Question

Discuss the role of ICT in teaching learning of EVS.

Answer 1

Modern information and communication technology significantly intervenes in the educational process and thus also in the teaching profession. The purpose of this paper is to present the results of empirical research on the use of ICT in the lessons of the environmental studies subject in the first triennium of primary schools in the Republic of Slovenia. Data were collected through a questionnaire and according to protocol. We found that among all of the ICT tools, teachers mostly use the computer. The majority includes its use once a week, most often in mathematics and environmental studies subject. In the observed lessons of environmental studies subject less than half of teachers included the computer in the lessons. This was followed by use of computer and LCD projector, and interactive whiteboard. Among the obstacles that teachers indicate when they try to include ICT in the learning process are insufficient, out of date equipment, lack of time and lack of their own competence.

Answer 2

The main role of Environmental Studies in the society is to provide deeper knowledge about earth’s climate changes, energy resources, pollution, issues that are faced by the environment with various examples and experiments. This will have to result in the protection of human health and earth’s environment.

Implementing modern Information and communication Technology (ICT) in the field of EVS helps in enhancing the understanding over the environment in a better way.

Teachers who teaches EVS can utilize the ICT to propose more and more examples that are collected from the internet portals.

They can make use of internet video portals to provide experimental knowledge on environmental studies.

Use of projectors and computers will increase the ability of practical understanding and illustrations.

ICT can save lot of energy and resources.