The Current Status and Tasks for the Future of Environmental Education in the Tama River

Abstract

This study analysed the current status and it's problems for environmental education of elementary and junior high school in the Tama River basin, and examines methodologies for environmental education. The results are as follows; Environmental education now in effect consists of nature observation and beautification activities as part of the school curriculum. The educational contents reflects regional variations in the lower reaches, middle reaches and upper reaches. Insufficient school hours and lack of appropriate textbooks were hindering factors. Based on the results of this study, it is necessary to establish the program suggesting methodology and contents for environmental education.