_______ deal with the interrelationships of human beings with their en...
The environment generally refers to the surroundings of an individual, including social and the natural environment, for example, culture, school, family, land, water, air, etc.
- At the primary level, children must be taught through an integrated approach rather than teaching in parts. At the primary level, we shouldn't teach students the concepts in isolation.
- We should teach them concepts and processes in an integrated manner to explore the other aspects of a specific subject matter and find the connection among them.
Key Points
Environmental studies:
- It includes the study of the relationship of humans with other aspects affecting their life
- It also studies how humans can contribute positively to bring the desired changes in our environment.
- It emphasizes the development of a scientific attitude so that students can develop their own concepts of the environment.
- It is more concerned with the scientific attitude to explore, investigate, and develop an understanding of our naturally occurring environment.
- Social Studies and Social Science together constitute the Environmental Studies which are generally taught at the primary level through integrated and thematic approaches.
Hint
Therefore, it is concluded that environmental studies deal with the interrelationships of human beings with their environment and include their contribution to bringing desirable changes in their surroundings.
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