Preliminary study on biodiversity news based analysis of Mount Ungaran, Central Java

Abstract

News is an effective event that can be used as a learning resource that inspires and motivates students in the learning process. News is a significant medium, it can be obtained through television, radio, newspapers, internet or mobile phones. One of the news that can be found in print and online media is Mount Ungaran. Mount Ungaran with its potential for biodiversity can be used as a learning resource. This preliminary research aims to analyze news stories about the biodiversity of Mount Ungaran which will be used for the preparation of teaching materials as a learning resource. This preliminary research was conducted in February-July 2020 with the method of tracing, analysis and classification. Based on the results of search, analysis and news classification about Mount Ungaran, 23 headlines were found from 17 online media sources. The classification results obtained 4 materials of the concept of biodiversity, 5 materials of threat, 12 materials of conservation and 2 materials of benefit.

Sustainable environment in the classroom: Exploring environmental socioscientific issues (ESSI) using Mongabay online news site

“…Patterns were found in exploring the dimensions of knowledge in newspapers can be used as a source of material in sustainable environmental education in the classroom. Research conducted Nuryani et al (2021) that analyze the concept of biodiversity news as learning sources indicated the presence of biodiversity concept, threat, conservation and benefit. In this research, the factual knowledge dimension revealed there is knowledge related to terminology, knowledge of specific elemental details in the information presented which is quite complete, namely facts regarding the effects of over-exploitation on mangrove forests and the character of mangrove forest areas.…”

Effectiveness of a Teaching Material: News-Based Teaching of Mount Ungaran

“…The classification results obtained 4 materials of the concept of biodiversity, 5 materials of threat, 12 materials of conservation and 2 materials of benefit. The results of the analysis and classification of news about Mount Ungaran can be used as a learning resource on biodiversity materials (Nuryani et al, 2021) Based on a preliminary study conducted in Senior High School 12 Semarang regarding approaches, methods, and learning resources, the conclusion informed that the students need contextual and up-to-date teaching materials on biodiversity. The limited learning resources caused learning outcomes on biodiversity material for the academic year of 2018/2019.…”