Teacher’s Competence Needs in the Multidisciplinary Approach of Implementing of Environmental Education

Abstract

This study was designed to determine the competence needs of teachers under this approach. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The sample consisted of 737 teachers proportionally sampled from 67 public secondary schools in the three education zones of Cross River State. The teacher competencies needs questionnaire in the implementation of Environmental Education Curriculum was used for data collection. The data analyzed showed that majority of the teachers require basic competencies needs in several areas of environmental issues.