Investigating the methods of environmental education and sustainable development in preschool

saeid mazloumian¹ Mohamad Alizadeh Barzyan² Mahnaz Momtazan³

1) Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Payame Noor University
2) Master student in environmental education at Payame Noor University
3) Lecturer of Behbahan Paramedical School

IOI Code : XEBA-GCAKA
Publication : Second National Conference on Futurism in Psychology and Educational Sciences(femconf.ir)
Abstract :
    : In recent years, environmental issues have become one of the most important issues on the world agenda. The problems of pollution, environmental degradation, economic efficiency and national security, global warming, depletion of the ozone layer and the loss of biodiversity have made human beings understand the problems of the environment. Therefore, it is very important to educate children from an early age about environmental protection. The purpose of this documentary study is to examine the methods of environmental education and sustainable development in preschool. For this purpose, first, the meaning and concept of sustainable development and the use of natural resources without disturbing the balance and integrity of ecosystems have been studied. The concept of environmental education, which is based on the principles of sustainability, was then examined. The role of preschool and pre-service teachers in fostering children s thoughts about the environment and nature is described below. The results of research have shown that the more environmental education is done for children at a very young age, the higher the attitude towards the environment and gaining awareness of the environment. It is also essential to prepare teachers before entering the service for their role in educating and educating children about the environment as part of a group whose education is achieved through modeling teachers, and to achieve a higher level of success in achieving sustainable development goals. It is suggested that in order to increase the level of knowledge and information of preschool and pre-service teachers regarding environmental protection and methods of transmitting information to children, educational structures and environmental awareness and understanding of environmental issues, based on the principles of sustainable development.

Keywords : sustainable development environmental education preschool