Environmental Education

Paper Code: 
24AEDU300
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Hours: 
Contact Hours (30) + Independent work (20) + Others (10) = Total Hours (60)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the student to

  1. explain the concept of Environment and the problems concerning environment through multi-disciplinary approach.
  2. develop environmental consciousness in their students.
  3. develop the skills of planning and organizing Ecological activities in the schools so that the children can be equipped to play their role in protection and enrichment of environment.
  4. conduct local surveys, arrange field trips and Environmental games and related activities.
  5. develop environmental awareness among the students.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24AEDU300

Environmental    Education

(Theory)

CO 19: Explain the concept of environment, ecology and bio diversity.

CO 20: Elaborate the concepts related to environmental education

CO 21: Analyse the role of Environment Protection Act 1986 and Biodiversity Act and EHS programmes in protection of environment.

CO 22: Discuss natural resources and its depletion and conservation.

CO 23: Propose solutions    to various types of Environmental Pollution.

CO 24: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

Teaching strategies: Interactive Lectures, Project, Field trip Learning strategies:

Self learning assignments, Field observation, Report writing.

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test-

week 6, Report presentation, Assignments Summative Assessment (70%): Semester end examinations.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Environment & Ecology
  • Concept of environment and Ecology
  • Concept of ecosystem, components of ecosystem & their interdependence, major ecosystem of the world (Grassland, Fresh water & Forest ecosystem)
  • Concept of Bio-diversity & sustainable ecosystem

 

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Environmental Education
  • Meaning, objectives, importance of environmental education
  • Principles of environmental education
  • Scope of environmental education
  • Methods of creating environmental awareness through formal, informal and non-formal education

 

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Environmental Pollution
  • Concept of pollution
  • Types of pollution: Air, Soil, Water & Noise pollution, their causes, effects, monitoring and control.

 

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Environmental Health & Safety
  • Scope of EHS Programme, Elements, Models and Guidelines
  • Environmental Protection Act, 1986, Biodiversity Act 2002

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Natural Resources
  • Definition & classification of natural resources
  • Depletion of natural resources: causes and measures for conservation of natural resources

Sessional work (Any one):

  1. Prepare a scrap-book along with suggestions of student-teacher related to environmental problems.
  2. Plan out any one group activity related to environment and prepare a detail report.

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Dr. M.T.V. Nagaraju, Dr.CH.Ranvinder (2020) Environmental Education. Neelkamal Publication
  • Asthana, D. (2019). Environmental Science. S Chand and co limited
  • Jha, P. (2011). Environmental Science. Oxford Book Company
  • Sharma, P. (2007), Ecology and environment. Rastogi publications

 

References: 
  • Bedydo, M.L: Global Ecology, Progress publishers, McGraw.
  • Clapham, W.B.: Natural Ecosystem: Macmillan and Co. London.
  • Pal, B.P.: “National Policy on Environment”, Deptt. Of Environment, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
  • Sharma, R.A.: Educational Environment, R. Lall Book Depot, Meerut.
  • Simmons, I.G.: “The Ecology and Natural Resources”, Edword Arnold, London.

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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