Which of the following is/are important in constructing knowledge in EVS by the children ?

A. Active participation of children.

B. Community members of children

C. Text books of EVS

D. Description and definition given in the textbook of EVS

The correct option is A, B and C.

Constructivism in Environmental Studies (EVS) emphasizes that children actively construct their own knowledge through interactions, experiences, and contextual learning rather than passively receiving information.

Let us analyze each statement step-by-step:

Statement A: Active participation of children
Active participation is fundamental to constructivist learning. Children learn best by doing, exploring, observing, questioning, and engaging directly with their surroundings.

Statement B: Community members of children
The community serves as a vital resource for EVS learning. Children interact with parents, farmers, artisans, and elders to understand local culture, environment, socio-cultural diversity, and real-world issues.

Statement C: Text books of EVS
Textbooks in EVS act as one of the key tools/mediators for learning by providing contexts, activities, and narratives that stimulate curiosity and support knowledge construction. However, they are not the sole authority.

Statement D: Description and definition given in the textbook of EVS
Passive rote learning of static descriptions and definitions is discouraged in EVS. Constructivism discourages memorization of definitions and encourages learning through inquiry and conceptual understanding.

Therefore, statements A, B, and C are important for constructing knowledge in EVS, while D is not.