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The North Bandung Area (KBU) has a function as a rainwater catchment area in the Bandung Basin. However, today, KBU has experienced land conversion, especially agricultural land into built-up land. If land conversion in KBU cannot be controlled and continues to experience land use changes, public knowledge about the environment in KBU will be increasingly eroded and cause disharmony between the community and its physical environment. The purpose of this research is to identify the level of ecological intelligence of high school students in KBU. The method used in this research is the survey method and the approach used is quantitative. The location of this research was conducted in 12 State Senior High Schools (SMAN) which are included in the North Bandung Area (KBU). The result of this research: Ecological intelligence of public high school students in KBU in the knowledge aspect falls into the high category (1.50), in the attitude aspect falls into the high category (1.98), the skill aspect falls into the high category (1.86), and the participatory aspect falls into the high category (1.91). In general, the ecological intelligence of students of 12 public high schools in KBU as measured through four indicators is classified as high category (1.81). It is recommended to conduct similar research at different levels and or in private schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research investigated culturally-generated abilities and skills in the frame of human adaptation and environmental education. Under qualitative approach, this research implemented phenomenological research method that seek to understand the situation that occurs locally to certain group. Data collection was done through observation and interview with four key informants involving indigenous community leaders, community members, and formal education practitioner. Additional informants were taken from snowball sampling technique from whose accounts were elaborated until data saturation achieved. Validity and reliability of data were carried through member check and data triangulation Data analysis process follow three sequential phases, namely data reduction, display, and drawing conclusion. Findings of research were grouped into three sections, namely a) cultural ecology of Baduy indigenous community; b) environmental education based on local wisdom of Baduy people; and c) pedagogical experience on local wisdom-based learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Northern Bandung area covers two landforms, namely volcano and structural landforms. Unconfined groundwater has become the water source for local people's daily needs in both landforms. It is necessary to map the potential unconfined groundwater for both volcano and structural landforms due to the significant role of springs for the local people living in those areas. This research aims to map the unconfined groundwater on the volcano and structural landforms. This study employed the approaches of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Geographic Information System (GIS), and Remote Sensing (RS) using the variables of lineament density, rainfall, slope, and Topographic Wetness Index (TWI), hydrogeology, drainage density, and land use. The result shows that each variable has the Consistency Ratio (CR) below 0,1, resulting in consistent research variables and appropriate for discussion. The classification of the potential groundwater is divided into three categories: low, medium, and high. The survey validation finds that 147 springs spread at 86 high lands, 55 medium lands, and six lowlands. This model can be an alternative to map the potential unconfined groundwater in both volcano and structural areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents the results of the first implementation of map literacy learning model in middle school classes - this is the preliminary test. The implementation of this learning model will gain optimal results when it is conducted by following all the component of the model such as the syntax, theoretical framework, social system, teachers' roles, and support system. After the model implementation has been completed, the results showed that there was significantly different in students' spatial thinking skills before and after the treatment. However, the implementation also revealed that the model has some technical issues and thus to be improved. In a social system revision, the teacher has to be flexibly provide scaffolding every time he/she sees that the students need it. Teacher's book is significantly important to help a teacher lead the learning process. After improvement of the model has been completed, then it is ready to be implemented in the main field testing stage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]