EED2601 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2025 – FULLY ANSWERED

EED2601 Assignment 1 Semester 1 Memo | Due 23 April 2025. All questions fully answered. QUESTION 1
Key Concepts in Environmental Education (20 marks)
1.1 Define environmental education as proposed by the IUCN. (4 marks)
1.2 Explain the shift from nature studies to environmental education (4 marks)
1.3 Describe the holistic environment and its components as outlined
In the study guide. (4 marks)
1.4 List the four major interrelated components of environmental
education. (4 marks)
1.5 Explain how the principles of the Tbilisi Declaration can be applied
in a classroom setting to promote environmental awareness. (4 marks)
QUESTION 2
Sustainable Development and Global Initiatives (20 marks)
2.1 Discuss the differences between the Millennium Development Goals
(MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the context
of environmental education. (5 marks)
2.2 Define sustainability and describe two activities you could do with
your learners to contribute to sustainability. (5 marks)
2.3 Examine the implications of the Anthropocene for sustainability and
environmental education. (5 marks)
2.4 Analyse the role of environmental education in achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals. (5 marks)
QUESTION 3
Responding to Diverse Learner Needs (20 marks)
3.1 Identify and list the different learning styles mentioned in
environmental education. (4 marks)
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3.2 Explain the concept of multiple intelligences and how it relates to
environmental education. (4 marks)
3.3 Illustrate how you would adapt your teaching methods to
accommodate diverse learning styles in an environmental education
lesson. (4 marks)
3.4 Apply the principles of multiple intelligences to design an activity
that addresses environmental issues. (4 marks)
3.5 Analyse the impact of diverse learner needs on the effectiveness of
environmental education programs. (4 marks)
QUESTION 4
Practical Applications and Contexts in Environmental Education (20 marks)
4.1 Create a lesson plan that integrates the three pillars of sustainable
development (environmental, social and economic) for a high school
class. (9 marks)
4.2 Mention how you would develop a project proposal that uses the
Concentric circles model of sustainable development to address a
local environmental issue. (6 marks)
4.3 Propose a strategy to integrate indigenous knowledge systems into
environmental education curriculum. (5 marks)
QUESTION 5
Evaluation and Critical Thinking in Environmental Education (20 marks)
5.1 Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the UN Decade of Education
for Sustainable Development in promoting sustainable practices
globally. (5 marks)
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5.2 Assess the role of environmental education in mitigating climate change
impacts, providing specific examples. (5 marks)
5.3 Evaluate the success of an environmental education initiative in
your community, considering various learner needs and contexts. (5 marks)
5.4 Assess the importance of cultural diversity in environmental
education and its impact on learner engagement. (5 marks)
TOTAL: 100 MARKS