The Influence of Eco-Literacy Learning Based on the Tri Hita Karana Concept in Enhancing Elementary Students' Cognitive Towards the Environment

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze the influence of innovative eco-literacy learning media on third-grade elementary students (Phase B) in the Science subject, Chapter 3: "Living with Nature," specifically on the ecosystem material based on Tri Hita Karana, in improving students' cognitive towards the environment. This research employs a qualitative method and descriptive approach to describe in depth the phenomena or conditions that occur in a particular context, and from credible literature studies without manipulating or intervening in the variables studied. This study aims to identify and describe the impact of eco-literacy learning, explore the learning of Tri Hita Karana concept, assess the students’ cognitive development enhancement and students' cognitive towards the environment. The results of this study indicate a significant influence of the use of eco-literacy media based on the THK concept on students' environmental cognitive awareness.