Enviromental Education and Networking in Mafeteng Primary Schools: A Participatory Approach

Authors : Constance BITSO

Pages : 30-40

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Publication Date : 2006-03-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This paper explores a participatory process of Environmental Education insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(EE); networking in Mafeteng primary schools. It gives an overview of the existing EE efforts in Lesotho, particularly the models schools of the National Curriculum Development Centre. It also provides information about Lesotho Environmental Information Network as the body that drove the networking process. The paper discusses cycles of the participatory process undertaken for the EE networking in Mafeteng schools, including identification of problems, problem solving, and reflective workshop and study tour. Finally the paper outlines issues that emerged in participatory EE networking, which include school governance, teachers’ existing knowledge, and communication, decision-making and power relations.
Keywords : Environmental Education, Lesotho Environmental Information Network, Mafeteng Schools, EE networking