Science literacy through the Tadabbur Alam approach: Exploring Qur’anic values in nature-based elementary schools
Keywords:
literasi sains; tadabbur alam; alqur’an; sekolah alamAbstract
This article discusses the integration of science literacy and the Tadabbur Alam (nature contemplation) approach at Sekolah Dasar Alam Ungaran (SAUNG), aiming to explore educational values contained in the Qur'an through science literacy. Science literacy is deemed essential in preparing students for global challenges and provides a foundation for understanding scientific phenomena. This explanatory qualitative study employed observation, interviews, and document analysis, analyzed using NVivo software. The findings suggest that science literacy can be understood through three interrelated aspects: context, content, and process, which collectively enhance students’ comprehension of environmental issues and their responsibilities as khalīfah on earth. In the context aspect, students are encouraged to apply scientific knowledge in daily life and engage with environmental issues. The content aspect includes understanding scientific phenomena linked with moral and ethical values derived from the Qur'an. Meanwhile, the process aspect fosters critical thinking and reflection, where students are guided to contemplate creation and observe nature firsthand. Therefore, integrating science literacy and Tadabbur Alam is expected to nurture environmentally responsible character while internalizing Qur’anic values in daily life. The relevance of science literacy in the context of Qur’anic contemplation is reinforced through contemporary interpretations of Surah al-An‘ām (6:38) in Tafsīr al-Munīr and al-Miṣbāḥ, which highlight ecological interdependence and human responsibility as khalīfah, as well as Surah al-Baqarah (2:164), which invites reflection upon natural phenomena as signs of Allah’s greatness.
Keywords: science literacy; tadabbur alam; Qur’an; nature-based school