Answer to Question #222388 in English for Zozi

Question

Environmental education /education for sustainability development can occur in diverse learning content.

1. State and describe three different learning context in environmental education/education for sustainable development can take place

2. List and explain three factors that influence our choice of methods for environmental education/ education for sustainable development

3. State and describe three sustainable indigenous knowledge practices.

Answer 1

1.State and describe three different learning context in environmental education/education for sustainable development can take place

• 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.

2.List and explain three factors that influence our choice of methods for environmental education/ education for sustainable development

• Economic development
• Environmental conservation
• Social justice.

 3.State and describe three sustainable indigenous knowledge practices.

• Culture- African communities have rich environmental cultures which can be understood by listening to their myths, taboos, stories, proverbs and beliefs and also by observing their symbols and rituals
• Environment sustainability-African communities practice safe environment management.
• Conservation of plants and animals.