Environmental studies has become a mandatory course at
graduate level in all branches. However, there is lack of properly trained
teachers in environmental science and technology.
Environmental Studies is a vast subject with many diverse topics requiring basic knowledge of
physics, chemistry and microbiology. It deals with study of air, water, soil, flora
and fauna and impact of human activities . Moreover, as the subject is closely
related to human health and nature and development projects, it becomes
difficult for the learner to grasp the scope of subject, and for teachers it presents a formidable task to
plan the lecture material with adequate mix of theory and its practical
relevance.
There are graduate and post graduate courses in
environmental science, engineering and technology. However, it is not possible
or affordable for all degree colleges to appoint full time lecturer having degree in Environmental science and technology. Hence, generally this task is handed over to
guest faculty on clock hour or contract basis. In such a system, the teacher is not available
to students for all time to solve their difficulties and timetable has to be
adjusted to suit guest faculty convenience. The college also lacks proper
guidance in environmental awareness activities and projects.
Considering this need Dnyandeep Education & Research
Foundation in Sangli has developed a net based course on Environmental Studies
for Teachers. The course is of six months duration with fees of Rs. 12000/- per
participant and can be completed by graduate teacher of any branch in spare time with
online multimedia learning material.
Dnyandeep Foundation has a resource group of experienced
environmental engineers, scientists and professors, conducted many workshops
and has launched three websites ie www.envis.org, www.green-tech.biz.
The teachers joining this course will be
given reading material, latest field examples and ready presentations on
various environmental topics to enable them in teaching this subject effectively. Moreover, they will be able to interact with other participants through a special environmental information forum and participate in knowledge sharing.
Those who are interested in joining this course may contact info@dnyandeep.net.
The concept of this course is really good. It will help a lot to teachers & others willing to get information in Environmental field
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