Have acid base practicums at school in Muara Enim oriented to environmental literacy ?
N Dea Naomi (a*), Mulyati Arifin (b), Hayat Sholihin (c)

Departemen Pendidikan Kimia, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
*deanaomi09[at]gmail.com

Abstract

This study aimed to obtain information about practicum activities of acid-base which have been done in schools. This study was a qualitative method involving analysis of 5 lesson plan and its instruments. The results of this study were: First, student learning activity on acid-base material less integrated to environmental phenomenon. Second, teachers lesson plan did not relate between concepts and application concept, especially on the environment. Third, practicum only lifted concept and did not have orientation to environmental literacy. Forth, lack of practicum skills assessment. The findings indicated that there was a learning innovation need through development of a practicum about environmental issue to build environmental literacy of students.

Keywords: Environmental literacy, envionmental issues, acid base, practicum

Topic: 4. Chemistry Education