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The study investigates the role of health education within educational institutions, focusing on its impact on students' physical and psychological well-being, as well as its influence on the school environment. The research aims to assess how health education contributes to enhancing academic performance, fostering responsible environmental citizenship, and increasing health and environmental awareness among students. To achieve this, a field study was conducted employing an interactive methodology, including participant observation, data collection through questionnaires, and data analysis via content analysis techniques. Findings indicate that students possess limited health knowledge, which adversely affects their psychological and physical health and the overall school environment. Insufficient health awareness correlates with poor environmental practices, such as inadequate hygiene and widespread non-environmental behaviours. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education prioritise health education in strategic planning to cultivate a safe and conducive learning environment.

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Health education school environment environmental awareness primary school learner

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Author Biographies

Toufik Faik, University of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fes

Prof. Toufik Faik is a professor of sociology and an active member of the Research Group on Sociological and Cultural Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Fes-Sais. His academic work focuses on Moroccan society, social change, and cultural dynamics. He is also a member of the Sabou Centre for West Moroccan Studies, contributing to research on regional identity, culture, and development in western Morocco. In addition to his research, Prof. Faik serves as a trainer at the Regional Centre for Education and Training Professions (CRMEF) in Rabat, where he supports the professional development of future educators. His interests span education and society, identity construction, and regional studies, with a focus on integrating sociological knowledge into teacher training and educational reform. Prof. Faiks work bridges academic research and practical application, making significant contributions to both higher education and teacher training in Morocco. He also serves as an editor in several peer-reviewed, indexed journals in Morocco, contributing to the advancement and dissemination of sociological research at the national level.

Abdelaziz Saadani, CRMEF, Rabat

Dr. Abdelaziz Saadani is a professor of philosophy and educational sciences at the Regional Centre for Education and Training Professions (CRMEF) in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Morocco. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Ibn Tufail University. His research focuses on democracy, the state, education, and the thought of Alexis de Tocqueville. Dr. Saadani has authored several scholarly works published in peer-reviewed journals and collective volumes, including studies on freedom, religious pluralism, ethics, and pedagogical approaches in higher education. His writings contribute to bridging philosophical inquiry with educational practice and sociopolitical reflection in the Moroccan and Arab intellectual context.

Abdelaziz El Hammouchi, University of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fes

Dr Abdelaziz El Hammouchi is a Moroccan EFL teacher, researcher, and academic affiliated with the Laboratory of Discourse, Creativity, Society, and Religion. He holds a Doctorate in English Studies, specializing in pragmatics. Abdelaziz has written several academic articles and served as an editor for a collective volume titled Modern Times' Cultural Issues: Language, Media and Gender (FLSH Fes-Sais, 2021). He is actively involved in teacher training, particularly in classroom management, and has organized academic events such as conferences on the doctoral researcher's journey. His research interests include pragmatics, gender representation in education, and health education for sustainable school environments in Morocco.

Ayoub Rouani, CRMEF, Rabat

Ayoub Rouani is a doctoral student at the National School of Commerce and Management (ENCG) in Kenitra, Morocco. His research interests centre on the intersection of education and health, exploring how educational policies and practices can enhance health outcomes and promote sustainable community development. He is particularly engaged in integrating interdisciplinary approaches to address contemporary challenges in Moroccan society.

How to Cite
Faik, T., Saadani, A., El Hammouchi, A., & Rouani, A. (2025). HEALTH EDUCATION AS A MEANS OF PROMOTING A SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT IN MOROCCO: TOWARDS A CONSCIOUS AND RESPONSIBLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY. SocioEdu: Sociological Education , 6(2), 108-117. https://doi.org/10.59098/socioedu.v6i2.2526

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