strategy
Developing ecological literacy
Synonyms:
Designing eco-literacy curriculumInculcating environmental understanding
Description:
Ecological literacy consists of three components: systems thinking, knowledge of the principles of ecology, and the understanding and practice of ecological values. It is a process designed to help students and teachers alike to understand the connectedness of things and to live and act in ways which reflect this understanding. Claim:
Environmental education takes tangible scientific principles, as diverse as physics, chemistry, biology and math, and constructs a road map to this planet's sustainability. But it also gives insight into the massive abuse of natural resources and the industries that leave a legacy of pillage on national forest land. It exposes the current extinction rate and asks students to utilise their education as knowledgeable citizens. And that rattles the despoilers of nature to the bone. Broader:
DevelopingInculcating knowledge Facilitates:
Designing ecologicallyDesigning for environmentExtending local curriculum baseEnhancing environmental awarenessImproving knowledge on environmental issues Facilitated by:
Creating spiral curriculumEnvisioning ecological futurePromoting environmental literacyDisseminating environmental informationDeveloping environmental education material Organizations:
Elmwood Institute References:
Dodson SI; Allen TF; Carpenter SR; Ives A; Jeanne R; Kitchell JF; Langston N and Turner M: Ecology Subjects:
Geography → EcologyEducation → Educational content
Environment → Environment
Development → Development
Design → Design
Type Classification:
C: Cross-sectoral strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
