Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education: Discussion (Resumed)

Ms Evelyn O'Connor:

Yes. The Deputy is right. That is why integration is so important. It is because the teachers have the opportunity to integrate it into other subjects. They can use sustainable materials and take the children on outdoor learning experiences on nature trails. This gives them the opportunity to use their senses and record and analyse everything they see and present it to their peers when they come back to the classroom. There are loads of opportunities throughout the day and the week, not just for the specific subject area.