The implementation of Environmental Education in schools

ISBN-13: 9783659649738 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 252 str.

Ramcharan Mesh

Opis

This research report investigates the experiences of teachers of the incorporation of Environmental Education (EE) into schools and the role of environmental clubs in facilitating it. The South African governments efforts, through the Revised National Curriculum Statement (RNCS), to incorporate EE into the present curriculum is extensively outlined in numerous research reports. Its goal is to, seek to create a lifelong learner who is confident and independent, literate, numerate, and multi-skilled, compassionate, with a respect for the environment and the ability to participate in a society as a critical and active citizen (Department of Education, 2002:08). The final aim was to investigate whether the introduction of environmental clubs into school would cause a change to EE implementation in the classroom. Methodologically, this research project was located in the both the quantitative and qualitative paradigms, the participants having comprised teachers and Heads of Departments (HoDs), as well as principals from three schools in the dependent sector, namely government-based schools in the District 6 region in Gauteng province.

O autorze

I completed Honors Degree and Masters Degree in Environmental Education at The University of Johannesburg, in 2009 and 2012 respectively. During this time, I worked as a Geography teacher at an ex-Model C High school. I am still currently employed at this school and I am currently the subject head for the Senior geography phrase.