Internalization of Values of Ecological Literacy through Fantasy-based Indonesian Language Learning on Junior High School Students in Surakarta

Abstract

The present research seeks to internalize values of ecological literacy through fantasy-based Indonesian language learning. Classroom action research was employed. The research was carried out by giving actions to Grade VII students of SMP N 15 Surakarta who took part in Indonesian language learning with subject matter of fantasy stories. It consisted of three cycles, each of which was conducted in two meetings. Each cycle comprised planning, action, observation, and reflection. Prior to the action, students’ assessment was performed to find out their ability in writing environment-themed fantasy stories and the extent of the internalization of values of ecological literacy reflected in their composition. During learning activities, students were asked to read an environment-themed fantasy story and then teacher explained the characteristics of fantasy stories. Students were required to understand and to be able to internalize the values of ecological literacy. Afterwards, students were asked to create an environmental-based fantasy story based on the given example and characteristics. In reference to the composition, it was found out that students gained more understandings and are able to internalize the values. Through description of conflicts, resolutions, and messages written in their fantasy stories, it was clear that students realized potential risks of having no concern on environmental preservation.