A RESOURCE book for primary school teachers on environmental education was launched yesterday by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in partnership with the National Department of Education. WWF forest programme manager Kenn Mondiai said the resource book was a national teacher’s guidebook that catered for primary school students from grades three to eight. “The guide book will equip students with an early insight into conservation and the importance of taking care of the environment,” Mondiai said. “Incorporating theory and field visits for students at an early age builds problem solving skills to some conservation issues.”
Mondiai said the book captured the unique biodiversity of the country and instilled a sense of pride and ownership, connecting young students to their cultural and ecological heritage. “By understanding and appreciating the endemic species and pristine eco-systems, students will value the importance of protecting the environment for future generations,” he said. Mondiai said 150 copies of the book had been delivered to the Gulf educational division and the Nipa-Kutubu administration in the Southern Highlands. “We also delivered copies of the book to the Research Conservation Foundation, The University of Goroka and Eastern Highlands education director,” he said. National Capital District (NCD) executive officer of the governor, Dr. Newton Albert said NCD was looking to partner with the WWF in distributing the resource book to all primary schools within the city. “Education is the platform to instill good values for the young generations of our nation,” Dr. Newton said. Statement/TheNational/PNGEducationNews Also read Comments are closed.
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