Environmental education within the right to education framework

The incorporation of environmental education (EE) into the framework of the right to education that has been established is being more recognized as being of utmost importance in light of the growing environmental issues. The purpose of this study is to address the important need to align environmental education (EE) with present educational demands. This will ensure that environmental awareness and sustainability are intrinsic components of educational curriculum all over the world. The purpose of this study is to investigate the manner in which EE is currently included into the framework of the right to education, with the intention of determining both the areas of strength and those that require development. The research makes use of a mixed-methods methodology, which blends qualitative insights acquired from interviews with educators and policy makers with quantitative data obtained from a survey of educational institutions located in a variety of locales. There are considerable discrepancies between urban and rural contexts in terms of resource allocation, curriculum creation, and teacher training, according to the analysis, which demonstrates that the implementation of EE takes place in a diverse terrain. A significant discovery is that even while EE is technically acknowledged in educational regulations, its actual implementation continues to be inconsistent. This is frequently reliant on the resources available in the local community as well as the dedication of the institution. Following the conclusion of the study, recommendations are provided for educational practitioners and policymakers, with an emphasis placed on the requirement for an approach to EE that is both more structured and accessible to all individuals. These findings provide a contribution to the larger conversation on sustainable education and bring to light the critical need for coordinated strategies that guarantee every kid has access to quality environmental education as part of their fundamental right to get an education.

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E-Learning and Digital Media
Published
2024-09-02
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https://doi.org/10.1177/20427530241276139
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2
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Human Rights and Development
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Environmental education within the right to education framework

Deepak Kumar Sahoo, Debasis Sundaray, Bhavana Sharma
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E-Learning and Digital Media
Human Rights and Development
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Environmental education within the right to education framework

Deepak Kumar Sahoo, Debasis Sundaray, Bhavana Sharma
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Abstract

The incorporation of environmental education (EE) into the framework of the right to education that has been established is being more recognized as being of utmost importance in light of the growing environmental issues. The purpose of this study is to address the important need to align environmental education (EE) with present educational demands. This will ensure that environmental awareness and sustainability are intrinsic components of educational curriculum all over the world. The purpose of this study is to investigate the manner in which EE is currently included into the framework of the right to education, with the intention of determining both the areas of strength and those that require development. The research makes use of a mixed-methods methodology, which blends qualitative insights acquired from interviews with educators and policy makers with quantitative data obtained from a survey of educational institutions located in a variety of locales. There are considerable discrepancies between urban and rural contexts in terms of resource allocation, curriculum creation, and teacher training, according to the analysis, which demonstrates that the implementation of EE takes place in a diverse terrain. A significant discovery is that even while EE is technically acknowledged in educational regulations, its actual implementation continues to be inconsistent. This is frequently reliant on the resources available in the local community as well as the dedication of the institution. Following the conclusion of the study, recommendations are provided for educational practitioners and policymakers, with an emphasis placed on the requirement for an approach to EE that is both more structured and accessible to all individuals. These findings provide a contribution to the larger conversation on sustainable education and bring to light the critical need for coordinated strategies that guarantee every kid has access to quality environmental education as part of their fundamental right to get an education.

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Openalex Percentile: Top 10%
Human Rights and Development
2.26
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