Challenges of Environmental Education for Sixth Grade Elementary Students from the Perspective of International Human Rights and Iranian Law

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Law, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

3 Master of International Law, Payame Noor University

Abstract

The right to education and protection of the environment is an example of the third generation of human right which are effective in benefiting sustainable development and any pollution will endanger the life of every creature. The aim of this research is to study the procedures of achieving these rights by teaching environmental protection to sixth-grade elementary school students. This research by using descriptive-analytical-field method is answering this question that what are the challenges and necessities of the environmental education for sixth-grade students? Based on this research, the current environmental education in the educational system is not purposeful and does not create an environment-oriented culture. Research data were collected by studying environmental and human rights documents according to international law and Iranian law, as well as data from examining a questionnaire of 400 students in Tehran in the parsian year 1398. The face validation method and Cronbach’s alpha were used for data reliability and validity, then for data analysis, SPSS and Excel software were used. The results show that having responsible citizens, furtherance of sustainable development can be achieved by teaching methods of environmental protection to students of 11 to 12 years old, who are able to perceive, learn and find solutions, as they can accept responsibility and obey the law, educating them creates a conscious generation with critical thinking and effective in bringing about constructive changes. These can be achieved by having precise educational planning, writing new books, encouraging students to critical thinking, increasing awareness, dialogue and active social participation.

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Journals of Environmental Education and Sustainable Development
Volume 10, Issue 1
December 2021
Pages 143-159

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