EVS Teacher Job in Ernakulam

Ernakulam, Kerala Full Time Date: 08 May 2024

Job description

Curriculum Development: Develop and design curriculum materials, lesson plans, and instructional resources for teaching environmental studies. Align curriculum with educational standards and learning objectives to ensure comprehensive coverage of environmental concepts, principles, and skills. Interdisciplinary Approach: Integrate concepts and perspectives from various disciplines, including biology, ecology, geography, sociology, economics, and ethics, into environmental studies instruction. Explore the interconnectedness of environmental issues with social, economic, and political factors. Environmental Awareness: Educate students about environmental issues, such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, and resource depletion. Raise awareness about the impacts of human activities on the environment and the importance of sustainable practices. Ecological Principles: Teach students about ecological principles, including ecosystems, energy flow, nutrient cycling, biodiversity, and ecological resilience. Explore the structure and function of natural systems and the interactions between living organisms and their environments. Conservation and Stewardship: Promote conservation ethics and environmental stewardship by teaching students about the importance of preserving natural resources, protecting ecosystems, and promoting biodiversity. Encourage actions to reduce waste, conserve energy, and mitigate environmental degradation. Sustainable Living: Explore principles of sustainability and sustainable development with students. Teach about sustainable practices in agriculture, energy, transportation, urban planning, waste management, and consumption patterns to foster sustainable lifestyles and communities. Environmental Justice: Discuss environmental justice issues, such as environmental inequality, environmental racism, and the disproportionate impacts of environmental hazards on marginalized communities. Explore social justice perspectives and advocate for equitable and inclusive environmental policies and practices. Outdoor Education: Provide opportunities for outdoor learning and environmental field trips to connect students with nature and foster a sense of place. Conduct nature walks, ecological observations, and hands-on field experiences to enhance environmental learning and appreciation. Citizenship and Advocacy: Empower students to become active citizens and environmental advocates by engaging them in environmental activism, community service projects, and advocacy campaigns. Encourage civic engagement, critical thinking, and informed decision-making on environmental issues. Environmental Education Resources: Utilize a variety of teaching resources, including textbooks, multimedia materials, guest speakers, and online resources, to support environmental studies instruction. Incorporate current events, case studies, and real-world examples to make environmental issues relevant and relatable to students. Project-Based Learning: Implement project-based learning approaches to engage students in meaningful, hands-on environmental projects and investigations. Encourage student-led inquiry, research, and problem-solving on environmental issues of local, national, and global significance. Assessment and Evaluation: Assess student learning and proficiency through a variety of formative and summative assessments, such as quizzes, tests, projects, presentations, and research papers. Use assessment data to monitor student progress, provide feedback, and evaluate student achievement of learning outcomes.