Role of teachers in environmental education among school children

Author: Kamlakar Prasad Pandey, Sunita Wathre and Sandeep Pandey

Published On: 2022-11-25

Environmental conservation and management has arisen as a big challenge in front of modern world and can be achieved from early childhood through education and awareness. The role of teachers to develop and nourish attitudes in primary school children for nature’s care and safety has become an important task for a sustainable development. Every nation has to frame such an education policy that environmental studies should be mandatory from nursery classes, and teachers and students should be aware of new challenges and problems related to the global environment. This study highlights the importance of environmental education beginning from early childhood stage. The valuable role of environmental educator in reshaping the young minds for a better integration with nature is discussed. Moreover, the practical knowledge and understanding of environmental terminology and issues among school children are evaluated. Finally, the duties, abatement, and responsibilities related to environmental issues and challenges by government, NGOs and community role in addressing the problems are also addressed.

Key Words: environment conservation, environmental education, environment teacher, sustainable development