The Aims of Environmental Education
Environmental Education is:
a multi-disciplinary approach to learning that develops the knowledge, awareness, attitudes, values and skills that will enable individuals and the community to contribute towards maintaining and improving the quality of the environment.
Learning to Care for Our Environment: Me Ako ki te Tiaki Taiao:
A National Strategy for Environmental Education, page 9
The aims of Environmental Education are for students to develop:
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awareness and sensitivity to the
environment and related issues;
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knowledge and understanding of the
environment and the impact of people
on it;
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attitudes and values that reflect
feelings of concern for the environment;
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skills involved in identifying, investigating,
and problem solving associated with
environmental issues;
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a sense of responsibility through
participation and action as individuals,
or members of groups, whānau, or iwi, in
addressing environmental issues. |
Environmental issues related to a sustainable future are often complex. Multidisciplinary holistic teaching and learning approaches are therefore appropriate for meeting the aims of environmental education.
The aims and their interactive nature are illustrated below.
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