Verses from the Koran in Ecology-Based Islamic Religious Education Learning at SD Alam Pacitan

This study is entitled “Al-Qur’an Verses in Ecology-Based Islamic Religion Education in SD Alam Pacitan”. This study was conducted in Pacitan Regency. Over the years, there has been on increasing number of natural disaster such as; floods, lansiles, droughts, and lock of clean water sources. These issues motivate schools in Pacitan Regency to conduct preventive measures against natural disasters. The nature-based school in Pacitan seeks to encourage students to foster a nature and environment loving behavior. The nature-based school curriculum is the basis for providing ecology-based education where the learning is conducted in natural environment. The Islamic Religion Education with ecology-themed materials can foster student’s religious character and instill a love of nature. The aim of this study is to describe the verses of the Qur’an in the ecology-based Islamic Religion Education learning in SD Alam Pacitan and to describe the implementation of the verses in ecology-based Islamic Religion Education. This study took the farm of qualitative research with a case study approach. The data analysis was conducted through several stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. Data validity was assessed using data triangulation technique to produce actual research data. Data were collected using various technique including interview, observation, and documentation. Interviews were conducted with primary respondent consisting of Islamic Religion Education teachers, curriculum department, and school principal. The participants of this study were selected using purposive sampling technique by selecting the participants that met the criteria and had the required expertise. Observations were carried out by observing and analyzing the implementation of curriculum, syllabus, and learning plans in SD Alam Pacitan.