PERCEIVED PROBLEMS OF TEACHING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AMONG ENVIRONMENTAL STUDENTS

This study investigates the perceived problems in teaching environmental education among environmental students at the University of Benin, Nigeria. The research focused on four research questions: teaching methodologies, resource availability, teacher expertise, and student readiness, literature related to the study was carefully reviewed. The population of this study, comprised of seven Hundred and Three (703) Environmental Education students of the university of Benin, Benin City Edo state. Two hundred and fifty (250) respondents were the study's target sample. The instrument was validated by the researcher's project supervisor and two other experts in Health safety and Environment Education and the reliability of the instrument was done using Cronbach's alpha. A quantitative survey design was used and data collection was done through structured questionnaire. A descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. Findings indicate that a holistic approach addressing these challenges is necessary, including providing adequate resources, professional development for educators, and strategies to enhance student motivation. The study concludes that these integrated improvements are vital for the successful implementation of environmental education programs in African educational contexts, particularly given the continent's vulnerability to environmental challenges.