Author: Sibaprasad Maity
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03110032
Abstract: Environment covers all those circumstances which assert their influence on the individual since conception to death. Modern humanity has realized the need of ecological conservation and safety of Environment. Public awareness is being created for the protection of life on the Earth. Many programs for a better Environment and conservation of natural resources are being carried out all over the world. The scientific conservation programs are mainly based on the principles of ecology. We can get a better Environment only when everybody especially the children become aware of it.
For the above mentioned purpose, to aware the students, Supreme Court gave an order to introduce Environment studies in the syllabus of degree course in all the states of India. Afterwards, this subject is included in Secondary and Higher Secondary courses.
Now the subject Environmental Studies is regarded as one of the subjects. But it is unfortunate to mention that this subject is not given proper emphasis by the school authorities or teachers. There is not even a dedicated subject teacher to teach the subject. So in maximum cases, this subject is taught by the science or geography teachers. Sometimes, the language teachers are forced to teach environment studies. Naturally they cannot inspire or motivate the students properly. As a result, the plan of the Government to make the students aware of Environment does not reach its goal.
Keywords: Environmental Studies, Environmental Awareness, Curriculum, Secondary Stage.
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