Environmental Education

ISBN-13: 9783639332834 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 232 str.

Ursulla Achieng Okoth

Opis

This book has been written for general readership but more specifically for policy makers,curriculum developers and teachers concerned with Environmental Education in Teacher Training Institutions and schools. This book is useful in guiding efforts to reinforce initiatives for the implementation of Environmental Education It discusses worldwide efforts to increase environmental conservation awareness.The author stresses the importance of headteachers role in instructional leadership by interpreting syllabus objectives with teachers, provision of learning resources, supervision of pedagogical methods and appropriate classroom practices,collaboration and creation of conducive learning conditions and role modelling. The book also analyzes student participation and attitudes towards Environmental Education. This book asserts that it is the responsibility of every person to protect our environment for our good today and in the future and that the youth be empowered to participate and make decisions at all times with regards to healthy environment.

O autorze

Ursulla Achieng Okoth PhD Lecturer of Educational Management, Department of Educational Administration, University of Nairobi. Taught Biology in former Kenya Science Teachers College and at secondary school level.Has a wide experience in school administration.Research interest: Education,Development and Environmental Education studies