Handbook Of Environmental Education With International Case Studies

Manual on environmental education (ecology) - provides information on teaching methods, curriculum development, educational facilities, teaching and training materials, youth involvement in environmental protection activities, teacher training, etc., Discusses evaluation techniques for environmental education, and includes case studies. Bibliography pp. 253 to 255 and diagrams.

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The environment and contested notions of sustainability are increasingly topics of public interest, political debate, and legislation across the world. Environmental education journals now publish research from a wide variety of methodological traditions that show linkages between the environment, health, development, and education. The growth in scholarship makes this an opportune time to review and synthesize the knowledge base of the environmental education (EE) field. The purpose of this 51-chapter handbook is not only to illuminate the most important concepts, findings and theories that have been developed by EE research, but also to critically examine the historical progression of the field, its current debates and controversies, what is still missing from the EE research agenda, and where that agenda might be headed. Published for the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

This document targets organizations and practitioners developing an environmental education or communication project. The manual presents case studies to share experiences, information, and models of working in education. There are 15 chapters in 4 sections. Section One entitled "Fundamental Concepts in Environmental Education and Communication" (EE&C) includes: (1) "GreenCOM Weaves Four Strands" (Martha C. Monroe, Brian A. Day, and Mona Grieser); (2) "Thinking about Behavior" (Orlando Hernandez and Martha C. Monroe); (3) "Participation" (Mona Grieser); (4) "Gender Matters" (Mona Grieser and Barbara Rawlins); and (5) "Addressing the Social Dimension: An Application of Systems Thinking" (Robbin R. Hough and Brian A. Day). Section Two entitled "Planning EE&C Programs" includes: (6)"Conducting a Rapid EE&C Assessment" (Richard Bossi); (7) "Formative Research" (Orlando Hernandez); (8) "Pre-Testing EE&C Products" (Martha C. Monroe); and (9) "Evaluation" (Orlando Hernandez). Section Three entitled "Conducting EE&C Activities" includes: (10) "Building Capacity through Training" (Martha C. Monroe and Nina Chambers); (11) "Media Campaigns" (Brian A. Day); and (12) "Putting People into Policy" (Raisa Scriabine and Brian A. Day). Section Four entitled "Putting It All Together" includes: (13) "El Salvador's National Environmental Education Strategy" (Jose Ignacio Mata); (14) "The Gambia Environmental Awards Scheme--Creating Environmental Awareness through Participation" (Irma Allen); and (15) "Water Conservation in Jordan: A Novel Approach to Curriculum Development" (Mona Grieser, Barbara Rawlins, and Khulood Tubaishat). (YDS)

The book deals with recent trends in Environmental Education and its relevance in different countries and stream of studies. The chapters have extensively elaborated the Indian and international legal provisions and policies for the preservation and protection of environment and ecosystem. The book has five broad sections and twenty three chapters contributed by the subject experts in the field to discuss: Primary introduction to the Environmental education and the case studies from the teacher education programmes, higher education and school education. Thorough scrutiny of environmental issues and concerns through the discussion of Conservation of Environment and Ecosystem; Global Environmental Problems and Pollution; extinction of flora and fauna, deforestation, soil erosion; impact of disasters acting upon the environment; and policies and initiatives in India and international fora. Recent trends in Environmental Education explaining Eco-psychology and Eco-feminism with social pollution; sustainability for pro-environmental behavior; life-style; environmental attitude. Sustainable development with its conceptual note, literature, guiding principles, initiatives by Indian and international organizations; draft regulations and effect on livelihoods. Pedagogy of teaching environmental education; teaching strategies, approaches and methods; programmes laid for different levels of education in India; and Curriculum and volume of units at different grades in school; professional development in and through environmental education. The book is intended for the students of Teacher Education Programmes, i.e., B.Ed and M.Ed, for all the Indian Universities across India and overseas. The articles are written in line with NCTE guidelines and National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE) 2010.

First Published in 2004. Young people, in particular, want to learn more about contributing to the conservation of the planet, and formal education is beginning to reflect this. The National Curriculum in England and Wales, for instance, includes environmental education as a compulsory cross-curricular theme, and in Australia and the USA there are similar moves to ensure that all students are given an opportunity to learn in this area. The authors, experienced teachers and teacher educators in primary and secondary schools, here explain what environmental education is and how it can best be implemented at school and classroom level. In this handbook, school heads and curriculum co-ordinators will find advice on establishing a whole school policy and motivating the staff who need to implement it. Class teachers will find practical ideas for planning and assessing environmental education in the whole curriculum context. Throughout the book, case studies drawn from a variety of settings allow teachers to see how environmental education can work for them.

Due to the increasing trend of international interest in education for climate change and the environment, there has been an increase of research in the area. There is a current question on what the best methods and tools are for integrating climate change education and sustainability into school programs. These educational methods can create the development of effective responses, attitudes, and behaviors to adapt to climate change. Empirical and conceptual models must be explored to help those interested in learning and teaching environmental education and climate change and adding it to modern school curriculum. The Handbook of Research on Environmental Education Strategies for Addressing Climate Change and Sustainability produces innovative approaches, methods, and ideas in education for climate change, environment strategies, and sustainability along with the development of curriculum and strategies for sustainable development goals. The chapters encompass multiple disciplines such as geology, geography, remote sensing, geographic information systems, environmental science, and environmental engineering. This book is ideal for in-service and preservice teachers, administrators, teacher educators, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in educational strategies and curriculum for climate change and sustainability.

Addressing global climate change is a monumental battle that can only be fought by the leaders of tomorrow, but future leaders are molded through education and shaped by the leaders of today. While the pivotal role of education in spreading awareness of climate change is one universally espoused, equally universal is the recognition that current education efforts are falling woefully short. Promoting Climate Change Awareness through Environmental Education stems the rising tide of shortcomings in environmental education by plugging a known gap in current research and opening a dialogue for the future. Targeting an audience of young scholars, academics, researchers, and policymakers, this volume provides a much needed dam of empirical evidence regarding the role of youth education in addressing one of the greatest challenges of our age. This timely publication focuses on topics such as building resilience to climate change, green learning spaces, gender issues and concerns for developing countries, and the impact of young adults on the future of environmental sustainability.