Development of Citizens' Environmental Concerns in Character Education

Abstract

Environmental pollution is a global problem that is increasingly being discussed and requires a comprehensive solution. Various efforts have been made to build citizens' awareness of the environment, one of which is character education. This study examines the development of environmental awareness concerning character education by conducting a literature review on 30 articles from 2017 to 2022 and focusing on research progress on environmental care. This review critically assesses and evaluates various findings in the literature for a later re-examination of efforts to develop environmental awareness, development goals of environmental awareness, and character education in building environmental awareness of citizens. The results of the review show that the efforts made to build environmental awareness are carried out in a structured manner starting from the family, school, and community environment. The purpose of developing environmental awareness is to build knowledge, awareness, behavior, skills, and citizen participation in the environment. Character education in the development of environmental awareness by forming habits, providing examples, and integrating values in learning, as well as integrating three educational centers. The implication of this research shows that environmental awareness can be built with character education. Overall, this research can provide an appropriate reference for further research by identifying environmental awareness development media for the nation's next generation.