School Curriculum

The concept of environmental education is not a new one as a major part of human knowledge is derived from nature. Environment pollution in different forms continues to trouble us but environmental education makes it possible for us to understand the clear outcome of human activity on the environment. Those who want to pursue environmental education seriously shall also study related disciplines that include physical science, biological science, social science and applied science. Environmental education courses can be pursued at Graduate and Post-graduate levels.

Indian laws on education don’t impress today’s smart young students. The plan of the government is to introduce a common curriculum for Class 12 Maths and Science. This has met with opposition from the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Let’s not forget, the NCERT is the body responsible for preparing school text books and curriculum. The push for a common curriculum for maths and science, made by the Council of School Board of Education (COBSE), is seen as a transgression of role by the council. A letter by Prof G Ravindra, Director NCERT, to the CBSE president states that the COBSE does not have the right to conduct the curriculum revision exercise, since curriculum preparation and revision has been the right and forte of NCERT since years.