DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 2024
EED2601 Environmental Education
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 01
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE: 03 May 2024
ASSIGNMENT TOTAL MARKS: 100
, Activity 1
1.1 In your understanding, define environmental education?
According to the IUCN, Environmental education is the process of recognizing values and
clarifying concepts to develop the 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.
It involves teaching individuals about environmental issues, fostering skills for critical thinking
and problem-solving, and encouraging responsible behaviour towards the environment.
1.2 Explain why environmental education is considered an emerging field with fuzzy
boundaries.
Environmental education is considered an emerging field with fuzzy boundaries due to the
interdisciplinary nature of the subject. It draws from various disciplines such as ecology,
sociology, economics, and ethics, making it challenging to establish clear and distinct
boundaries. Additionally, the evolving nature of environmental issues and the need for
continuous adaptation contribute to the field's dynamic and evolving nature.
1.3 Why is it important for teachers in environmental education to teach learners about
the different notions of environmental education history and how they influence us?
Give examples.
Teachers in environmental education need to teach learners about the different notions of
environmental education history because understanding the historical development of
environmental education provides insights into the evolution of environmental awareness and
action. For example, exploring the influence of movements like conservation, preservation,
EED2601 Environmental Education
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 01
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE: 03 May 2024
ASSIGNMENT TOTAL MARKS: 100
, Activity 1
1.1 In your understanding, define environmental education?
According to the IUCN, Environmental education is the process of recognizing values and
clarifying concepts to develop the 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.
It involves teaching individuals about environmental issues, fostering skills for critical thinking
and problem-solving, and encouraging responsible behaviour towards the environment.
1.2 Explain why environmental education is considered an emerging field with fuzzy
boundaries.
Environmental education is considered an emerging field with fuzzy boundaries due to the
interdisciplinary nature of the subject. It draws from various disciplines such as ecology,
sociology, economics, and ethics, making it challenging to establish clear and distinct
boundaries. Additionally, the evolving nature of environmental issues and the need for
continuous adaptation contribute to the field's dynamic and evolving nature.
1.3 Why is it important for teachers in environmental education to teach learners about
the different notions of environmental education history and how they influence us?
Give examples.
Teachers in environmental education need to teach learners about the different notions of
environmental education history because understanding the historical development of
environmental education provides insights into the evolution of environmental awareness and
action. For example, exploring the influence of movements like conservation, preservation,
