Enviromental Education and Networking in Mafeteng Primary Schools: A Participatory Approach

Year 2006, Volume: 7 Issue: 1, 30 - 40, 01.03.2006

Constance Bıtso

Abstract

This paper explores a participatory process of Environmental Education (EE) networking in Mafeteng primary schools. It gives an overview of the existing EE efforts in Lesotho, particularly the models schools of the National Curriculum Development Centre. It also provides information about Lesotho Environmental Information Network as the body that drove the networking process. The paper discusses cycles of the participatory process undertaken for the EE networking in Mafeteng schools, including identification of problems, problem solving, and reflective workshop and study tour. Finally the paper outlines issues that emerged in participatory EE networking, which include school governance, teachers’ existing knowledge, and communication, decision-making and power relations.

Keywords

Environmental Education, Lesotho Environmental Information Network, Mafeteng Schools, EE networking