UNADE · Education
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION THEORY
Program Overview
Environmental education has become a key field in recent decades, gaining global relevance in political, social, and educational contexts. It emerged in response to the environmental crisis caused by industrialization and unsustainable consumption patterns. Its main aim is to promote awareness, critical thinking, and responsible behavior toward the environment. It encourages a shift toward a biocentric perspective, highlighting the interdependence between humans and nature. As an interdisciplinary field, it integrates scientific, social, and ethical knowledge. Overall, it is a fundamental tool for building more sustainable and equitable societies.
Students:
Aimed at secondary school, university, and vocational training students interested in environmental issues, sustainability, and social or natural sciences. It is also suitable for young people engaged in environmental activism.
Professionals:
Designed for teachers, educators, and professionals in environmental or social fields who wish to integrate sustainability into their practice. It includes technicians, managers, and NGO members involved in sustainable development.
General Public:
Intended for anyone interested in understanding current environmental problems and adopting more sustainable habits. It is especially useful for citizens committed to environmental protection and ecological values.
- Understand the relevance of environmental education and its role in addressing current global challenges.
- Identify and correctly use specialized terminology related to environmental education.
- Develop critical thinking skills to analyze environmental issues from different perspectives.
- Examine the role of education in responding to environmental problems and promoting sustainable solutions.
- Analyze the historical development and key milestones of environmental education.
- Recognize the main objectives and characteristics of environmental education, drawing general conclusions about its importance.
Study Plan
1. Introduction
- Relevance of environmental education
- Specialized terminology
- Critical thinking
2. Education in the face of environmental problems
3. Historical overview of key milestones in environmental education
4. Objectives of environmental education
5. Characteristics of environmental education
6. General conclusions