EPA National Publications Catalog
Author: United States. Environmental Protection Agency
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Published: 2003
Total Pages: 222
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Environmental Education and Advocacy
Author: Edward A. Johnson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2005-03-03
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9780521824101
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnvironmental 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.
Excellence in Environmental Education
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Published: 1999
Total Pages: 124
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKExcellence in Environmental Education - Guidelines for Learning (K-12)
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Published: 1999
Total Pages: 30
ISBN-13: 9781884008771
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis document is the companion publication to "Excellence in Environmental Education: Guidelines for Learning (K-12)", published by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) as part of the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education. The Guidelines are organized into four strands, each of which represents a broad aspect of environmental education and the goal of environmental literacy. This guide provides an overview for becoming familiar with the four strands and a set of self assessment checklists for analyzing the degree to which various curricula and educational programs meet the Guidelines. The four strands include: (1) Questioning and Analysis Skills; (2) Knowledge of Environmental Processes and Systems; (3) Skills for Understanding and Addressing Environmental Issues; and (4) Personal and Civic Responsibility. The Guidelines describe a level of skill or knowledge appropriate for each of three grade levels--fourth, eighth, and twelfth. (CCM)
The Handbook of Environmental Education
Author: Philip Neal
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2003-10-04
Total Pages: 278
ISBN-13: 1134871333
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Failure of Environmental Education (And How We Can Fix It)
Author: Charles Saylan
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Published: 2011-05-25
Total Pages: 254
ISBN-13: 0520265386
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“The hope for the future depends on teaching current and future students the analytical and critical thinking skills for dealing with the most critical problems. My own hope is for this book to be read by everyone, even those outside the field of environmental education. Read this book, read it again, share it widely, and do something - anything - to help our needy and wounded planet."-Marc Bekoff, author of The Animal Manifesto: Six Reasons For Expanding Our Compassion Footprint "Saylan and Blumstein provide a compelling vision of what can be, and what should be, if we have the courage to open our eyes and the boldness to act.”-Peter Saundry, Ph.D., Executive Director of the National Council for Science and the Environment “A clarion call to incorporate environmental education in all grades K-12, across all academic disciplines, in order to produce future generations of environmental stewards."-Mark Gold, President, Heal The Bay "We need a sea change in the educational system. After all, if we can teach schoolchildren that vandalism is wrong, why can we not teach them that environmental destruction is wrong? This book is a haunting call to action. A beautifully written manifesto that gets it right."-Ron Swaisgood, Director of Applied Animal Ecology, Institute for Conservation Research, San Diego Zoo Global “The greatest threat to the future of all species on the planet is the huge gap between what is understood about global climate change by the scientific community and what is known about climate change by the people who need to know -- the public. The sound prescriptions in this book need to be read now. We are running out of time.”-Dr. James Hansen, world-renowned climatologist and author of Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity “Environmental education is a disaster and educating the public on environmental issues is the greatest challenge facing humanity today. This book will help us understand why we are headed toward the collapse of civilization, and more important, how to fix it. Packed with sound science, useful information, and brilliant ideas, it is a book we must read, and give, to our local school boards and principals nationwide. Our children will thank us."-Paul R. Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb and Humanity on a Tightrope
Creating Curriculum in Early Childhood
Author: Julie Bullard
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2019-11-25
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 1351336630
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCreating Curriculum in Early Childhood explores the backward design model of curriculum development, equipping readers with the tools and methods they need to effectively apply backward design in the early childhood classroom. Clear yet comprehensive chapters walk new and veteran educators through an effective method for curriculum design that promotes meeting standards through intentional teaching while engaging children in developmentally appropriate, interest-based education focused on big ideas and conceptual understanding. Featuring desired results, assessment methods, and teaching techniques specific to birth to age eight, this critical guide also includes practical tips for educators new to the method. Designed to help students and practitioners alike, this powerful textbook combines early childhood philosophy and developmental research with highly practical descriptions, rationales, and examples for developing curricular units using backward design.
Reframing the Curriculum
Author: Susan Santone
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2018-09-03
Total Pages: 157
ISBN-13: 1351394649
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReframing the Curriculum is a practical, hands-on guide to weaving the concepts of healthy communities, democratic societies, and social justice into academic disciplines. Developed for future and practicing teachers, this volume is perfect for teacher education courses in instructional design, social foundations, and general education, as well as for study in professional learning communities. The author outlines the philosophies, movements, and narratives shaping the future, both in and out of classrooms, and then challenges readers to consider the larger story and respond with curriculum makeovers that engage students in solving problems in their schools, communities, and the larger world. The book’s proven method for designing units gives educators across grades and disciplines the tools to bring sustainability and social justice into experiential, project-based instructional approaches. Pedagogical features include: Specific examples and templates that offer readers a framework for reworking their units and courses while meeting required standards and incorporating innovative classroom practices. Activities and discussion questions that bring the content to life and establish ties with the curriculum. eResources, including a Facilitator’s Guide, offering examples of fully developed units created with this model and an editable template for redesigning existing units.
