Character education gets a lot of attention from stakeholders and educators to be developed; hence, many models have been created to develop the affective domain. This study aimed to analyze the relationship and contribution of critical thinking skills and social skills with students’ character through the application of discovery models. The population of this study were high school students in Situbondo. The research sample was chosen from SMA Negeri 1 Besuki with the purposive sampling method. The research instrument to measure critical thinking skills was an essay test developed from Facione's critical thinking skills rubric. Social skills were measured using instruments adopted from Social Skills inventory. To examine students’ character, observation sheets were developed from six pillars of character element of the Josephson Institute. The validity and reliability of the instruments were performed before using them. The results of the validity calculation with product-moment correlation analysis and the reliability calculation with Cronbach's alpha analysis showed that the instrument was valid and reliable so that it could be used in this study. Data were analyzed using multiple regression. The results showed critical thinking skills and social thinking skills together had a contribution to the development of students’ character in the application of discovery learning models. This research can be a reference for readers about the contribution of students' critical thinking skills and social skills to developing students' character. Further research is needed to find out other impacts that affect students’ character.

Purpose: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of an environmental education curriculum on shaping the environmental culture among students in Islamic boarding schools. Recognizing the importance of environmental awareness and stewardship, particularly within educational settings, this research seeks to assess the effectiveness of an environmental education intervention in fostering a culture of environmental responsibility and sustainability among students. Methods: The research methodology employed is an experimental approach involving 107 participants from three Islamic boarding schools located in Surabaya, Indonesia. The environmental education intervention consists of two stages: the delivery of educational materials and practical implementation in everyday life, spanning across 14 sessions. Data analysis is conducted using the product moment correlation test, with a significance level set at 0.05, to examine the relationship between the environmental education curriculum and the development of environmental culture among students. Results and Discussion: The study findings reveal that the environmental education curriculum significantly influences the development of environmental culture among students in Islamic boarding schools. Additionally, the analysis indicates correlations between knowledge, attitude, and behavior related to environmental management, as well as between cooperation, responsibility, and environmental care. These findings underscore the interconnectedness of various components within the framework of environmental education and highlight the importance of fostering a holistic approach to environmental awareness and action among students. Implications of the Research: The results of this study have significant implications for educational policymakers, curriculum developers, and practitioners in Islamic boarding schools and beyond. By demonstrating the positive impact of environmental education on shaping environmental culture, the research advocates for the integration of comprehensive environmental education curricula into the academic framework of Islamic boarding schools. Furthermore, the findings underscore the importance of promoting active engagement and practical application of environmental principles to foster sustainable environmental practices among students. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the growing body of literature on environmental education by focusing specifically on its impact within the context of Islamic boarding schools. By empirically assessing the effectiveness of an environmental education intervention and identifying correlations between knowledge, attitude, behavior, cooperation, responsibility, and environmental care, the research offers valuable insights into the mechanisms through which environmental education can promote a culture of environmental stewardship among students. The findings provide a basis for informed decision-making and curriculum development aimed at enhancing environmental awareness and action within educational settings.

The rapid and unpredictable expansion of urban areas poses a major challenge to humanity in adapting to climate change in the coming decades. Therefore, the presence of urban forests promotes climate change adaptation through their geographic location in cities. This systematic literature review (SLR) analyzed the existing research on ecosystem services provided by urban forests for climate change adaptation. The bibliographic databases Web of Science and Scopus were used for the study according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) statement. There were 484 publications found that were published between 2011 and 2021 using specific terms in both search engines. However, there were only 59 articles from 26 different countries that met the inclusion criteria. When analyzing these 59 articles, the majority focused on carbon storage, while less than a quarter examined other services such as climate regulation and air purification. Hence, research should focus on the less studied or potential ecosystem services for climate change adaptation. Because the results provide a comprehensive overview of the role of urban forests in climate change adaptation, they should provide insights for policymakers, urban planners, and researchers seeking to improve urban resilience through the sustainable use of urban forest ecosystem services.

It is a challenge for higher education in the 21st century to prepare the students with various skills to master, including creative-thinking skills. Creative-thinking skills are essential to apply in all courses, one of which is Animal Structure. This research aims to determine the effect of the ERCoRe learning model in improving the creative-thinking skills of preservice biology teachers. It was conducted using the pretest-posttest control-group quasi-experimental design. The sample in this research were preservice teachers in the Biology Education Department of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sulawesi Barat Indonesia, who were enrolled in the even semester of the 2018/2019 academic year with the Animal Structure course. The subjects of this research were 84 preservice teachers in 4 classes, which were divided into two experimental classes and two control classes. The number of preservice teachers in the experimental class was 44 and in the control class 40. The experimental class was taught with the ERCoRe learning model and the control class with the conventional model, namely the lecture and question and answer methods. The research instrument used was an essay test of creative-thinking skills totaling 13 items. The research data were analyzed using one-way Ancova. It was found that the creative-thinking skills of the preservice teachers generated by the ERCoRe learning model were higher than those generated by the conventional model. The use of the ERCoRe learning model influences and can improve the creative-thinking skills of preservice biology teachers at the Universitas Sulawesi Barat. The authors recommend that the ERCoRe learning model be used for other subjects as considered to have the potential in developing 21st century skills, especially creative thinking.

This study aims to identify the utilization of animals, conduct an ethnozoology quantitative analysis, describe animal conservation by local people on Enggano Island, and apply the research results to empower species literacy in biology student teachers. Data collection in this study is in-depth semi-structured interviews, observations, participant observations, questionnaires, and tests. Based on the study results, 64 species of animals are used for ten categories. According to the quantitative analysis, Chelonia mydas has the highest CI index (1.071) and RFC index (1.00). Based on these indices, Chelonia mydas was identified as the most important species for local people in Enggano island. The ethnozoology textbook developed from the results of ethnozoology research on Enggano Island is valid, practical, and effective to can increase species literacy in biology student teachers. In the control class, the adjusted mean of species literacy was 63.91, while the adjusted mean of species literacy in the experimental class was 71.87.

Tengger tribe is one of the tribes in Indonesia that live around Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (BTSNP) area. BTSNP area inhabited by the Tengger tribe people is an area in Indonesia with high biodiversity. The local wisdom of the Tengger tribe is in terms of the use of natural resources for various requirements of their lives. This study aimed to explore the utilization of multiple plants by the Tengger tribe in Ngadas and Ranupani villages around BTSNP. This research used surveys and group discussion (GDF) methods involving traditional leaders and some people of the Tengger tribe. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. The results showed that the plants used for traditional medicinal materials were 25 species, food sources were 17 species, industrial materials and household were 11 species, building materials were 17 species, ecological functions were nine species, and traditional ritual ceremonies were seven species. The Tengger tribe used the natural resources in the form cultivation plants and non-cultivation plants to support in all aspects of their livelihood.