Answer to Question #211544 in English for Zee

Question

State and describe three different learning contexts in environmental education/Education for Sustainable development can take place.

Answer 1

• Be embedded in the curriculum in an interdisciplinary and holistic manner, allowing for a whole-institution approach to policy making.
• Share the values and principles that underpin sustainable development.
• Promote critical thinking, problem solving and action, all of which develop confidence in addressing the challenges to sustainable development.
• Employ a variety of educational methods, such as literature, art, drama and debate to illustrate the processes.
• Allow learners to participate in decision-making on the design and content of educational programmes.
• Address local as well as global issues, and avoid jargon-ridden language and terms.
• Look to the future, ensuring that the content has a long-term perspective and uses medium and long-term planning.
  

Outcomes and characteristics include the following:

• Focus on educational and learning dimensions of sustainable development;
• Innovative development of new and creative solutions to common problems;
• Make a difference and have a tangible impact on those concerned;
• Have a sustainable effect;
• Have the potential for replication;
• Support evaluation in terms of innovation, success and sustainability.