Application of Service-Learning for Developing Curiosity, Responsibility, and Honesty of Biology Education's Students, Sanata Dharma University

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L.D. Handoyo, Paidi, P. Suparno

2018 Journal of Physics: Conference Series Vol. 1097 Issue 1 Conference paper Cited by 0

Abstract

This study aims to describe the application of Service-Learning in developing the values of curiosity, responsibility, and honesty of the students of the Biology Education Study Program, Sanata Dharma University. This research used a mixed method of qualitative and quantitative. The research subjects were 76 students of Natural Resources Management (NRM) course, Academic Year of 2016/2017. The data was collected using questionnaires and documented in the form of activity report of Service-Learning. The results showed that Service-Learning can develop the students' curiosity, responsibility, and honesty. Character development can occur because students are invited directly involved in identifying the problems that occur in the community and implement programs of community service activities. Through Service-Learning, students can apply the theory of learning into the real world problem in the society. It can indirectly develop students' responsibilities as citizens. © 2018 Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.

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Department of Education Science, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia; Department of Biology Education, Sanata Dharma University, Indonesia; Department of Biology Education, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia; Department of Physics Education, Sanata Dharma University, Indonesia