A Study on the Role of Secondary School Teachers in Promoting Environmental Education among Students in West Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh

The present study titled "A Study on the Role of Secondary School Teachers in Promoting Environmental Education among Students in West Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh" aimed to examine the role of secondary school teachers in fostering environmental education. The study was conducted among 100 secondary school teachers from government and private schools in West Siang District. A structured online questionnaire was used for data collection, and the data were analyzed using percentage analysis. The findings revealed that teachers play a significant and proactive role in promoting environmental education through classroom integration, eco-club activities, awareness programs, plantation drives, waste management practices, and learner-centered pedagogies. Teachers also act as role models in practicing environmentally responsible behavior. Although collaboration with external organizations was comparatively lower, overall results indicate strong teacher commitment toward environmental awareness and sustainability. The study concludes that secondary school teachers serve as key change agents in developing environmentally responsible students.