Integrating environmental awareness into english Language teaching

Аннотация

Education needs to be proactive about environmental issues, especially in terms of English language teaching (ELT). This paper examines the ways in which environmental consciousness can be infused into ELT, namely project-based learning, eco-literature, multimedia and experiential activities. It describes classroom experiences with first-year students and describes the advantages and challenges of multimodal approaches such as using documentaries to enhance both language and sustainability awareness. Findings align with UNESCO's “Greening Every Curriculum”initiative, which promotes interdisciplinary education. Key words: environmental consciousness, sustainability, social responsibility, ELT curriculum, "Greening Every Curriculum". Annotatsiya: Iqlim o‘zgarishi muammolari va atrof-muhit muhofazasi masalalari ta’lim, ayniqsa ingliz tili o‘qitish jarayoniga tadbiq etilishi zamon talablaridan biri bo‘lmoqda. Mazkur maqola bugungi kunda dolzarb hisoblangan ekologik savodxonlikni xorijiy til o‘qitishda loyihaga asoslangan ta’lim (Project based learning), eko-adabiyot va multimedia kabi yondashuv va usullar orqali yoshlar ongiga singdirish yo’llarini tahlil qiladi. Maqolada keltirilgan fikr- mulohazalar YUNESKOning “Yashil o‘quv dasturi” tashabussi bilan hamohangligi ta’kidlab o‘tilgan. Kalit so‘zlar: ekologik ong, barqarorlik, ijtimoiy ma’suliyat, Ingliz tili o‘qitish dasturi, “Yashil o‘quvdasturi”. Аннотация: Проблемы изменения климата и вопросы охраны окружающей среды становятся одним из актуальных требований времени в сфере образования, особенно в процессе преподавания английского языка. Данная статья анализирует способы внедрения экологической грамотности в сознание молодежи через такие подходы и методы, как проектно-ориентированное обучение (Project-Based Learning), эко-литература и мультимедийные технологии при преподавании иностранного языка. Отмечается, что представленные в статье мнения и рассуждения согласуются с инициативой ЮНЕСКО «Зеленая учебная программа». Ключевые слова: экологическое сознание, стабильность, социальная ответственность,программа обученияанглийского языка,«Зелёная программа обучения». Currently, there are serious global challenges related to protecting the environment and “green” economic activities. To tackle those problems, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has suggested proclaiming the year 2025 as a "Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy" [1]. This concept aims to address ecological challenges while also setting the goal to fosterenvironmental consciousness inthegeneral public. As education plays an essential role in achieving this goal, the paper informs about the methods for incorporating environmental consciousness into English language instruction. Incorporating environmental protection information and abilities into language instruction is essential for fostering critical thinking in students, boosting their sense of social responsibility, andconverting them into environmentally conscious citizens. Both environmental awareness and language competency are improved when environmental education is incorporated into English language teaching (ELT). Since English is auniversal language, it offers a powerful platform for environmental sustainabilityeducation and advocacy. Teachers can design interesting and significant learning experiences by incorporating ecological topics into ELT curricula. Students' comprehension is enhanced by this Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages 350 ILMIYVAPROFESSIONALTA’LIMJARAYONIDAMULOQOT,FANVAMADANIYATLAR INTEGRATSIYASI interdisciplinary approach, which links language instruction with disciplines like geography and science. Talking about environmental concerns in English helps students develop their reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities while also enabling them to support environmental preservation and communitysustainability initiatives [4]. There are different approaches to incorporating environmental education into ELT effectively. Among them, engaging students in environmental initiatives such as clean-up campaigns, recycling programs, and sustainability workshops by project-based learning (PBL). Having fostered environmental responsibility and community participation these projects can improve language proficiency as well. Also, incorporation of eco-literature and multimedia resources such as films and documentaries, develop students’ awareness of ecological issues and their cultural, social and ethical implications [4]. Another approach, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) helps students to engage with ecological topics while enhancing their English skills. Meaningful discussions on climate topics through role-plays, debates, and real-world tasks can be encouraged by Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). Eco-themed activities and stories are incorporated into gamification and storytelling to make learning interesting. Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) and Problem-