EED2601 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE GUIDELINE) 2025 - DUE 23 April 2025

QUESTION 1 Key Concepts in Environmental Education (20 marks) 1.1 Define environmental education as proposed by the IUCN. (4 marks) 1.2 Explain the shift from nature studies to environmental education (4 marks) 1.3 Describe the holistic environment and its components as outlined In the study guide. (4 marks) 1.4 List the four major interrelated components of environmental education. (4 marks) 1.5 Explain how the principles of the Tbilisi Declaration can be applied in a classroom setting to promote environmental awareness. (4 marks) QUESTION 2 Sustainable Development and Global Initiatives (20 marks) 2.1 Discuss the differences between the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the context of environmental education. (5 marks) 2.2 Define sustainability and describe two activities you could do with your learners to contribute to sustainability. (5 marks) 2.3 Examine the implications of the Anthropocene for sustainability and environmental education. (5 marks) 2.4 Analyse the role of environmental education in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. (5 marks) QUESTION 3 Responding to Diverse Learner Needs (20 marks) 3.1 Identify and list the different learning styles mentioned in environmental education. (4 marks) 4 3.2 Explain the concept of multiple intelligences and how it relates to environmental education. (4 marks) 3.3 Illustrate how you would adapt your teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles in an environmental education lesson. (4 marks) 3.4 Apply the principles of multiple intelligences to design an activity that addresses environmental issues. (4 marks) 3.5 Analyse the impact of diverse learner needs on the effectiveness of environmental education programs. (4 marks) QUESTION 4 Practical Applications and Contexts in Environmental Education (20 marks) 4.1 Create a lesson plan that integrates the three pillars of sustainable development (environmental, social and economic) for a high school class. (9 marks) 4.2 Mention how you would develop a project proposal that uses the Concentric circles model of sustainable development to address a local environmental issue. (6 marks) 4.3 Propose a strategy to integrate indigenous knowledge systems into environmental education curriculum. (5 marks) QUESTION 5 Evaluation and Critical Thinking in Environmental Education (20 marks) 5.1 Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development in promoting sustainable practices globally. (5 marks) EED2601/101 5 5.2 Assess the role of environmental education in mitigating climate change impacts, providing specific examples. (5 marks) 5.3 Evaluate the success of an environmental education initiative in your community, considering various learner needs and contexts. (5 marks) 5.4 Assess the importance of cultural diversity in environmental education and its impact on learner engagement. (5 marks)