, 1. The IUCN defines environmental education as follows:
Environmental education is a process during which values are discovered
and concepts are explained 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]
Environmental education is a process of recognizing values and clarifying
concepts to develop skills and attitudes necessary to understand and
appreciate the interrelatedness among man, his culture, and his
biophysical surroundings.
Environmental education also entails practice in decision making and self
–formulation of a code of behaviour about issues concerning
environmental quality.
Consider the environment in its totality – naturally, socially, economically,
and politically, and be a continuous, lifelong process.
Be interdisciplinary in its approach – involving all subjects and examining
major environmental issues from a local to an international perspective.
Focus on current and potential situations while considering their historical
background. Promote the value of cooperation in resolving environmental
problems. Consider environmental issues in plans for development. Enable
learners to play a role in planning their learning experiences and making
decisions. Relate environmental sensitivity, knowledge, skills, and values
clarification to every age and help learners to discover the symptoms and
causes of environmental problems. Emphasise the complexity of
environmental problems and thus the need for critical thinking skills.
Utilise a broad array of educational approaches to teaching and learning
and stress everyone’s responsibility towards the environment
(Engleson,1991: 77).
1.2 Identify two (2) NGO Principles that relate to this definition
and explain how they can be used to promote behavioural
change.
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