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An Investigation into Different Approaches to Development of
Environmental Studies Curriculum by States
An investigation into different approaches to development of environmental studies
curriculum by states to see how different concepts are integrated to environment at
primary level in different states. The objectives of the programme are; to understand
various approaches followed by different States/UTs in the development of EVS
Curriculum for primary classes; to analyse and understand how the concepts of
science and social science have been integrated at primary level; and to investigate
how the concepts of science and social science are integrated in relation to
environment at primary level. Following the initiative taken by NCERT on the States/
UTs syllabi and textbooks revision, nineteen states have revised their syllabi in the
light of NCF 2005. Analysis of the revised syllabi shows that some states teach EVS
as a separate subject as science and social science from Class III to Class V, whereas
some states have one EVS textbook with separate sections of science and social
science. Also, the selection and presentation of content reflects different approach
to teaching of EVS. In view of this there is a need to understand different approaches
followed by different states in the development of EVS curriculum and textbooks.
The analysis of EVS textbooks for different States shows that different approaches
are followed by States in the development of EVS Curriculum. Manipur teaches
EVS from Class III-V as integrated subject consisting of the component of science
and social science concepts drawn from the immediate environment. Nagaland
teaches EVS from Class III-IV as separate component of science and social science
in one textbook. Maharashtra teaches general science and social sciences as separate
subject from Class III-V.
Group Arithmetic
Group Arithmetic was constituted by NCERT in September 2007 for initiating
steps for the qualitative improvement of teaching and learning of mathematics at
primary level. During 2010-2011 Group Arithmetic published “Teachers training
manual” for Class I and II. The manual has been translated in Hindi. Four teacher
training programmes for the teachers of Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand
and Andhra Pradesh were conducted by Group Arithmetic. The draft of user’s
manual accompanying Mathematics Learning Kit has also been developed. The
work for a book on the compilation of stories, puzzles, rhymes etc. in mathematics
for Class I and II has been initiated.
Environment Education
The department has been entrusted to monitor the implementation of
environmental education by all States/UTs in compliance with the judgment of
Hon’ble Supreme Court. The department has been implementing the environment
education through an infusion model based on the guidelines of NCF-2005. The
project books on environmental education for Classes VI to X have been published
as per the affidavit submitted by the Council to Hon’ble Supreme Court of India
to bring about attitudinal changes among the students in favour of environment.
The project based syllabus for the higher secondary stage has been publised.
The teachers’ handbook for the implementation of project based syllabus is also
being printed. Environment related activities to sharpen the thinking capabilities
of students were held during the 37th JNNSEC at Jaipur.
Meeting of the state officials responsible for the actual implementation of
environment related projects and activities through eco-clubs and the concept
and concerns through the curriculum was held at NIE Campus during March
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