Model of Environmental Caring Character Development in SMA Lubuklinggau City

Abstract

This research is motivated by the issue of rampant environmental damage that has occurred due to the increasing exploitation of natural resources by humans. The exploitation of natural resources occurs as a result of the increasing human population growth, so that in order to meet their needs, more resources are needed. Another trigger is that humans have a materialistic nature that triggers them to obtain greater economic results in exploiting their environment. The problem is, the exploitation carried out is not accompanied by the principle of natural conservation, so that exploitation of natural resources has an impact on environmental degradation. As a solution, a caring character development model is needed which is oriented to develop a caring attitude towards humans. Regarding this solution, it is also necessary to carry out an analysis to identify the aspects that play a role in encouraging the effectiveness of the implementation of environmental education. This research was carried out at SMA Kota Lubuklinggau. The research was conducted with a quantitative approach. Collecting research data in this study is primary data. The data collection technique used was the questionnaire distribution technique. The population in this study were 9 high school level public schools in Lubuklinggau City. In this study, testing was carried out on two models, namely the agency model for the structure and the structure model for agency.