Need Analysis for Ecopesantren Model Development in South Sulawesi

Abstract

Abstract. This study aims to describe the need for the development of an ecopesantren model to find models, tools and strategies for implementing 3R-based environmental learning (Re-use, Reduce & Recycle) so as to create an environmentally cultured Islamic boarding school (eco pesantren) in South Sulawesi. The results of this study are part of the development of the ecopesantren model in South Sulawesi which is the final objective of this study. The research approach used quantitative descriptive involving teachers and students at 3 (three) Islamic boarding schools in South Sulawesi. Data collection was carried out using interview and questionnaire techniques, the number of samples of teachers was 33 people and students were 135 students (students). The data analysis technique used quantitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that most of the pesantren residents expressed their approval of the application of the ecopesantren model. The pesantren also has the initiative to develop environmental management based on Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (3R) waste management as its non-curricular program. The strategy of implementing ecopesantren desired by pesantren residents includes: (1) integration of environmental education material through enrichment of materials and basic competencies in several subjects in pesantren, and (2) using an extra-curricular approach by forming an “environmentally aware santri” community. The ecopesantren model is believed by the pesantren community to be a solution to shape the character of human resources who have the knowledge, attitudes and skills to contribute to solving environmental problems.

Keywords: Needs Analysis, Ecopesantren, Environmental Education, 3R