Integration of Conservation Area-Based Learning Resources in Geography Learning: A Qualitative Study at Bogor Botanical Gardens
Keywords:
Conservation Area-Based Learning, Geography Learning, Botanical Gardens, Learning Resources, Qualitative Study
Abstract
Purpose of the study: This study aims to examine how conservation area-based learning resources are integrated into geography instruction and to analyze the pedagogical processes underlying contextual and experiential learning practices at Bogor Botanical Gardens within secondary education settings.
Methodology: This study employed a qualitative descriptive case study design conducted at SMA Bina Insani Bogor. Data were collected through classroom and field observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation review. Purposive sampling was applied to select participants. Data were analyzed using inductive narrative analysis involving data reduction, data display, conclusion drawing, and triangulation procedures.
Main Findings: The findings indicate a transformation from textbook-centered instruction toward contextual and inquiry-based learning. Conservation-based field activities enhanced student engagement, conceptual clarity, and environmental awareness. Structured planning, guided observation, reflective discussion, and alignment with curriculum competencies ensured instructional coherence. Effective classroom management and logistical preparation were identified as essential factors in sustaining academic rigor within field-based geography learning.
Novelty/Originality of this study: This study provides a process-oriented qualitative analysis of how conservation environments are systematically embedded within geography pedagogy. It advances existing knowledge by foregrounding instructional planning, implementation, and evaluation mechanisms rather than focusing solely on learning outcomes, thereby offering a structured model for integrating ecological contexts into formal secondary geography education.
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2026-03-06
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