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- 1. Co - curricularactivities in Environmental Education Dr. (Mrs.) B. Tron
- 2. INTRODUCTION • Co-curricular activities(CCA’s) were earlier known as extra curricular activities(ECA). • Co-curricular development can facilitate in the development of various domains (cognitive, affective and psychomotor) of mind. • They also facilitate the different personality aspects such as social, moral, aesthetic development. • Creativity, enthusiasm, and positive thinking are some of the facets of personality development , these can be supplemented by CCA s.
- 3. MEANING • Co-curricular activitiesgenerally mean that , there are some activities taken up during academic period but are not academic works, at the same time they can facilitate the development of the child. • Co- curricular activities, therefore are activities that have to be done or performed along with the curricular activities.
- 4. Definitions • Oxford Dictionary- Co-curricular activities are defined as the activities that enables to supplement and complement the curricular or main syllabi activities. • Co-curricular refers to activities, programs, and learning experiences that complement, in some way, what students are learning in school—i.e., experiences that are connected to or mirror the academic curriculum.
- 5. CCA in EE •In the context of Environmental education CCA’s can nurture the scientific knowledge among students. • Environmental education lays more emphasis on development of attitudes; skills, and values hence co-curricular activities are an effective means of achieving the objectives of the affective domain. • Field trip, collection, exhibition, film shows, video shows, eco club activities are some of the examples. • CCA’s are useful in developing the students’ interest towards Environmental science and education.
- 6. Fieldtrip • A fieldtrip is an outdoor lesson in action. • A field trip is a planned visit to a point outside the classroom setting for proper understanding about basic environmental concepts along with development of attitudes and skills necessary for environmental protection.
- 7. BENEFITS OF FIELDTRIP • Many of the scientific concepts require first hand experience outside the classroom setting for proper understanding • It gives opportunities to collect samples, verify hypotheses and interpret experience • It bridges gap between theoretical concepts and reality • It can stimulate sensory organs(smell, touch, see, hear) • It bring joyful experience in learning environment • It reduces the monotony of regular classroom teaching.
- 8. COLLECTION • According tothe Oxford dictionary - ‘Collection is the process of collecting something, it may or may not related to course work”. • It is a very important step in environmental studies. Activities like field trip helps students to collect samples.
- 9. BENEFITS OF COLLECTION Collectionwork helps to gather information. It develops keen observation skill. It helps students to verify hypotheses by verifying collected materials.
- 10. EXHIBITION • An Exhibitionis an organized presentation and display of selected items. • Exhibition is generally classified into two, Art Exhibition and Science Exhibition. • Students made items like painting, drawings, crafts, SUPW items are the main exhibition materials in art exhibition. • Science exhibition is also known as science fair. Here students exhibit science projects, reports, display board, science related charts, still and working models
- 11. BENEFITS OF EXHIBITION •Exhibition enables the students to express themselves or their ideas through the different creations and exhibits. • Through organization of exhibition and presentation students develop leadership qualities. • Develop the skill of co-ordination and co- operation in different situations • Environmental projects, reports and presentation helps students gain in-depth knowledge about environmental issues.
- 12. FILM SHOWS &VIDEOS • In the context of Environmental education , It is the process of showing films related to environmental issues. • The Cove, Butterfly, Blue vinyl, Clouds of smoke … etc. are the famous environmental films that are shown in schools.
- 13. BENEFITS OF FILMSHOWS • Films which have the theme of importance of nature, can develop interest in environmental studies. • Environmental issues related films helps to convey the messages of the need of environmental protection. • It provide a joyful experience in learning and to gain awareness about Nature and Environment • It helps in making abstract concepts clear, as everything can be visualized and explained in detail.
- 14. ECO CLUBS • Ecoclub or green club is a voluntary group which promotes the participation of students in learning about, and improving their environment. A green club is a means by which students and youth can organize themselves to learn more on this issue, and also take action to improve their immediate environment. • Eco clubs play an important role in creating environmental awareness among public and students in particular. • It is the platform of knowledge about environment . • Road cleaning , putting up campaign boards , planting flowering trees and shadow trees in road sides • Organize seminar, debates, lectures and popular talk and environmental issues in schools Organize rallies, marches, human chains, and street theatre in public places, taking short films are the common activities of eco club
- 15. BENEFITS OF ECOCLUBS • Eco club activities help to educate the students about their environment. • They can be beneficial in developing a clean and green consciousness among students through various innovative methods. • It helps to mobilize students towards scientific enquiry into environmental problems • It motivates students to put in effort to preserve environment. • It also motivates students how to imbibe habits and life style for minimum waste management.
- 16. Environmental Games • Gamesand play help in keeping good health, mental balance, emotional control, social qualities development. • Centre of Environmental Education, Ahmadabad has initiated the use of games in the field of environment. • Games like ‘Web of Life’ help in inter-relating various aspects of nature and visually communicate the concept of ‘Web Of Life’. • In this activity, children will learn about food webs, discovering the many ways that plants and animals of a forest ecosystem are connected. • E.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OM9GdUb6zE
- 17. Environmental Songs • Songsand poems about Nature, Environment, Living Beings, and Beauty of Universe have always been a source of inspiration and knowledge. E.g. Mother Earth Song • Songs about nature and the environment can inspire individuals to admire nature and in turn contribute towards its preservation. Environmental songs like any other category of songs (victory songs, spiritual songs etc. ) reflects and affects faith and values. • Thus, environmental education can be imparted effectively and interestingly to the students with the help of songs.
- 18. Nature Conservation Work massiveplantation cleaning of water bodies preservation of forest Conservation of natural resources These activities can help in developing spirit of environmental awareness. These activities can be conducted by educational institutions, scouts and guides, eco clubs and other school’s environmental associations, etc.
- 19. Different Environmental Competitions Competitionshelp in realizing the desired objectives of environmental education. Drawing and Painting Competitions, Essay Writing Competitions, General Knowledge Competitions, Quiz Competitions, Debates, Inter-School Beautification Competitions, Paper Reading Competitions, Photography Competitions, Philately Competitions, Plays, Poster Competitions, Slogan Writing Competitions, Environmental Message Competition, Song and Poem Competitions
- 20. CONCLUSION • Co-curricular activitiesare the true practical experience received to students . The theoretical knowledge gets strengthened when a relevant Co-curricular activity is organized . In the context of Environmental education Co- curricular activities have an important role . Through the practical experience students acquire knowledge, and they use the knowledge in their life also.
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Editor's Notes
- #5 https://www.edglossary.org/co-curricular/
- #13 https://www.slideshare.net/sana1718/co-curricular-activities-in-environmental-education
- #15 Ref - http://ncsecoclub.blogspot.com/2016/09/what-is-eco-club-and-its-main-objective_20.html?m=1