The National Environmental
      Education
    Action Plan
      for Sustainable Development

                                                      

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

A Message from the Governor General of Jamaica

Foreword

A Mosaic of Voices

CHAPTER ONE - The Need For The Plan

bulletThe Process of Developing the Plan
bulletThe International Context
bulletThe Jamaican Context

CHAPTER TWO - THE VISION FRAMEWORK

bulletThe Vision
bulletEnvironmental Education
bulletRole
bulletGoals
bulletPrinciples
bulletLearning Outcomes
bulletCitizens In A Sustainable Jamaica

CHAPTER THREE - PRIORITY THEMES & KEY ACTORS

bulletPriority Themes
bulletKey Actors
bulletMajor Target Groups

CHAPTER FOUR - ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT I

bulletThe Formal Education System
bulletTeacher Professional Development
bulletPEP Clubs
bulletCurriculum Development & Implementation
bulletSligoville All Age: Integrating Agriculture Throughout The Curriculum

CHAPTER FIVE - ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT II

bulletNational Public Awareness
bulletA Wasted Message
bulletMinistry of Health: A Successful National Awareness Programme
bulletCommunity Learning
bulletManchioneal Cultural Group
bulletNegril Coral Reef Preservation Society
bulletResources & Practices
bulletICWI Group Foundation Science Learning Centre

CHAPTER SIX - PROGRAMME AREAS & ACTIONS

  1. Teacher Professional Development
  2. bulletInitial Teacher Education
    bulletContinuing Teacher Education
    bulletSchool-based Approaches
    bulletBeyond the School Gate  
  3. Curriculum Development
  4. bulletPolicy
    bulletCurriculum Development
    bulletCurriculum Implementation & Resources
  5. National Public Awareness
  6. bulletPublic Awareness Programmes
    bulletEnvironmental Awareness Programmes for Influential Groups
    bulletCapacity Development to Facilitate National Awareness Programme Delivery
    bulletPublic Access to Environment and Sustainable Development Information
  7. Community Learning
  8. bulletLeadership Development & Resource Production
    bulletPolicy Development & Support
    bulletModel Community Learning Programmes for Sustainable Development
    bulletLocal Resources and Information Networks
  9. Resources and Practices
  10. bulletResource Development, Production & Utilization
    bulletAccess To Resources
    bulletModels of Good Practice

CHAPTER SEVEN - MOVING FORWARD

bulletFirst Steps
bulletSetting Priorities
bulletInstitutional Mechanisms & Processes
bulletRole of Partner Organizations & Agencies
bulletA Last Word

APPENDIX I - The National Environmental Education Committee Planning Process: Members & Participants

APPENDIX II - List of Partner Organizations of the National Environmental Education Committee (NEEC)

APPENDIX III - Key Agents Delivering Environmental Education for Sustainable Development Programmes or Services

APPENDIX IV - International & Regional Environmental Treaties to which Jamaica is a Party

Major Documents Page

BACK