Abstract

Based on the identification of problems and urgency that have been described, this study aims to analyze the effect of learning the “Ngaha Aina Ngoho” local wisdom concept on increasing environmental awareness among students at SMAN 1 Lambitu. Through this approach, it is hoped that there will be synchronization between biological knowledge about ecosystems and traditional moral values relevant to the geographical context of students in Bima Regency. The main focus of the research is not merely on academic achievement, but on changes in student behavior and attitudes in responding to the issue of land degradation in the Lambitu mountainous region after internalizing the philosophy of “eat but do not consume”. Thus, the results of this study are projected to provide empirical contributions to the development of a more humanistic biology learning model based on local environmental conservation. Translated with DeepL.com (free version). This study is a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental design that aims to test the effectiveness of local wisdom-based learning interventions. The research location was purposively determined at SMAN 1 Lambitu. The results of quantitative data analysis show that the implementation of a biology learning model that integrates “Ngaha Aina Ngoho” local wisdom has succeeded in creating a positive transformation in the ecological profile of students at SMAN 1 Lambitu. The results show very high success in the indicators of environmental knowledge (90%), caring attitude (85%), and responsibility (85%). Based on the results of the research and discussion, it can be concluded that teaching the Ngaha Aina Ngoho local wisdom concept is significantly effective in increasing environmental awareness among students at SMAN 1 Lambitu, Bima Regency. This is evidenced by the scores obtained on the three indicators of environmental awareness, which are in the very high category, namely: environmental knowledge reached an average of 90%, environmental awareness reached 85%, and environmental responsibility reached 85%. These findings confirm that integrating the ethoscience values of “eat but do not destroy” into biology material can transform students' theoretical understanding into a strong ethical awareness to preserve the ecosystem in the Lambitu mountainous region.