EED2601 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Education for Sustainable Development Assessment 01
APRIL 23, 2025
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT TOTAL MARKS: [100]
, QUESTION 1
1.1 Define environmental education as proposed by the IUCN. (4 marks)
According to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature),
environmental education is a process that helps individuals gain
awareness of the environment and its associated challenges. It
develops the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary to make
informed decisions and take responsible actions to improve and protect
the environment.
1.2 Explain the shift from nature studies to environmental education. (4
marks)
Nature studies primarily focused on observing and understanding
plants, animals, and natural landscapes. Over time, the focus shifted to
environmental education, which is broader and more interdisciplinary.
It includes the study of human impact on the environment,
environmental problems, and the promotion of sustainable living. This
shift reflects the need to address global environmental crises and to
encourage action-oriented learning.
1.3 Describe the holistic environment and its components as outlined in
the study guide. (4 marks)
The holistic environment refers to the interconnectedness of all
elements of the environment—natural, artificial, social, and spiritual. Its
components include:
Natural environment (e.g., air, water, plants, animals)
Education for Sustainable Development Assessment 01
APRIL 23, 2025
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT TOTAL MARKS: [100]
, QUESTION 1
1.1 Define environmental education as proposed by the IUCN. (4 marks)
According to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature),
environmental education is a process that helps individuals gain
awareness of the environment and its associated challenges. It
develops the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary to make
informed decisions and take responsible actions to improve and protect
the environment.
1.2 Explain the shift from nature studies to environmental education. (4
marks)
Nature studies primarily focused on observing and understanding
plants, animals, and natural landscapes. Over time, the focus shifted to
environmental education, which is broader and more interdisciplinary.
It includes the study of human impact on the environment,
environmental problems, and the promotion of sustainable living. This
shift reflects the need to address global environmental crises and to
encourage action-oriented learning.
1.3 Describe the holistic environment and its components as outlined in
the study guide. (4 marks)
The holistic environment refers to the interconnectedness of all
elements of the environment—natural, artificial, social, and spiritual. Its
components include:
Natural environment (e.g., air, water, plants, animals)
