Environmental Education: Module for Pre-Service Training of Teachers and Supervisors for Primary Schools. Environmental Educational Series 5.

Overview & Synopsis

A series of experimental modules for teachers has been developed under the direction of the International Environmental Education Programme (IEEP) of UNESCO. This particular module focuses on the pre-service training of elementary school teachers and supervisors in environmental education. Section 1, Content for Environmental Education, traces the historical and philosophical development of environmental education and provides a knowledge base about the environment and its problems. This includes information on ecosystem dynamics, and the biophysical and sociocultural components of environments. Problems (both natural and human made) arising from interactions in the environment are addressed along with steps which might be taken in dealing with such problems. Section 2, Methodology for Environmental Education, offers strategies for including environmental education in the curriculum and describes some pedagogical approaches. In addition, it discusses evaluation and management of environmental education in the elementary classroom. A bibliography is included. (TW)