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Pemanfaatan Kebun Raya Lemor sebagai Sumber Belajar Siswa untuk Peningkatan Pemahaman Materi Biosfer
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Geografi, Vol. 11 No. 3 (2026), hlm. 409–417
Abstrak
Environment-based learning innovation is essential for enhancing students' conceptual understanding, observational skills, and awareness. This study aims to analyze the utilization of the Lemor Botanical Garden as a learning resource to improve students' comprehension of biosphere materials at SMAN 1 Suela. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving Geography teachers, students, and the Head of UPT Lemor Botanical Garden as research informants. Data analysis utilized the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that Lemor Botanical Garden serves as an effective environment-based learning resource by providing direct learning experiences concerning biodiversity, ecosystem interactions, and plant conservation. Outdoor learning activities successfully increased student engagement, motivation, and understanding of biosphere concepts through direct observation of various flora species. The use of student worksheets and observation guides further supported a more structured, systematic, and meaningful learning process. Teachers confirmed that utilizing the botanical garden helps students bridge theoretical classroom concepts with real-world environmental conditions, making learning more contextual. Lemor Botanical Garden holds significant potential to support Geography education through environment-based learning. The continuous utilization of this learning resource is expected to enhance the overall quality of Geography instruction in schools.