Coie (1999, p.779) states that "the behaviour of a child during adolescence has a direct correlation with their environment." ... Formal Learning takes place in an educational environment and is mainly delivered by schools and colleges. Non Formal Learning occurs in a formal learning environment, but that is not formally recognised e.g. workshops. ... This leaves 50 to 70 percent explained by the environment which shows the impact of their surroundings on children and young people. ... It is likely to include people from professional backgrounds including social work, health, education, youth ...

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An analysis of practice will then help evaluate its effectiveness at reaching the fundamental aim of helping students understand, appreciate and care for the environment. ... It is generally accepted within theory that education related to the environment comprises of three core elements or 'threads' and that often teaching strategies are characterised by their relationship with one of these threads which are outlined below (Palmer,1998): Education About the environment: Basic knowledge and understanding of the environment and human interactions. Education For the environment: N...

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They must act as a parent, (In loco parentis) for some students school is often the only place to provide a warm, safe, comfortable environment. ... They also serve as a promoter of health often recognizing potential health problems - poor eyesight or hearing problems, speech defects, disease, poor hygiene, etc. ... A supportive environment allows student's to develop a positive attitude towards learning for life focusing on the philosophy of Axiology (Ryan &Cooper, p. 304). ... As far as creating a positive environment a teacher should be able to recognize the individual differences ...

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This program was held in a health education room during patients' tea time. ... As Wall suggested, "Learning is promoted best in an informal learning environment where participants have a great deal of control over their learning " (2000, pg. 59). The learning environment must be physically and psychologically comfortable; long lectures, periods of interminable sitting and the absence of practice opportunities rate high on the irritation scale (Zemke and Zemke, 1984). ... A variety of instructional methods were used to create an engaging learning environment. ...

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