IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IJEN GEOPARK EDUCATION PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Article History Collaboration between Ijen Geopark and school has been identified as a significant driver in advancing sustainable development in Bondowoso. Research conducted aimed to explore how the integration of The Ijen Geopark education program within school contributes to sustainable development in the region. Employing a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, data collection encompassed observation, interview, and documentation. Key informants included the Ijen Geopark Manger and representative from schools. Findings from the study revealed several outcomes: 1). The implementation of the Ijen Geopark education program, which is comprised some initiatives such as:a).Geopark goes to School, b). Integration of Ijen Geopark subject material, c). Geopark Corner, d). School goes to Geopark, and e) establishment of Ijen Geopark Ambassadors.2). Challenges were identified, particularly regarding partnerships at the high school/vocational school level.3). The impact of the program was delineated, highlighting increased understanding among students regarding the interplay between humans and the environment, heightened awareness regarding the importance of nature conservation career prospects in natural sciences, environmental studies, and nature conservation. It is hoped that this educational program will be sustainable and have an impact on schools and impactful.


INTRODUCTION
Environment and humans are a system that cannot be separated in forming a relationship that affects each other.
Humans are dependency on their environment, both physical and social environment.Humans as the main subject for their environments need the process of interaction with it.The global crisis that occurred lately, can estimate the world view of humans interacting with the environment.During the view point puts humans as the center of the universe.This causes human to desire to carry out activities such as exploitation to meet their daily needs, without regard to environmental sustainability (Fatria, (Finthariasari, Febriansyah, & Pramadeka, 2020).
Education is a learning process that has the aim of developing students' personal potential and a good learning process.

MATERIALS AND METHODS
The research method is descriptive qualitative.This type of qualitative descriptive research displays data as it is without manipulation or their treatments.

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context of ecological resilience on Pari Island, DKI Jakarta.

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Figure 1.Location Of Ijen Geopark source: Bondowoso Tourism Maps, 2018 Evaluation.The planning was began with the preparation of a draft program by the Ijen Geopark daily management and then submitted it to localhttps://doi.org/10.20961/ge.v10i2.86707https://jurnal.uns.ac.id/GeoEco/article/view/86707Implementation Of the Ijen Geopark… | 278 government office for approval.Then, the implementation program is carried out when it is approved by the local government.After the program is implemented, an evaluation is needed to the programs that have done.In order to the Ijen Geopark management program to be realized, human resources are needed as the activator in influence the local potential management and resources in the area.doi.org/10.20961/ge.v10i2.86707https://jurnal.uns.ac.id/GeoEco/article/view/86707Implementation Of the Ijen Geopark… | 279

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Figure 4. Photo of Ijen Geopark integrated in the P5 subject with the local wisdom theme of the Singo Ulung dance Source: kindergarden of Kemala Bhayangkari Bondowoso

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Figure 6.School Goes to Geopark Source: Documentation of Junior High School of 3 Bondowoso

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Figure 7. Ijen Geopark Ambassador Source: elementary school of Dabasah 3 by schools is partnerships, especially for schools that are under provincial authority such as Senior high school and the equivalent.The impact of the Ijen Geopark program on schools has a positive impact, such as increasing the student understanding of the relationship between humans and the environment.Also, it increased the awareness of nature conservation and giving the students understanding about geological, biological and cultural heritage.Besides, it increased their senses of pride in surrounding them and develop their horizons.Then, Students can develop their potential careers in the fields of natural sciences, environment and nature conservation.Based on the implementation of the Ijen Geopark education program in schools, it is recommended to increase partnerships https://doi.org/10.20961/ge.v10i2.86707https://jurnal.uns.ac.id/GeoEco/article/view/86707Implementation Of the Ijen Geopark… | 284 between schools, especially those under provincial authority such as high schools and equivalent, with various related parties.This is important to support and expand the positive impact of this program, which has been proven to increase students understanding of the relationship berteen humans and the environment, awareness of nature conservation, and understanding of geological, biological and cultural heritage. ://doi.org/10.20961/ge.v10i2.86707https://jurnal.uns.ac.id/GeoEco/article/view/86707 httpsthe main of which is fulfilling the sustainability of life for future generations.(PuttrawandiK, Hidayat, & Husni, 2022).toobtain sustainable benefits through the development of an Earth Park or Geopark (Hazar, Sumarmi, Astina, & Shrestha, 2024).https://doi.org/10.20961/ge.v10i2.86707https://jurnal.uns.ac.id/GeoEco/article/view/86707Implementation Of the Ijen Geopark… | 273 case, it shows that the program has two important components, namely a documented plan, and actions that are consistent with the documentation contained in the plan (Munthe, 2015).Planning to achieve this goal is also supported by sustainable development that Ijen Geopark has an educational program.Education can be interpreted as a process of learning activities for each individual or group whose aim is to improve the quality of thought patterns, knowledge and develop the potential of each individual.

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Tabel 1. Constraint faced by schools in implementing the Ijen Geopark education program Source: Summary of interviews with the school and Ijen Geoparks' management