alleryWhat should be the main focus of EE?
AExposing students to the natural and social world
BMastering definitions of ecological terms
CPreparing students for a separate EE paper
DTeaching conservation laws and penalties
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Exposing students to the natural and social world
1. The paper states the main focus of EE should be to expose students to the real-life world, natural and social.
2. Learners then analyse, evaluate and draw inferences about environmental problems.
3. Memorising terms or laws, or exam preparation, is not the stated focus.
_Source: NCERT Habitat and Learning position paper, 3.1 Objectives of Environmental Education_
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