Geography Education Students Research Articles

Assessing Scientific Literacy of College Students with TOSLS (Test of Scientific Literacy Skills)

This study aims to identify the scientific literacy skills of students at Malang State University based on gender, year of study, and study program. The research method uses quantitative description. The sampling technique uses purposive random sampling. The population of the study is S1 students at Universitas Negeri Malang who are pursuing education programs. The sample consists of 208 students, divided into 62 males and 146 females. The data collected includes the results of scientific literacy tests using the TOSLS (Test of Scientific Literacy Skills) instrument and demographic data from the respondents obtained through questionnaires. The test instrument is divided into nine indicators of scientific literacy, including the ability to identify scientific concepts, evaluate the validity of sources, and interpret graphs. Data analysis was conducted using the KR20 reliability test, Shapiro-Wilk normality test, and non-parametric analysis such as Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis. The results of the study showed that the average level of success in questions was 73.37%, based on gender, with details of male respondents with a score of 74.38% and female respondents with a score of 72.36%. The level of scientific literacy of students based on the year of study in working on questions decreased from the first year to the third year (first year = 37%; second year = 46%; third year = 17%). There was a difference in the level of success in completing questions statistically based on the study program, which showed significance (H = 47.93; p <0.05). Geography education students' scores in solving test questions were second worst compared to students studying Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, so they had to do more science-based activities in each lecture activity.

Penggunaan Kata Tidak Baku dalam Penyampaian Konsep Geografi di Media Sosial

The use of social media has become an important part of our lives, including in the development of geographic science. However, we often see that there are many uses of non-standard words in conveying geographic concepts on social media which can interfere with the effectiveness of conveying information and understanding geographic concepts. The aim of this research is to increase students' understanding of the importance of learning and understanding non-standard language terms in social media. This research uses quantitative research methods by distributing questionnaires to geography education students at Medan State University. The results of the research conducted show that geography education students have a positive view of the use of non-standard words on social media because they can increase students' understanding and interest in learning about geographic concepts.

Ecopedagogy Based on Preserving the Local Wisdom of Kampung Naga in Cultivating Environmental Care in Geography Education Students

Ecopedagogy Based on Preserving the Local Wisdom of Kampung Naga in Cultivating Environmental Care in Geography Education Students

Urban Heat Island Literacy Among Geography Education Students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Geography Education students are expected to have literacy about the phenomena around them, one of which is Urban Heat Island (UHI) literacy. It is appropriate by the mission of Geography Education at the Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta (UMS) is to produce geography educators with a view on disaster mitigation. This study aims to determine the UHI literacy of students in 7th semester, Deparment Geography Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. This research is a quantitative descriptive study with survey methods. The study using purposive random sampling of 80 respondents and as many as 54 collage students were selected as samples. The UHI literacy research instrument was developed based on the OECD's International Program for Student Assessment (PISA) in 1999. Based on the indicators in scientific literacy which are divided into three categories, the results are obtained: 1) Indicators of UHI's concepts show that high categories are middle class 20.4 % and the majority of students at a high level with 79.6%; 2) Indicators of UHI's processes obtained results with 1.8 % of students at a low level, 20.4 % of students at a medium level, and 78.8 % at a high level; 3) UHI's situation indicators showed that the high category was 93% and moderate was 7%. The conclusion shows that the UHI literacy of students is relatively high, indicating that curriculum based on disaster insight has been doing well, but further research is needed on other disaster insights and analysis of factors which affect the results above.Keywords: Urban Heat Island, Urban Heat Island Literacy, Curriculum

Environmental Conscious Attitudes of Geography Education Students

Purpose of the study: The research aims to: 1) determine attitudes towards protecting the campus environment for Geography education students, 2) determine attitudes towards preserving the campus environment for Geography education students, 3) determine attitudes towards utilizing the campus environment for Geography education students.
 Methodology: The Geography education student population was 197 students, the sampling technique used purposive sampling with the characteristics of the 2006-2010 class of students who had taken PKLH, namely 50 students. The variables in the research are attitudes towards protecting, preserving and utilizing the campus environment for Geography education students. The data analysis technique uses descriptive percentages.
 Main Findings: The research results showed that as many as 90% of Geography education students were in the good category in being aware of the campus. Students have attitudes towards environmental protection such as views, feelings and efforts to plant trees and to attend seminars in the context of environmental protection on campus. Students have an attitude towards preserving the environment, such as having views, feelings and tendencies to act on waste management, reducing paper use and saving electrical energy on campus. Students have an attitude towards sustainable use of the environment, such as having views, feelings and tendencies towards action towards recycling rubbish, composting, using used goods on campus.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: Due to the fact that there are still some students who do not have an environmentally conscious attitude, this research examines the Environmental Conscious Attitude of Geography Education Students.

The Importance of Digital Literacy in Geography Learning for Geography Education Students at Fish Unima

The formulation of the research problem is how digital literacy ability in geography learning for students majoring in geography education at FISH Unima. The study aimed to determine digital literacy abilities in geography learning for FISH Unima geography education students. In achieving these objectives, this research was carried out using qualitative research methods, and data collection techniques which included: observation, interviews, documentation, and triangulation. The research informants were FISH Unima geography education students. The stages of data analysis include data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results showed that results of the study showed that there were several digital literacy skills among students of FISH Unima geography education, namely: a) the ability to obtain various information needed in learning, b) the ability to use the internet, c) the ability to recognize computers as a means and technology in learning, d) the ability to use various digital media and e) the ability to understand sources as learning materials.

Hubungan Antara Pengetahuan Lingkungan Terhadap Sikap Peduli Lingkungan Mahasiswa Pendidikan Geografi Universitas Khairun

This research is a correlation study that aims to determine the relationship between environmental knowledge and the formation of environmental care attitudes of students of Geography Education FKIP Khairun University. The population in this study amounted to 322 people with a sample of 76 people selected. Primary data collection in this study was through the provision of test questions related to environmental knowledge and environmental care attitudes, each of it had 30 question items. The data in this study were analyzed using the SPSS program by analyzing both descriptively through frequency distribution analysis and statistically through product moment correlation analysis. Based on the results of the descriptive analysis, it was found that most of the Geography Education students of Khairun University who became respondents had high environmental knowledge (75%), as well as their environmental care attitude was classified as good (96.05%). Meanwhile, based on the results of the product moment correlation analysis, a significance value of 0.000 was obtained, which was smaller than 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05), which means that there is a significant relationship between environmental knowledge and the formation of environmental care attitudes for Geography Education students at Khairun University.

Analysis of Environmental Literacy Profile Indonesian Students at STKIP Pesisir Selatan, West Sumatera

Environmental literacy is considered an achievement of environmental education. Preservice teachers with good environmental literacy knowledge are more likely to align their actions with their understanding. Preservice teachers have two roles: as behavioural models for their students and as members of society. This research is a descriptive study that utilizes the survey method. The subjects of this research are 50 students from the Mathematics Education, Geography Education, and Technology and Informatics Education programs at STKIP Pesisir Selatan, West Sumatera-Indonesia. The data collection instrument in this research is a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used to process knowledge data utilizes the NELA score. This research indicates that students from all three programs have moderate environmental knowledge. The environmental literacy of Geography Education students has a minor standard deviation, showing relatively low variation in the scores. On the other hand, students in the Mathematics Education and Technology and Informatics Education programs have a higher standard deviation, indicating a more significant variation in their science literacy scores. Geography Education students have higher knowledge of ecology and pollution than students from the other two programs. Meanwhile, mathematics education students have the highest scores in environmental problem-solving skills. Keywords: Analysis, Environmental Literacy, Preservice Teacher

Nilai Pengetahuan dan Sikap Peduli Lingkungan Mahasiswa Pendidikan Geografi di Universitas Prof. Dr. Hazairin, SH Bengkulu

This study aims to determine the value of the knowledge and attitude of caring for the environment for students of geography education at the University of Prof. Dr. Hazairin, S.H. Bengkulu. This research was conducted after implementing the Population and Environmental Education course which had the outcome of planting mangroves on the coast of Bengkulu. The sample of the study population was 75 respondents with 20 questionnaire items. The time of the research starts from May 2023 to August 2023. The measurement scale in this study is the Likert scale. Data collection through literature study, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires and interviews. Based on the results of questionnaire data processing, the knowledge value of university geography education students Prof. Dr. Hazairin, SH has a very high frequency with a total score of 86%. Furthermore, the environmental care attitude of university geography education students, Prof. Dr. Hazairin, SH also has a high frequency with a total score of 89%. It can be concluded that the value of the knowledge and attitude of caring for the environment in geography education students at the University of Prof. Dr. Hazairin, SH is very kind
 Keywords: Knowledge, Environmental Care Attitude, Students

Improvement of Six Competency Skills through the Development of Flipped-Case Project in Era of Education 4.0

The lack of research development on 21st-century learning models that can improve the six competency skills of Geography Education students at Universitas Lambung Mangkurat Indonesia and its integration in wetland environment management became the background for developing the Flipped-Case Project Model. This model results from the development of case methods and team-based projects, one of the efforts to improve six competency skills in learning innovation. This development consists of five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The results of this study showed that the novelty of the development of this model was seen in the learning syntax, including group formation, determining the topic of wetland management, mini-research, case finding by students, group discussion, presentation of reports, presentation of results, mini lecturers, and evaluation in the form of feedback. The Flipped-Case Project model has been declared feasible and effective for improving six competency skills as a learning model in the study of wetland environment management at the Geography Education Study Program, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat. The implications of this research as an alternative geography learning model that can improve students' six competency skills in the 4.0 education era. In addition, as a guide for further research to be implemented in other courses in higher education.

Contribution of critical thinking in the disaster preparedness of geographic students

Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts (PRB) continue to be built and addressed through various activities considering that Indonesia is a country that is prone to disasters. In the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, with an abundance of information The educational community as one of the important stakeholders Risk Reduction Efforts (PRB) were required to be critical of the information that was spread out including disaster information. However, students do not aware with the abundance of information available that is appropriate for the basis of disaster preparedness. Therefore the writing of this article aims to measure the level of critical thinking and its contribution to disaster preparedness, especially flooding, in geography education students. The research method chosen in this study is the Quantitative Survey. The results showed that the level of critical thinking and disaster preparedness of students included in the medium category. The results of the contribution of critical thinking to disaster preparedness showed the result of R square (R2) determination of 50.4%. This shows that critical thinking has an influence on student disaster preparedness. Therefore, it is time to think critically about information to be the focus in one of the efforts in disaster preparedness activities.

Challenges in GIS practice in Geography teacher training during COVID 19 pandemic: Students' perspective from private Islamic university in Indonesia

During the COVID 19 pandemic, a vast number of universities need to limit their face-to-face teaching activities, including laboratory access. For Geography education students, this situation forced them to use Geographic Information System (GIS) as a major skill set in a virtual learning model, even only with minimum infrastructures such as laptops, mobile phones, and unstable internet connections. In the current study, the perception of undergraduate students from the Geography teaching program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Central Java, Indonesia, about the effectiveness and readiness of online learning platforms as the impact of the global pandemic were examined. The results showed that students were relatively satisfied and motivated in GIS online learning modules, although classical learning was still preferable. Nevertheless, some students were facing electricity and unstable internet connectivity issues. Finally, in the future, distance learning for GIS teaching programs should be integrated at the national level with sufficient infrastructure support, including supporting training on developing modules and evaluation to increase the student learning experience.

The effect of e-learning on the Geography Education students’ levels of understanding at Universitas Veteran Bangun Nusantara

This study aims to: (1) Find out the effect of e-leaning on the geography education students’ understanding (2) Evaluate the geography education students’ levels of understanding after the use of e-learning. This study was One Group Pretest – Posttest Design. The effect of e-learning on the levels of understanding was measured using pretest and posttest which was continued with analyzing using t-test and statistical description. This study results: (1) There was an effect of e-learning on the geography education students’ levels of understanding in the hydrogeography material which showed with a p.value sig. (2-tailed) at 0.001 (lower than 0.05) and t-statistic value of 4.236 which is greater than t-critical value (4.236 > 1.796), (2). Geography education students’ levels of understanding after the use of e-learning increased as seen from statistical description which showed that 25% students (3 students) is partially understand and occuring misconception which is the rest of 75% (9 orang) students is partially understand without misconception

Outdoor Learning to Improve the Wetland Ecological Literacy of Geography Education Students

Some geography education students score poorly in wetlands ecological literacy. This study aimed to determine the effect of outdoor learning on wetlands ecological literacy using a pre-experimental design and a sample of 60 geography students. The wetlands ecological literacy instruments were adapted from Anderson's cognitive dimensions comprising factual, conceptual, strategic, and metacognitive indicators. Data were analyzed using percentages and non-parametric Wilcoxon ranked statistical sign tests. The result showed that 2-tailed Asymp. Sig. was 0.000, smaller than 0.05. The conceptual and metacognitive indicators had the highest and lowest improvement of 21.11% and 13.33%, respectively. Furthermore, students’ wetlands ecological literacy improved through outdoor learning. Outdoor learning increases students’ attention to their environment through closer interactions, complementing the learning experience. Therefore, outdoor learning improves students’ wetland ecological literacy.
 Keywords : Outdoor learning; ecological literacy; teacher candidate; wetlands
 
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The Effect of Google Earth-Assisted Remote Sensing Learning on Students ’Spatial Thinking Ability in Solving Disaster Mitigation Problems

Spatial thinking ability (STA) have an important role in the study of geography which is currently supported by many geospatial technologies. Remote sensing learning has a strategic position to support the formation of student STA. This study aims to (1) test the effectiveness of Google Earth-assisted remote sensing learning on students' spatial thinking skills to solve the disaster mitigation problems, and (2) examine the relationship between STA students and remote sensing learning achievements. This study uses a quasi-experimental design. The subjects in this study were students of the Department of Geography Education. Subjects were treated as remote sensing learning with the help of dynamic imagery in Google Earth. The experimental and control classes used are geography education students who are taking remote sensing courses. Data collection is done by the test method. The test instrument was in the form of multiple-choice questions developed based on the STA concept proposed by Gresmehl & Gresmehl. Data analysis techniques to test hypotheses are t-test and Pearson product-moment correlation. The expected results of the research are Google Earth-assisted remote sensing learning is effective for improving student STA in solving disaster mitigation problems. This can be seen from the test results that show the coefficient t = 30.187 with degrees sig = 0,000. There is a positive and significant relationship between STA students with remote sensing learning achievement. This can be seen from the high significance coefficient.

Persepsi Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Online Mahasiswa Pendidikan Geografi Universitas Negeri Semarang Menjelang Pandemi Covid-19/ Perception of the Use of Online-Based Learning Media by Geography Education Students, Semarang State University Ahead of the Covid-19 Pandemic

The occurrence of the COVID-19 outbreak caused a change in the learning system from face-to-face (offline) learning to online-based learning using various types of learning media based on modern and up-to-date technology so that with this occurrence students must try to adapt. The objectives of this study are (1) to describe the types of online learning media used to support the implementation of geography education student lectures, (2) to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of students' favorite online based media based on their perceptions, (3) to formulate appropriate strategies to make effective use of media. online based on the students' perceptions. This research method is a survey with qualitative descriptive data analysis techniques obtained from filling out a closed questionnaire and an open questionnaire using a purposive sample. The questionnaire was filled in by geography education students who experienced the learning process in the even semester (semester 2-6) Semarang State University in 2020 and then described it. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that (1) the online learning media used are WhatsApp Group, Facebook Group, Facebook Live, Website, Zoom, Skype, Discord, Youtube Live, Instagram Live, Google Classroom, Quiz, Telegram Group, Elena, Hangout ( 2) favorite online learning media for geography education students in the even semester of 2020 are Discord, WhatsApp Group, Zoom, Elena, Google Classroom and Instagram live, and 3) strategies to make effective use of online learning media are 1) complementing other potential online learning media and can cover the weaknesses that are owned, 2) first assess and analyze whether the use of the selected online learning media can be implemented with the method or learning model according to the plan. 3) collect data and analyze the dominance of student learning styles as a basis for determining the selection of online learning media.Keywords: Perception; Learning Media; Geography; COVID-19

The perspective of geography education students on the implementation of online learning during covid-19 pandemic

The spread of the COVID -19 outbreak does not only have an impact on social and economic aspects. The education process in schools and universities has also been severely affected by this outbreak. To overcome the obstacles in the educational process, concrete solutions are needed. One solution is to implement an online learning system by utilizing existing technology. The purpose of this research was to analyze an overview of the implementation of online learning in the Geography Education Department, LambungMangkurat University. This research used the qualitative method. The research subjects are Geography Education students, Lambung Mangkurat University who take online learning. Data collection through in-depth interviews using the google meet application. Data analysis used interactive analysis by Miles and Huberman. The results showed: students already have basic facilities to participate in online learning; implementation of online learning has flexibility in time and motivates students to be independent and learn more actively; the implementation of online learning can anticipate the spread of COVID-19 in the campus environment because it automatically implements social and physical distancing; The challenges involved in implementing online learning are the cost of buying an internet quota and no internet network (especially in rural areas). The outcomes of this research encourage the emergence of social distancing behavior and minimize the possibility of a crowd of students on campus.

Outdoor learning method as an effort to improve the spatial thinking skills of students of geography teachers candidate in university of pgri palembang

This study aims to analyze the application of the Outdoor Learning Method in improving the spatial thinking skills of Geography Education students at the Palembang PGRI University on location and condition indicators. The research method used was Classroom Action Research. The subjects in this study were 27 students of geography education. The results of the analysis of research data indicate that the Outdoor Learning Method can improve students’ spatial thinking skills at the concept of location which consists of two aspects, namely conditions and connections. This can be seen from the percentage of spatial thinking ability test results in the first cycle that got above 76 as many as 59.26% or 16 students. Whereas in the second cycle, the students got above 76 were 74.07% or 20 students. As a result, there was a significant increase from cycle I and cycle II of 14.81%. Thus, it can be concluded that the environment outside the classroom is a substantial source of learning and is a very important source of learning, especially to improve spatial thinking skills.

Tourism Geography Learning Process in 21st Century Competencies Efforts for Geography Education Students

Tourism Geography Learning Process in 21st Century Competencies Effort for Geography Education Students. Objectives: This research aims to find the content of 21st century competencies in the learning process of tourism geography subject. Methods: It is a qualitative research and data collection techniques are observation, interview, and documentation. The subjects are 14 students who were divided into students from villages and cities. Findings: The results showed that the learning process from the curriculum aspect and the tourism geography learning process has formed the character of collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, but the content of communication competence has not been maximally formed. In addition, students from rural areas tend to have better cooperative and social care characteristics than urban students. Conclusion: The tourism geography learning process has formed the character of students in accordance with 21st century competencies, namely collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, but personality factors and habits from the area of origin also influence the development of student character during college Keywords: 21st century education, student character, character education. Abstrak: Proses Pembelajaran Geografi Pariwisata dalam Upaya Mengembangkan Kompetensi Abad 21 pada Mahasiswa Pendidikan. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan muatan kompetensi abad 21 pada proses pembelajaran mata kuliah geografi pariwisata. Metode: Kualitatif dengan teknik pengambilan data observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 14 mahasiswa yang dibagi atas mahasiswa berasal dari desa dan berasal dari kota. Temuan: Hasil penelitian menunjukan proses pembelajaran dari aspek kurikulum dan proses pembelajaran geografi pariwisata telah membentuk karakter kerjasama, berpikir kritis, dan kreatifitas namun muatan kompetensi komunikasi belum maksimal. Selain itu, mahasiswa yang berasal dari pedesaan cenderung memiliki karakter kerja sama dan peduli sosial yang lebih baik dari pada mahasiswa perkotaan. Kesimpulan: Proses pembelajaran geografi pariwisata telah membentuk karakter mahasiswa yang sesuai dengan kompetensi abad 21 yaitu collaboration, creativity dan critical thingking, namun faktor kepribadian dan kebiasaan dari daerah asal juga ikut mempengaruhi pengembangan karakter mahasiswa pada saat kuliah. Kata kunci: pendidikan abad 21, karakter siswa, pendidikan karakter. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23960/jpp.v11.i3.202107

INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION IN ENHANCING EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS: EVIDENCE FROM ACEH, INDONESIA

Aceh is one of the provinces in Indonesia with a high earthquake risk index. The high risk of earthquakes requires educational institutions to play an important role in increasing disaster preparedness among students. This study aims to find out the effects of disaster education that have been integrated into the geography education curriculum and the role of earthquake risk perceptions in increasing earthquakepreparedness. A survey of 210 geography education students was conducted at two universities in Aceh. By using multiple linear regression analysis, the findings reveal that geographic education and earthquake risk perception have a positive effect on increasing earthquake preparedness. However, the effect of these two variables simultaneously was only 24.1%. The low influence of the role of geography education in increasing earthquake preparedness is because disaster education taught so far only shapes conceptual knowledge. This study suggests the importance of combining earthquake preparedness knowledge and practice with future disaster education programs. This is imperative because turning knowledge into action is at the core of disaster education to improve preparedness.