028713 Environmental Education

This subject develops an understanding of the nature of the total environment – natural, social, political and economic. Students acquire an understanding and awareness of the way humans interact with their environment and the impact these demands have on the environment. Through environmental education, students can acquire appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes which enable them to participate in environmental decision making in an informed manner. In this subject, topical environmental issues are discussed using a variety of strategies. As prospective primary teachers, students are able to develop appropriate learning programs which demonstrate the cross-curricula nature of environmental education. Assignments are based around students identifying an environmental issue of personal importance or interest and, through investigation of this issue, the development of an action plan.