The Utilization of PPKn Laboratory for Increasing Social Environmental Awareness of Students in Unsyiah Labortorium High School

Abstract

The purpose of research it is To find out how the process of utilization of the laboratory in the eyes of subjects Civics by students SMA Laboratory Unsyiah, To determine whether the use of the laboratory in the eyes of subjects PPKn will increase awareness neighborhood social students and To know is there any factor inhibiting the use of the laboratory in the eyes of subjects PPKn . This study uses a qualitative approach to the type of descriptive research. Data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The selection of a qualitative approach is in accordance with what you want to achieve in this study. Mechanical analysis of the data in the study of qualitative which consists of a reduction of data, presentation of data and draw conclusions. Results of the study showed that (1) The process of utilization of laboratory carried out by conformity with the contents of KD or materials of learning that relate to the laboratory, (2) With the use of laboratory showed that students have a sense of the level of concern for the environment social were quite good, and (3) Constraints are encountered in the use of laboratories there are four names, in the form of time, cost, transportation and permit. Then expected to the school in order to overcome the obstacles were encountered in the use of the laboratory, and the teacher's eyes lessons PPKn in order to more improve further the effectiveness of the use of the laboratory so that students be well again in concern about the environment social. Teachers and school principals should carry out contextual-based learning processes to improve students' social care in the community.