China issues guide to environmental education in schools
( 2003-11-03 09:48)
China's Ministry of Education on Sunday issued a guide to introducing
environmental education at primary and middle schools, making environmental
education an indispensable part of the country's education for young people.
According to the guide, primary and middle schools should not only offer
students knowledge on nature and ecology, but also foster students' skills,
attitudes and values conducive to sustainable development.
The Guide to Environmental Education in Primary and Middle Schools includes
suggestions on activities for different age groups and encourages teaching
involving different subjects and discussion in environmental education.
It also encourages field investigation of environmental problems.
Chinese began to include knowledge of environmental protection into textbooks
for primary and middle school students about two decades ago as fast economic
development affected the environment.
But environmental experts say more efforts are needed to improve the
awareness of the country's environmental protection and sustainable development,
particularly among young people.
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