Exploring Rabat : environmental education through educational walks

Abstract

After considering the implication of environmental education on school practices, the study focuses on the infusion of environmental education principles in school curricula. The project aims at producing an environmental education pack for teachers to conduct pro-environmental activities with primary school children. The pack is built around a set of walks around Rabat. "Rabat: Malta's Necropolis" seeks to familiarise both teachers and pupils with various characteristics of the social, historical and natural aspects particular to Rabat. The approach adopted focuses on utilizing walks to infuse environmental education principles within different areas of the primary school curriculum. Five itineraries are suggested, each focusing on particular dimensions of the Maltese environment. The teacher's pack" Exploring Rabat: Environmental Education Through Educational Walks", includes routes to be taken, and suggested activities that could be used as an introduction to the walks, on-site and as a follow-up. The dissertation also includes feedback on the design and the educational value of the package.