Therese Almeida is a noted educationalist, who introduced the concept of environmental education in Goan schools. She has written a comprehensive compendium on environmental education titled "Aqua World", which has been published by the Directorate of Science, Technology and Environment. In 1969, Ms. Almeida founded the Manovikas English School in Margao and continues to serve as its Director. In 1974, she founded the first nature club in Goa, and in 1991, was awarded a United Nation's Environmental Programme grant to study environmental education and outdoor teaching. Ms. Almeida's innovative approach to education incorporates an understanding of nature as well as an emphasis on individual creativity, and has been adopted in a number of schools in and around Goa. |