Indonesian Journal of Teacher Education
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Edisi Juli-Desember 2025

Utilizing the Local Environment as a Learning Resource in Science Education: A Systematic Literature Review

Fitri Muslihatun (University of Mataram)
Baiq Zuriyatunnisa (University of Mataram)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

Science learning requires concrete and contextual learning resources to support meaningful scientific understanding. This review aims to analyze the use of the natural environment as a learning resource in science education and to examine its implementation forms, learning impacts, and challenges faced by teachers. The study employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method following the PRISMA protocol, focusing on relevant national publications from 2020 to 2025. The analysis indicates that the environment is utilized through observation activities, field-based experiments, and environmental science projects. These forms consistently contribute to improving students' conceptual understanding, science process skills, learning motivation, and ecological literacy. Environmental-based learning also helps students relate scientific concepts to real phenomena and increases their engagement in learning activities. However, its implementation still encounters challenges, including limited instructional time, teacher readiness, school environmental conditions, and the availability of authentic assessment tools. Overall, environmental-based learning has strong potential to enhance the quality of science education when systematically designed and supported by adequate facilities and school policies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijte

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Indonesian Journal of Teacher Education (IJTE) adalah wadah publikasi bagi mahasiswa, guru, dosen, praktisi maupun peneliti pada bidang pendidikan. IJTE menerima tulisan dalam bentuk artikel hasil penelitian maupun artikel review tentang isu terkini yang berkaitan dengan: Kebijakan Pendidikan Guru; ...