A People's Curriculum for the Earth

A People's Curriculum for the Earth
Author: Bill Bigelow
Publisher: Rethinking Schools
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2014-11-14
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0942961579

A People’s Curriculum for the Earth is a collection of articles, role plays, simulations, stories, poems, and graphics to help breathe life into teaching about the environmental crisis. The book features some of the best articles from Rethinking Schools magazine alongside classroom-friendly readings on climate change, energy, water, food, and pollution—as well as on people who are working to make things better. A People’s Curriculum for the Earth has the breadth and depth ofRethinking Globalization: Teaching for Justice in an Unjust World, one of the most popular books we’ve published. At a time when it’s becoming increasingly obvious that life on Earth is at risk, here is a resource that helps students see what’s wrong and imagine solutions. Praise for A People's Curriculum for the Earth "To really confront the climate crisis, we need to think differently, build differently, and teach differently. A People’s Curriculum for the Earth is an educator’s toolkit for our times." — Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine and This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate "This volume is a marvelous example of justice in ALL facets of our lives—civil, social, educational, economic, and yes, environmental. Bravo to the Rethinking Schools team for pulling this collection together and making us think more holistically about what we mean when we talk about justice." — Gloria Ladson-Billings, Kellner Family Chair in Urban Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison "Bigelow and Swinehart have created a critical resource for today’s young people about humanity’s responsibility for the Earth. This book can engender the shift in perspective so needed at this point on the clock of the universe." — Gregory Smith, Professor of Education, Lewis & Clark College, co-author with David Sobel of Place- and Community-based Education in Schools

Social Science and Sustainability

Social Science and Sustainability
Author: Iain Walker
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2017-06-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 148630642X

Sustainability policies shape the ways that society and the economy interact with the environment, natural resources and ecosystems, and address issues such as water, energy and food security, and climate change. These policies are complex and are, at times, obscured by contestation, uncertainty and sometimes ignorance. Ultimately, sustainability problems are social problems and they need to be addressed through social and policy change. Social Science and Sustainability draws on the wide-ranging experience of CSIRO’s social scientists in the sustainability policy domain. These researchers have extensive experience in addressing complex issues of society–nature relationships, usually in interdisciplinary collaboration with natural scientists. This book describes some of the evidence-based concepts, frameworks and methodologies they have developed, which may guide a transition to sustainability. Contributions range from exploring ways to enhance livelihoods and alleviate poverty, to examining Australians’ responses to climate change, to discussing sociological perspectives on sustainability and how to make policy relevant. Researchers, policy-makers and decision-makers around the globe will find this book a valuable and thought-provoking contribution to the sustainability literature. It is also suited to academics and students in postgraduate-level courses in social sciences and sustainability, or in courses in applied sociology, applied social psychology and other applied social sciences.

OECD Economic Surveys: France 2024

OECD Economic Surveys: France 2024
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2024-07-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9264706488

France has faced two significant, successive shocks: the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in inflation. Emergency government measures were decisive in protecting business, jobs and purchasing power, but at a high fiscal cost. Efforts to reduce public spending will be key to lower government debt. Lifting productivity growth hinges on a wider diffusion of digital technologies, reduced regulatory barriers and stronger innovation.

Understanding Environmental Education

Understanding Environmental Education
Author: Chong Shimray
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2024-06-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1040044190

The book establishes the importance of environmental education by tracing its history and the developments that have taken place subsequently to date. It provides basic understanding about environmental education as well as valuable suggestions for its effective incorporation in the school curriculum. The strength of the book lies in its content as all major areas of environmental education have been addressed such as school curriculum, professional development, and policies, especially in the context of India, thus making it a unique and go-to resource for all stakeholders working in the field of environmental education. The well-balanced content will help readers appreciate the nature of environmental education and its distinctiveness from other subject disciplines as well as environmental studies and environmental science substantiated with several examples and illustrations. What is striking about the book is its proposed road map which is critical for successful implementation of environmental education in India with the launch of the National Education Policy 2020 and the subsequent introduction of new curriculum frameworks. The book will be useful to students, preservice teachers, and teacher educators. It will also be of much value to in-service teachers, practitioners in different settings, teachers, policy makers, curriculum developers, and researchers in the field of environmental education.

Learn for our planet

Learn for our planet
Author: UNESCO
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2021-05-13
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9231004514

Climate Change Education for Sustainable Development

Climate Change Education for Sustainable Development
Author: Keengwe, Jared
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2023-08-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1668491001

Climate Change Education for Sustainable Development, led by experienced editor Jared Keengwe, is a must-read for academic scholars concerned about the impact of climate change and want to foster sustainable development. The book highlights the importance of climate change education in equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes needed to confront the impact of climate change. It also identifies the challenges in realizing the anticipated objectives, including limited understanding of the weather change phenomenon, less effective pedagogical approaches, and weak partnerships among critical stakeholders. The book covers various topics such as teaching principles, pedagogical perspectives, theoretical foundations and alignment, professional orientation, pedagogical strategies, learner support, contextual issues, and reflective practice considerations. It is intended for climate change analysts, policy makers, curriculum designers, faculty, educators, and other stakeholders interested in averting the impact of climate change and fostering sustainable development. With its comprehensive coverage and the editor's expertise, Climate Change Education for Sustainable Development is the perfect resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of climate change education and its role in sustainable development.

Proceedings of the 2nd International Interdisciplinary Conference on Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Developments Education and Green Economy (IICESSD-EGE 2022)

Proceedings of the 2nd International Interdisciplinary Conference on Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Developments Education and Green Economy (IICESSD-EGE 2022)
Author: Femilia Zahra
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2024-01-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 2384761722

This is an open access book. THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE CONFERENCE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING AND RELATED ISSUES:Agriculture and forestry for the environment and sustainable developmentHealth for the environment and sustainable developmentEngineering science for environment and sustainable developmentEducation for the environment and sustainable developmentGreen economy, entrepreneurship and good governance for sustainable development