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Exploring Environmental Education beyond the Classroom
A workshop for teachers of ICSE, CBSE and SSLC schools: 9-11 July 2009

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The Indian Supreme Court passed a law in 2004 which mandates all Indian schools to compulsorily and immediately include a subject on environmental studies in all grades from primary to high school. Since the introduction of the subject teachers have been at a loss being confined to the classroom, text book and a syllabus to complete within a given time. A complete lack of teaching techniques, teaching aids, and application to explain environmental concepts to students has made environmental education another burden to teachers and to students in a system that is overloaded.

This workshop for teachers will provide the opportunity to find new skills and share what has worked and what needs to change. This is a workshop for enthusiastic teachers, coordinators and facilitators with a passion for educating and motivating kids. It aims to help young professionals develop their skills and knowledge so they can inspire children and others more effectively.

The purpose of the workshop is to demonstrate to the teachers how the outdoors can be utilized to Introduce, strengthen, and emphasize concepts of the environmental education curriculum. Through classroom sessions, games and field studies, we will explore the curriculum, teaching techniques, and classroom activities that can help kids learn about the wonders of nature and their environment. As part of the workshop we will help identify some simple methods and techniques for teaching environmental education in the outdoors and the workshop will also familiarize the participants with some of the environmental issues of the city of Bengaluru.

Teachers will learn from Naturalists, Social scientists, Environmental lawyers, Community health specialists and Community leaders. Teachers will also be provided with a resource kit.

Workshop Dates: 9th, 10th and 11th July 2009
Duration of workshop: 2 and ½ days
Venue: ESG office
Registration Fees: Rs 750/-(Non Refundable)

For more details contact:
Bhargavi S.Rao,
Environment Support Group
#1572, 36th Cross,
Outer Ring Road,
Banashankari 2nd Stage,
Bangalore -70

Tel: 91-80-26713559/26713560/26713561
Mob: 9448377401
Email: bhargavi@esgindia.org
Website: www.esgindia.org

ESG is an independent not-for-profit organisation that promotes the cause of environmental and social justice through research, documentation, advocacy, training and campaign support. We aim to support the rights of local communities and voiceless ecosystems in a responsible, progressive manner that keeps contextual complexities in mind.

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