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Presented by
Dr.R.V.Mahendra Gowda
Principal
Introduction
Green education is a buzz word in this modern era of green engineering and technologies. The go-green approach has permeated into all spheres and education is one amongst such prominent sectors. As it a relatively new concept, many educators and stake holders in education may not be aware of what exactly is the green education. In that perspective this article presents salient features of the green education and lays foundation for broad-line thinking and greater promotion of the concept of green education.
Green education is simply known as an education with greener approach, which employs green technologies for sustainable development and progress of mankind.
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Green Education refers to environmental-friendly and sustainable education. It shall be conducted in a campus that is full of greenery, has natural ambience, promoting thoughts in the minds of students and faculty members, to be transformed into innovative ideas for sustainable education.
The green education shall make use of green teaching tools and techniques, green computing, green IT and green communication systems, which are energy efficient, most effective, sustainable and have minimal or no impact on the environment.
Green Campus
A Green Campus in a higher education community includes several elements that facilitate improving energy efficiency, conserving resources and enhancing environmental quality by educating the students to practice sustainable methods and creating healthy living and learning environments.
Reusable energy, use it twice instead of dissipating into the environment Decreasing the quantum of heating Reduction in CO2 emissions Power conservation Procuring environmental-friendly hardware Running the hardware and related appliances at lower clock frequency Optimising cooling Recycling the wastes generated Promoting eco-systems and environmental protection Adopting green and renewable energy systems
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The need to green Colleges and Schools is clear. Colleges and schools spend huge sums on energy each year, many spending more on energy than school supplies.
A growing body of research indicates that indoor air quality has a pronounced effect on the health, well-being and productivity of occupants. This is particularly true of young people who are more sensitive to pollutants. Improving ventilation and the heating/cooling systems can help prevent asthma and sickness as well as increase student performance. A healthy environment and indoor air quality need to be considered vital components of any green education system.
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Green Classroom
Green Classrooms are those in which the faculty members and students practice to follow the following greener approaches:
Use energy efficient lighting systems inside classrooms. The construction of classrooms shall be planned in such a way that each classroom shall receive a maximum natural light. Practice e-learning and virtual classroom teaching techniques and smart classrooms to the extent possible. Use environmental-friendly computer systems and other teaching aids such as LCD, OHP, multimedia tools and hardware, which are energy efficient. Use dustless chalk to reduce air pollution within the classroom. Turn off water faucets tightly, after use and whenever not used. Unplug electronic devices at the end of the work or towards closing of the day. Turn off lights when leaving a classroom or conference hall or office, etc.
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Go for paperless communication and correspondence wherever possible. Use both sides of paper to reduce its consumption, leading to conservation of natural resources. Use recycled paper whenever possible to reduce environmental pollution. Use scrap paper for art projects and practice work, for creating a sustainable classroom. Use environmentally-safe cleaning supplies (Using non-toxic cleaning supplies ensure healthier buildings and healthier occupants.) Ban plastic water bottles. (Encourage students and staff to bring in reusable water bottles, and refill them from the drinking water throughout the day.) Decorate your classroom with plants and flowers. Adopt-a-Plant to help purify indoor air.
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Green spaces are perfect surroundings for outdoor learning, where engaging with nature can lead to enhanced connectedness to nature and increased environmental knowledge 'green education.
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A systems thinking is one of the consequences of our guiding principle, "Nature Is Our Teacher".
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