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Environmental education and awareness among students in India, Japan and Thailand for sustainable development |
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| Creator | Meena Laiphrakpam |
| Title | Environmental education and awareness among students in India, Japan and Thailand for sustainable development |
| Contributor | Sayam Aroonsrimorakot, and Aribam Rama Shanker |
| Publisher | Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University |
| Publication Year | 2562 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Thai Interdisciplinary Research |
| Journal Vol. | 14 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | 48 |
| Keyword | environmental education, Awareness, sustainability, sustainable development |
| URL Website | http://rdi.npru.ac.th |
| Website title | วารสารวิจัยสหวิทยาการไทย |
| ISSN | 2465-3837 |
| Abstract | Introduction: Societies throughout the world establish educational systems in order to develop students, the future citizens,to behave in ways following the norms of the society so that we can all have a better world. Environmental education is onekey which is important for the development of environmental knowledge in students. Sustainability is its main aim in order toshape human behavior, so as to improve the environment in a number of ways. Methods: The article is based on the review ofliteratures available from various sources, both printed and electronic. Objectives: The article aims to establish the backgroundand importance of environmental education for sustainability. It also aims to review the various environmental educationpractices or strategies adopted at present in the education system of di erent countries. The countries included in this articlewere India, Japan and Thailand. Finally the review aims to discover the drawbacks in the environmental education in thesecountries. Results and Discussion: Environmental education has existed in the countries that were studied since the remotepast and was rooted in their ancient tradition for the preservation of nature. When environmental education is included in thecurriculum, students are expected to become increasingly aware of environmental issues, learn to take care of the environmentand acquire skills and motivation to lessen current environmental problems. It was found that integration of environmentaleducation into the school curriculum in India and Thailand is lacking behind in terms of available resources and techniquesof education when compared to Japan. Conclusion: The article concluded that environmental education heightens awarenessamong students, which brings behavioral changes and practice, thereby leading them towards environmental protection forsustainable development. |
