Make environmental education inclusive of neurodivergent students

SCHOOLS are introducing environmental education programmes to prepare the next generation for a changing world. However, many continue to rely on a familiar model: classroom presentations, worksheets, discussions and written assessments. While these approaches work for many students, they are not the only pathways to learning, particularly for neurodivergent learners.

Inclusive education recognises that learners process information differently. Neurodivergent students often benefit from structured routines, visual supports, hands-on activities and repeated practice that connect learning to everyday life.