Home » Analyzing the state of education report for India 2023: Insights & implications for schools
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| Until recently, academics only centered around conventional subjects; however, there has now been widespread recognition of the need to integrate core facets of climate change education into the school curriculum. ‘Seeds of Change - State of the Education Report for India 2023’ is UNESCO New Delhi Regional Office’s fifth annual flagship report which highlights this dynamic blend of education and climate change in India, emphasizing the key lessons that schools should draw from it.
Why is this report considered a crucial document for academic institutions? It outlines how the integration of climate change education via curricular shifts, effective teacher training and pedagogical approaches empowers young learners with knowledge and skills needed to actively engage in creating climate solutions.
In today’s newsletter, we highlight the key takeaways of the State of the Education Report for India 2023 and discuss 4 practical ways in which schools can initiate a curriculum attuned to climate concerns. |
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| The report states that one of the most challenging issues that India’s education sector is grappling with is the consequence of climate change through infrastructure damage, interrupted learning, school closures and adverse health effects on students. While NEP 2020 outlines the importance of holistic and sustainable education, along with NCF 2023, that promotes environmental education across all school levels. Addressing these challenges requires action from schools and teachers to bridge the existing gap in order to integrate climate change education successfully.
Here is a practical guide to the 4 pillars of transformative education to help schools holistically embed climate change concepts: |
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Greening Schools
A ‘green school’ is a learning institution that supports Education for
Sustainable Development (ESD) by addressing climate change through its teaching, facilities and operations. Academic institutions must practice ‘the whole-school approach’ that involves integrating climate action across all aspects of managing and operating a school, including teaching, learning, school governance, teacher training and operations.
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Greening Curriculum
The stage-wise integration of climate concepts into school curricula is what ‘green curriculum’ is all about. Schools should incorporate pedagogical approaches like field-based immersive learning, project-based experiential learning, technology-based learning and gamification to boost climate change education across all educational levels.
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Greening Teacher-Training and Education System’s Capacities
Integrate dedicated modules on climate change education within pre-service teacher training programs to empower educators with necessary tools and effective pedagogies to foster a climate-aware learning environment.
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Greening Communities
In addition to providing climate change education to students, the report states that there are opportunities for schools to engage with local institutions and communities to provide them with sector-specific knowledge on climate change, ensuring that all members of a community are involved in shaping climate responses.
The current State of the Education Report acts as a blueprint for schools to incorporate climate change education into curriculums, benefiting not only students, teachers and the society but also securing the well-being of future generations.
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