Identification of Economic Learning Resources Based on Ecopedagogy: Case Study on the Sago Industry in Pemakuan Village

摘要

The utilization of the environment as a source for economic learning based on eco-pedagogy is an alternative way to internalize students' understanding of economic concept with environmental awareness. The Sago Industry in Pemakuan Village is an example of community's economic activities which are full of environmental issues in their daily practice. This study is aimed to identify economic learning resources based on eco-pedagogy at Sago Industry in Pemakuan Village. This study used case study method. The objects of this study are the various activities of the society in Sago Industry. Data collected through field observation. Data were analyzed by qualitative descriptive technique. The results of the research indicate that several sources for economic learning based on eco-pedagogy in Sago Industry include: People habit in choosing the kind of work, the people who are involved in sago industry, production, distribution, and consumption activities, and financial management. These learning resources can be added in various economic contents including basic concepts of economics, economic system, economic agents, equilibrium and market structure, also accounting concept.