THE AQUARES MODEL: DOES IT HAVE IMPACT ON IMPROVING PERSONAL an‎d SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY?

Accidents in swimming pools which include drowning are more likely to happen in Indonesia. Cases of accidents in swimming pools might indicate that there may be a lack of responsibility among swimmers. Therefore, there is a need to improve this condition. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the Aquares model developed from Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) theory on the students’ responsibility in swimming lessons. This study used an experimental method with one group pretest-posttest design. The study population was Grade 4 students with a sample of 60 students obtained through cluster random sampling. The instrument employed for measuring personal and social responsibility was the Tool for Assessing Responsibility-Based Education (TARE). Data collection used exploratory factor analysis. With the paired sample t-test analysis, the results of the study showed that Aquares model has a significant impact on the students’ increased personal and social responsibility. The aspects of increased responsibility include: respect, participation, self-direction, care, and awareness of being a role model. The Aquares model applied in this study provides a strong framework for creating a meaningful and responsible environment for learning.