New Approach In Environmental And EcologicalEducation At The Slovak Universities

Abstract

After the changes in Central and Eastern Europe by the end of 80-ties a new approach in the field of Environmental and Ecological Education at the universities in Slovak Republik can be observed. The universities have shown undoubt effort to create new curricula which should be compatible with european system of higher education. Comparing to other areas, the education in the field of environmental and ecological problems was insufficient. Therefore many of new activities like new curricula and study courses can be seen. In order to prepare new curricula the professional teams of experts were formed at the Slovak Universities. Its main task was to introduce a new concept of environmental and ecological education. The conent of the paper is giving a brief view at the history, present state and new approach in Environmental and Ecological education at the Universities in Slovak Republic.