Author : Roland W. Scholz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 49,21 MB
Release : 2011-07-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521183332
A comprehensive review and analysis of environmental literacy within the context of environmental science and sustainable development. Approaching the topic from multiple perspectives, the book explores the development of human understanding of the environment and human-environment interactions in the fields of biology, psychology, sociology, economics and industrial ecology.
Author : Independent Commission on Environmetal Education
Publisher :
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 20,19 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Author : Symma Finn
Publisher : Springer
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 45,25 MB
Release : 2018-09-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3319941089
This book explores various and distinct aspects of environmental health literacy (EHL) from the perspective of investigators working in this emerging field and their community partners in research. Chapters aim to distinguish EHL from health literacy and environmental health education in order to classify it as a unique field with its own purposes and outcomes. Contributions in this book represent the key aspects of communication, dissemination and implementation, and social scientific research related to environmental health sciences and the range of expertise and interest in EHL. Readers will learn about the conceptual framework and underlying philosophical tenets of EHL, and its relation to health literacy and communications research. Special attention is given to topics like dissemination and implementation of culturally relevant environmental risk messaging, and promotion of EHL through visual technologies. Authoritative entries by experts also focus on important approaches to advancing EHL through community-engaged research and by engaging teachers and students at an early age through developing innovative STEM curriculum. The significance of theater is highlighted by describing the use of an interactive theater experience as an approach that enables community residents to express themselves in non-verbal ways.
Author : Daniel Goleman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 11,43 MB
Release : 2012-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 111823720X
A new integration of Goleman's emotional, social, and ecological intelligence Hopeful, eloquent, and bold, Ecoliterate offers inspiring stories, practical guidance, and an exciting new model of education that builds - in vitally important ways - on the success of social and emotional learning by addressing today's most important ecological issues. This book shares stories of pioneering educators, students, and activists engaged in issues related to food, water, oil, and coal in communities from the mountains of Appalachia to a small village in the Arctic; the deserts of New Mexico to the coast of New Orleans; and the streets of Oakland, California to the hills of South Carolina. Ecoliterate marks a rich collaboration between Daniel Goleman and the Center for Ecoliteracy, an organization best known for its pioneering work with school gardens, school lunches, and integrating ecological principles and sustainability into school curricula. For nearly twenty years the Center has worked with schools and organizations in more than 400 communities across the United States and numerous other countries. Ecoliterate also presents five core practices of emotionally and socially engaged ecoliteracy and a professional development guide.
Author : Kylienne A. Clark
Publisher : The Ohio State University
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 21,29 MB
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Nature
ISBN :
This book was written by undergraduate students at The Ohio State University (OSU) who were enrolled in the class Introduction to Environmental Science. The chapters describe some of Earth's major environmental challenges and discuss ways that humans are using cutting-edge science and engineering to provide sustainable solutions to these problems. Topics are as diverse as the students, who represent virtually every department, school and college at OSU. The environmental issue that is described in each chapter is particularly important to the author, who hopes that their story will serve as inspiration to protect Earth for all life.
Author : Edward A. Johnson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 22,21 MB
Release : 2005-03-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521824101
Environmental education has often blurred the distinction between ecological science and environmental advocacy. Growing public awareness of environmental problems and desire for action may be contributing to this blurring. There is a need to clarify the distinction between the role of ecological science and the role of social and political values for the environment within environmental education. This book addresses this need by examining the changing perspectives of ecology in education and the changing perspectives of education in environmental education. Guidelines are provided for assessing the science and education perspectives within environmental education, along with suggested frameworks for development of programs and resources that integrate current science, education and action. This book will be of interest to environmental educators, ecologists interested in environmental education, and curriculum and resource developers.
Author : David W. Orr
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,57 MB
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780791408742
The most important discoveries of the 20th century exist not in the realm of science, medicine, or technology, but rather in the dawning awareness of the earths limits and how those limits will affect human evolution. Humanity has reached a crossroad where various ecological catastrophes meet what some call sustainable development. While a great deal of attention has been given to what governments, corporations, utilities, international agencies, and private citizens can do to help in the transition to sustainability, little thought has been given to what schools, colleges, and universities can do. Ecological Literacy asks how the discovery of finiteness affects the content and substance of education. Given the limits of the earth, what should people know and how should they learn it?
Author : Michael K. Stone
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,65 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Ecology
ISBN : 9781578051533
A network of educational reformers reports on projects that are equipping today's children with the tools of ecological consciousness and systems thinking that will help humankind live more sustainably on the Earth tomorrow.
Author : Daniel Christian Wahl
Publisher : Triarchy Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 48,3 MB
Release : 2016-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1909470791
This is a ‘Whole Earth Catalog’ for the 21st century: an impressive and wide-ranging analysis of what’s wrong with our societies, organizations, ideologies, worldviews and cultures – and how to put them right. The book covers the finance system, agriculture, design, ecology, economy, sustainability, organizations and society at large.
Author : Philip Neal
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 26,48 MB
Release : 2003-10-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 1134871333
First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
