What you'll learn
- Understanding Ethics in Education
- Moral Development and Pedagogy
- Emerging Ethical Challenges in the Digital Age
- Fostering Inclusive Education
- Integrity in Assessment and Evaluation
Requirements
- One has to be a learner for life.
Description
The module actively covers: Educators play a vital role in shaping students' environmental awareness. Teaching environmental ethics means going beyond science lessons; it requires fostering a mindset of sustainability and stewardship. This can be achieved through practical activities such as recycling programs, tree-planting initiatives, and conservation projects, where students can engage directly with the environment. It also involves classroom discussions on issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and sustainable living. By integrating these topics into the curriculum, schools can encourage students to think critically about the impact of human activities on the environment and their role in creating positive change.
Moreover, environmental ethics in education is about instilling values of responsibility, empathy, and long-term thinking. Students should be encouraged to consider the ethical implications of their consumption patterns, lifestyle choices, and community involvement. For example, lessons on energy conservation, reducing waste, and the importance of water conservation can provide students with practical tools to apply ethical environmental practices in their daily lives.
Schools should also model these values by adopting green practices, such as reducing plastic usage, conserving energy, and promoting biodiversity on school grounds. By doing so, they provide a living example of how institutions can operate sustainably, reinforcing the values taught in the classroom.
Incorporating environmental ethics in education ensures that students not only gain knowledge about environmental issues but also develop a deep, personal commitment to protecting the planet. This is crucial as today's students will become tomorrow's leaders, decision-makers, and citizens. By fostering an ethical approach to the environment, education can help pave the way for a more sustainable and just future.
Who this course is for:
- Educators and Parents
Instructor
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Dr. Dheeraj Mehrotra, Regional Head of Adani GEMS Education in India, is a distinguished educational leader and innovator with over three decades of experience transforming education through excellence and innovation. A recipient of the President of India’s National Teacher Award (2006), he is a certified expert in Six Sigma (White and Yellow Belt), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Total Quality Management (TQM). His specialisation encompasses academic audits, school quality assurance and accreditation (SQAA), and implementing Kaizen and 5S in schools. As an accomplished author, Dr. Mehrotra has published over 200 books on various subjects, including computer science, artificial intelligence, digital body language, quality circles, and school management. His contributions also include the development of more than 150 free educational mobile apps for teachers, students, and parents, a feat recognised by the Limca Book of Records and the India Book of Records. Dr. Mehrotra has served as Principal at prestigious institutions such as De Indian Public School in New Delhi, NPS International School in Guwahati, and Kunwar’s Global School in Lucknow. He has also held the position of Education Officer at GEMS in Gurgaon, making significant contributions to the global education community. As a premier UDEMY instructor, Dr. Mehrotra has created over 500 courses that have impacted more than 800,000 learners across 180 countries. Additionally, as the founder and president of the IoT Society of India, he advocates for technology integration in education worldwide.