Don to LASUED: introduce Environmental Education
Prof. Moshood Lawal of the Department of Sociological Sciences, Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), has emphasised the need for the institution to introduce an undergraduate degree programme in environmental
- By Temitayo Seidu,
Prof. Moshood Lawal of the Department of Sociological Sciences, Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), has emphasised the need for the institution to introduce an undergraduate degree programme in environmental education, B.Sc. Ed. Environmental Education.
This, he said, would help to produce graduates who will serve as catalysts for community, transformation and national development.
Lawal delivered the maiden inaugural lecture of LASUED. It had as theme: “Nurturing Eco-Conscious And Socially Just Citizen: My Scholarly Journey in Social Studies and Environmental Education.”
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He noted that environmental education was, therefore, all about helping everyone understand the natural world and people’s deep connection with it.
According to him, educating students to become responsible citizens and caretakers of the earth was far more than an academic subject, but one of the most meaningful human endeavours.
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“At its core, environmental education encourages us to become aware of important issues like climate change, pollution, and the loss of biodiversity.
“It is not just about facts; it is about developing a sense of responsibility and care for the planet,” he said.
The don noted that the relationship between social studies and environmental education reflected a deeply interconnected and mutually reinforcing one.
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“This emphasises the importance of understanding the social, economic, political, and cultural dimensions of environmental issues.
“Social studies, therefore, provides a vital platform for the integration of environmental education by contextualising environmental challenges within human societies and fostering critical thinking about sustainability and environmental justice,” he said.
He underscored the need for a comprehensive review of the curricula.
“The universities, colleges and faculties of education responsible for the preparation of pre-service teachers in social studies and environmental education within the Nigerian education system needs this review.
“These institutions must be positioned to produce graduates who will serve as catalysts for community transformation and national development.
“To achieve this, course structures should incorporate interdisciplinary perspectives that integrate technology, environmental studies, and the principles of social studies.
“LASUED should seriously consider introducing an undergraduate degree programme in environmental education, B.Sc. Ed. Environmental Education,” he said.
The Vice Chancellor Prof. Bidemi Bilikis Lafiaji-Okuneye expressed delight at the maiden inaugural lecture in the university. She maintained that the institution wouldcontinue to uphold high academic standards.
