the program.