EED2601 - ASSIGNMENT 02 Questions and detailed
answers/explanations.
1.
The IUCN defines environmental education as follows:
Environmental education is a process during which values are discovered and
concepts are explained in order to develop skills and attitudes pertaining to an
appreciation of the relationship between man, his culture and his biophysical
environment. Environmental education also includes the practice of decision
making and the formulation of a personal code of conduct on matters affecting
the quality of the environment.
1.1
Discuss why the above definition is considered to have a behavioural
emphasis.
[5]
1.2
Identify two (2) NGO Principles that relate to this definition and explain
how they can be used to promote behavioural change.
[10]
Answers :
1.1) In this question , it is of importance to understand the emphasis and what
it is currently focusing on and relating to. You will have to analyze the decision
of man and the way in which they conduct themselves which will also decide
the interaction of the environment.
1.2) A) Environmental education ,whether formal ,non-formal or
informal, should be grounded in critical and innovative thinking in any
place or time,promoting the transformation and construction of society.
This can be used to promote behavioural change in human beings by the
fact of realization that no matter what place or time it is, the
environment should be considered in much deep thought in order to
create a better society.
B) Environmental education must involve a holistic approach and thus an
interdisciplinary focus in the relation between human beings, nature and
the universe. This promotes behavioural change in the sense of involving
a holistic approach towards environmental education and also
developing skills and attitudes pertaining to an appreciation of the
relationship between man,culture and the biophysical environment.
2.
Define the Anthropocene [5] and discuss five key global environmental
issues and challenges that have emerged in this era.
[10]
, Answers / explanation :
2. ) The anthropocene is the name that is used to refer to the era of
humankind and its geological force.
A) Biodiversity Loss
This is an increasing issue and challenge in South Africa due to human
socio-economic activities,with the aquatic ecosystem being most
affected. Humans rely on biodiversity for oxygen,food and raw
materials,biodiversity loss therefore has a negative impact on human
livelihood.
B) Climate ChangeThe rising levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
have resulted
in global warming and climate change which has resulted in significant
impacts on the global and local environment such as extreme weather
events,changes in rainfall patterns,frequent droughts and even floods.
C) Food Insecurity
According to statistical data,food insecurity affects one billion people
across the world and water being a significant requirement for
agricultural production. Rural people are very dependent on rainfall
supply for agricultural purposes. The population also plays a major role
as there is a higher demand for food sources.
D) Water Scarcity
Fresh water scarcity is a major environmental problem of the 21 st
century and also with a growing population,it has placed an increasing
demand of the Earth’s limited freshwater. The availability of water is
also threatened by climate change such as drought. Also the high
demand for water ,poor water management and water quality threatens
the continued water availability.
E) Population Growth
According to statistical data,there are 7.5 billion people on Earth and still
growing. This is a major problem for countries and places which are
developing such as Africa and this also places stress on environmental
resources such as water,food,housing and energy.
* These are key global environmental challenges and issues which have
emerged during this era. It is important to emphasize your explanation and
ensure your wording is correct
3.
Discuss how you can apply five (5) NGO principles of environmental
education in teaching an environmental education topic of your choice.
[10]
Assessment guide: Your chosen topic has to be an environmental issue that
environmental education will be responding to. You need to list the five
principles and for each principle explain how you will fully incorporate it into
the chosen topic.
answers/explanations.
1.
The IUCN defines environmental education as follows:
Environmental education is a process during which values are discovered and
concepts are explained in order to develop skills and attitudes pertaining to an
appreciation of the relationship between man, his culture and his biophysical
environment. Environmental education also includes the practice of decision
making and the formulation of a personal code of conduct on matters affecting
the quality of the environment.
1.1
Discuss why the above definition is considered to have a behavioural
emphasis.
[5]
1.2
Identify two (2) NGO Principles that relate to this definition and explain
how they can be used to promote behavioural change.
[10]
Answers :
1.1) In this question , it is of importance to understand the emphasis and what
it is currently focusing on and relating to. You will have to analyze the decision
of man and the way in which they conduct themselves which will also decide
the interaction of the environment.
1.2) A) Environmental education ,whether formal ,non-formal or
informal, should be grounded in critical and innovative thinking in any
place or time,promoting the transformation and construction of society.
This can be used to promote behavioural change in human beings by the
fact of realization that no matter what place or time it is, the
environment should be considered in much deep thought in order to
create a better society.
B) Environmental education must involve a holistic approach and thus an
interdisciplinary focus in the relation between human beings, nature and
the universe. This promotes behavioural change in the sense of involving
a holistic approach towards environmental education and also
developing skills and attitudes pertaining to an appreciation of the
relationship between man,culture and the biophysical environment.
2.
Define the Anthropocene [5] and discuss five key global environmental
issues and challenges that have emerged in this era.
[10]
, Answers / explanation :
2. ) The anthropocene is the name that is used to refer to the era of
humankind and its geological force.
A) Biodiversity Loss
This is an increasing issue and challenge in South Africa due to human
socio-economic activities,with the aquatic ecosystem being most
affected. Humans rely on biodiversity for oxygen,food and raw
materials,biodiversity loss therefore has a negative impact on human
livelihood.
B) Climate ChangeThe rising levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
have resulted
in global warming and climate change which has resulted in significant
impacts on the global and local environment such as extreme weather
events,changes in rainfall patterns,frequent droughts and even floods.
C) Food Insecurity
According to statistical data,food insecurity affects one billion people
across the world and water being a significant requirement for
agricultural production. Rural people are very dependent on rainfall
supply for agricultural purposes. The population also plays a major role
as there is a higher demand for food sources.
D) Water Scarcity
Fresh water scarcity is a major environmental problem of the 21 st
century and also with a growing population,it has placed an increasing
demand of the Earth’s limited freshwater. The availability of water is
also threatened by climate change such as drought. Also the high
demand for water ,poor water management and water quality threatens
the continued water availability.
E) Population Growth
According to statistical data,there are 7.5 billion people on Earth and still
growing. This is a major problem for countries and places which are
developing such as Africa and this also places stress on environmental
resources such as water,food,housing and energy.
* These are key global environmental challenges and issues which have
emerged during this era. It is important to emphasize your explanation and
ensure your wording is correct
3.
Discuss how you can apply five (5) NGO principles of environmental
education in teaching an environmental education topic of your choice.
[10]
Assessment guide: Your chosen topic has to be an environmental issue that
environmental education will be responding to. You need to list the five
principles and for each principle explain how you will fully incorporate it into
the chosen topic.
